Pudgy Penguins expanded retail distribution through LINE FRIENDS stores in Asia, 330 Kung Fu Tea locations and Walmart's New York Comic Con booth. PENGU became available on SoFi, while The Hu
Pudgy Penguins expanded its retail presence and international community throughout October 2026, adding partnerships across Asia and the United States. The project also introduced a new community website, secured product placements, and expanded access to its PENGU token. Its monthly recap highlighted retail deals, global events, creator activities, and developments across its NFT ecosystem.
The project launched a limited-edition collaboration with LINE FRIENDS' Minini on October 1 during Korea Blockchain Week. The collection included plushies, blind boxes, figurines, keyrings, and pens. Stores in Seoul, Shanghai, and Tokyo carried the products, alongside online sales through Pudgy Penguins.
In the United States, Pudgy Penguins partnered with Kung Fu Tea across 330 locations. The October collaboration introduced two drinks, Pengu's Better Together Milk Tea and Polly's Sweetheart Slush. Participating stores also offered Little Treats Blind Boxes and a promotional Pudgy TCG card.
Meanwhile, the brand appeared at Walmart's booth during New York Comic Con from October 8–11. Its products also expanded into claw machines at entertainment chains and theme parks. Additionally, PENGU became available for buying, selling, and holding through SoFi, a U.S. banking app with over 15 million members.
Pudgy Penguins introduced The Huddle as a central platform for holders and fans. Members can create profiles, verify their holdings, and connect with others. The website also provides newcomers with information about the project's history and lore.
Additionally, eligible holders can claim one free Pudgy Vibes TCG booster box per large Pudgy Penguin NFT.
October gatherings included Korea Blockchain Week, Token2049 Singapore, Shanghai, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada, Lagos, Dubai, and New York Comic Con. Holder activities included licensing 200 community-owned NFTs for Vibes Set 4. Adam Weitsman also purchased 117 Pudgys, while Artheistic secured a one-of-one Lil Pudgy.
Product releases included six Little Treats keychain variants and a 14.5-inch Pax and Polly Holiday Plush Bouquet. Meanwhile, Pudgy World received a fishing update, GIPHY views surpassed 120 billion, and Vibes TCG revealed new cards. Its SCGCON Hartford appearance featured learning sessions and a $10,000 tournament.
