A licensed replica of the Valentino Thermal Katana from Cyberpunk 2077 is now up for pre-order through ZiNG's collaboration with CD Projekt Red, priced at $120. This 47-inch, 1:1 scale piece is currently listed as ready to ship in July 2026, and it's arriving at a moment when premium in-game weapon replicas are becoming a bigger part of how studios extend their games' identity off-screen.
What's actually in the box
Assembly happens in three pieces with one-time locking attachment points, meaning buyers put it together once and it's meant to stay together rather than come apart for storage. It's built from injection-moulded plastic, and the marketing copy leans into presentation over durability testing: built-in LED lighting gives the blade a glowing effect, and an integrated sound chip plays combat audio when handled. Buyers also get a display stand, positioning this less as a toy and more as a shelf piece for collectors aged 17 and up.
The product page's standard disclaimer notes color differences from photos due to monitor display variation, alongside seven images and media pieces showing the weapon from multiple angles.
The lore behind the license
Why gang-coded gear works as merchandise
Turning a criminal faction's signature weapon into a collectible isn't an obvious move, but it fits a broader pattern in licensed game merchandise: prop makers and studios increasingly find that the most sellable items aren't neutral hero weapons, they're objects tied to a game's most distinctive subcultures. That gang aesthetic, built from years of world-building around turf, style, and rivalry, gives a licensed prop maker more to work with than a generic sword ever could.
The fine print collectors should know
Conditions attached to the listing matter more than usual for a pre-order item. The katana cannot currently be shipped to the Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, or Australia. Orders that include this pre-order alongside other items won't ship until everything in the order is available, which pushes delivery well past July 2026 for buyers bundling purchases. Pre-orders also aren't eligible for any discounts, so the $120 price is fixed regardless of when it's ordered.
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