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Gen Con 2024: Maestro Media Celebrates Disney’s Donald Duck’s 90th Anniversary with a New Board Game

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Donald Duck: Happy Camper

In celebration of Donald Duck’s 90th Anniversary, Maestro Media announces Donald Duck: Happy Camper,  its first collaboration with Disney to bring fans a board game featuring one of Mickey and Friends’ most beloved characters.  Designed by Wolfgang Kramer (five-time winner of the Spiel des Jahres and designer of El Grande) and Daryl Andrews (2022 Game Innovator of the Year and designer of Sagrada) Donald Duck: Happy Camper is set to immerse players in an adventurous camping journey filled with exploration, fun, and the lovable antics of Donald Duck, honoring nine decades of laughter and adventure with this iconic character.

Game Details:

  • Explore the Wilderness: Players will reveal part of the board at the start of their turn, then use actions to explore, gather resources, and set up camp.
  • Strategic Gameplay: Balance is key! The more you carry in your bag, the slower you go. Will you race to the best photo spot, set up tents in different terrains, or craft gadgets to make camping life easier?
  • Earn Badges and Bonuses: Complete tasks to earn badges and gain bonuses. There are bigger rewards for being the first to complete a task, so plan carefully.
  • Race Against Time: The game ends as soon as Donald Duck, the troop leader, completes his trip. Race to become the best Junior Woodchuck out there!

The game is for 2-4 players ages 8+ with games taking 30 to 45 minutes.

Donald Duck: Happy Camper is the first board game Maestro Media has done with a Disney character and fans can look forward to additional board game releases next year based on other Disney franchises and characters.

Get a sneak peek at Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

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This year marks the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck’s as well as the 50th anniversary of Wolverine, and in July, fans will be able to see both their sagas collide in a special comic book one-shot, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1! Fans can see all the covers for this highly-anticipated issue and check out a sneak peek!

This first-of-its-kind mashup adventure will celebrate everything the world loves about both these pop culture legends from their heart and humor to their epic rage! Crafted by two acclaimed Disney comic creators, writer Luca Barbieri and artist Giada Perissinotto, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 is the latest comic book collaboration between Marvel and Disney following the What If…? Disney Variant Covers of the last few years and the blockbuster hit Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 comic that hit stands earlier this month. Fans can look forward to even more exciting crossovers between Marvel heroes and Disney icons throughout this year and next, including Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Thor #1 this August!

The comic will introduce Donald-Wolverine along with all sorts of reimagined Disney and Marvel mashups in a wild adventure inspired by one of Wolverine’s most memorable story arcs, Old Man Logan. In addition, the saga will revisit some of the greatest moments in Donald-Wolverine’s history including his time spent with Weapon X and the Uncanny X-Men!  

Travel to the near future where chaos rules as Pete-Skull transforms Duckburg into a super-hero-less wasteland. Only Old Donald Duck can turn the tide, but he’s given up his battling days and prefers naps and his grandma’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when Mickey-Hawkeye comes knocking at the door with Goofy-Hulk at his side, Donald-Wolverine has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world? Or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time?

Preorder Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 at your local comic shop today!

Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1

Donald Duck and Wolverine collide in What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine!

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It’s a milestone year for both Donald Duck and Wolverine, and this July, see their sagas boldy come together in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1!

This first-of-its-kind one-shot will celebrate everything the world loves about both these pop culture legends from their heart and humor to their epic rage! Crafted by two acclaimed Disney comic creators, writer Luca Barbieri and artist Giada Perissinotto, Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 is the latest comic book collaboration between Marvel and Disney following the What If…? Disney Variant Covers of the last few years and the highly anticipated Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime #1 one-shot comic out this June with more to come!

The comic will introduce Donald-Wolverine along with all sorts of reimagined Disney and Marvel mashups in a wild adventure inspired by one of Wolverine’s most memorable story arcs, Old Man Logan. In addition, the saga will revisit some of the greatest moments in Donald-Wolverine’s history including his time spent with Weapon X and the Uncanny X-Men!  

Travel to the near future where chaos rules as Pete-Skull transforms Duckburg into a super-hero-less wasteland. Only Old Donald Duck can turn the tide, but he’s given up his battling days and prefers naps and his grandma’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when Mickey-Hawkeye comes knocking at the door with Goofy-Hulk at his side, Wolverine-Donald has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world? Or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time?

