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The Art of Blizzard Entertainment opening reception photos
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- Colorful StarCraft concept art adorns the walls of Gallery Nucleus.
- The Diablo 3 "Overthrown" statue from Sideshow Collectibles looks out upon Blizzard's 2D art.
- Diablo 2 concept art reflects a nearly empty gallery on opening night.
- The Warcraft universe is widely represented across its many games.
- Concept pieces from StarCraft and Diablo share a wall at Gallery Nucleus.
- Diablo and Warcraft statues and props sit under glass cases.
- Sideshow's World of Warcraft Blood Elf Rogue versus Draenei Paladin diorama.
- Blizzard artists patiently signing dozens of copies of The Art of Blizzard Entertainment.
- Blizzard fans waited in line for hours for a first crack at signed copies of The Art of Blizzard Entertainment.
- A fan proudly shows off his signed copy of the art book.
- Mana and health potions, stim pack shots and minerals (rock candy) waiting to fill Blizzard fans with fructose.
- The Butcher looking for fresh meat at Gallery Nucleus.
- Memorable catchphrases from Diablo, StarCraft and Warcraft were stenciled upon the gallery's walls.
- Fans admire the concept art of Diablo games.
- Fans contemplate their print purchases: The Queen of Blades or Diablo?
- Fans waiting in line for autographs pass the time admiring World of Warcraft artwork.
- Cosplayer Jo-Jo Chen, a BlizzCon 2011 Costume Contest winner, wearing a StarCraft Ghost-inspired latex dress.
- Ms. Chen in her custom StarCraft latex dress, designed by Venus Prototype Latex.
- Blizzard's Chris Metzen being interviewed during opening night.
- Fans, some in Blood Elf ears, waited for hours in long lines on a chilly Alhambra night.