New Walking Dead themed cards coming to Magic: The Gathering!

So this sounds like it could be fun! Apparently Wizards of the Coast and AMC are teaming up to make a custom set of MAGIC: THE GATHERING cards based on the hit zombie TV show THE WALKING DEAD! This wouldn't be the first time MAGIC has used licensed characters in the game, as both MY LITTLE PONY and GODZILLA have had cards made of them as well.

Here's what Wizards of the Coast product architect Mark Heggen, who previously worked on other crossovers, said about the project:

This is the first time that we're going all the way and designing new cards from the ground up to express outside characters and narrative worlds into the form of Magic cards…It's a really fun way of using mechanics to express these characters in a way that's really satisfying.

Clayton Neuman, vp games and entertainment at AMC Networks, adds:

Each of the cards have mechanics that are inspired by either the characters or the elements of The Walking Dead universe that they represent, and these mechanics are brand new to the world of Magic…With each of the cards in the box, we really took the time to think about what is unique about the characters and how that can translate to a mechanic, when playing Magic, that makes sense, that would be a challenge for players.

Meanwhile, the crossover TWD/M:TG card set will be available for pre-orders October 4th, to coincide with the premiere of THE WALKING DEAD: WORLD BEYOND!

So what do you guys think? Fans of licensed crossovers like this? Either way, sound off below!