Spirit Halloween, Spencer's And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite™ Products

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Jul 23, 2018, 09:15 ET

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Halloween and Spencer's today announced a new partnership with Epic Games to create a range of officially licensed Fortnite™ costumes, cosplay, accessories and gear, in a deal brokered by IMG.

The new Fortnite branded collection will feature costume skins and accessories. Fans can also look forward to game-replica weapons and gear to complete their look. These awesome costumes, accessories and much more will launch at Spirit Halloween, Spencer's and online.

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"Fortnite fans will be able to don their favorite costume skins preparing for epic battles in official gear and accessories," said Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President of Spirit Halloween and Spencer's. "Dance battles, gaming with friends and cosplaying are only the beginning. We will continue to add detailed replica products for Fortnite fanatics, so be sure to keep an eye out for additional supply drops."

Mark Rein, Co-Founder of Epic Games commented: "A big part of Fortnite is letting players come together and express themselves in the game. Partnering with Spirit Halloween and Spencer's means they can take that to the next level, and we couldn't be more excited."

Early launch plans are imminent for pre-order online @ SpiritHalloween.com and SpencerGifts.com. Product will begin arriving in stores at Spirit Halloween and Spencer's around Labor Day.

Fortnite is the action building game from Epic Games that lets you drop into a massive 100-player PVP Battle Royale or team up with friends in a co-op campaign to Save The World against a horde of monsters. Craft and loot in giant worlds where no two games are ever the same. Fortnite Battle Royale is free and available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and soon, Android.

About Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween (spirithalloween.com) is the largest Halloween specialty retailer in the country with over 1,325 locations in strip centers and malls across North America. Celebrating 35 years of business, Spirit is the authority on all things Halloween, offering one-stop shopping for everything from costumes to decor and party goods to accessories. In addition to being a fun and interactive event for shoppers, Spirit stores offer complete selections of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, 'tweens, teens, and adults along with exclusive decor you won't find anywhere else. For more information, please visit: http://www.SpiritHalloween.com

About Spencer's
For more than 65 years, Spencer's http://www.SpencersOnline.com has been selling unique and edgy lifestyle accessories. Founded in 1947 as a mail order catalog in Pennsylvania, the company opened its first brick and mortar store in 1963 and has since grown to more than 690 locations. Winner of Chain Store Age's "Storefront of the Year," Spencer's sells T-shirts, accessories, jewelry, drink ware, and more.

About Epic Games
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Unreal Engine is freely available at unrealengine.com. For more information on the studio, visit epicgames.com and check out @EpicGames.

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media, operating in more than 30 countries. The company manages some of the world's greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in sports training and league development, as well as marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) network.

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