Whizbang's Workshop
- Oh! This is the place where all the magic begins. My workshop. I've been waiting to show you around.
- We have action figures, plushies, puzzle boxes, board games, water toys. Exploding toys? What?
- Oh, that Dr. Boom! There's no way he can spoil our fun.
- Oh boy! Interested in a dollhouse? How about a miniature one? Ooh!
- Tired of your regular Zilliax? Try making it awesome. Or awesomer. Or-Or awesomerer.
- Want a sneak peek of how much fun you're gonna have? Oh!
- It's your turn to play. Woo-hoo!
Whizbang's Workshop is Hearthstone's 26th expansion, featuring 145 new collectible cards released on March 19, 2024.[1] The genius inventor and toymaker, Whizbang, has opened the doors to his magical workshop—and all of Azeroth’s invited! This place is teeming with plushies, Miniatures, and more. With nonstop nostalgia and options galore, you’re bound to find a new favorite toy—or even build one yourself.
Whizbang's Workshop introduces a new keyword: Miniaturize. Whenever a card with Miniaturize is played, a 1-mana 1/1 version of that card is added to the player's hand.
Whizbang's Workshop begins the first of three expansions in the Year of the Pegasus that focus on featuring many throwbacks to Hearthstone's previous expansions to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
How to get[edit | edit source]
Whizbang's Workshop craftable cards can be obtained by one of the following methods:
- Opening card packs with the usual prices and purchasing options
- Crafting for the usual amounts of Arcane Dust depending on the cards' rarity
- As a Standard expansion, the Highest Rank Bonus chest, Arena and Heroic Duels rewards have chance to contain Whizbang's Workshop cards.
- Uncraftable cards
These specific cards can be obtained through other means. For more information, see their respective articles.
- Li'Na, Shop Manager
- Colifero the Artist
- Golden Floppy Hydra
- Golden Nostalgic Initiate
- Golden Caricature Artist
- Golden Giggling Toymaker
- Golden Nostalgic Gnome
- Golden Wind-Up Musician
- Golden Factory Assemblybot
- Golden Playhouse Giant
- Pre-order
- Prior to the expansion's release and for one week after its release, players could purchase one or both of the following bundles:
- Whizbang's Workshop Bundle costs $49.99 USD; it comes with 60 Whizbang's Workshop card packs, two random Legendary cards, two copies of Corridor Sleeper, and the Patches the Pirate card back.
- Whizbang's Workshop Mega Bundle costs $79.99 USD; it comes with 80 Whizbang's Workshop card packs, 10 Golden Whizbang's Workshop card packs, 1 random golden and signature Legendary card from Whizbang's Workshop, two copies of Corridor Sleeper, the unique Patches the Pirate card back, the alternate rogue hero Patches the Pirate.
Cards[edit | edit source]
The Whizbang's Workshop card set features 145 collectible cards, which can be recognized with a special watermark (a Whizbang logo) behind the card text, not found on other cards.
Neutral
Death Knight
Demon Hunter
Druid
Hunter
Mage
Paladin
Priest
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
Themes[edit | edit source]
New Keyword: Miniaturize[edit | edit source]
- Some of Whizbang’s creations come with their own fun-sized copy! Whenever you play a card with Miniaturize, you get a 1-mana 1/1 copy added to your hand. Play the Mini version right away for tempo, or save it for a cheap, powerful effect when the time is just right.
- Amateur Puppeteer
- Window Shopper
- Chia Drake
- Mystery Egg
- Sleet Skater
- Tigress Plushy
- Toy Captain Tarim
- Clay Matriarch
- Sandbox Scoundrel
- Sand Art Elemental
- Shudderblock
- Tabletop Roleplayer
- Boom Wrench
- Nostalgic Initiate
- Sweetened Snowflurry
- Nostalgic Gnome
- Nostalgic Clown
- Factory Assemblybot
Throwback Cards and Iconic Characters[edit | edit source]
- Whizbang’s creations are inspired by 10 years of Hearthstone history. His workshop’s full of familiar faces and new takes on mechanics from Hearthstone’s past. Will your favorites make an appearance?
Customize Your Own Card with Zilliax Deluxe 3000[edit | edit source]
- Can’t find the exact card you’re looking for? Build your own! Zilliax Deluxe 3000 is fully customizable. While building your deck, choose two Zilliax Modules to combine their costs, stats, and effects into your perfect Zilliax. Then, finish your Zilliax off with your choice of cosmetic finishes. How will you build your Zilliax?
Lore[edit | edit source]
Whizbang's Workshop is original to Hearthstone, and it is owned by Whizbang the Wonderful himself. Not much was known about Whizbang before the introduction of his Workshop, as he too is original to Hearthstone. A similar toy shop is found in World of Warcraft, Wonderworks.
Expansion overview[edit | edit source]
- Welcome to Whizbang's Workshop! This expansion is teeming with plushies, Miniatures, and more. Nostalgic mechanics, exciting new toys, and whimsy galore are waiting to be explored March 19th!
Blog description[edit | edit source]
- The genius inventor and toymaker, Whizbang, has opened the doors to his magical workshop—and all of Azeroth’s invited! This place is teeming with plushies, Miniatures, and more. With nonstop nostalgia and options galore, you’re bound to find a new favorite toy—or even build one yourself. Welcome to a world of whimsy and wonder, welcome to Whizbang’s Workshop!
History[edit | edit source]
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On February 12, 2023, the official Hearthstone Twitter posted a teaser image with the quote "Tomorrow, we're kicking off the year with a bang".[2]
On February 13, the expansion was announced and new cards were revealed.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Cora Georgiou is the lead designer for Whizbang's Workshop.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
- Battlefield
- Banners
Videos[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment (2024-02-13). Announcing Whizbang’s Workshop, Hearthstone’s Next Expansion!. PlayHearthstone. Retrieved on 2024-02-13.
- ↑ PlayHearthstone on Twitter. (2024-02-12).