Road to Chrome: spotlighting The MegaHeads insert in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends. The rumblings beneath Burn Island have made their way to physical trading cards! The MegaHeads insert brings one of the most dramatic, gigantic, stylized visual upgrades in the VeeFriends universe straight to the 2026 Topps Chrome set. The MegaHeads insert is exclusive to the Mega Box format, so you won't find these larger-than-life characters anywhere else. It's a high-stakes, highly rewarding hunt that will have rippers, die-hard character fans, and Burn Island veterans clearing shelves to track down all 25 featured characters. Let's take a closer look at this Topps Chrome insert featuring these oversized characters. The Burn Island connection. To understand the MegaHeads insert, you have to trace its origins back to the digital ecosystem. In April 2026, Burn Island launched "Eruption: MegaHeads". This limited-time event allows Series 2 VeeFriends NFT holders to burn a Book Games token to swap their character's art to the brand-new "MegaHeads" pose (this Eruption is now open until September 4th, 2026). The upgrade completely transformed the characters, blowing up their proportions to feature a gigantic, oversized head treatment that changed how their expressions were perceived. Now, Topps has captured that exact larger-than-life energy on premium Chrome. MegaHeads evolves from digital to Physical in Chrome. This insert fully embraces the exaggerated visual energy of the digital Burn Island Eruption. Looking at the Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black Cat and Notorious Ninja cards above, the characters' massive, stylized heads take center stage, creating an intense yet playful presence. The cards themselves feature a swirling, tunnel-like vortex background in varying shades, drawing the eye directly to the oversized characters. The massive, stylized "MEGAHEADS" title font sits proudly at the top, perfectly matching the loud, fun energy of the art. Get VeeFriends's stories in your inbox. Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer. While these two cards are a perfect showcase, they are just two examples of how this entire set completely breaks the traditional visual rules. Across the entire MegaHeads checklist, characters trade their classic proportions for this humongous, larger-than-life presentation. When combined with premium Topps Chrome technology, these exaggerated designs become incredibly striking. The high-gloss metallic finish makes the oversized faces visually pop off the surface, while the swirling vortex backgrounds create a mesmerizing depth that is only amplified by the cards' reflective shine. The rarities: Base: 1 per box on average Look for Ultra Rare Red Refractors /5 and a Superfractor 1/1 for every character. Why MegaHeads is A must-have. * Digital-to-Physical Bridge: The MegaHeads insert perfectly encapsulates an Eruption from VeeFriends' Burn Island and immortalizes it on a Topps Chrome card. * The Mega Chase: Since the MegaHeads insert is strictly exclusive to the Mega Box format, these cards provide a highly specific and targeted chase for collectors. * Visual Disruption: The oversized proportions and intense expressions completely break the traditional mold of VeeFriends character art, making them stand out drastically in a binder or display. Which characters are featured in The MegaHeads insert. The MegaHeads insert features 25 characters built around the oversized, exaggerated character heads from Burn Island's Eruption: MegaHeads. MegaHeads come exclusively in the Mega Box format. Featured characters: Adventurous Astronaut, Ambitious Angel, Be The Bigger Person, Clever Crocodile, Common Sense Cow, Competitive Clown, Dynamic Dinosaur, Fearless Fairy, Heart Trooper, Hustling Hamster, Jolly Jack-O, Kind Warrior, Knowing Gnome, Modest Moose, Notorious Ninja, Optimistic Otter, Passionate Parrot, Ponder It From All Angles, Rare Robot, Resilient Red Devil, Self-Aware Hare, Sensitive Centipede, Steadfast Snake, Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat, and Zealous Zombie. The ultimate chase in the MegaHeads set is the Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat, who is the iconic character that proudly serves as the official VeeFriends logo. But not far behind is the elusive Notorious Ninja, especially for the incredibly lucky collector who manages to pull its 1/1 SuperFractor. 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends arrives for global release on June 10th! Stay locked in for all 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends updates, reveals, early access opportunities, and availability of Topps Chrome in retail locations by signing up at veefriends.com/chrome.

