Basteln mit dem Biber
Obi · 1999–2000 · 13 issues
About the series
In 1999 and 2000, German home improvement retailer Obi released Basteln mit dem Biber, a 13-issue comic series that blended DIY projects with the adventures of a beaver mascot. Each issue combined lighthearted storytelling with hands-on crafting instructions, making it a unique promotional tool that encouraged young readers to build alongside the characters. Though short-lived, the series stands as a charming example of corporate-sponsored comics in late-1990s Germany, offering a nostalgic snapshot of how brands once engaged children through printed media.