One of the sources for Vanguard Series 1 sheet was a prize given to the winning store in a UK National promotion (in early 99, for most active players and formal competitions)
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Both Scrooge McDuck, Uncle Moneybags and Scrooge McDuck, Richest Duck in the World can help you play items for a discount or even for free, and if your opponent manages to destroy it, Gyro Gearloose, Gadget Expert can let you put it back on top of your deck to be played again
Use cards like Resourceful Defence to move the counters round the board, and Arwen could be a bit of a menace
Sure your consistency is a little off, but this is to decide whether or not certain cards contribute the way you want them to when you do see them
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