🏄 Quirkies Joins Flagship Collection
🏄 Quirkies Joins Flagship Collection
🏄 New flagship addition
Quirkies, a 5,000-piece NFT collection launched in February 2022, has been added to a Flagship Collection. The project is now led by @RealPapii, who acquired it in September 2025.
Key highlights:
- Full IP rights granted to all NFT holders
- Expanded into four-collection ecosystem called Quirksville (QuirKids, Quirklings, INX)
- Over 3,000 NFTs currently vaulted
- Physical streetwear line (Quirk Life) featuring skate and surf-inspired apparel
- Art style draws from vintage record covers and skateboard graphics
Originally created by pseudonymous founder Syntribos and UK artist Finch O.N.E., the collection celebrates active lifestyle and inclusivity. The project has maintained its community through multiple market cycles since 2022.
The brand recently launched Kirk's HQ, both as a physical office space and digital headquarters within the Quirkies animated world, signaling expansion plans for 2026 and beyond.
Quirkies is now led by @RealPapii, who took ownership of the project and has been actively building across the brand — from the core NFT collections to Quirk Life Studio and the broader Quirksville ecosystem. With over 3,000 NFTs vaulted and a hands-on approach to community and
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