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Captainz, the premier collection of Memeland<\/a>, minted 9,999 NFTs on January 4, 2023, for 1.069 ETH each. Now, after months of anticipation, Memeland\u2019s Captainz art has been revealed.<\/p>\n What\u2019s notable about the reveal is the customization, namely the freedom for holders to choose their NFT\u2019s gender, skin type, and other traits. All of these features were geared towards allowing holders to contribute to the Memeland ecosystem as owners, not just customers. Other anticipated massive benefits for Captainz NFTs include the company\u2019s forthcoming $MEME token and its rumored Treasure Islandz experience. <\/p>\n The reveal has revoked a diverse array of responses, with some praising the new unprecedented control over their digital identities and others offering criticism of the artwork itself. <\/p>\n After the July 2 art reveal, users flocked to Twitter to share their opinions on the PFPs. Some users alluded to the designs being derivative and low-quality, calling them \u201cFiverr art\u201d or comparing them to Azuki\u2019s Elementals collection<\/a>, which also received criticism<\/a> for its mint. However, many were unaware that the NFT art functions as a base, capable of accommodating additional elements.<\/p>\n Other users called the project racist<\/a>, citing a Black avatar named Kong, whose name is reminiscent of King Kong. However, Ray Chan, the CEO of 9GAG, Memaland\u2019s parent company, explained that the name is an homage<\/a> to CyberKongz<\/a> NFTs.<\/p>\nA range of reactions<\/h2>\n