#1 - Aug. 7, 2013, 6:16 p.m.
(I'm gonna guess beta in 2-3 weeks. GUESSING.)
08/07/2013 11:34 AMPosted by WiseI'm surprised no one has thought of this. I for one I'm very interested in making a bit of a monetary purchase now. Not because I care about having a gold copy of Gelbin Mekkatorque but because I could disenchant him
"We’re pleased to reveal that that gift will be a golden version of Gelbin Mekkatorque, which will be available throughout the closed and open beta tests. When you purchase card packs or an Arena ticket in any phase of the beta test, you will be granted the golden Gelbin Mekkatorque; he won't be available through crafting or getting a lucky hit inside a card pack. Once the game has released, you can still craft a regular Mekkatorque if you save up enough arcane dust."
1) Available to be acquired? only those who make a purchase during beta will ever have this card. Not deleted upon game release.
2) Available to be used? only those who make a purchase during beta can get this card. Deleted upon release, and then anyone can get this card.
I believe #1 is more likely because a later sentence says that the regular version of Mekkatorque will still be available.
EU beta testers also get golden card Gelbin Mekkatorque or other card?.