Letter to Santa
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Several Letters to Santa play a major role in the Great Winter Hunt 2012 event. Each letter is dropped by the Confused Courier Mouse, to unlock various stages within the event, and tracks the various requests made by Greedy Al that led to his disillusionment with Santa and the creation of the MegaBuy Mart. The first letter (age 12) can be found in any Location, and unlocks travel to the MegaBuy Mart. All other letters can only be found by hunting with Festive Feta in the MegaBuy Mart, according to the following schedule:
Letter | Available | Toy | New Mouse | Repeat Mouse |
---|---|---|---|---|
Age 6 | 10 December | Moon Mobile | Triple Lutz | Scrooge |
Age 7 | 12 December | Toy Raygun | Ribbon | Mouse of Winter Past |
Age 8 | 14 December | Toy Robot | Snowglobe | Mouse of Winter Present |
Age 9 | 17 December | Dragon Mouse Action Figure | Gingerbread | Mouse of Winter Future |
Age 10 | 19 December | Ball and Cup | Ridiculous Sweater | Squeaker Claws |
Age 11 | 21 December | Toasty Scarf | Snowblower | Mad Elf |
After a letter has been found, it unlocks a new mouse attracted to Festive Feta, as well as a mouse from prior events attracted to Winter Charms, both of which drop a toy part; collecting 10 of these parts then builds the toy. Constructing all 6 toys is necessary to purchase the Wrapped Gift Trap to catch Greedy Al and unlock the Last Letter.
While it is possible to view Larry's Loot Lexicon for each letter in advance, that only provides a link to the actual letter contents, and if a hunter has not yet obtained that letter, a popup box appears warning:
- Uh oh
- You don't have this letter yet.
Likewise, viewing a toy prior to unlocking the letter sees merely this description:
- You don't yet know what this is.
Progress of letters received can be seen in the Heads-Up Display at the MegaBuy Mart.
Letters to Santa
Letter to Santa, Age 12
Oh no! This mouse clearly never received any of his Winter Hunt presents, and has grown bitter and vengeful!
We must warm his frosty heart by making all the toys he missed as a child.
Hunt until you find a Confused Courier with a misplaced letter, and then find the parts needed to build the missing Winter Hunt toy!
The image of this letter reads:
Santa, I believed in you once but that was a long time ago. I waited every year to see what I would get, but would find nothing. Not even a response to my letter. I know I wasn't the best mouse growing up, but I only asked for a little in return. I guess I've learned to just take care of myself and not rely on others. One day, I will be rich and powerful, and I will just get my gifts for myself. I will teach everyone that this is the only way to guarantee happiness. I won't let you disappoint anyone ever again. Farewell Santa, Al
Letter to Santa, Age 6
To build Moon Mobile, you'll need:
10 Moon Mobile Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Hi Santa Dear Santa. I am a good mouse. Can you please bring me moon. All of it. It is Cheez. thank yu.
Letter to Santa, Age 7
To build Toy Raygun, you'll need:
10 Raygun Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Deceber Dear Santa, Last year I asked for the moon. It was too big so you got me nothing. I am an gooder mouse tHis Year. Can I please Has a a Lazar Canon? thank you I will uze it for good Albert
Letter to Santa, Age 8
To build Toy Robot, you'll need:
10 Robot Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Dear Santa. I think the moon and a laser cannonnare too big to fit in aslaeghflying sled. Please bring me a gift this time. I want a friend. Please bring me a real Robot! from, Albert
Letter to Santa, Age 9
To build Dragon Mouse Action Figure, you'll need:
10 Toy Dragon Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Hello Santa, I have never gotten any gifts from you. Why? I have been a good mouse! U owe me. Please get me a cool action figure.Thanthnx ~Albert
Letter to Santa, Age 10
To build Ball and Cup, you'll need:
10 Ball and Cup Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Okay Santa. Another year and still no present. I can remember that my previous requests were a bit much, but a gift of nothing? I am willing to reason here. I will be extra good if you send me something, anything. Ball-and-Cup? Thanks anyways, Albert
Letter to Santa, Age 11
To build Toasty Scarf, you'll need:
10 Scarf Parts
The image of this letter reads:
Dear Santa, I have not always been a good mouse, maybe that is why you never got me any gifts. This year I don't want to ask for any toys, but this winter is extra cold thanks to the festive comet. Maybe you can send me something warm to wear. A scarf would be nice. ~Albert
Last Letter
You gave Greedy Al his presents!
