Ravensburger has released the third instalment of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, titled Into the Inklands, and Toy World tagged along to a store launch to see what series three has to offer and meet artist Giulia Riva.
Even at 10 o’clock in the morning, the Disney Store on London’s Oxford Street is full of life. Past a smiling Goofy, arms open wide as he stands atop Cinderella’s Castle, on either side of the staircase which leads down through the middle of the castle, are signs for Into the Inklands. These are decorated with colourful trading cards and are guiding customers to the new products. A Whole New World plays throughout the store, a fitting welcome as visitors are transported into the brand-new world of Disney Lorcana.
On 23rd February, fans of the trading card game are patiently lined up outside the store, waiting with bated breath to be let in for the official release. The line is already around the corner, with more to come as the time ticks by. Downstairs, the shelves are lined with the third instalment, ready for enthusiasts to get their hands on. Around the corner, a demo table is set up for fans, both novice and experienced, to play a few rounds with members of the Ravensburger team. Under the pavilion sits Giulia Riva, preparing for an autograph session.
Giulia Riva is a card art director for Disney Lorcana, with a background in animation. She has illustrated cards in each series, with six cards in the first set and five in the second.
During the press hour, there is a first look at the new products and artwork, as well as the opportunity to be one of the first to play series three, getting up close with the new cards.
To read more about the launch of Into the Inklands, as well as comments from artist Giulia Riva, a super-fan of Lorcana and the Ravensburger and Disney teams, click here.
