- Pudgy Penguins’ Walmart partnership redefines play, bridging physical and digital worlds with NFT-powered toys.
- Nansen report reveals Pudgy Penguins flipping rivals, cementing their dominance in the NFT space.
- Walmart’s exclusive Pudgy Toys offer affordable entry to NFT world, with royalties for NFT holders.
The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection has surged in value following the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership with Walmart. According to a recent report by CoinGecko, Pudgy Penguins have experienced a notable 7.2% price increase in the last 24 hours and a staggering 23.2% surge over the past week.
LATEST: The @pudgypenguins NFT collection is up 7.2% in the last 24H and 23.2% in the last 7 days, as news of their toy collection launching across 2,000 Walmart Stores in the US broke earlier today. pic.twitter.com/P61oD5otGG
— CoinGecko (@coingecko) September 27, 2023
Pudgy Penguins, one of the most renowned and exclusive NFT collections, has unveiled a revolutionary concept that bridges the gap between physical and digital worlds of play. The Pudgy Toys collection marks a significant leap forward in the world of blockchain-powered products and experiences. According to a Twitter announcement by Pudgy Penguins, these toys are not typical playthings but are a toy-line directly licensed from the Pudgy Penguins community, offering buyers their first taste of NFTs and Web3 experiences.
On this day, Web3 enters a Brave New World.
— Pudgy Penguins (@pudgypenguins) September 26, 2023
Pudgy Toys, with Pudgy World, are now available in 2,000 Walmarts in the USA. pic.twitter.com/UP8npUxCr3
Per reports, each toy is accompanied by a special birth certificate that, when scanned with a QR code within Pudgy World, an immersive virtual world built on the zkSync Era blockchain, grants users special abilities for their digital “Forever Pudgy” character. In Pudgy World, users can freely explore an immersive multiplayer digital realm, partake in games, and personalize their Forever Pudgy character to their heart’s content.
Adding to the excitement, a recent report by Nansen highlights that Pudgy Penguins have successfully flipped the Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC). According to people familiar with the matter, this revelation showcases Pudgy Penguins’ growing dominance in the NFT space, further fueling investor interest and driving up prices. Brittany Smith, the vice president of merchandising for toys at Walmart U.S., expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Pudgy Penguins is bridging the gap between our physical and digital worlds of play for kids in a really engaging way”.
