A Lesson in Uniqueness—BWOPLE

Taking a deeper look at what makes gengoya’s PFPs special

One of the things I love about BWOPLE is how unique each piece is. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that each piece is draw from scratch.

This breakdown serve as just one example of how collections can be cohesive while maintaining uniqueness.

• 0001 — first
• 0002 — first without a hat, first with a t-shirt
• 0003 — first resembling a female form more (yes, Bwople are supposed to be gender neutral)
• 0004 — first to use a plaid pattern, first to wear glasses
• 0005 — first to have an accessory, first with Japanese written on it
• 0006 — first resembling a droid
• 0007 — first wearing a spacesuit, first with a mole, first with light-colored hair, first with a pun
• 0666 — first breaking the standard naming convention, first with horns, first with fangs, first with wings
• 0008 — first with a blue background
• 0009 — first where a hand is shown
• 0010 — first wearing something around their neck
• 0011 — first with the circle naming convention, first to have their face hidden
• 0012 — first to have an asset that became an in-server emoji
• 0013 — first animal
• 0014 — first black background
• 0777 — first to break the naming order with circles
• 0024—first to have a pencil, first to wear earbuds
• 0015 — first to have a mask on the side
• 0016 — first with a checkerboard pattern
• 0017 — first to wear a VR headset
• 0018 — first appearance of Pepe
• 0019 — first with sunglasses, first with a chain necklace, first with a skull
• 0020 — first with shapes floating in the background
• 0021 — first to enjoy a drink
• 0022—first with a tattoo, first with a mohawk
• 0023 — first to showcase more dimension

0025

• 0025 — first with a flower
• 0026 — first with tinted glasses
• 0027 — first with a bandage on their face
• 0028 — first smoking
• 0029 — first sword
• 0030 — first choker necklace
• 0031—first with a scarf, first with a beanie
• 0032 — first with books
• 0034 — first with a lone “B” on it

0036

• 0036 — first with a hoodie on top of a cap
• 0033 — first with a paintbrush, first with a sparkle
• 0035 — first with a camera
• 0037 — first with a santa outfit, first with a gift
• 0038 — first with a bag
• 0039 — first with a tea cup
• 0040 — first with a coffee bean, first to serve coffee
• 0041 — first to use a phone
• 0042 — first to look like a plumber
• 0043 — first to have dreadlocks

0044

• 0044 — first to have a sword in front
• 0045 — first to have this particular haircut
• 0046 — first to have a shot of espresso
• 0047 — first to resemble a cat
• 0048 — first to not have any hair
• 0049 — first to wear a half helmet
• 0050 — first to resemble a witch
• 0051 — first to have an animal companion
• 0052 — first to show a brain
• 0053 — first to include a cryptocurrency logo

0054

• 0054 — first to wear a chefs hat, first knife shown
• 0055 — first to showcase a new perspective
• 0056 — first to resemble a famous painting

0057

• 0057 — first to show under the skin, first with torn clothing, first missing a hand, first to show death and decay
• 0058 — first to use a new type of camera

0060

• 0060 — first to only show eyes, first ninja, first mostly black Bwople
• 0061 — first geisha, first with lipstick, first with and obi
• 0062 — first with the Tezos symbol on it
• 0063 — first with dog tags
• 0064 — first female-looking fighter
• 0065 — first gamer
• 0066 — first with a backpack
• 0058 — first with a skateboard
• 0067 — first with a wrestling belt, first with a wrestling mask
• 0068 — first with multiple stickers on it
• 0069 — first with boba
• 0071 — first with a shiba on it
• 0072 — first with wine, first with the Bitcoin symbol on it
• 0073 — first with a surgical mask
• 0075 — first riding in something, first rocket
• 0074 — first with a commuter bag
• 0070 — first with a cat in hand
• 0076 — first with a maid outfit
• 0077 — first with a cigar
• 0078 — first carrying an iPhone
• 0079 — first with a donut
• 0085 — first that looks like a kid, first with large buttons
• 0080 — first with the numerical naming convention, first with a fluffy outfit
• 0081 — first singer
• 0083—first with a kendama
• 0086 — first with a shogun outfit
• 0087 — first with a two-color sports jacket
• 0088 — first with a tengu mask
• 0089 — first kaiju
• 0090 — first with a black cat

