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From Opus I to Valentine’s Day

What have we been up to? In a word: Listing.

We have been heads-down and deep in the stacks, restocking Final Fantasy TCG across both our TCGPlayer and eBay stores. We’ve officially finished processing everything from Opus I through Opus VI, plus singles from the World Champions Decks 2024.

Honestly? I didn’t expect the World Champions singles to move as fast as they have! It’s a good lesson learned: don’t sleep on the specialty decks. If you’ve been looking for specific older Opus cards to round out your collection, now is the time to go hunting in our shop.

The Winter Slump

The winter weather has been a real mood-killer for my flea market runs. I’ve tried to make it work, but there’s nothing more frustrating than driving all the way out there just to find the gates closed or the same two vendors selling things I definitely don’t want. I’m crossing my fingers for a break in the weather soon so I can get back to the hunt!

Looking Ahead: Dreamlike Oceans

Don’t forget, Opus XXVII – Dreamlike Oceans is launching at the end of next month! That means the Midnight Prerelease is also just around the “Korner” in March. We’ll have the specific details for you soon, though you know the drill—we like to keep the tradition alive, so expect the same great vibe we always have.

A Early Valentine’s Gift for You ❤️

Since Valentine’s Day is right around the “Korner,” we figured it was time for a celebration. Whether you’re buying a gift for a loved one or just “treating yo’ self” (we won’t tell!), we want to help you save.

Starting now, take 14% OFF your entire order!

Promo Code: VINCENT
Expires: Midnight on February 14th

Head over to the shop and snag those cards or sealed product you’ve been eyeing before someone else does!

Don’t forget about our TCG Player store either.

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11/09/2025

What a Prerelease we had!

Midnight Prerelease to be exact, we had an 8 element deck come in in second. Which is surprising. If they had gotten that Gra’ha Tia, he might have pulled the ability to end all games.

No Terra was pulled that night, so that means that there still is a chance that she is in one of the remaining Pre-Release Kits that we have. It’s a slim chance, but it’s there.

I also noticed that there were some Full Arts that had double copies in each case of twelve. If anyone is interested in that information, well now you have it.

Finally finished the MTG Bulk that we had gotten. All that is left is to build lots of 1000 cards. We’re doing no duplicate lots. with no basic lands. Some lands like Barren Moor might still be in there.

We’ll have the new sleeves up by tonight, and look out for Journey of Discovery Booster Boxes going up sometime this week.

Shop for Singles and More at our TCG Player Store!

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11/04/2025

Just got off the phone with my distributor, and the Kits should be arriving tomorrow. Or the day after. That means, we’ll be doing an unboxing video like we always do. We should get more consistent on videos, but then we think how many times do people want to see us opening the same product?

We just got an invite to Oak Lawn Public Library’s Fan Fest once again. We got to see if we can make it though, due to Soccer in the spring. I’ll need to check on the dates ASAP.

We’ll also be getting the missing sleeves from our order, along with some Warrior of Light Promos, that we will be giving out at Midnight Prerelease, so if you needed another reason to make it, you got one now.

We’ll have the Prerelease Kits up for sale, right after our Midnight Prerelease, we just need to make sure we have enough for our players first.

Still going through all the MTG bulk, hoping to get it all done by this Friday.

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10/29/2025

Worked through most of 2017 MTG Bulk. Getting closer to the end, but I know all the 2018 cards are about half of the bulk cards that we bought. That one is going to be fun going through.

Also spent a good hour looking for a card that we sold, and was misplaced. That’s always great. That is another fun project that we’ll be undertaking soon. We got to organize all the cards. Most of it is organized, but there’s maybe 20k-30k cards that aren’t listed that need to be grouped together.

We also officially anounced Midnight Pre-Release for Journey of Discovery, that will be next Friday.

The kids didn’t want to play 99 Nights in the Forest, but they found a similar game called 99 Nights in the Arctic. It’s pretty much the same game where you have to survive. There’s more weapons to use, and we just had a fun time, no strategy, just run around find weapons, save the kids and keep on going.

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Journey of Discovery Midnight Pre-Release

It’s that time again, Champions! The air is electric, the packs are prepped, and the biggest TCG night of the season is just around the corner. Get ready to embark on a Journey of Discovery—the newest Final Fantasy TCG set is launching at midnight, and Kardboard Korner is hosting the ultimate first-look event!

Event Zero: Crack Packs at Midnight!

Don’t wait a week! This is your official, earliest chance to experience the Journey of Discovery set. You’ll be playing with the brand-new cards and mechanics a full seven days before they hit shelves.

The official release is November 14th, 2025, but our event kicks off at Midnight on November 8th, 2025.

The Hunt for the Gold-Stamped Signature

Every pack you open at the Prerelease is a shot at a legendary pull. This set features the ultra-rare Terra Gold Stamped Signature card! This highly sought-after collectible is signed by the artist, and pulling it is the ultimate discovery. It’s a chase card that turns a great night into an unforgettable one.

Where and When to Gather

We’re ready to start the party early!

Who: Kardboard Korner, your favorite online shop that loves to host in-person events!
Where: Mr. Gyros (Yes, we’re still hijacking the gyro shop after hours!)
Address: 9229 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
When: Friday, November 7th, 2025
Doors Open: 10:00 PM for casual games and new player lessons.

Tournament Start: MIDNIGHT (12:00 AM) Sharp!

Entry Details

$45 gets you your first kit + tournament entry
Additional kits: $40 each

What’s at Stake?

1st Place: Wins a full Prerelease Kit
2nd and 3rd will split a kit, with 2nd place getting 5 packs and their choice of either the Promo or the sleeves.
4th, 4 Journey of Discovery Booster Packs
Everyone Else: Gets a free pack—because no one leaves empty-handed

Come on out, meet the local community, crack some incredible packs, and maybe—just maybe—find that legendary Terra! We’ll see you at 10 PM to get the party started.