Three months ago, Funko Inc. announced that it had acquired majority ownership of NFT startup Token Wave and was entering the non-fundable token (NFT) industry. At the time, Funko CEO Brian Mariotti explained that the Funko Pop digital NFT had the potential to be a “game changer.” On Friday, Funko announced the launch of a new NFT collection featuring Jay and Silent Bob from filmmaker Kevin Smith’s film “Clerks.”
Funko will introduce a noncorruptible token and corresponding physical version of Jay and Silent Bob
Cult characters Jay and Silent Bob from the movie “Clerks” will be featured in the listed pop culture consumer goods company’snew Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection. Funko (Nasdaq: FNKO) will be featured in a new non-perishable token (NFT) collection to be launched by Funko
Jay and Silent Bob are best known for their role in the movie “Clerks” and have appeared in all of Kevin Smith’s “Ascuba” films. The duo also appeared in their own films Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Jay&Silent Bob. Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”
Funkoannounced the Jay and Silent Bob NFT collection on Twitter and Facebook on Friday, noting that it will drop on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.” Jay and Silent Bob x Funko Series 1 Digital Pop! coming soon to Droppp,” Funko tweeted.
The website digital.funko.com offers a bit more information about the upcoming Jay and Silent Bob NFT compilation. According to the site, Funko is releasing Jay & Silent Bob digital merchandise, and will also be creating physical versions of the Jay & Silent Bob Funko Pop Characters.
Funko’s Digital Pop NFT joins dozens of well-known brands publishing digital collectibles
Prior to launching Jay & Silent Bob NFT, Funko partnered with well-known brands likeDC Comics and Funko has partnered with well-known brands such as Warner Bros.Funko Digital Pop’s non-fusible tokens feature Funko’s signature style, making them similar to the products Funko sells in stores Funko Digital Pop Jay and Silent Bob NFT is offered through the NFT platformDroppp.
NFTs are derived from the Droppp platform, but Funko’s digital collectibles will be published on the Wax blockchain network.In addition to the NFTs, Funko will also be offering an “Immersive,” “Silent Bob” NFT at San Diego Comic Con, July 21 – 24, 2022 ( SDCC), where it will unveil an “immersive, fan-focused community experience.” Funko’s new blockchain-based digital product joins a number of well-known brands that have entered the NFT and Metaverse industry over the last few years.
Brands that have joined the NFT space so far include Topps, Adidas, Arizona Iced Tea, Gannett,McDonald’s, Budweiser, Fanatics {54 Budweiser, Fanatics, WWE, Bicycle, Warner Brothers, Pepsi, Nike,and Coca-Cola,Coca-Cola,Rolling Stone Corporation, Delorean Motor Company (DMC), and Marvel Inc. Despite brand recognition and celebrity entrants, NFT sales are down 49% this monthfrom the previous 30 days, according to July 15 cryptoslam.io statistics.
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