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**VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Doggy Daycare** launches March 27th at 12pm ET, featuring eight dog characters in their first comic appearance. Written and illustrated by Ali Castro (her debut published comic), the story follows secret-agent dogs operating from a high-end daycare. When a heist goes wrong, the team discovers their mission was about surveillance, not theft. **Key Details:** - 10,000 total copies in sealed Comic Collector Packs - Cover A by Ali Castro, Cover B by Agnes Garbowska - Features rare variants including 1/1 Lollipop edition - Launch price: $24.99 (15% off) - NFT holders get early access March 26th - [Live Whatnot drop](https://www.whatnot.com/live/7816b6d7-3096-4da7-8147-d1f577768d7b) with GaryVee March 27th at 8pm ET **Characters debuting:** Bad-Ass Bulldog, Dialed In Dog, Dapper Dachshund, Insightful Irish Terrier, Magnanimous Maltese, Polished Poodle, Poised Pug, Turnt Tick The story explores themes of intuition versus control, questioning blind obedience and hidden power structures. Available at [shop.veefriends.com](https://shop.veefriends.com/collections/comic-books)

VeeFriends kicks off its 2026 competitive trading card game season with Qualifier #1 in Lufkin, Texas on March 21st. **Event Details:** - **Date:** Saturday, March 21, 2026 - **Location:** 302 Mantooth Avenue, Lufkin, Texas - **Registration Deadline:** Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 PM ET - [Register here](https://play.veefriends.com/events/c5bf2695-061f-4dba-b3d7-e4009bd2d5be) **Tournament Structure:** - 5 Swiss rounds (Best of 3) - Top 16 advance to single elimination - Championship match determines winner **First Place Prize:** - $1,000 VeeFriends Shop credit - Custom 1/1 framed artwork by D.J. Coffman - Custom 1/1 championship t-shirt **Path to Championship:** Only three qualifiers will be held in 2026. The top 64 players on the official leaderboard qualify for the October championship. Points are earned through tournament participation (1 point) and match wins (2 points each). Upcoming qualifiers include San Diego Comic-Con in July and The National 2026 in late July/early August. [Review updated official rules](https://media.veefriends.com/image/upload/v1773421987/veefriends/webpages/Official_VeeFriends_TCG_Rules_-_March_2026.pdf)

**VeeFriends Comic Book #9: Kind Warrior Launches** VeeFriends announced Comic Book #9, introducing the debut story of **Kind Warrior**. The issue follows Theo, a blacksmith who swore never to forge weapons but must now confront a cursed sword threatening his family and village. **Key Details:** - Features two collectible covers by Tom Scioli and Katelyn Windels - Story written and illustrated by Katelyn Windels (her first full VeeFriends comic narrative) - **Holder sale**: December 16th at 12pm ET (24 hours) - **Public sale**: December 17th at 12pm ET (24 hours) - Remaining inventory available through future Whatnot live shows **Other Updates:** - **Holiday 2025 Ornament** released featuring Very Lucky Black Cat, Entrepreneur Elf, and Genuine Giraffe - **Burn Island Sapphire Box opportunity** ending December 18th - one winner gets $6,000 Topps Chrome box - Final 2025 Digital Treasure Chest closed with Koala 2025 NFT winners - Community members sharing live breaks of physical Treasure Chests - **VeeFriends TCG Championship** this Sunday, December 14th at 1pm PST (livestreamed on Twitch) The championship will crown the 2025 VeeFriends TCG Champion, with trophy and commemorative prizes for all competitors.

**VeeFriends Comic Book #9: Kind Warrior** launches December 16th with a powerful story about **Theo, a blacksmith** who refuses to forge weapons but must confront a cursed sword threatening his family. **Key Features:** - First VeeFriends comic **written by Katelyn Windels** (KateComics) - **Two collectible covers** by Tom Scioli and Katelyn Windels - **Blind-bagged collector packs** with rare variants including 1-of-1 Lollipop Edition **Release Schedule:** - **Phase 1**: NFT holders get early access (Dec 16-17) with discounts - **Phase 2**: Public sale (Dec 17-18) at $24.99 - **Phase 3**: Live drops on Whatnot starting Dec 18th The story explores **heroism through kindness** rather than violence, continuing VeeFriends' anthology format where each issue stands alone while building the broader universe canon. Available at [shop.veefriends.com](http://shop.veefriends.com/)

**VeeFriends debuts its first Burn Island Eruption on Base blockchain** after migrating from Immutable X. **The Prize:** - Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Box worth ~$6,000 - Entry cost: 1 BOOK GAMES token (~$120) - **98% discount** from market price - Only one box available through this event **Key Details:** - Entry period: November 18 - December 18, 2025 - Only 650 Sapphire boxes exist total - 555 already distributed to Gift Goat holders - Secondary market prices: $5,000-$7,000 **How to Enter:** 1. Hold at least 1 activated BOOK GAMES NFT on Base 2. Store it in your VeeFriends Wallet 3. Enter the Fair Entry Draw on [Burn Island](https://veefriends.com/burn-island) **About the Box:** - 8 packs, 4 cards each (32 total cards) - Premium Sapphire Chrome finish with cracked ice effect - 4 Sapphire Parallels guaranteed - Exclusive Sapphire Selections insert This marks the beginning of new opportunities for BOOK GAMES holders on Base, with more events planned ahead.