EI Report: Kottan Bell, Infernal Spirit & many more

[[NPC] Dr. Singh]

Big news in the EI world: the Infernal Spirit is reaching its blazing finale this week, and we're debuting the cute new Kottan Bell! We've also got the highly anticipated first evolution of the Reve Rouille, another super-hip update to the Nartian Rock (complete with a new mini comic by the artist) and fantastic new poses for Fremere's Guard, the Diapered Egg and the Nano-C!

We've also updated the Evolving Item Museum, which shows all the wonderful EIs of the past and present-- it's now up-to-date as of last week's evolutions. You can check it out here.

To grab these items for yourself-- including a first-generation Kottan Bell-- visit the Gaia Cash Shop!

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For the whole story plus some great artwork by the creators of the Nartian Rock and Fremere's Guard, read on for Dr. Singh and Timmy's report!

Dr. Singh: Hi, ladies and gentlemen! Time for another Evolving Item Report, your source for up-to-the-minute news on Gaia's coolest items. I'm your host, Dr. Singh, and this is my little sidekick-- oh my goodness, Timmy, what's happened to you?

Timmy: Urrrrgh. Leave me alone, Doc. It's too early.

Dr. Singh: It's the middle of the afternoon! Timmy, you look like hell. You can't go on television looking like this.

Timmy: Stick it in your ear, lady. You're not my mom. I'm going out.

Dr. Singh: Where in the world would you go? It's not like you have any friends.

Timmy: Just "OUT" OK? Sheesh! You're such a drag. I never wanna-- jeepers, Doc, what in the high holy goodnight am I talkin' about? It's like I'm possessed or something...

Dr. Singh: I don't know, Timmy, but I'm guessing these insane mood swings have something to do with the horrible puberty that's been racking your young body and mind. I'm getting a little worried-- it seems to be happening way too fast, and way too severely.

Timmy: But why? I just wanna grow up and drive around in cars and stuff... why is puberty so unusually cruel to me, Doc?

Dr. Singh: I don't know-- maybe we'll have to call in an expert to get to the bottom of this. But we can do that later. For now, let's get to what's really important: the items! There's a new one in the Cash Shop this week: the Kottan Bell! It's a little early for me to give any hints on where it might be headed, but there's an air of magical glamour about it...

Timmy: Now's your chance to pick up a first-generation one, too! They get all the newest poses first, y'know!

Dr. Singh: And we've got some major evolutions this week: first up, the Reve Rouille is getting its very first evolution! This little item is already a smash-hit, and I'm sure there are thousands of fans out there waiting on the edge of their seats to see where it's headed. Well, now we've got our first hint!

Timmy: What's it doin', Doc? What's happening? What is it?

Dr. Singh: We're getting some beautifully detailed new clothing in the item's distinctive color scheme, all in lovely red, black, white and gold. Keep a close eye on this one-- it's shaping up to be one of the best items of the year!

Timmy: Oh! Oh! And speakin' of crazy fashion events...

Dr. Singh: You're a perceptive little dweeb, Timmy! I'm guessing you're referring to the new evolution of the Nartian Rock... all the dedicated followers of fashion out there will be excited to learn that it's going ultra-mod this week, with some fiendishly tight silver trousers and a Union JACKet. Kink, the little Nartian visitor, seems to be going ga-ga over human fashion... we've even got a new mini-comic that tells the whole story:

Click for full size!

Timmy: Looks like that little dude is suffering from a serious case of Quadrophenia!

Dr. Singh: Timmy, you're too young to be making cultural references like that-- have you been getting into my record collection again?

Timmy: Heck yeah! I'm gonna join a hip 'beat group' and buy a scooter!

Dr. Singh: Sorry, "Ace Face," you're just not cool enough. Let's move on before you delude yourself any further, shall we? More big news: the furious Infernal Spirit is reaching its final stage this week! Last time, it was descending into the depths of darkness, giving in to the evil side of its troubled soul... has it managed to redeem itself in the end?

Timmy: I don't know, Doc!

Dr. Singh: Well, I won't spoil the surprise. Try on the fantastic finale items and see for yourself! In other news, Fremere's Guard is also getting a great update this week, complete with an intense new crown and sash, plus some more action from that imposingly huge sword.

Timmy: And what's that... thing?

Dr. Singh: That's the Air Shark, Timmy. Don't ask too many questions about it! Please divert your attention toward this beautiful new painting by the creator of Fremere's Guard:

Click for full size! But you probably know that by now...

Timmy: Well, that's just glorious, Doc, and-- oh, hey-- what's that thing you're hiding behind your back?

Dr. Singh: This? Oh... well, this is just the new firmware revision of the Nano-C. I was hoping you wouldn't notice, because I'm not sure I want you near all this high-tech armor and weaponry, considering your recent hormonal mood swings and your unhealthy interest in dangerous technology.

Timmy: Yeah, Doc, it does kinda seem like I might wind up blowing everyone up! Ha!

Dr. Singh: But anyway, there's been some brilliant new work on the Nano-C this week-- as we suspected, it's one of the most advanced marvels of engineering we've ever seen on Gaia, so all the tech-junkies out there are probably bulging their eyes at its futuristic splendor right now. Especially at that amazing helmet...

Timmy: I know I am! I'm bulging like a madman, Doc!

Dr. Singh: Last up, we've got a new evolution for everyone's favorite cherub, the Diapered Egg! Plenty more hearts and cherubs to sweeten up your avatar. Whew! Big update, but that's all for this week. Stop by next time for more of what you love, and don't forget to vote in our weekly EI poll.