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#Block Collective is a volunteer-run community with the united goal of sharing resources, disrupting bigoted spaces, and serious engagement on the topic of trans rights. Join us as we help shape the boardgame industry into a safer and inclusive space.

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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
No one should be creating partnerships with HP at this point given the ways JK Rowling is spending her money to actively harm our trans friends. Hopefully Avalon Hill, a game studio within Hasbro, will steer free of this nonsense. I'll reach out to them and put in my 2 cents.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Rascal has done great work covering the ongoing issues of Upper Deck and the their use of the Harry Potter license. Let these offenses be a warning to other game and game product creators: Transphobia and hate are by no means whatsoever welcome in our space! 🙌
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Marceline is Racing Dinos @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The article on @blockcollectives.bsky.social and Upper Deck has dropped on Rascal!! Go check it out, and spread the word to others who may not know about these issues!!
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Steven Vesci @vescis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
If you or someone you know is knowledgeable about the trading card market (as opposed to TCGs) and would like to help slow JKR's oppression of trans people, I would love to introduce you or them to the @blockcollectives.bsky.social group to talk about Upper Deck's Potter trading cards. LMK!
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Marceline is Racing Dinos @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
11 days since Upper Deck made their ~nothing~ response taking ZERO accountability for their actions against the trans community. We’re watching @upperdeckent.bsky.social Your refusal to respond to us, blocking and deleting all discourse around you, doesn’t absolve you of the problems you created.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Thank you for your support! 💪
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Glad to have you guys on our side ❤️
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Shelf Stable Podcast 🔜 Spiel Essen, PaxU @shelfstablecast.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Shelf Stable is neither covering nor purchasing Upper Deck products moving forward until they roll back the HP license or commit to not using it at all. @upperdeckent.bsky.social we would appreciate more visibility & communication.
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Greg Loring-Albright (he/him) @gregisonthego.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Follow Marceline and @blockcollectives.bsky.social to stay up to date on the pressure campaign against Upper Deck. Keep transphobia out of the board gaming hobby!
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Marceline is Racing Dinos @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
“At this time” Precisely the problem. You can and likely will in the future. WE DON’T WANT THIS. And this isn’t *just* about concerns of a game coming out from you. Please cancel *any and all products* that use JKR’s blood money.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck. Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate. No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games. Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
We will remember and support those who speak up now. If you are a larger member of our community, your voice alone can help influence and inspire so many. Please speak up, and help us make our space worthy of being shared with others.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Thank you so much for raising a flag to our collective action!
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Thank you @ttgda.bsky.social for supporting our Block on Upper Deck’s use of the Harry Potter IP. It’s urgent that we speak up and act now *before* we run into more issues that negatively impact our community of designers, players, and media folks. Silence is equal to acquiescence.
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Tabletop Game Designers Association @ttgda.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Upper Deck has announced that they have acquired the Harry Potter license for a series of trading cards. They have not yet said that they will be using this license for games, and we urge them to refrain from doing so, to help keep gaming a welcoming environment.
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Georgios @georgiosp.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The IP in question is and should be treated as toxic, no matter what. Its creator's psyhotic descent into unmitigated trans-hate has poisened that well for the rest of her life at least. Don't support any product or publisher that tries to profit of it, and thereby finance trans-hate.
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Bill Huffman (he/him) ➡️ HiJinx Con @palanion.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Agreed! Keep sharing to have an impact!
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Steven Vesci @vescis.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Upper Deck can get bent. There is no reason in 2026 to go anywhere near the wizard shit license. You cannot claim ignorance. You cannot be silent.
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🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Regardless of what happens with this game, supporting a boycott based on a game's IP is supporting a long term vision for the hobby/industry.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Upper Deck has historically followed up an IP trading card product with a new edition of Legendary with that IP. Just look at the upcoming DC Legendary and its pipeline as proof of that. We *must urgently* act now or else be faced with even larger issues that can’t be undone in the future.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
It’s vitally important that we act now *before* they announce more game products, especially those as prevalent in the Legendary line. So far they have announced a new trading card product as their *first* set of products—which strongly tells us that there will be more.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We’ve also reached out to the creator and active designer of the Legendary (Marvel, Alien, etc) game series Devin Low for comment and support. Still awaiting response. This is the series most well-known to boardgamers, so it is hugely important to prevent the release of a Harry Potter edition.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
If you have LinkedIn, we found the President of Upper Deck. If anyone can help by sharing his email contact with us, that would be far more effective for escalation. linkedin.com/in/jmash For now you can message him there directly to let him know of your discontent.
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Jason Masherah - Upper Deck | LinkedIn
It’s the truth when I say I’ve worked in the collectibles industry since I was a kid. At… · Experience: Upper Deck · Location: Encinitas · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Jason Masherah’s profile o...
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
If you’re comfortable with calling, here is their customer care number: +1-800-873-7332 Calling on weekdays will likely yield better results and be more effective.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Media contacts: McKenzie Young General Media Inquiries (760) 929-3188 mckenzie_young@upperdeck.com Eliot Weintraub General Media Inquiries (760) 929-3154 eliot_weintraub@upperdeck.com Paul Nguyen Sports Trading Cards & Memorabilia (760) 929-3414 paul_nguyen@upperdeck.com
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
They’re blocking and erasing your social media posts. To act effectively, we must take the effort once again to jam their emails directly. Don’t worry about formatting a new letter to each address, just repeat send. qa@upperdeck.com Dealer_Services@upperdeck.com UpperDeckMarketing@upperdeck.com
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We are calling for an immediate stop to all purchases from Upper Deck. Their total lack of communication is distressing—so we call upon everyone to help us escalate. No purchases from Upper Deck. No media coverage or posts of their games. Upper Deck will only respond when it hurts their wallets.
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Marceline is Racing Dinos @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
YIKES. Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license. Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help. Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COVETED HARRY POTTER LICENSE, UPCOMING PRODUCT COLLECTION - Upper Deck
Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Upper Deck, the global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is adding another iconic license to its extensive portfolio – announcing a deal to create collecti...
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Marc Fischer @marc-fischer.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The 19th printing of my text Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? since May 1st. The print run is over 1,200 copies now. Still just $3.00 from www.halfletterpress.com.
A stack of the booklet Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? by Marc Fischer with burgundy printing and black ink rubber stamping on reddish beige paper.
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Protospiel Online 🚧 Next Dates TBD @protospielo.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Well done! 👏 Alt text makes it easier for everyone to read and know what’s going on @czechgames.com
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
@czechgames.com
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Our official response:
Last night, the organizers of the trans boycott of CGE read with delight CGE’s third public announcement related to the publishing of content that actively harms trans rights globally. Their long awaited apology is very welcome, as is their alignment with trans rights as human rights. In this moment where our legal rights are under attack more than ever, such a statement is fundamental.

