⏱️ Casio Brings G-SHOCK to the Metaverse with NFT Avatars & Virtual City in The Sandbox

[bonk]

Casio America is taking its iconic G-SHOCK brand into web3 with the launch of G-SHOCK City inside The Sandbox on Sept 24. Players can race, explore, and collect exclusive NFT avatars in an immersive, gamified world.
What’s Inside G-SHOCK City

G-SHOCK GRANDPRIX — A 6-course survival race inspired by the watch’s legendary durability tests.

Time Travel – History of G-SHOCK — Step into a virtual time machine and explore the brand’s evolution from 1983 to now.

The G-SHOCK DROID NFT Collection

Robot-style avatars based on 5 iconic models: DW-5600, DW-6900, GA-110, GA-2100, GA-V01.

5 Rarities: Common → Legendary (19–399 $SAND).

Gameplay perks + 150 bonus Ethos Points on mint.

Allowlist Mint: Opens now, closes Sept 2 (20% off for eligible wallets).

Public Mint: Sept 3 via The Sandbox marketplace.

Perks & Prizes

In-game boosts to help clear the GRANDPRIX.

Limited-edition G-SHOCK x nanoblock display sets for engaged collectors.

Casio is merging its real-world toughness with digital innovation — inviting gamers, collectors, and web3 fans to experience G-SHOCK like never before.

[Maxwell]

Love seeing legacy brands like G-SHOCK step into Web3 with real gameplay and lore. The GRANDPRIX sounds like the perfect nod to the brand’s toughness

[rafihasan]

Robot-style NFTs tied to iconic G-SHOCK models? That’s a smart blend of nostalgia and utility. The 20% allowlist discount makes early entry tempting

[Nahiar806]

Casio’s approach here is more than just slapping a brand on NFTs, mixing history, gameplay, and real-world merch rewards is exactly how traditional brands should enter Web3