The NFT initiative Pudgy Penguins is set to release both Pudgy Toys and introduce guests to the fascinating Pudgy World.
In Brief
The Pudgy Penguins NFT project is bringing physical merchandise to life with the introduction of Pudgy Toys, along with the exciting launch of Pudgy World.
Each toy set comes with a QR code, allowing holders to unlock exclusive traits for their Pudgy Penguins. These traits are tradable as NFTs within the marketplace.

The celebrated blue-chip NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the debut of Pudgy Toys and their immersive virtual space, Pudgy World.
Earlier in the month, Pudgy Penguins secured $9 million in a seed funding round led by 1kx. This well-known NFT endeavor is on a mission to evolve into a global franchise by broadening its intellectual property scope. The recent unveilings mark just the start of their extensive plan.
On May 18, Pudgy Penguins revealed their community-licensed, first edition of Pudgy Toys. This collection features plush toys, collectible figures, clip-on plushes, and igloo collectibles, all of which can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
As highlighted in the official revelation, Pudgy Toys represents the first product on the mass market authorized directly by the community. Each toy package is embedded with a QR code, guiding users to the 'Pudgy World' platform. When owners create their Forever Pudgy Penguin, they can mint it as a soulbound NFT on the blockchain, using a gasless minting method backed by Polygon Labs.

Entering 'Pudgy World' is part of the toy experience. Here, players can create their penguins, select traits, moves, and customize accessories. Owning a physical toy unlocks unique traits via a scan of the toys' 'birth certificates.' Like other gamified NFT ventures, traits can be swapped and traded on the marketplace powered by Origin Protocol. virtual space Currently, the interactive world offers an arcade section featuring a chess battle along with two additional games that are currently locked. As of now, the majority of the virtual map remains inaccessible.
Today marks a significant milestone in the Web3 space.
The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection is experiencing a resurgence, currently ranking as the second top collection on OpenSea.
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