Upcoming Drops: Nov. 15-21
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we’ll be coming up with a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss.
Head5
Who: Deadmau5
What: 5,555 collectibles
When: Nov. 15 @ 3 p.m. ET
Where: deadmau5.com
Why: EDM heavyweight Deadmau5 has been an avid part of the NFT community for quite some time. Having dropped numerous collections throughout 2021, the iconic producer/DJ is now rolling out his first large-scale PFP project, head5.
Brain Drops
Who: Justin Trimble
What: AI-generated art
When: Nov. 15 @ 3 p.m. ET
Where: Braindrops.cloud
Why: Prominent NFT influencer/collector Justin Trimble launches his new AI generative art platform, Brain Drops. Featuring collections from some of the most beloved artists in the NFT community, the first Brain Drops release will be a blind drop featuring around 1,000 NFTs.
Forced Freedom
Who: Andrea Bonaceto
What: Auction, raffle, open edition
When: Nov. 15 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Andrea Bonaceto has become a prominent name in the NFT space in 2021. Bonaceto has released his NFTs soley via Nifty Gateway, and returns to the platform for his fourth collection, which features an exclusive raffle for collectors of his previous pieces.
Merry Modz
Who: Impact Theory Studios
What: 10,000 collectibles
When: Nov. 16 @ 12 p.m. ET
Where: MerryModz.io
Why: MerryModz is a holiday-themed generative NFT collection from Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory Studios. Set to launch just in time for the holidays, MM was created by Bilyeu and celebrated artist/creator Francisco Herrera, who has worked with Disney, DreamWorks, Marvel and more.
Hot Wheels NFT Garage
Who: Hot Wheels
What: NFT packs
When: Nov. 16 @ 1 p.m. ET
Where: WDNY
Why: Beloved toy brand Hot Wheels is coming to the blockchain with its first NFT drop. Collectible as either a four-pack ($15) or 10-pack ($35) of animated tokens, each Hot Wheels NFT comes in one of four rarity tiers, including Base, Rare, Premium and Treasure Hunt.
Antisocial
Who: Musketon
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Nov. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Bert Musketon is a visual artist from Belgium who focuses on vector graphics and intricate details. For his second NFT drop on MakersPlace, Musketon offers up a collection of NFTs that satirize popular social media platforms.
Seasons
Who: Vexx
What: Editions, more TBA
When: Nov. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Viral YouTuber and multimedia artist Vexx is returning to Nifty Gateway for his third collection on the platform. Since his first drop in April, he’s gained traction within the NFT world, and this forthcoming release will include at least two limited edition NFTs designed to “evolve with the passing of time.” Each edition sold will also come complete with an internet-connected display.
Man vs. Machine
Who: Trevor Jones & Ice Cube
What: Four AR-enabled NFTs, more TBA
When: Nov. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Trevor Jones has become an absolute superstar in the world of non-fungibles. With his Bitcoin Angel piece racking up millions in sales volume, becoming one of the most popular mainstream examples of an NFT, the prolific artist has now teamed up with hip-hop legend Ice Cube on an interesting new multimedia NFT collection.
Mini-Pufts
Who: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
What: 10,500 collectibles
When: Nov. 18 @ 6 p.m. ET
Where: TwelveDaysOfAfterlife
Why: In celebration of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the film franchise dropped unique NFTs for a whopping 12 days leading up to the premiere of the movie. As its final NFT drop, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is releasing a collection of 10,500 PFP NFTs depicting miniature versions of the iconic Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man.
Yes, We Are the Champions!
Who: Javier Arrés & Marca
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Nov. 18 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Javier Arrés is a world-renowned motion/GIF artist who has been minting art for years, and is considered an OG in the NFT space. With his latest drop on MakersPlace, Arrés has collaborated with Marca — the leading sports media company in Spain — animating iconic Marca moments in his cyberpunk, retro-futurism style.
Planet Karma
Who: WhIsBe
What: 5,000 collectibles
When: Nov. 19 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: WhIsBe’s is returning to Nifty Gateway for possibly his most innovative NFT endeavor to date. On Nov. 19, the road to the WhIsBeVerse will reopen with the sale of 5,0000 Karma Keys. These keys will act as the prequel to collecting one of the possible 11,111 unique 3D animated Vandalz to come. With this project, WhIsBe will be implementing a revolutionary new release format that focuses on security, fairness, user experience and (maybe best of all) no gas fees!
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Photos courtesy of Hot Wheels Garage.