Walmart, the world's biggest retailer, has expanded the availability of Pudgy Toys — the NFT collection Pudgy Penguins' toy line — to 1,100 more U.S. stores, bringing the total to 3,100 stores nationwide.

Walmart is introducing 30 new Pudgy Toys, including Lil Pudgys Igloo Collectibles and Action Figures, each priced between $2.99 and $11.97. Pudgy Toys debuted at Walmart last September, initially appearing in 2,000 U.S. stores.

"The expansion into additional Walmart locations, alongside exclusive toy offerings, underscores the enduring appeal of Pudgy Penguins characters," Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, said in a statement.

Each Pudgy toy comes with a QR code that provides access to Pudgy World — a multiplayer digital social platform where users can build their "Forever Pudgy" …