VeVe x Star Wars: What’s Next for Digital Collectibles? | Interview with Dan Crothers

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Dan Crothers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of VeVe, to explore what's coming to the platform—especially for Star Wars fans! From AR-enhanced Stormtrooper helmets to Mandalorian dioramas, this is your insider look into the galaxy of digital collectibles.

💫 What’s Coming to VeVe?

• Star Wars™ Trooper Helmets – Featuring the Cross Section Stormtrooper Helmet, with a stunning look inside Imperial armor via Augmented Reality (AR).
• The Mandalorian Collectibles & Diorama – Celebrate Din Djarin, Grogu, and Mandalorian warriors in this epic scene-based drop.
• Podracers in AR – High-speed podracing action from The Phantom Menace brought to life.
• The Mandalorian #1 Digital Comic – Exclusive covers + framed digital collectible component just for VeVe users.
• And more surprise drops all month long!

🧠 Behind the Scenes with VeVe

We talk design, rarity, licensing, fan engagement, and the future of interactive digital collecting. Get answers to:

• How VeVe works with Lucasfilm & Disney
• How AR and the metaverse shape future releases
• What collectors can expect from next year's May the 4th
• And what makes the Stormtrooper Helmet series so iconic

🌐 What Is VeVe?

Founded in 2018, VeVe is the #1 platform for premium licensed digital collectibles with partners like Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney, Lamborghini, James Bond, and more. Over 8 million NFTs sold, carbon neutral, and one of the top grossing Entertainment Apps on iOS & Android.

🛠️ VeVe Features:

• Collect, trade, and display in AR
• Explore virtual showrooms
• Limited-edition NFTs with true collector value
• Powered by Ethereum Layer 2 (Immutable X)

📱 Download the VeVe app (iOS & Android) and become a part of the global collecting community.

🔥 Don’t miss this deep dive into VeVe’s Star Wars lineup and the future of digital collecting. Hit that Like, Subscribe, and tap the 🔔 to stay in the loop on the latest VeVe drops and interviews!

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Vitalerium Unveiled: World-Building, Adaptation, and the Journey from Page to Panel | Podcast Interview

Join us for an in-depth conversation exploring the making of Vitalerium: Descent Into the Void, a sci-fi epic that bridges the gap between prose and sequential storytelling. In this episode, we dive into the origins of the Vitalerium universe, the transition from novel to comic book, and the creative challenges and victories that shaped its evolution.

Whether you're a fan of sci-fi world-building, indie comics, or creative storytelling, this interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration, adaptation, and artistic collaboration that brought Vitalerium to life.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What inspired Vitalerium: Descent Into the Void
• How personal, political, and philosophical themes shape the story
• The process of adapting a novel into a comic
• Creative collaboration with artists and visual storytelling
• Future plans for the Vitalerium universe — and what’s coming next
• Reflections on storytelling, genre, and reader impact

🎨 Topics Covered:

• Sci-Fi World-Building & Real-World Parallels
• From Novel to Comic: Narrative & Visual Adaptation
• Writing vs. Collaboration: What Changes in the Comic Medium
• The Future of the Series: Ongoing Plans & Spin-Offs
• Audience Reflections and Creative Insights

📢 Who Should Watch:
Writers, indie comic creators, sci-fi lovers, and anyone curious about storytelling across formats.

👇 Follow & Support the Creator:

Website: https://vitaleriumseries.com/
Amazon: https://a.co/d/hoqTawe

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Vitalerium-Descent-into-the-Void-Audiobook/B0DKL8YR1R?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VitaleriumVentures
Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideVitalerium?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN), we sit down with indie comic creator Ben Lacy to dive into his latest Kickstarter project — Samson #2. This isn’t your typical superhero tale. Samson is a gritty blend of revenge, war, and horror set in an alternate-history world that challenges the boundaries of comic storytelling.

🎙️ Ben shares the inspiration behind the story, the unique themes he's exploring, and what fans can expect from the upcoming issue. We also talk about the creative process, exclusive rewards for Kickstarter backers, and stunning cover art tributes to icons like Jack Kirby, Frank Quitely, and Supergirl.

Whether you're into indie comics, powerful storytelling, or just love hearing how great ideas come to life — this episode is for you.

#Comics #BenLacy #SamsonComic #KickstarterComics #IndieComics #ComicBookPodcast #USDN #Crowdfunding #SuperheroStorytelling