Topps launches The Walking Dead digital card app -- with physical trading cards to come
This entry was posted on May 12, 2016
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The chatter on Twitter started trickling out just around midnight and the confirmation came this morning.
Topps is taking on The Walking Dead.
There aren't a lot of details just yet, but The Walking Dead: Card Trader is live on the Apple Store and Google Play. It's there where collectors can find and trade digital cards for The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead. For the first seven days of the app, those who sign up will receive a special card each day. After that time, the bonus cards will no longer be available. There will, however, be new cards released on a daily basis covering the entire history of both programs.
The launch is paving the way for physical cards to come from the company later this year.
"The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead have passionate and rabid fan bases looking for new and creative ways to stay connected to their favorite shows," said Topps Digital GM Jeremy Strauser. "Topps is uniquely capable of delivering both physical and digital trading cards that will keep fans engaged and allow them to own a piece of these acclaimed shows."
On the physical side, there will be a set released for the fifth season of TWD in October with two hits per box -- a mix of autographs, Relics and sketch cards. A high-end "Survival Box" will arrive in December.
"We are thrilled to be working with Topps to bring both great physical card products and an innovative digital app to our The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead fan base," said Theresa Beyer, the Senior VP of Brand Activation and Promotions for AMC.
Follow @ToppsDigitalOfficial on Instagram and @ToppsTWD on Twitter for the latest on these ventures.
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