Check out covers for Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1, including pieces by industry visionaries like Ron Lim, Peach Momoko, and Phil Noto and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

Preview: Young Donald Duck Vol. 1

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Young Donald Duck Vol. 1

(W) Francesco Artibani, Stefano Ambrosio, Alessandro Ferrari (A) Marco Mazzarello, Antonello Dalena, Francesco D’Ippolito (A/CA) Stefano Intini
In Shops: Nov 27, 2019
SRP: $14.99

Life on the farm is not easy, especially when you’re twelve years old and you really can’t stand life getting in the way of YOUR life! But all of a sudden Donald finds himself thrown into a new one that might be much better when he moves to the big city to attend a fancy school with lots of new kids to become friends with. However, things are actually not as easy as they seem. Donald will fall in love, deal with new teachers, homework, assorted crazy adventures, and realize that growing up is really difficult, especially when you’re really only a kid!

Celebrate Donald Duck’s 85th anniversary with this special eight-part story brand-new to the U.S.!

Young Donald Duck Vol. 1

Beast Kingdom Enters the Magic Kingdom With Collection of Disney Mastercraft, D-Stage Figures

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Beast Kingdom and Diamond Comic Distributors have entered the Magic Kingdom to bring fans a quartet of Disney PREVIEWS Exclusive statues.

Toy Story’s Hamm comes to life in Beast Kingdom’s Mastercraft line, while Chip ‘n’ Dale, Donald Duck, and Stitch take on the hot summer days in Beast Kingdom’s beloved D-Stage series.

In the classic animated Disney/Pixar series: Toy Story, Hamm stands out with some of the zaniest, most outlandish adventures of all! Beast Kingdom takes you back to one of Toy Story 2‘s scene when Hamm uses a set of children’s blocks as a makeshift stand for a game controller in an adorable moment where he shows us his ingenuity before jumping into some serious gaming action. The PREVIEWS Exclusive Mastercraft, MC-011 Toy Story Craft Hamm showcases Beast Kingdom’s immense attention to detail. The series of high-end statues allows fans to take home the very best in high-end collectibles. Fully hand painted with crisp details, each section from Hamm himself to the controller and the wooden blocks have had no details spared.

MC-011 Toy Story Craft Hamm

Beast Kingdom’s D-Stage dream series features three new summer dream scenes that capture the long, hot summer days from some of Disney’s most loveable characters! Standing at a perfectly displayable 6”, Beast Kingdom’s 360-degree 3D modeling techniques are matched with high-end manufacturing and realistic character portrayals for truly stunning statues!

Stitch has always been one for beach fun and whilst he himself may not exactly have a beach-body, that hasn’t stopped him from catching waves and breaking hearts! With his green ragdoll in tow, the PREVIEWS Exclusive DS-030 Stitch Surf D-Stage Statue is ready to ride some serious waves on his Hawaii themed surfboard. The highly detailed surfboard with hibiscus flower prints is accompanied by a dynamic and transparent wave, bringing home a highly realistic recreation of summer fun. Included in the diorama, collectors can enjoy a sandy beach based, completed with beach balls, shells and sand adding the resort style atmosphere.

DS-030 Stitch Surf D-Stage Statue

Whilst Mickey is famed for having steamboat, Donald Duck is also one for sea-adventures with his very own ship. In the PREVIEWS Exclusive DS-029 Donald Ducks Boat D-Stage Statue, the ship’s hull is adorned with Donald blue, white and yellow, matching the classic costume of the zany duck. Whether it be the sails, railings, lifebuoys, fishing rods or the realistic, transparent waves, no detail is overlooked, giving fans endless surprises!

DS-029 Donald Ducks Boat D-Stage Statue

Come and be greeted by the warm welcoming of the PREVIEWS Exclusive DS-028 Chip’n’Dale D-Stage Statue in their very own Tree House, completed with their name sign and original house propeller. Perfect to cool down during those hot evenings, the cute house built on a pine tree is the perfect getaway for the two fun loving chipmunks and their guests.

DS-028 Chip'n'Dale D-Stage Statue

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Toy Story MC-011 Hamm Statue (MAY198892U, SRP: $159.00), Lilo & Stitch DS-030 Stitch Surf D-Stage 6IN Statue (MAY198891U, SRP: $29.99), Disney DS-029 Donald Ducks Boat D-Stage 6IN Statue (MAY198890U, SRP: $29.99), and Disney DS-028 Chip N Dale Treehouse D-Stage 6IN Statue (MAY198889U, SRP: $29.99) are now available for pre-order at comic shops, with an expected release date of February 26, 2020.

