VeeFriends Partners with GaryVee's Stan Investment

**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 announced prizes for the 2025 TCG Championship** taking place December 14th in Los Angeles: - **Champion receives official Championship Trophy** - **1st-4th place finishers get exclusive Trophy Cards** in custom display cases - **All competitors receive four commemorative items**: Event Card, VeeFriends Breakmat, Perfect Persian Cat coin and sticker **Event Details:** - Open to public with **free food and open bar** - **Livestreamed on Twitch** - Applications accepted through December 13th - [Register to compete](https://veefriends.com/forms/tcg-championship) or [RSVP as spectator](https://play.veefriends.com/events/4eb26367-20a2-477a-9728-f69df23a2c48) **Other Updates:** - **GaryVee released Comic Book #1 bundle** on EQL Launch Week - ultra-rare CGC-graded copy with J. Scott Campbell cover (valued at $2,000) for just $99 - **Digital Treasure Chest refreshed** - new draw open until December 12th - **555 Gary Bee Tees dropped** during Black Friday weekend shows - **29+ hours of Black Friday livestreaming** with Treasure Chest breaks and giveaways **Notable Pulls:** - Very Lucky Black Cat Superfractor sold for **$62,000** - Multiple 1/1 hits during livestreams [Enter current Treasure Chest draw](https://veefriends.com/burn-island/treasure-chests/treasure-chest-2025-12-05)

**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.

**VeeFriends launches dedicated storefront on Rarible** with integrated VeeFriends Wallet support. Key features include: - **Credit card purchases** up to $12,500 via Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay - **Email-based sign-in** using VeeFriends account - no browser extensions needed - **Zero marketplace fees** on OpenSea aggregated listings (waived 2% fee) - **Streamlined onboarding** for new collectors **How it works:** 1. Visit [rarible.com/veefriends](https://rarible.com/veefriends) 2. Connect with VeeFriends account 3. Choose payment method (card or crypto wallet) 4. Complete purchase The partnership aims to **simplify NFT collecting** and onboard future generations of digital collectors. Rarible aggregates listings from multiple marketplaces including OpenSea. **Why it matters:** This integration removes traditional barriers to NFT purchasing by eliminating complex wallet setups and enabling familiar payment methods. Start exploring the new storefront at [rarible.com/veefriends](https://rarible.com/veefriends) or get help at [veefriends.com/myfirstveefriend](http://veefriends.com/myfirstveefriend).

VeeFriends has published a comprehensive guide to **Rookie Super Stickers** - the first appearances of characters in their Super Sticker collection. **Key Features:** - All debut stickers feature a **Debut Sticker badge** for easy identification - Complete alphabetical list of 80+ rookie characters - Release dates spanning from July 2023 to August 2025 - Characters from various collections including NSCC, Halloween Mystery, Road to VeeCon, and more **Notable Debuts:** - **GaryVee's first Super Sticker** (Manga Series, August 2025) - Halloween characters like Bold As F*ck Bat and Competitive Clown - Sports crossover characters and exclusive event releases The guide emphasizes that holding these rookie stickers means **owning the beginning of each character's Super Sticker history** - similar to how rookie cards work in traditional sports collecting. Collectors can use this reference to identify and preserve the true origin stickers of their favorite VeeFriends characters across the expanding Super Sticker universe.