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What happens when you combine the collectible excitement of Pokémon with the heartwarming, values-driven storytelling of Sesame Street? You get VeeFriends! Created by entrepreneur and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk, VeeFriends is a growing global brand that brings more than 250 original, hand-drawn characters to life through trading cards, comic books, collectibles, and storytelling centered on kindness, empathy, and personal growth.
At New York Comic Con 2026, we sat down with Andy Krainak to talk about the exciting world of VeeFriends and the brand’s latest announcements, including the debut of VeeFriends Annual Jump 2026, an oversized collection featuring comic book issues #1 through #22, and Gentle Giant, the 22nd installment in the VeeFriends comic book series. The brand also made headlines with a larger-than-life edition of Gentle Giant, set to earn recognition from Guinness World Records as the world’s largest comic book!
From NYCC-exclusive collectibles and Funko Bitty Pops! to trading card tournaments and exciting new collaborations, VeeFriends continues to bring fans of all ages together through the power of collecting and meaningful storytelling. Join us as we chat with Andy Krainak about the brand’s growing universe, its latest Comic Con highlights, and how VeeFriends is inspiring a new generation of collectors to embrace kindness, creativity, and connection!
