{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8b3b2c5c187f8c6a00c1ecc6","clusterId":"c_ad1f6efd87d3ae49805b3d98","slug":"hot-toys-fortnite-lineup-launches-at-akihabara-global-event","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Hot Toys Fortnite Lineup Launches at Akihabara Global Event","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"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.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u0026#39; flagship store Toy Sapiens and other retailers, with a release scheduled for September 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hot Toys is making Fortnite figures, and the John Jones the First 1/6 scale is limited to 3,000 worldwide. It comes with a skin code for the game. Event in Akihabara starts August 15.","twitterPost":"Fortnite gets the Hot Toys treatment: Cosbi figures, a Victory Crown replica, and a 1/6 John Jones with 25 articulation points. Early sales at the Akihabara event, but the big figure is display-only.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Hot Toys launches a Fortnite merchandise line at a free Akihabara event, featuring a worldwide limited John Jones the First figure and early sales of other items. The event runs from August 15 to September 13, 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3120592/\",\"title\":\"Fortnite Products Announced from Hot Toys! Global Launch Event in Akihabara to Feature New John Jones the First Figure Display and Early Merchandise Sales\"},{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3120657/\",\"title\":\"Hot Toys' Latest Figures Gather at Bellesalle Akihabara! \\\"HOT TOYS SUMMER 2026 SHOWCASE\\\" Held for About One Month from August 15 (Sat)! 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