Latest VeeFriends News
Gary Vaynerchuk's VeeCon 2024 will be held in Los Angeles in the LIVE Entertainment District from Aug. 9 -11.
The Deets
- Event Dates: Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11.
- Location: L.A. LIVE Entertainment District, Los Angeles.
The Bulk
Veefriends and Gary V. announced the next iteration of his VeeCon event will be held in Los Angeles. This marks the event's debut in the city, suggesting that VeeFriends is looking to tap into a different vibe and audience this time around.
The event, set for a weekend from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, promises to bring together industry experts, influencers, and fans in a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
🎤 Founder Feedback
We're incredibly excited to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to the city of LA and VeeCon attendees in 2024Gary Vaynerchuk
🔜 What's Next?
With the dates and location now public, potential attendees and fans should keep an eye out for ticket sales, guest announcements, and more details about what VeeCon 2024 will offer.
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VeeFriends is partnering with Mattel for an exclusive Masters of the Universe Origins™ Skeletor® & VeeFriends™ Skilled Skeleton™ 2-Pack collectible.
The Deets
- Masters of the Universe 2-Pack: Features Skeletor and Skilled Skeleton figures with accessories.
- Skeletor: Three faceplates, five hands, Sword of Power, Havoc Staff, and 16 points of articulation.
- Skilled Skeleton: Glows in the dark, six hands, removable hood, armor, VeeFriends flex chain, and 10 points of articulation.
- Mini Comic Strip: Offers immersive storytelling.
The Bulk
In a partnership, VeeFriends and Mattel bring forth the Masters of the Universe Origins™ Skeletor® & VeeFriends™ Skilled Skeleton™ 2-Pack. This collectible set offers an intricate Skeletor figure boasting three swappable faceplates, the iconic Sword of Power and Havoc Staff, and 16 points of articulation, ensuring a customizable display experience.
The Skilled Skeleton, designed in collaboration with VeeFriends, glows enchantingly in the dark. It features six swappable hands, a removable hood, robust armor, and a distinct VeeFriends flex chain. Complementing these detailed figures, the pack also includes a mini comic strip, taking fans deeper into the magical world of Masters of the Universe.
Holders of the VeeFriends S1 Skilled Skeleton will be able to claim one free 2-pack on Oct. 6.
💰 Money Talks
Set to presale on Oct. 6, 2023, at noon ET, the Masters of the Universe Origins™ 2-Pack is priced at $45.00, not including tax or shipping. There is a purchase limit of three 2-packs per customer with global shipping availability.
🔜 What's Next?
Those keen on this collaboration can mark their calendars for the presale date and make their purchase on creations.mattel.com. With product shipping set for January 2024, collectors worldwide will soon have this unique piece in their possession.
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VeeFriends Series 2 NFT holders can soon swap scenes and update metadata in upcoming activations and Burn Island Eruptions.
The Deets
- Scene Swaps: Allows Series 2 holders to change the backgrounds of their NFTs.
- Metadata Updates: These changes will permanently alter the appearance and metadata of your token.
- 1/1 Artwork: Technical parameters will maintain all tokens as unique 1/1 artworks.
- Exclusive for JAS: First Scene Swap Eruption exclusively for JAS BOOK GAMES token holders.
The Bulk
VeeFriends is diving deeper into the world of customization and personalization for its Series 2 NFTs. In the coming activations and Burn Island Eruptions, holders will be able to modify their tokens by swapping the Scene or background. These swaps will lead to permanent metadata and appearance updates.
The uniqueness of Series 2 tokens will not be compromised despite these changes. The team is setting technical parameters to ensure that every character, scene, and pose remains a true 1-of-1.
The best part? The scene swaps are designed in collaboration with various intellectual property partners, brands, cultural entities, and artists. However, the changes are non-reversible, giving your token a unique and permanent identity.
The first Scene Swap Eruption is exclusive to JAS BOOK GAMES token holders, but it is just the first of three such exclusive Scene Swap eruptions
🎬 Take Action
Don't miss out on the first Burn Island Scene Swap artist reveal with Gary V on Twitter Spaces today.
🔜 What's Next?
The first of three JAS exclusive Scene Swap eruptions, Eruption 9, is on the horizon.
