Hot Toys Fortnite Lineup Launches at Akihabara Global Event
This marks Hot Toys' first major push into Fortnite merchandise, a game with a massive player base, and the event combines early sales with a worldwide limited figure, signaling a new revenue stream for the collectibles maker.
Key Facts
- The FORTNITE HOT TOYS GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT runs from August 15 to September 13, 2026, at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo, with free admission.
- The John Jones the First 1/6 scale figure is limited to 3,000 units worldwide, priced at 55,000 yen, and scheduled for release in September 2027.
- Reservations for the John Jones the First figure opened on August 13, 2026, at Hot Toys' Toy Sapiens store and other retailers.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Hot Toys is launching a line of Fortnite merchandise at a free event in Akihabara, Tokyo, running from August 15 to September 13, 2026. The FORTNITE HOT TOYS GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT at Bellesalle Akihabara will display the new John Jones the First 1/6 scale figure, limited to 3,000 units worldwide, and sell other items ahead of general release. The figure, priced at 55,000 yen, stands about 32 cm tall with over 25 points of articulation, an eye movement gimmick, and silicone arms for seamless joints. It includes weapons like a rocket launcher and tactical shotgun, plus accessories such as an Orange Flopper and a skin redemption code for the game. The event also features eight types of Cosbi deformed figures at 2,800 yen each, a 1/1 scale Victory Crown at 28,000 yen, three Mega Mi Style 1/9 scale statues at 9,800 yen each, and eight Petit Replica accessory packs at 3,800 yen each. All products except the John Jones figure will be sold at the venue before general sales.
The FORTNITE HOT TOYS GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT runs concurrently with the HOT TOYS SUMMER 2026 SHOWCASE at the same venue, which features other exclusive figures like John Wick, Spider-Man, and Iron Man. The Fortnite lineup includes the John Jones the First figure, which is a worldwide limited edition of 3,000, and it will only be displayed, not sold, at the event. Other items, including the Cosbi figures and the Victory Crown, are available for early purchase. The Cosbi figures come with a redemption code for the in-game Glow Wing glider, while the Victory Crown includes a Dead Eye skin code. The Mega Mi Style statues each include an emote code, and the Petit Replica packs include a Sail Shark glider code. Reservations for the John Jones figure began on August 13, 2026, at Hot Toys' flagship store Toy Sapiens and other retailers, with a release scheduled for September 2027.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.