FROM THE STAGE TO THE VAULT: BAYC Member Adam Weitsman Purchases A Famous Gold Fur Bored Ape And Its Matching Mutants For 121 Eth Or $289K!

From the stage to the vault! Late last night, Bored Ape Yacht Club member and HV-MTL owner Adam Weitsman added an iconic, solid gold furred Bored Ape that was once part of the NFT band Kingship, along with its two matching Mutants, to his collection.

On Saturday, Weitsman’s top tier collection got a new headliner after he purchased Bored Ape #8824 and Mutant Apes #27649 and #27648 from longtime BAYC member and original minter J1mmy for 121.875 ETH, or $289,000 USD, via Yuga Labs’ recently launched over the counter trading desk for high end NFTs, dubbed GrailsOTC.

Shortly after the acquisition, Weitsman took to the timeline and said the move was his way of showing support for Yuga Labs and its new CEO, Michael Figge, who officially stepped into the role about a week and a half ago.

“Wanted to keep supporting the strong @BoredApeYC @mfigge momentum with the purchase tonight of this epic Golden Ape set from OG collector J1mmy,” he said. “Special thanks to  @_PPMan_ and @GoldenBronny using the new  @GrailsOTC for putting this flawless transaction together.”

 

Weitsman’s new spacesuit-wearing, gold furred primate may look familiar to many who have been following NFTs.

 Back in 2022, the Ape was part of Universal Music Group’s NFT band, Kingship.

Over the years, the group made waves in Roblox, launched an NFT project, and even partnered with M&M’s on an exclusive candy drop. But in recent years, it appears the project has come to an end and the band has broken up.

 

With last night’s move, Weitsman now owns four five Bored Apes, eight Mutant Apes including five of the Mega Mutants, 49 Pudgy Penguins, 231 Meebits, 303 Normies, 178 Good Vibes Club, 8,000 Otherdeeds among other NFTs.

 

 

The Gazette will continue to follow Weitsman as he keeps collecting NFTs and curating one of the space’s most notable collections. Stay tuned for updates!