0091

• 0091 — first Bwople where you can’t see the base form underneath, first fist
• 0092 — first dragon
• 0093 — first holding something over their shoulder
• 0094 — first with an animal on its head
• 0095 — first with gradient hair
• 0096 — first with a racer helmet
• 0097 — first with an N95-style face mask
• 0098 — first doctor
• 0082 — first with an afro
• 0084 — first with a heart on it, first with a “O” hiding on it, first holding hair
• 0099 — first with the latest circle naming convention, first jester, first with a coin
• 0100 — first with a crown, first with a cape
• 0101 — first with black and white hair, first resembling a chess piece
• 0221 — first smoking a pipe, first detective
• 0102 — first archer, first with a feather
• 0103 — first with fast food
• 0104 — first pirate
• 0105 — first with a fish, first with a fishing rod
• 0106 — first resembling a famous YouTube video
• 0107 — first football/soccer player
• 0108 — first with rosy cheeks
• 0109 — first with a ray gun
• 0110 — first with a soft drink, first with a star earring
• 0111 — first with a scythe
• 0112 — first with nunchuks
• 0113 — first saiyan
• 0114 — first to deliver food, first plastic bag
• 0115 — first scout
• 0116 — first with a ceramic cup
• 0117 — first with a potted plant
• 0118 — first with a cartoon of milk
• 0120 — first resembling a monkey
• 0121 — first (fake) facial hair, first with an axe, first with a viking helmet
• 0123 — first with a boombox, first with a portable music device shown, first to wear a cap backwards
• 0124 — first showing a needle, first nurse
• 0122 — first with sweatbands, first with a barbell
• 0119 — first resembling fire
• 0125 — first with an ape on it, first showing chest
• 0126 — first with a lighter
• 0127 — first with a spotted cat
• 0128 — first with a gray background
• 0129 — first with a top hat, first with a cane
• 0130 — first person of color
• 0131 — first old school microphone, first musical instrument
• 0133 — first with a seat shown, first with popcorn
• 0134 — first with a warrior sword
• 0136 — first cowboy, first with a gun
• 0132 — first with a white earring
• 0135 — first fruit outfit
• 0137 — first yokai
• 0139 — first wearing a jersey, first basketball player
• 0140 — first with an insect, first beekeeper
• 0141 — first with an imaginary cat
• 0808 — first with a side mask and sunglasses
• 0142 — first resembling a Greek or Roman god
• 0145 — first with a baguette, first with beret
• 0146 — first with an extended head
• 0147 — first with a snorkel for some reason, first underwater Bwople, first with a fish
• 0148 — first with a crystal ball
• 0149 — first with a hammer
• 0150 — first with a sword that is filled with stickers
• 0144 — first with the post office logo on it
• 0151 — first with a feline outfit
• 0152—first with a bar of soap
• 0153 — first with a juicebox
• 0154 — first with a jacket over a hooded jacket
• 0188 — first with a panda

