Hasbro has released a collection of new Fortnite themed Nerf guns. The collection consists of five new items, which were all released on September 1st. The collection of Fortnite Nerf guns includes smaller versions of previously released items and a much larger Nerf gun modeled after the rocket launcher form the game. The smaller versions are titled the 'MicroShots' and they each cost $10. However, the larger 'RL Blaster' has a $30 price point.
Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the world, especially amongst younger players. Hasbro's collaboration with Nerf and the game franchise offers physical merchandise that could be popular with fans of the game. Additionally offering the product at different price intervals makes it more widely accessible to fans of the game.
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Hasbro Has Released a Collection of Five New Fortnite-Themed Nerf Guns
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