If you were lurking in the item shop on March 11, 2025, you probably saw a massive, one-eyed powerhouse staring back at you. Allen the Alien Fortnite had finally arrived.
He didn't just land; he basically took over the lobby.
Honestly, the hype for this specific Invincible Wave 2 collab was through the roof. Most of us expected Mark and Nolan to be the peak, but Allen brings a certain... beefiness that the other skins lack.
But is he actually worth the V-Bucks, or is he just another "bulky" skin that'll get you beamed from 200 meters away because your hitbox feels the size of a semi-truck? Let's get into what really happened with this release.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Allen the Alien Fortnite Skin
Look, there’s a massive misconception that bigger skins in Fortnite have bigger hitboxes. People say it every time a character like Thanos or the Hulk drops.
It’s just not true.
Every skin in the game, whether it’s a slim "sweat" skin like Aura or a literal mountain like Allen, has the exact same hitbox for competitive integrity. However, Allen is visually huge. He takes up a lot of screen real estate.
If you're the type of player who cares about "ADS" (aim down sights) visibility, Allen might annoy you. His massive shoulder can occasionally clip into your peripheral vision when you're crouching and trying to line up a sniper shot.
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But if you're playing for the vibe? He's unmatched.
The cell-shading on Allen is actually some of the best Epic Games has done. It captures that crisp, Saturday-morning-cartoon aesthetic from the Invincible Amazon Prime series perfectly.
The Cost of Evaluation: Is the Bundle a Rip-off?
When Allen dropped in Chapter 6, Season 2, the community had some... feelings about the pricing.
Specifically, the fact that his back bling was sold separately if you didn't buy the bundle. Epic has been experimenting with this lately, and for a lot of veteran players, it feels like a bit of a cash grab.
Breaking Down the V-Bucks
- Allen the Alien Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks.
- Allen's Tracking Device (Back Bling): 300 V-Bucks.
- KDP Axe (Pickaxe): 800 V-Bucks.
- Allen's Snack (Emote): 300 V-Bucks.
- The Allen the Alien Bundle: 2,000 V-Bucks.
Basically, if you're going to buy the skin, you're almost forced into the bundle. Paying 1,500 for just the skin with no back bling feels wrong in 2026.
The bundle saves you 900 V-Bucks compared to buying everything individually. If you're a fan of Seth Rogen’s portrayal of the character, that 2,000 V-Buck price point is the only one that makes sense.
The "No LEGO Style" Controversy
Here’s a weird one.
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If you look at Allen in your locker, you’ll notice a glaring omission: he doesn't have a LEGO style.
This sparked a ton of debate on Reddit and Twitter. Why does a major collab skin lack a LEGO version?
The reality is that LEGO is extremely picky about "mature" properties. While Fortnite is generally family-friendly, Invincible is... well, it’s a bloodbath. Characters like Omni-Man and Allen are intrinsically tied to an R-rated show.
While Epic has managed to get some "mature" characters into LEGO Fortnite, Allen likely didn't make the cut due to his design or the specific licensing agreement with Skybound.
Don't buy him expecting to run around your LEGO village as a giant orange alien. You’ll just be stuck with a generic default skin in those modes.
How He Fits Into the Invincible Wave 2 Collab
Allen didn't come alone. He arrived alongside Dupli-Kate, another fan favorite.
Interestingly, there were rumors that Dupli-Kate was going to be an event reward or even a "free" skin for a short window, but she ended up in the shop as well.
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The Wave 2 release also gave us a new blue-suit style for Mark Grayson (Invincible). If you already owned the original Invincible skin, you got this style for free.
Allen acts as the "tank" of the group. In a squad of four, having one person run Allen, one as Omni-Man, one as Mark, and one as Atom Eve is arguably the most intimidating look you can have in the current meta.
Actionable Insights for Players
If you're on the fence about picking up Allen the Alien next time he rotates into the Item Shop, keep these points in mind:
- Check Your V-Buck Balance: Only buy him if you can afford the full 2,000 V-Buck bundle. The skin alone at 1,500 without the "Tracking Device" back bling feels incomplete.
- Performance vs. Aesthetics: If you play strictly competitive or "Ranked" and hate visual clutter, pass on him. He’s wide. He’s bright orange. You will be seen from across the map.
- Locker Synergy: He looks incredible with the Star Woofer back bling or the Spider-Verse Portal. Because his colors are so vibrant (that specific Unipottian orange), he’s actually surprisingly fun to customize with older cosmic-themed items.
- Check the History: According to shop trackers, Allen tends to disappear for 100+ days at a time. He isn't a "monthly" rotator like some of the generic Fortnite originals. If you see him and you want him, grab him.
Allen is a statement skin. He’s for the players who want to dominate the visual space of a build fight. He’s loud, he’s bulky, and honestly, he’s one of the most faithful recreations of a comic book character we’ve seen in the game to date.
Just don't expect to go "stealth mode" while wearing him.
To make the most of your Allen the Alien purchase, head into your locker and pair him with the Rift Rock or Mini Moon back blings to lean into that "Coalition of Planets" vibe. If you’re looking to save V-Bucks for the next major collab, skip the individual pickaxe and stick to the base skin, but be prepared for that slightly awkward "no back bling" look.
Finally, keep an eye on the official Fortnite status channels for any future updates regarding LEGO styles—though for Allen, it’s best not to hold your breath.