WIZARD WORLD™ Issues Call to Action to Its Fanbase: As Wizard World Begins Transforming the Real into the Virtual with its NFT Strategy, Wizard World Asks Fans to Help Beta Test
Wizard Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WIZD) is advancing its NFT strategy by transforming physical memorabilia into digital collectibles. The company is launching a beta test for fans to help shape this rollout, focusing on its extensive Wizard World Vault collection of over 20,000 items. CEO Scott Kaufman noted that 70% of fans desire physical memorabilia linked with digital assets. This move marks a key step in Wizard World's transition to a technology-driven company, enhancing fan engagement through unique collectibles tied to their favorite films and stars.
- Launch of NFT strategy aimed at enhancing fan engagement.
- Over 20,000 items in Wizard World Vault present vast potential for unique digital collectibles.
- 70% of fans expressed interest in physical-digital memorabilia linkage.
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Wizard Brands Inc.™ (OTCQB: WIZD), is pleased to announce Wizard World, a division of the company is developing its NFT strategy by transforming some of its most coveted physical memorabilia into NFTs. In order to give its fans more of what they want from Wizard - access to one-of-a-kind real and virtual collectibles from their favorite films and stars – Wizard World is launching a beta test with fans who want to weigh in on the future rollout of the company’s NFT strategy, which is aimed at incorporating NFTs into the Wizard World memorabilia marketplace. Register for the beta test here.
Wizard World plans to selectively explore its extensive Wizard World Vault™ collection of over 20,000 memorabilia items, along with acquiring new collectibles, to create provably unique digital collectibles linked to the physical assets. From superheroes to supervillains, nostalgic favorites to scream kings and queens, Wizard World will connect our fans’ current passions to their future digital collections.
“After listening closely to our fans’ desires, we are starting to develop our NFT strategy”, stated Wizard Brands CEO and Chairman Scott Kaufman. “After hearing from our avid consumer base,
The launch of NFTs is an exciting element of Wizard World’s progression into a technology company that connects our fans’ past to their future through NFTs, builds online interactive communities through live streaming events, and sells memorabilia across a wide spectrum of shared interest groups.
About Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: WIZD)
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Wizard World Virtual (www.wizardworld.com) creates and builds global interactive online communities for affinity groups by sourcing, producing, marketing, and streaming exclusive proprietary events and Signature Series content. Wizard World Virtual powers a content-rich channel that provides fans with the opportunity to connect directly with celebrities via a variety of video platforms.
Wizard World Vault (www.wizardworldvault.com) features some of the most popular pop culture memorabilia from the Wizard World Live and Wizard World Virtual events, along with items from featured artists and exhibitors in the memorabilia world.
Wizard World Live produces comic, gaming, and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests, and more. Each event features topical programming and entertainment with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more.
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Fans can interact with Wizard World on www.wizardworld.com and www.wizardworldvault.com, in addition to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
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