While the success of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series has been phenomenal for the author, reaching an astounding number of readers in its relatively short lifespan, that also comes with some downsides. As longtime fans have begun to realize, the once-niche LitRPG series hitting the big leagues and expanding into different mediums also comes with an avalanche of new merch, collectibles, and more, but it hasn't all been of the highest quality.
One of the companies leading that charge is Borant Corporation, the officially licensed Dungeon Crawler Carl collectibles brand operated by Playmates Toys. Named after the fictional corporation running the dungeon, Borant has introduced everything from action figures to Princess Donut plushies, with its latest release bringing the franchise into the world of trading cards.
Unfortunately, the new collection hasn't gone over particularly well with some fans. Despite featuring beloved characters, rare variants, and collectible artwork, the cards have sparked criticism over their presentation and promotional imagery, adding to growing concerns about the franchise's merchandising direction (via Reddit).
The new Dungeon Crawler Carl trading cards have started making their way into fans' hands, but (perhaps fittingly) fans aren't all that happy with Borant Corp. In a recent...
