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May 20, 9:24 pm

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Pudgy Penguins Smash Amazon Debut, Sells Over 20,000 Toys

Pudgy Penguins, an NFT collection, recently launched its new "Phygital" Toy Collection & Experience on Amazon, resulting in explosive interest and sales. Over the first two days, the project saw over $500,000 in purchases, surpassing 20,000 individual toys sold. The toys have dominated Amazon sales charts, beating out legacy brands. The launch is in line with the project's approach to bring in millions of users who haven't delved into the NFT space yet.

Pudgy Penguins, an NFT collection, recently launched its new "Phygital" Toy Collection & Experience on Amazon, resulting in explosive interest and sales. Over the first two days, the project saw over $500,000 in purchases, surpassing 20,000 individual toys sold. The toys have dominated Amazon sales charts, beating out legacy brands. The launch is in line with the project's approach to bring in millions of users who haven't delved into the NFT space yet.

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