Bella Sara - Knowledge

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The company was quiet with no new updates or products until 2020. As of April 2020, the creators have rebooted the website removing all games and replacing them with new content focused around a card collection app. The creator cited that the old functions of the website were not functional by 2020

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began as a trading card game that expanded into an international product line. Having three set releases each year, all trading cards had images of illustrated horses, characters and magical friends with positive, inspirational messages on them. The vision of the company and cards, as created by

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cards were available in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Australia, Mexico, Poland and South Africa.

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received numerous awards from child development and parenting authorities, including the “National Parenting Center Seal of Approval” for 2009, the National Parenting Publications "Honors Award" for 2009, the "Toy of the Year" and the “Seal of Excellence” from

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consumers in Seattle and San Diego at the end of 2006. Sales during that trial run were high enough to convince retailers to take the cards national in March 2007. The cards continued to grow in popularity with children until the company ceased operations.

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Gitte Odder was to bring positive messages to empower young girls on the fundamental Philosophy of Life: "We’re all creating our life by our thoughts, attracting the kind of energy we represent."

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It was reported June 16, 2013 that the Bella Sara Company would be ceasing all operations and moved from its office in the United States to the creator's home in Denmark.

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products included these secret codes to expand the magical world. Players could upload cards to redeem tokens that were used to buy merchandise from the online Bazaar.

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worldwide. All cards were published for a limited time in sets. There are eighteen sets of cards, as well as other collectible merchandise. These include:

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was started in Denmark by Gitte Odder Brændgaard, who intended to create an alternative to other popular trading card games, such as

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Each card pack included secret codes that could be redeemed on the website to care for and nurture magical horses online. Select

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110 total cards: 55 common cards, 55 foil cards, 5 common energy (treasure) cards and 5 foil energy (treasure) cards.

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that combined a world of magical horses with game play. Published in the United States by Seattle-based game company

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72 total cards: 28 common cards, 17 rare cards, 10 energy cards and 17 foil cards with textured lavender background

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123 total cards: 37 common cards, 37 rare cards, 12 energy cards and 37 foil cards with solid lavender background

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129 total cards: 43 common cards, 37 rare cards, 12 energy (toy) cards and 37 foil cards with green background

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Each "Bella Sara Ticket" activated awards horses, horseshoes, and prizes to play with in your online cottage.

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72 total cards: 28 common cards, 17 rare cards, 10 energy cards and 17 foil cards with pale blue background

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110 total cards: 55 common cards (5 common "Treasures" cards), 55 foil cards (5 foil "Treasures" cards).

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124 total cards: 58 common cards, 27 rare cards, 12 energy cards and 27 foil cards with gold background

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72 total cards: 28 common cards, 17 rare cards, 10 energy cards and 17 foil cards with pink background

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64 total cards: 36 common cards, 9 rare cards, 10 energy cards and 9 foil cards with silver background

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standards. However, no update or information has been given on the future direction of the company.

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Gitte Brændgaard and the Bella Sara Company, Previously Hidden City Games and Concept Card

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for 2008 and 2009, the “Excellent Product” and “Outstanding Product” designations from

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Role-Playing Game and Collectible Card Game Artists : A Biographical Dictionary

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110 total cards: 45 common cards, 55 foil cards, 10 character cards.

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110 total cards: 50 common cards, 55 foil cards, 5 character cards.

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