He was so overjoyed at receiving all his childhood toys that he decided to remain behind and hand out presents to any mice who visit your trap!
The image of this letter reads:
Dear Santa and Hero of Gnawnia, After so many years of feeling betrayed by this season, you have helped an angry bitter mouse see the error in his ways. This holiday has never been about getting gifts. It has been about friendship and caring for your fellow mouse. From now on, my shop will be open to mice and hunters alike. Thank you so much for caring to show me the kindness you have. I will never forget this gift. When we mice finally overthrow your wold and become the rightful rulers, I will be sure to make sure the other mice treat you well. All the best, Albert
Toy Parts
The following toy parts are collected in response to each letter:
Moon Mobile Parts
All little Albert wanted was the moon. Unfortunately, he couldn't have the moon for obvious reasons, and Moon Cheese is known to have pretty serious side-effects. This Moon Mobile is a safe and pretty alternative that's sure to cheer him up!
Collect 10 Moon Mobile Parts to build this toy!
Raygun Parts
Since real laser guns don't actually exist (and if they did, they'd be a massive safety issue), hopefully this Toy Raygun will cheer Albert up and satisfy his long-repressed childhood desires.
Collect 10 Raygun Parts to build this toy!
Robot Parts
Every kid wants a real robot. Well, most kids. Okay, some kids. Still, getting one is a tall order, especially since the only robots that exist are the kind that build cars in factories, and that's not usually what kids are looking for.
However, this Toy Robot should be more in line with what little Albert was looking for, and should bring a bright little smile to his face!
Collect 10 Robot Parts to build this toy!
Toy Dragon Parts
Who's the coolest mouse?
"Dragon Mouse!"
Who's got real* Fire-Breath Action?
"Dragon Mouse!"
Who's the affordably-priced toy that all the kids want this year?
"Dragon Mouse!"
Kids, this year, ask your parents for...
"Dragon Mouse!"
Because you might not get anything else!
Collect 10 Toy Dragon Parts to build this toy!
Ball and Cup Parts
The traditional ball and cup is known world-wide for providing several seconds worth of fun per child, per year. Little Albert never got his when he asked, and while he really wasn't missing out on much, hopefully it'll warm big Al's heart to get one, even all these years later.
Collect 10 Ball and Cup Parts to build this toy!
Scarf Parts
When all is said and done, what you need comes above what you want. And staying warm in the cold chill of winter is extra-important. Without it, your tiny little heart could freeze, and that could have long-term repercussions. Why, you might forget about the magic of the season entirely, becoming a greedy and impulsive meanie, placing yourself above all other and...
Wait... Oh no! That poor little mouse. This explains everything!
Hopefully this Toasty Scarf can finally warm his heart and remind him why giving is better than getting this year.
Collect 10 Scarf Parts to build this toy!
Images
- Letter to Santa, Age 12
- Letter to Santa, Age 6
- Letter to Santa, Age 7
- Letter to Santa, Age 8
- Letter to Santa, Age 9
- Letter to Santa, Age 10
- Letter to Santa, Age 11
- Last Letter
- Moon Mobile Parts
- Moon Mobile
- Raygun Parts
- Toy Raygun
- Robot Parts
- Toy Robot
- Toy Dragon Parts
- Dragon Mouse Action Figure
- Ball and Cup Parts
- Ball and Cup
- Scarf Parts
- Toasty Scarf