UPDATE: All stores are SOLD OUT

The release of VeeFriends' first-ever children's book, Meet Me in the Middle, starring Patient Pig and Eager Eagle is nearly one month away! Releasing on July 16th and available for pre-order now, this unique "flip-book" story written by VeeFriends creator Gary Vaynerchuk celebrates the importance of balance in the colorful world of VeeFriends.

To celebrate the release, VeeFriends and HarperCollins have partnered with 10 local bookstores throughout the United States to produce a limited collection of CGC-Graded Patient Pig Super Stickers. These stickers are available now as a gift with purchase, but only for the first 100 people to pre-order Meet Me in the Middle through the dedicated pages of these stores (linked below), while supplies last.

All Participating Independent Bookstores

Below is the list of the 10 independent bookstores participating in this pre-order Super Sticker campaign. Please note that this promotion is limited to one per customer, per store. Duplicate orders will be cancelled. To receive the Patient Pig Super Sticker, you must be in the first 100 to pre-order the book through that store. All stores ship within the US, and select stores ship Internationally, as noted below.

Ships Globally

• Book Passage - San Francisco, CA (SOLD OUT)

• Books of Wonder - New York, NY (SOLD OUT)

• Novel Neighbor - St. Louis, MO (SOLD OUT)

• Oblong Books - Rhinebeck, NY (Note: Does not ship to UK, Australia, New Zealand) (SOLD OUT)

• RJ Julia - Madison, CT (SOLD OUT)

• Schuler Books - Grand Rapids, MI (SOLD OUT)

Ships Within U.S. Only

• Anderson's Bookshop - Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)

• Blue Willow Bookshop - Houston, TX (SOLD OUT)

• Little Shop of Stories - Decatur, GA (SOLD OUT)

• Viewpoint Books - Columbus, IN (SOLD OUT)

Each store has a dedicated page for this campaign. Once all 100 spots are sold out, the pages will be taken down and you will be redirected to the regular pre-order page that will not include the Super Sticker.

Rarity Structure

This Super Stickers collection has a total supply of 1,453 across 11 different rarities. All stickers are graded by CGC Grading and for the first time, will be randomized into a sealed mystery bag, adding an element of surprise and excitement as you open the bag to discover the rarity. All rarities include:

• The Bus /399

• Practice /299

• Workshop /299

• Breakfast /199

• Playground /99

• The Middle (Patient Pig's New Best Friend, Eager Eagle) /55

This is not an Eager Eagle's official sticker, which was released at the 2023 NSCC, but is a variant of the Patient Pig set, to collect both of the two main characters at the book's center!

• The Middle(Patient Pig) /55

• The Middle /32

• Cover Art /10

• Gary Vaynerchuk / Steve Lambe Dual Autograph /5

• Gary Vaynerchuk Cover Art Autograph /1

1000 of these stickers will be available through the gift-with-purchase independent bookstore pre-order campaign, with each store having a total of 100. 80 will be available to be claimed by Series 1 Pig & Eagle holders, and a portion of the remaining supply will be available through other promotions.

Holder Benefits

We're pleased to provide a free claim to select VeeFriends holders with the release of this collection. Series 1 Patient Pig and Eager Eagle holders will be able to claim 1 randomized Super Sticker per eligible NFT held. This is in addition to the previously announced Meet Me in the Middle holder benefits. All benefits will be available to be claimed at once on July 16th 12PM ET with the book's release. The updated holder benefits include:

Series 1 Patient Pig and Eager Eagle Holders

• Eligible to claim 1x Meet Me in the Middle book signed by Gary Vaynerchuk

• Eligible to claim 1x Patient Pig Super Sticker at a randomized rarity

• Eligible to attend the exclusive reading of the book on Meet.VeeFriends with author, Gary Vaynerchuk AND illustrator, Steve Lambe on Monday, June 24th at 2 PM ET.

Series 2 Patient Pig and Eager Eagle Holders

• Eligible to claim 1x Meet Me in the Middle book

• Eligible to attend exclusive reading of the book on Meet.VeeFriends with author, Gary Vaynerchuk AND illustrator, Steve Lambe on Monday, June 24th at 2 PM ET.

All free claims are per eligible NFT(s) held

FAQs

Q: What are Super Stickers?

A: VeeFriends Super Stickers are limited edition, trading-card-sized holographic stickers that pay homage to the golden days of early character collectible cards from the 90s and the allure of 1980's vending machine stickers. These stickers capture the passion and excitement of early card collecting and bring that spirit to the VeeFriends community.

By embracing the world of sticker collecting, VeeFriends aims to build brand awareness and create engaging experiences, drawing inspiration from the rich history and global camaraderie of this hobby.

Q: I've already pre-ordered the book through Amazon, am I eligible to receive the Super Sticker?

A: This gift-with-purchase promotion is only available for those who were in the first 100 to pre-order from the independent bookstores listed above starting on Monday, June 3rd 2024 1:45PM ET.

Q: When will I receive my book and Super Sticker?

A: The Super Stickers and books will ship together shortly after July 16th, 2024 from the independent bookstore you ordered from.

Q: How do I know which Super Sticker I will receive? A: All Patient Pig Super Stickers are randomly inserted into sealed mystery packs. Each pack holds one Super Sticker, in a random rarity and CGC grade. You can choose to keep your pack sealed, or reveal what's inside!

Q: How will I know if I'm in the first 100 to pre-order from each store?

A: Once all 100 pre-orders are sold out, the stores will take down their page and redirect you to the normal pre-order page that does not include the gift with purchase.

Q: When can holders claim their free stickers?

A: The holder claim for all benefits will go live on July 16th at 12PM ET, 2024.

Q: Are these stickers graded and authenticated?

A: Yes, CGC Grading has pre-graded and authenticated each sticker.

Q: If I have any questions about my order, who should I reach out to?

A: Please reach out to the store you ordered from for any customer support inquiries.

Q: Where can I learn more about VeeFriends Super Stickers? A: This blog has more background information about these collectible Super Stickers.