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VeeFriends is partnering with Reebok to release the Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon sneakers.
The Deets
- A collaboration between VeeFriends and Reebok, highlighting community members Katzness, ChrisR0bles, and Sameasmemusic.
- Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon showcases a nylon upper with suede overlays, the VeeFriends logo, and an original Series 1 drawing.
- Exclusive presale for VeeFriends Series 1 and Series 2 NFT holders starting August 17; worldwide release on August 24.
- Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca Token holders can claim one pair of sneakers through an exclusive presale on VeeFriends.com.
The Bulk
The VeeFriends community is partnering with Reebok, to release the Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon sneakers.
Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon, as the name suggests, features a nylon upper complemented by suede overlays. The sneaker proudly wears the VeeFriends logo on its window box and showcases the original Series 1 drawing of Aspiring Alpaca on the tongue, lending a unique edge to the design.
The sneakers will be available for an exclusive presale to VeeFriends Series 1 and Series 2 NFT holders beginning on August 17, followed by a worldwide release on August 24.
In a move to appreciate their token holders, VeeFriends offers Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca Token holders an opportunity to claim a pair of these Classic Nylons through the presale.
🔜 What's Next?
After the exclusive presale period, the Aspiring Alpaca Reebok Classic Nylons will be available worldwide from August 24.
🎬 Take Action
Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca Token holders can claim their pair of Aspiring Alpaca Reebok Classic Nylons through August 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET on VeeFriends.com.
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VeeFriends is teaming up with toy giant Jazwares to transform four beloved characters into Squishmallows for an exclusive release.
The Deets
- Release date: August 7 at noon ET
- Price: $24.99 per plush
- Four characters: Adventurous Astronaut, Humble Hedgehog, Intuitive Iguana, Karma Kiwi
- Claim period: July 26 at noon ET to August 2, at 11:59 p.m. ET at VeeFriends.com
The Bulk
The partnership with Jazwares brings to life four popular VeeFriends characters as 12-inch Squishmallows. In line with VeeFriends' mission to instill and celebrate important traits, each of these characters symbolizes an attribute for personal growth – the Adventurous Astronaut embodies a spirit of exploration, the Humble Hedgehog encourages acceptance, the Intuitive Iguana champions trusting one's instincts, and Karma Kiwi inspires giving back to the community.
The limited edition Squishmallows are set for release on August 7 at noon ET, priced at $24.99 each. Series 1 VeeFriends holders of the aforementioned characters can claim one plush per character starting July 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET until August 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET. International shipping is available, extending the availability of these cuddly companions to VeeFriends enthusiasts worldwide.
🎬 Take Action
VeeFriends holders of the four characters mentioned should mark their calendars for the upcoming claim period.
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GaryVee is hosting a creator challenge with winners able to join him and SnoopDogg for a unique event combining business, music, and entrepreneurship in Atlanta, scheduled for August 9, 2023.
The Deets
- Creators are invited to produce a 60-second video highlighting their interpretation of "Please Take a Step Back"
- Entries must be posted on Instagram or TikTok and require ownership of a "Please Take a Step Back" NFT
- The contest will run from June 30 to July 7, 2023
- Death Row Records, an iconic label with three decades of industry experience, will judge the entries
The Bulk
Gary Vaynerchuk announced a special contest to engage the VeeFriends community. Creators are invited to create a 60-second video using the official audio of "Please Take a Step Back." The most captivating videos, posted on either Instagram or TikTok, will secure their creators a place in a unique event.
The contest, which commences at noon ET on June 30 and concludes at the same time on July 7, requires participants to own a "Please Take a Step Back" NFT.
Death Row Records will serve as the adjudicator for this contest. They will evaluate all entries based on the outlined criteria available at veefriends.com/burn-island/rules.
🔜 What's Next?
Winners will be announced after the contest period ends. If you're interested in this opportunity, check out the official contest page at veefriends.com/burn-island.
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VeeFriends and Beeple joined forces to launch Gift No. 12, featuring a unique NFT and physical collectible, available to the 555 Gift Goats holders and 555 Beeple collectors.
🧐 Wait, What?
