I don’t often have enough to say about a singleDisney Lorcanacard to fill an entire article, and out of hundreds of Lorcana pieces over the years, I’ve only ever written one about a piece of art (it was Heihei, of course), so the fact that I’m here to big up one single character reveal should tell you how important this is to me. Powerline is coming to Disney Lorcana in August’s Fabled set, and I’ve never been happier.
Today’s The Next Chapter livestream was filled with lots of ups and a couple of downs, and I’ll admit, there were times when my negative feelings about certain reveals nearly got the best of me. But when I saw Max, Goofy, and Powerline confirmed, it reminded me why I love Lorcana in the first place. It’s not that all is suddenly forgiven just because I’m getting my comfort character, it’s that Lorcana is more than just a game I play - it’s a part of who I am.
Seeing Things I 2 I
To put it mildly, I’m a huge fan of A Goofy Movie. I was five when it came out, and throughout my life I’ve watched it more than any other Disney movie, maybe eveneverymovie. I have a Powerline shirt for every day of the week. My office is filled with merch and memorabilia from it, too. I know all the words to Stand Out and I 2 I, and yes, I can do the perfect cast. Last month I went to the 30th anniversary screening at Disney’s El Capitan Theater, where Bill Farmer sang a duet of Nobody Else But You with his son, and every single one of the 1000 attendees cried their little hearts out. Here’sa picture of me with A Goofy Movie director Kevin Lima. We’re wearing the same shirt.
A Goofy Movie has meant different things to me at different stages of my life. Growing up I shared Max’s point of view. I loved and idolized girls who I thought didn’t even know I existed. I resented my parents for liking me and wanting to spend time with me when I didn’t even particularly like myself. Like Max, I daydreamed about pulling a stunt that would show everyone I was actually cool, something that would make me stand out. Powerline’s music was the soundtrack of my awkward, insecure adolescence; the me I wished everyone else could see.
As an adult who is a lot more secure now (as any Disney Adult needs to be), I have a lot of empathy for Max, and for my younger self. I admire him the way Goofy does - as someone who can see through the angst and attitude and appreciate him for who he is. Though I’m not a father yet, the love Goofy has for his son is something that inspires me to want to be one.
There are so many things I love about A Goofy Movie. It’s one the few perfect films ever made and one that is very close to my heart. Now that it’s going to be part of my favorite card game, I’ll have a new way to connect with it even more.
The Heart Of The Cards
I don’t think I’ll ever have an attachment to a card game like the one I have to Lorcana. Unless someone makes a TCG about my cats, there’s nothing else out there that means as much to me than Disney movies, and none more so than A Goofy Movie. Soon I’m going to have Max, Goofy, and Powerline cards in my hands. I’ll be building decks with them and creating strategies to use with them. They’ll become more than characters on the screen or memories of my childhood, they’ll be the centerpiece of my (extensive) card collection, and my teammates on the playmat. The characters make the game better, and the game brings the characters closer to me.
I don’t believe Ravensburger or Disney Lorcana can do no wrong, and being critical when mistakes are made or things happen that we don’t like is important. But the reason we care so much is because this game means so much to us, and seeing A Goofy Movie’s intro is a great reminder for me that Lorcana is a really special game, and it will always be my favorite.
