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VeeFriends has introduced the **Black CatFractor**, its first original refractor parallel for the 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends release. The cards feature a repeating pattern of the VeeFriends Lucky Black Cat logo across all 200 characters. **Key Details:** - Only **7 cards per character** exist - Print run symbolizes luck (number 7) - Pull odds: 1 in 869 hobby packs, 1 in 1,573 mega box packs - Secondary market shows CatFractors /7 averaging $562.83 vs Red /5 at $139.50 (+147.5% premium) **The Ultimate Chase:** The Lucky Black Cat character on its own CatFractor pattern creates a "meta-hit" - only 7 copies exist of this crown jewel card. **Design Philosophy:** The refractor flips the cultural narrative of black cats from bad luck to good fortune, aligning with VeeFriends' optimistic brand mission. Cards are available through live breaks on [Whatnot](https://www.whatnot.com), [Fanatics Live](https://www.fanatics.live/home), and [eBay Live](https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive).

VeeFriends is releasing **Super Stickers: Farm Fights** exclusively at the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention. The collection features **13 characters** from Comic Book #13, designed by artist Jim Rugg. **Key Details:** - First-ever serialized VeeFriends packs (numbered 1-10,000) - **13 serialized rarities** for the full roster - **9 serialized rarities** for debut characters - **5 exclusive matchup inserts** (not serialized) - Available in National VIP bags and at TradeNights The collection includes six debut characters (Common Sense Cow, Legit Llama, Lit Lamb, Organized Ostrich, Shrewd Sheep, Mojo Mouse) and seven returning favorites. Rarities range from Base /155 to ultra-rare Lollipop GaryVee Auto /1. The matchup inserts feature wrestling pairs from the comic, each limited to 170 copies. Read the [Farm Fights comic](https://veefriends.com/comics/books/farm-fights) for free or watch the full story on YouTube.

VeeFriends is hosting two final qualifier tournaments for its 2026 TCG Championship, using [Turnkey TCG](https://vf.turnkeytcg.com/) as the official registration platform. **Key Events:** - **San Diego Comic-Con Qualifier** - July 25, 2026 at 710 13th St, San Diego - **The National Qualifier** - July 31, 2026 at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, IL - Both events limited to 64 players - On-site registration available **Prize Package (1st Place):** - $1,000 VeeFriends Shop credit - One-of-a-kind custom framed artwork - Custom VeeFriends T-shirt Turnkey TCG streamlines player registration, tournament operations, and event logistics for trading card game communities. Tutorial videos are available showing how to sign up, register for events, and build decks on the platform. The top 64 competitors will advance to the 2026 VeeFriends TCG Championship in New York City this October. [Register for SDCC Qualifier](https://vf.turnkeytcg.com/events/tcg-championship-qualifier-san-diego-comic-con) | [Register for The National](https://vf.turnkeytcg.com/events/tcg-championship-qualifier-the-national)

**VeeFriends Chrome 2026 is live, and the community is breaking boxes across multiple platforms.** The first weekend features 12+ live streams on Whatnot, Fanatics Live, and TikTok. Breakers are opening cases and offering character-specific spots—so collectors can buy into their favorite character and receive all cards pulled for that spot. **Notable streams include:** - Midwest Cards: 10-case break (192 boxes total) - BreakingCo: Pick-your-character format - Wildzone Breaks: Known for pulling last year's Entrepreneur Elf SuperFractor 1/1 - BargainHuntersBreaks: Hosted by Rene from *Storage Wars* Additionally, 10+ channels are streaming on [Fanatics Live](https://www.fanatics.live/explore?value=veefriends&type=Shows). Whether you're buying in, watching with family, or learning the set, the community is showing up in a big way.

VeeFriends has announced burn windows for three consecutive Lava Variant comic books following the successful debut of variant #23, which saw 868 burns. **Key Details:** - **Lava Variant #24**: June 11-16, burn any one BOOK GAMES token - **Lava Variant #25**: June 18-23, burn requirements TBA June 16 - **Lava Variant #26**: June 25-30, burn requirements TBA June 23 Each window is open for five days only. Lava Variants are made-to-order physical comic books with alternate covers, available exclusively through [Burn Island](https://veefriends.com/burn-island). The print run is determined entirely by the number of tokens burned during each window. **How it works:** - Visit [veefriends.com/burn-island](https://veefriends.com/burn-island) during the active window - Hold BOOK GAMES tokens in your VeeFriends Wallet - Burn the required tokens (each burn = one variant) - Receive your made-to-order physical comic after the window closes BOOK GAMES tokens can be purchased on [Rarible](https://rarible.com/ethereum/collections/0xac98d8d1bb27a94e79fbf49198210240688bb1ed) using ETH on Base or fiat. Once a burn window closes, that specific variant will not be available again.

VeeFriends is releasing limited-edition **Dialed In Dog FriendsCaps** in two colorways: Espresso and Stone Washed Denim, priced at $55 each. **Key Details:** - Structured 6-panel snapback caps featuring embroidered Dialed In Dog character silhouette - Inspired by VeeFriends Comic Book #14: Doggy Day Care - Materials: Wool blend (Espresso) and denim (Stone Washed Denim) **Purchase Options:** - Holder Pre-Sale: May 27, 12pm ET (Series 1 and Series 2 Dialed In Dog holders) - Public Sale: May 28, 12pm ET at [shop.veefriends.com](https://shop.veefriends.com/collections/friends-caps) - Live Drop: May 28, 10:30-11:30pm ET on Whatnot with GaryVee **NFT Holder Benefit:** Series 1 Dialed In Dog NFT holders can claim one free cap per NFT held from May 27-June 10 at [shop.veefriends.com/collections/holder-claims](https://shop.veefriends.com/collections/holder-claims). Sign up at [veefriends.com/friendscaps](http://veefriends.com/friendscaps) for notifications.

VeeFriends has released its 2026 Collectible Coins exclusively on TikTok Shop for U.S. customers. The collection features 55 VeeFriends characters across three art styles (Classic, Comic, OG) and three metal finishes (silver-plated, gold-plated, black gold-plated). **Key Details:** - Pre-order window: April 22-29, 2026 - Price: $55 per pack, $550 per box (10 packs), $5,500 per case (100 packs) - Ships: August 20, 2026 - Each pack contains: 1 NGC Graded Gem Proof Coin + 1 randomized mini comic **Special Inserts:** - Pure .999 fine silver coins (Eager Eagle) - Pure .999 24K gold coins (Rare Robot, ~20 grams) - Five Battle Coins featuring character matchups Series 1 Gift Goat and eligible Spectacular holders can claim 1 pack per NFT from April 22-May 6 at [shop.veefriends.com](http://shop.veefriends.com). Global release with select retailers planned for later in 2026.

**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.