Walmart has teamed up with the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) to launch a new digital collectible platform called 'AutoT.' The new platform is set to feature a variety of limited-edition NFTs, figures, and other digital collectibles, all of which will be based on pop culture properties.
The entire collection will be available to shop in-store as well as at Walmart.com. Customers will be able to purchase an AutoT box, which will include a link to AutoTVault.com, where they can claim their digital collectible.
"NECA’s unique collectibles and inventive AutoT platform offer a new type of shopping experience to shoppers, ensuring that Walmart is bringing the best in tech and entertainment to customers nationwide," said Laura Rush, SVP, Electronics, Toys and Seasonal at Walmart U.S.
Retailer-Backed Digital Collectibles
Walmart Launches New Digital Collectibles Platform, 'AutoT'
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