Last week Beeple announced a snapshot for Beeple NFT holders, promising something "goat related." Now we know that 555 of those holders will be rewarded with the Gift Goat EVERYDAY.
The Deets
- VeeFriends and Beeple Collaboration.
- Includes Beeple EVERYDAY entitled "Gift Goat" from May 22, 2022.
- Distribution: Both 555 Gift Goats and 555 Beeple collectors receive the exclusive NFT and collectible.
- Delivery: The physical collectibles are expected to arrive in Fall 2023.
The Bulk
VeeFriends and digital artist Beeple unveiled a brand new collection and collaboration for Gift Goat's Gift No. 12. This partnership unites two collector communities, offering them an exclusive Beeple-designed NFT and a distinct physical collectible, crafted solely for this collaborative drop.
The physical collectibles, expected to be delivered in Fall 2023, are meticulously designed by Beeple himself and further enhance the rarity and desirability of the release.
❗Why It Matters
It's difficult to make NFT holders happy at this moment in time, but providing the 555 Gift Goat holders with a piece from Beeple surely can't be met with any negativity.
📊 By the Numbers
Upon debut the collection holds a floor price of 0.88 ETH, one of the cheapest entry points for a Beeple NFT. At the time of writing, Beeple's EVERYDAYS 2020 Collection holds a floor price of 8.99 ETH. Meanwhile, VeeFriends' Gift Goats maintain a floor of 7.9 ETH.
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🎬 Take Action
Holding a Gift Goat? Check your wallet.
VeeFriends announced its latest physical collectible, limited edition pins featuring VeeFriends characters.
The Deets
- The inaugural pin features the Gift Goat character from Series 1
- 555 being shipped to Gift Goat holders
- Made of zinc alloy, coated in pearlized white and gold color
❗️ Why It Matters
VeeFriends continues to push its IP in multiple ways, recently release VeeFriends Vending which will feature rubber collectibles, after launching plush toys in partnership with Macy's last year. While its great to see the project distributing its IP in various mediums, its difficult to gauge whether or not any of the ventures have been "succesful," nor characterize what success would look like for holders or participants even if it were.
📊 By the Numbers
Despite a flurry of announcements, VeeFriends NFTs have suffered similarly to its peers. The Season 1 collection is down 68 percent in the last year to 2.33 ETH.
🎬 Take Action
If you're a Series 1 Gift Goat holder, check your mailbox for your Gift Goat pin which is arriving soon.
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VeeFriends announced VeeFriends Vending, a new initiative to expand its intellectual property through collectible toy vending machines.
The Deets
- Collectible, 1'' rubber toys
- 10 unique characters per season, launching Season 1 and 2 (total of 20 characters)
- Partnership with Scott Jochim, founder of SqwishLand and Brand Vending Products
- Do not need to own a VeeFriend NFT to participate
- Package options of 1, 5, 10, and 50 machines
The Details
VeeFriends Vending aims to make VeeFriends more accessible and visible by offering IP expansion through collectible rubber toys commonly seen in store openings. Each season will feature 10 unique characters, with Seasons 1 and 2 launching simultaneously, offering fans a total of 20 distinct characters to collect.
The project is partnering with Scott Jochim, founder and owner of toy vending company SqwishLand and Brand Vending Products, who has sold over 250 million toys in the vending space.
Retail store owners and operators can apply to feature VeeFriends Vending machines in their locations. Users must apply for a chance to get machines which are expected to ship in September.
Packages start at $750.
❗️Why It Matters
VeeFriends Vending is a unique take on IP expansion, differing slightly from the plushy collectibles that the project, and others like Pudgy Penguins have flashed in the past. Perhaps most interestingly, this expansion effort provides web3 participants with an opportunity to actively participate in the upside of the vending machines. On the otherhand, the plush collectible sales only flowed to the VeeFriends corporate equity holder. Aligning incentives with community members is one of the core benefits of web3, and VeeFriends is testing its hand with the vending concept.
💰 Money Talks
According to the FAQ, packages start at $750 and users can expect to earn around 275% on average for the toy investment.
🎬 Take Action
Want to get your own VeeFriends Vending set up? Interested parties should visit https://vending.veefriends.com to learn about available packages and frequently asked questions. For further inquiries, email vending@veefriends.com for support.