Moby Dick Starring Donald Duck from Dark Horse this November

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Dark Horse is presenting an adaption of Herman Melville’s classic story with a feathery twist! From writer Francesco Artibani, artist Paolo Mottura, and colorist Mirka Andolfo comes Disney Moby Dick, starring Donald Duck. This tale of obsession on the high seas stars Donald, Scrooge McDuck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie!

In Disney Moby Dick, starring Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Donald, and nephews venture out on the high seas in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick who stole Captain Quackhab’s lucky dime. As Quackhab scours the ocean in pursuit of his nemesis, facing other dangers of the sea, the crew begins to wonder: how far will their captain go for revenge? When his ship is destroyed and his lucky dime stolen by the monstrous white whale Moby Dick, Captain Quackhab sets sail on a voyage of revenge against the fearsome leviathan. Joined by Ishmael, his first mate Mr. Storkbuck, and the island triplets, Huqueg, Duqueg, and Luqueg, and his crew of ne’er-do-wells, Quackhab won’t rest until he gets his prize. But whales aren’t the only danger the seas have to offer. Our heroes must contend with giant squids, pirate crows, and mighty storms before even catching a sight of Moby Dick. And when they finally come face to face with the great white whale, will any of them make it back to land in one piece?

Disney Moby Dick, starring Donald Duckgoes on sale November 21, 2018, and is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop. This 80-page graphic novel retails for $10.99.

Review: DuckTales #1

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DuckTales01_cvrA-copyDuckTales #1 makes up for allllll the flaws of Uncle Scrooge. It continues the work of the rebooted TV show: establishing the triplets as three separate characters rather than one run-on sentence. The humor that the boys exude perfectly extends from screen to page–the unique humor that makes the show literally laugh out loud funny is inside the pages of DuckTales #1, as well.

The only flaw with DuckTales, which was a problem with Uncle Scrooge as well, is the mistreatment of Donald as a character. His anger seems weirdly under contol. Compared to the Donald that fans know and love, DuckTales Donald spouts less expletives and suffers more slapstick. The series is more about the boys, anyhow, which is where the book (and the new show) really shine.

DuckTales #1 is broken up into two stories: “The Chilling Secret of the Lighthouse” and “The Great Experiment of the Washing Machine”. Both were written by Joe Caramagna, who has an outstanding grasp of DuckTales both old and new. “Lighthouse” reflects a more classic television DuckTales story, with an ancient legend debunked by the triplets exploring “uncharted” territory. “Washing Machine” is a little more modern, with iPhones used for distraction tactics, and the boys displaying their individual personalities. Huey in particular gets to shine as the inventor of the group.

Donald Duck # 1 IDW DT

They’ve come a long way from the original depiction of “the triplets”

The stories have different artists, but  both Luca Usai (“Lighthouse”) and Gianfranco Florio (“Washing Machine”) continue the tradition of pulling from 1940s Donald Duck comics. It’s one of my favorite things about the reboot, and I’m thrilled to see it continue on both show and book. The short tales are great, but I hope that an overarching plot emerges before long. Based on the teaser of issue #2, which features Della Duck on a quest with Donald and Scrooge, readers probably won’t have to wait for clues to a much larger mystery.

WooHoo indeed.

Story: Joe Carmagna Art: Luca Usai, Gianfranco Florio
Color: Giuseppe Fontana, Dario Calabria Letterer: Tom B. Long Editor: Joe Hughes
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Donald Duck #21

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Donald Duck #21

Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Giorgio Cavazzano (c)

“Helmet of the Gods,” Part 2 of 2! Donald at last has Odin’s helmet in his grasp! But the sponsor of his treasure hunt now wants to stop him—by fair means or foul!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Preview: Donald Duck #20

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Donald Duck #20

Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Michel Nadorp (c)

“Helmet of the Gods,” Part 1 of 2! Who says Scrooge McDuck gets all the treasure-hunting fun? Donald’s out to find a Viking helmet once owned by Odin himself!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Preview: Donald Duck #19

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Donald Duck #19

Rodolfo Cimino, Jonathan Gray (w) • Giorgio Cavazzano (a) • Daan Jippes, Ulrich Schroeder (c)

“Kingdom Under the Sea!” Skindiver Donald chases a fish dinner straight into Princess Reginella’s awesome subaquatic world—just in time for duck-smashing deepwater danger!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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