RoundUp: Koala 2025 briefcase announced, Comic Book #9 sales end, 2026 TCG updates and 2025 TCG Championship recap & MORE! As the end of 2025 approaches, VeeFriends, LLC at VeeFriends want to thank you for reading along this year. VeeFriends, LLC put together the RoundUp each week to bring you digestible recaps of the latest and greatest happenings at VeeFriends, and VeeFriends, LLC truly appreciate your interest and passion for the brand. With that said, here's a look back at everything that happened in its final week of 2025. This Week at VeeFriends: VeeFriends announced 18 unique collectibles that will be delivered to Koala holders in the Koala 2025 Collector's Briefcase, Comic Book #9 sales concluded with a Whatnot drop hosted by GaryVee, a champion was crowned at the 2025 VeeFriends TCG Championship, VeeFriends announced significant changes coming to VeeFriends TCG in 2026, and more! Let's look back at a week where everyone started talking about Koalas all of a sudden, and for good reason. Koalas, you have A delivery. Koala 2025 began as a mysterious BOOK GAMES NFT released in 2022 with a briefcase marked "2025." Now? It's open. VeeFriends officially unveiled the Koala 2025 Collector's Briefcase, a highly exclusive and premium reward for Koala 2025 and Series 1 Keynote Koala holders included in a December 18th snapshot. This custom briefcase is packed with eighteen one-of-a-kind collectibles that celebrate the VeeFriends Class of 2022. * a Koala Series 1 Chase Case (8 of which unlock a Series 1 Gary Originally Owned NFT redemption) * six Manga Metals: Series O (made with pure silver or gold) * five yearbook-style Class of 2022 pins * one 24K gold-plated coin * one VeeFriends x Hagley West Watch * Black and white variants of VeeFriends Comic Books #5, #7, and #8 (including one signed book by the cover artist) * one Koala 2025 Super Sticker. On January 14, 2026, eligible Koala holders will receive an NFT airdrop to the wallet that held the eligible token at the time of the snapshot. They can then burn that NFT to redeem their physical briefcase via Burn Island. Shipping begins in Q1 2026 (January through March). VeeFriends will cover global shipping, and duties. Eligible Koala holders have until December 31st, 2026 to redeem. Get VeeFriends's stories in your inbox. Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer. Congratulations to everyone included in the snapshot. This is a truly special moment for the Koala community. VeeFriends, LLC can't wait to see these briefcases opened, explored, and shared as they begin shipping in early 2026. The story of Kind Warrior has begun. Comic Book #9: Kind Warrior finally became available to fans this week, beginning with an exclusive holder sale followed by a public sale, and a live sale on Whatnot with GaryVee. If you missed any of these sales, don't worry! Remaining inventory will continue to be sold on upcoming VeeFriends live shows on Whatnot and TikTok. A champion was crowned and 2026 updates. The 2025 VeeFriends TCG season wrapped up in Los Angeles and DanTheMan emerged as champion. Thank you to everyone who traveled out to LA to compete! VeeFriends, LLC had a blast! What's ahead for VeeFriends TCG in 2026. VeeFriends then shared its TCG plans for 2026, which include premium prizes for top finishers and a streamlined tournament path with three official qualifying events before the 2026 championship. Competitors will be able to earn points on the leaderboard beginning with a community-driven event hosted alongside iBenKind and Wh1skyjak in Lufkin, TX. The next qualifying event will be at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The final qualifying event takes place at The National 2026 in Chicago in late July/early August. The Championship is set for October where top leaderboard players and additional qualifiers will compete for the title. Leaderboard points will only be earned at the four VeeFriends-hosted tournaments. From one token... to Sapphire. The Fair Entry Draw for Burn Island Eruption: Sapphire Box closed this week. One lucky BOOK GAMES holder won the Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Box, a treasure valued around $6,000. The Sapphire Box was up for grabs for just one BOOK GAMES token in the Fair Entry Draw. Congratulations to the winner on securing this iconic prize from the first Base-era Eruption! Burn Island Eruption: Sapphire Box is an example of the incredible opportunities that await when you activate your tokens on Base, which is the only way you can participate in future Eruptions and Treasure Chests on Burn Island. Comic of the week.