Dungeons & Dragons, the venerable titan of tabletop gaming, has reached the grand age of 50. As adventurers prepare to celebrate, popular brands are joining the festivities with their own exclusive products to mark the occasion. From LEGO sets to new rulebooks, there’s plenty of D&D inspired launches to choose from. Discover some of the best D&D 50th anniversary collabs and exclusive launches you can shop with your forwarding address.
Converse x Dungeons & Dragons Collection
Converse unveiled a limited-edition collection of D&D-themed shoes and apparel, predominantly inspired by the earliest iterations of the game. This collection boasts several iterations of Chuck Taylor All Stars and Chuck 70s adorned with illustrations and assets harking back to the inception of D&D, when it was known as Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
Fans will delight in spotting characters like Kelek, Warduke, and Zarak – figures from the D&D action figure line and the 1983 supplement “The Shady Dragon Inn” – gracing a pair of All Stars, among other nostalgic nods.
LEGO D&D set
Prepare for adventure with LEGO’s Dungeons & Dragons set, celebrating the game's 50th anniversary. With 3,745 pieces, the $360 "Red Dragon's Tale" set features a tower, bridge, tavern, dungeon, and, of course, a fearsome dragon named "Cinderhowl." Accompanying Cinderhowl are six minifig adventurers, ready to face the challenges ahead.
From an orc rogue to a Dragonborn bard, each adds depth to the unfolding tale. The set also includes iconic D&D monsters, from skeletons to beholders. With intricate details and endless possibilities, it invites players to embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination.
BlackMilk x Dungeons & Dragons
BlackMilk joins Lego and Converse in the festivities with an officially licensed collection that pays homage to D&D's rich history. The collection features a diverse range of items, including dresses, leggings, jackets, and more, featuring designs inspired by iconic elements from the game. One standout design is the Monster Manual print, which graces multiple items, including dresses, a boyfriend shirt, and cuffed shorts.
For those seeking a more subtle nod to D&D, the collection offers options like the Count Strahd Von Zarovich robe – a perfect choice for Dungeon Masters looking to make a dramatic entrance at their next game session. With items inspired by 50 years of D&D lore, BlackMilk's collection offers something for every adventurer, whether they're exploring dungeons or presiding over them as the Dungeon Master.
Reyn Spooner x Dungeons & Dragons
Joining the roster of exciting collaborations is a partnership with California-based apparel company Reyn Spooner, introducing a series of limited-edition D&D Hawaiian shirts. These designs blend retro flair with a generous sprinkle of classic Dungeons & Dragons imagery.
Released in honor of D&D's 50th anniversary, these Hawaiian shirts showcase original artwork by the Reyn Spooner design team who have crafted a vivid landscape teeming with fantastical monsters, characters, and locations awaiting exploration. Each scene embodies one of the six core ability scores: strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma.
The shirts sell for $164 each. Shop the collection at Reyn Spooner.
Vecna: Eve of Ruin Digital + Physical Bundle
Among the highly anticipated releases from Dungeons & Dragons commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the forthcoming adventure module Vecna: Eve of Ruin. Vecna, a name synonymous with dread for generations of D&D players, emerges as the focal point of this new module. Regarded as the most iconic villain in the game's history, Vecna's return in Fifth Edition heralds a challenge of unprecedented magnitude for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike.
In Vecna: Eve of Ruin, players take center stage, bearing the weight of the world's fate upon their shoulders as they journey to prevent Vecna's dark vision from reshaping the multiverse.
You can pre-order the Vecna: Eve of Ruin Digital + Physical Bundle now from the D&D store.
Quests from the Infinite Staircase Digital + Physical Bundle
Quests from the Infinite Staircase compiles six beloved Dungeons & Dragons adventures, revitalized for the game's fifth edition. Spanning levels 1 to 13, these quests offer standalone excitement or weave seamlessly into larger campaigns. Introducing a captivating addition to the D&D universe, the anthology showcases Nafas, a noble genie attuned to the desires of the multiverse.
In addition to Nafas's debut, the anthology boasts three new magical artifacts and six cutting-edge technological devices, sourced from the renowned Expedition to the Barrier Peaks adventure.Quests from the Infinite Staircase presents over 30 fresh monsters and NPCs, each equipped with updated statblocks fully compatible with D&D 5e, including the forthcoming 2024 Core Books.
The book will be officially released on July 16th, 2024, and is available for pre-order now from the D&D store.
Dungeons & Dragons – The Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977
Fans and adventurers can celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeons & Dragons - The Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977. Perfect as a gift to commemorate D&D's 50th anniversary, this volume celebrates the game's rich history while offering a fascinating look at its origins. With commentary from D&D historian Jon Peterson, this book offers insight into the game's creation.
Uncover the very first draft of original D&D, never before released to the public, featuring handwritten notes by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. Dive into early articles and rare documents that shaped modern D&D, including unpublished correspondence between the creators. Explore a collection of magazine and fanzine articles, some previously undiscovered, and browse facsimiles of all the first printings of Original D&D.
The books is available on Amazon.
Royal Mail Dungeons & Dragons Stamp Set
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Royal Mail has released a stunning set of 14 special edition stamps. This collection, created under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, honors the world’s greatest roleplaying game with a series of captivating illustrations by renowned British artist Wayne Reynolds. With over 64 million fans worldwide, including a huge following in the UK, D&D has left an indelible mark on popular culture.
Reynolds, who has been illustrating for D&D for more than 20 years, has crafted 11 brand-new images specifically for this collection. The main set of eight stamps features iconic monsters from the game, including the Red Dragon, Owlbear, Vecna, Gelatinous Cube, Mind Flayer, Mimic, Displacer Beast, and Beholder. These stamps hold a special secret: when viewed under ultraviolet light, unique hidden graphics are revealed, adding an extra layer of magic for collectors. In addition to the monsters, a miniature sheet of six stamps showcases dynamic images of adventuring heroes—characters that players might embody in their own campaigns. These include a Tiefling Rogue, Human Bard, Halfling Cleric, Elf Fighter, Dwarf Paladin, and Dragonborn Wizard.
