Casio to Launch VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs Inspired by the Concept of Futuristic Shock-Resistant Structures

TOKYO, November 28, 2023 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today that it will offer a limited edition of 2,000 VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for sale on December 16. The NFTs feature imagery of the G-SHOCK brand rendered as futuristic shock-resistant watches in a virtual space. In advance of the sales launch, G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS distribution will commence on November 28, offering holders such utility as advance purchasing privileges.

In September 2023, Casio launched the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK project, facilitating communication in a virtual space to serve as a touchpoint with Gen Z and other new users. First, G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS NFTs were distributed for free, enabling holders to participate in the community on Discord.^*1 The initial issue of 15,000 limited-edition NFTs was fully distributed in about six hours, and a variety of co-creative projects have been held as well.
^*1 A US-based voice, video, and text communication service

On December 16, VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs inspired by the theme of futuristic shock-resistant G-SHOCK structures will be offered for sale, in a new development of the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK project. Two different design patterns will be offered. The VGA-001 features a balloon concept evoking a colorful, balloon-covered G-SHOCK that dances freely. Meanwhile, the VGA-002 features a leaf spring concept expressing a G-SHOCK with a futuristic shock-resistant structure that uses the force of springs to powerfully absorb shock.

In advance of the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs sales launch, more G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS NFTs granting participatory access to the community will be distributed for free, starting November 28. G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS NFTs were very well received in the initial launch. Holders will be given precedence in purchasing VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs during the advance sales period.

Casio remains committed to introducing a variety of co-creation projects to deliver new user experiences through the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK project.

■VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFT sales details

Date of sales launch:            December 16 (Sat), 2023, 12:00 (Japan Standard Time)

Sales period:                          December 18 (Mon), 2023, 13:00 – December 20 (Wed), 2023, 12:59(Japan Standard Time)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・The advance sales period for G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS holders will be from December 16 (Sat),2023,12:00 to December 18 (Mon), 2023,11:59 (Japan Standard Time).

Number sold:                        2,000 total (VGA-001: 1,000; VGA-002: 1,000)

Sales price:                            0.1 ETH

Blockchain:                            Ethereum

■G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS (secondary) distribution details^*2

Date of distribution:              November 28 (Tues), 2023, 12:00 (Japan Standard Time)

Distribution period:               November 28 (Tues), 2023 – December 2 (Sat), 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・The advance distribution period for registered Casio ID members will be from November 28 (Tues), 2023 to November 30 (Thurs), 2023 (Japan Standard Time).

Number distributed:             3,000

Special privileges:                 Participation in co-creation projects on Discord and advance purchasing of VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs^*3

Blockchain:                            Polygon

^*2 The G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS design has been updated since the initial launch.
^*3 Users who are already G-SHOCK CREATOR PASS holders are also eligible for advance purchasing.