Rutgers fans brave freezing cold for limited-edition One Piece card giveaway
Fans gathered for a limited‑edition One Piece trading card, part of the US Voyage promotion, which gives away exclusive cards and merchandise at select college basketball games.
Freezing temperatures didn’t stop fans from lining up outside Jersey Mike’s Arena on Saturday morning — not only for the Rutgers‑Nebraska game, but for a collectible they had been waiting for.
Fans gathered for a limited‑edition One Piece trading card, part of the US Voyage promotion, which gives away exclusive cards and merchandise at select college basketball games.
“I’ve been watching One Piece since I was five,” said Rishi, a Rutgers student. “Seeing everyone here who loves it too, it’s amazing.”
Many fans, including Arnell, braved the cold early for a chance to get the card.
“Twenty degrees out, got to get that cardboard somehow,” he said.
The excitement comes just days after Rutgers University Police reported a burglary inside the arena, where collectible cards were stolen from a secured office. Police said no one was hurt and the investigation is ongoing.
“Shady,” one fan said of the theft. “You don’t have to steal it — just wait in line like everyone else.”
Fans showed up early to make sure they left with a card. “It’s been hard to find these in stores. It’s like Pokémon all over again,” another said.
University police continue investigating the burglary. No arrests have been made.