0155

• 0155 — first enjoying takoyaki, first octopus
• 0156 — first resembling a turtle, first pizza, first rat
• 0168 — first with a stuffed animal
• 0159 — first with a horned futuristic mask
• 0157 — first with a dog ready to play fetch, first with a frisbee
• 0158 — first with a wrench, first with a construction helmet
• 0160 — first with an incomplete eyebrow
• 0162 — first in a thin chair, first with bottle that you can see through
• 0161 — first with a food item floating in the air, first bowler hat
• 0164 — first white background
• 0167 — first with an ascot
• 0166 — first with a lambo, first with a tie clip, first pocket square
• 0163 — first with a fictional dog
• 0165 — first with a character facing head-on
• 0169 — first wearing a console
• 0170 — first with a skater helmet
• 0171 — first wearing a laurel
• 0172 — first with a box of chocolates
• 0173 — first fusion
• 0174 — first snowboarder
• 0175 — first skier
• 0176 — first with shoes shown
• 0177 — first with playing cards
• 0178 — first with paint shown
• 0179 — first with a mink coat
• 0180 — first baker
• 0181 — first with a 45 degree pose
• 0182 — first with a guitar, first with a Hawaiian-style shirt
• 0183 — first resembling a meme
• 0185 — first with a shelf in view, first with lemons
• 0184 — first with a video game-style gun, first with lots of random pointy things
• 0186 — first with fries, first with a burger shown
• 0190 — first making use of almost the entire space
• 0187 — first first-responder, first water dripping
• 0189 — first eye mask, first sleeping, first pajamas
• 0191 — first with a calculator, first with arithmetic symbols
• 0192 — first with freckles
• 0193 — first with peace signs
• 0194 — first with a club
• 0195 — first with a paper hat
• 0196 — first with a tear…

0197

• 0197 — first mecha, first with a jet of steam, first mention of Web3
• 0200 — first animated
• 0199 — first healer, first with a mage gown
• 0201 — first with a silencer
• 0202 — first with a kitsune
• 0203 — first representing a PFP project
• 0198 — first with a potion, first with more than two hearts
• 0204 — first police person
• 0205 — first racket sports person

0206

• 0206 — first Bwoplr-possible fusion, first wearing a wig, first mentioning bidding
• 0208 — first with a bunch of fancy jewelry
• 0207— first Bwople with only the standard neck halftone and a lot of black
• 0209 — first first a hand in the back of the body, first a triangular mohawk
• 0210 — first with a turtleneck
• 0211 — first with video camera
• 0377 — first with honey
• 0212 — first with a cord connecting from the head
• 0213 — first with an open book
• 0214 — first with tattoos on their head
• 0215 — first horror-inspired Bwople
• 0217 — first with a traditional Indonesian print
• 0216 — first with eyebrows that somehow extend beyond the headband
• 0218 — first with briefcase
• 0219 — first with a hard, first with scales
• 0220 — first zodiac character, first with non-human ears
• 0222 — first Bwople looking for a good time
• 0223 — first bowl cut
• 0224 — first with a Funyun as an earring
• 0225 — first with parted hair, first with a notepad
• 0226 — first with ears poking out of fur
• 0227 — first with a flower in their hair
• 0228 — first with non-fish scale scales
• 0229 — first with crab-like hair
• 0230 — first with a fictional monster, first with a ball that captures said monster
• 0231 — first with a taco, first with a serape, first with a sombrero
• 0232 — first with mountain written on it
• 0233 — first with a jacket falling off the shoulder, first with a fish bowl
• 0234 — first that cannot be seen
• 0235 — first with a horse on it
• 0236 — first with rice drawn, first with a wok
• 0237 — first with a sparkly diamond in it
• 0238 — first with scorpion on it
• 0239 — first with a pick, first with a lantern
• 0240 — first with two Bwoples in one frame
• 0241 — first with water as hair
• 0243 — first with a track jacket
• 0707 — first resembling a fictional spy
• 0244 — first with a thinking cloud
• 0245 — first with a bowl of noodles
• 0246 — first resembling a rapper
• 0247 — first not wearing visible clothes
• 0248 — first with a hair clip, first with a red panda
• 0249 — first with Victorian Era teacup, first with a leaf on it
• 0250 — first wanting to become hokage
• 0251 — first surgeon
• 0303 — first eating, first with spaghetti
• 0253 — first playing chess
• 0254 — first with a wireless controller

There are plenty more Bwoples in this collection, of course.

The main point here is that side-by-side, even though there is continuity with style, each piece remains unique in its own way. This quality can help individual users identify more with the piece, making it easier for someone to use as a profile photo.