Funko Inc. announced three months ago that it would be entering the NFT industry. It also acquired the majority stake in Tokenwave, a startup NFT company. At the time, Funko’s CEO Brian Mariotti explained that “Funko Pop digital NFTs” have the potential to be a “game-changer.” On Friday, Funko announced the company is launching a new NFT collection featuring Jay and Silent Bob from the filmmaker Kevin Smith’s Clerks films.
Funko introduces Jay and Silent Bob, Non-Fungible Tokens, and the Corresponding Physical Versions
Funko will release a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFT) featuring two iconic characters from Clerks films, Jay and Silent Bob (Nasdaq : FNKO).
Jay and Silent Bob are best known for appearing in the Clerks films, but they also appear in all of Kevin Smith’s Askewniverse movies. The duo also star in their own films “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” “Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”
Funko posted the Jay and Silent Bob NFT collection via Facebook and Twitter Friday. It also stated that the collection would drop Tuesday, July 26, 2022. “Jay and Silent Bob x Funko Series 1 Digital Pop! coming soon to Droppp,” Funko tweeted.
You can find more information at digital.funko.com about the Jay and Silent Bob NFT compilation. Funko plans to release Jay and Silent Bob digital collectibles. However, physical versions of Jay and Silent Bob Funko Pop characters are also planned.
Funko’s Digital Pop NFTs Join Dozens of Well Known Brands Issuing Digital Collectible Products
Prior to announcing the Jay and Silent Bob NFTs, Funko has teamed up with well known brands like DC Comics and Warner Bros. Funko Digital Pop non-fungible tokens are similar to the products Funko sells in stores as they feature Funko’s distinctive style. Funko Digital Pop Jay NFTs and Silent Bob NFTs are available through Droppp.
Funko digital collectibles and NFTs originate from Droppp’s platform. However, Funko is issued through the Wax Blockchain network. In addition to the NFTs, Funko will be showcasing “an immersive, fan-focused community experience” at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) from July 21 to July 24, 2022. Funko’s new blockchain-based digital products join a slew of well known brands that have entered the NFT and metaverse industry during the last few years.
Topps and Adidas have been among the brands that participated in NFT so far. McDonald’sBudweiser and Fanatics. WWE, Bicycles., Warner Bros.., Pepsi. Nike. Coca-Cola. Rolling Stone. DeLorean Motor Company. (DMC). Marvel. Cryptoslam.io data on July 15 shows that NFT sales fell 49% in spite of celebrity recognition.
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