We also recognise and appreciate their commitment to donate 100% of the profits of this game and look forward to working with them to help repair the relationship with their trans fans and to build new relationships with the trans movement in Czechia.We completely understand that many trans people are still hurt and don’t yet feel safe in this environment. The way that CGE initially responded to the problem, blocking hundreds of trans people, created an enormous amount of pain and mistrust. It will take time to build those relationships back again.

We do not see this as a perfect situation. We would have hoped that by now, all of our favourite publishers would have known not to publish something that puts money in the pockets of someone who is trying to destroy our right to a peaceful and equal existence.But now that we are in this situation, and now that CGE is listening, let us turn to the job of making our own magical world: a board game hobby space that cherishes and protects all of the people in it, including the trans ones.
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Gil Hova @gil.hova.net · 08/08/2025
A net positive outcome. Congrats to @blockcollectives.bsky.social, @marcelineleiman.bsky.social, and everyone involved in making the world a bit less crappy today.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Our official guidelines for @czechgames.com :
The first way to avoid harm is simply not to publish games that harm us. Publishing anything in the Harry Potter univerise does present harm to the trans community worldwide. We ask that CGE pull any games with that IP. 

If and only if that is absolutely legally impossible, then we would want to see genuine signs of public contrition, and a public support of trans rights, working with us to ensure that that is understood. 

In such case we would also want to see an ongoing and permanent relationship with the trans community fostered, both in the boardgame hobby, and in locally in Czechia, with funds from the profits of harmful game being donated to those associations. 

The fundamentals here are relationships, not just gestures. We are here to build a tabletop gaming world where all marginalized peoples feel safe and included, listened to and supported. We are here to build a stronger, better hobby.
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
While this statement is in the right direction, this is the bare minimum. Hopes and promises are not enough. In your next statement, we would like to see direct, actionable goals set to make this right with the community. And for the love of all things, say “trans rights are human rights.”
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Thank you to everyone who reads this, and has joined us so far. Working together, we will have the most power to unite against the injustices that face our world! 🧵 4/4
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
So welcome to Block. We are an organization with the initial aim to uplift trans voices and tackle present issues in the tabletop space. Our aims may widen as we grow and learn within this space—but in order to do the most effective good, we are keeping things small and direct for now. 🧵 3/4
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
It was brought to our attention the term blacklist comes from archaic, racially-charged terminology. Our aim is inclusivity, so it’s best to put our best foot forward under a new name. But also, boardgames can use blocks—and we think that’s neat! 🧵2/4
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#Block Collective @blockcollectives.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Hey everyone! 👋 We’ll be using this space to share announcements when events happen—such as calls to action, news covering us, or positive change happens in accordance with our guidelines. The first thing to cover is why the group’s name and hashtag is changing to #BlockCGE from #BlacklistCGE 🧵1/4
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Marceline is Racing Dinos @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
#BlockCollective is a volunteer-run community with the united goal of sharing resources and information, disrupting bigoted spaces, and serious engagement on the topic of trans rights. Please join us as we help shape the boardgame industry into a safer and inclusive space. 🎲✂️ discord.gg/D7E6gqwrRF
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