# Hot Toys Fortnite licensing and product launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hot-toys-fortnite-licensing-and-product-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-21T04:54:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Hot Toys announced a licensing partnership with Epic Games to produce ultra-realistic, 1/6-scale Fortnite action figures. The collaboration, which marks the company's first expansion into the Fortnite franchise, was expected to launch in mid-August 2026.

Following this announcement, Hot Toys Japan scheduled the ‘HOT TOYS SUMMER 2026 SHOWCASE’ at Bellesalle Akihabara, running from August 15 to September 13, 2026. This event includes the ‘FORTNITE HOT TOYS GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT’, providing opportunities to view and purchase Fortnite-themed products ahead of their general release. The showcase will also feature various other high-quality figures from franchises such as ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘Arcane’ much.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Hot Toys to host Summer 2026 Showcase in Akihabara

Hot Toys Japan will host the ‘HOT TOYS SUMMER 2026 SHOWCASE’ in Akihabara from August 15 to September 13, 2026, featuring exclusive 1/6 scale figures and a Fortnite global launch event.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hot-toys-to-host-summer-2026-showcase-in-akihabara

### 2026-07-31: Hot Toys Secures Fortnite License for High-End Collectible Figures

Hot Toys announced a Fortnite licensing deal to launch premium 1/6‑scale figures in August 2026, with possible characters like Peely and Fishstick, priced at several hundred dollars.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hot-toys-secures-fortnite-license-for-high-end-collectible-figures

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