Legend of Zelda - Merchandise
The Legend of Zelda series is an incredibly popular video game series that is developed and published by Nintendo. The series began as a humble game for the Famicom (NES outside of Japan) and quickly grew into an unbelievable phenomenon, becoming one of Nintendo’s most popular series. With the success of the video game series, a large variety of merchandise was created to accommodate the fans’ desire for goods based on their favorite games and their characters. This merchandise can take many different forms, ranging from figures and plushies to artbooks and apparel, and much more. Since there is so much to choose from, fans are sure to find something that fits their own tastes and budget. Currently, some of the best-selling pieces of merchandise include the “Legend of Zelda Foldover Clutch”, the “Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics”, and “The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Map Puzzle”.
Legend of Zelda Foldover Clutch
The Legend of Zelda Foldover Clutch is a clutch-style wallet that is manufactured by Bioworld Merchandising and is based on Link’s iconic green tunic. The main body of the wallet is colored a beautiful forest green, while there is a brown belt with a brass buckle secured around the front. That said, the belt is simply for aesthetic, as the wallet is secured via a snap button found underneath the cover. When opened, this clutch wallet can secure a variety of different cards, bills, and change. One side of the wallet has room for five cards, plus a clear pocket for an ID card or driver’s license. On that same side is a zipper used to store change or other small items. The other side contains a pocket that can be used to store bills. The wallet also has the crest of the Hyrulian Royal Family on it, which contains the instantly recognizable Triforce. The high-quality materials that were used to make this wallet also make it very durable.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics
This artbook is the Japanese release of the “Art and Artifacts” book that was released in English. It was released in 2016 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda series and contains a massive amount of illustrations and other artwork from games from the original Legend of Zelda to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Altogether, there are 416 pages of material, which compile over two thousand pieces of artwork like main visuals, character designs and illustrations, various artwork of items, and much more. Although the English release of this book features a red cover, all of these illustrations in the Japanese version are bound in a book with a dark, forest green cover with beautiful golden text and a stylized version of the Hyrulian Royal Family crest on it. Any fan of the artwork found in The Legend of Zelda series will love this book, as it will show them just how the design of the games has evolved and changed with time.
- Publication Date: August 2016
- Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
- Book Size: A4
- Pages: 416
- Language: Japanese
The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Map Puzzle
The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Map Puzzle is a 550 piece collector’s puzzle based on the landscape of Hyrule (the main medieval fantasy inspired kingdom found in most games) from the Legend of Zelda. The many features and landmarks of Hyrule, including the peaks of Death Mountain and Zora’s Domain are included in the artwork of this puzzle. It also features other classic landmarks like Spectacle Rock, Ganon's Castle, the Great Sea, Hyrule Castle, Kakariko Village, Lake Hylia, the Lost Woods, the Temple of Time, Skyloft, and more.
The map itself has a hand-drawn look to it and is written completely in the Hyrulian language, making it a wonderful item for any diehard fan of the series. The 550 piece puzzle means that it could take an extra person or two to complete quickly, making it a wonderful way to spend time with friends who also enjoy the Legend of Zelda series. Anyone trying to complete this puzzle can also admire the incredible amount of detail that went into it and discover some of the more obscure locations in Hyrule along the way.
- Series: The Legend of Zelda
- Manufacturer: USAOPOLY Inc.
- Piece Count: 550
- Completed Size: 24” by 18”
About The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda series is a collection of action and adventure games published by Nintendo and originally conceived by Shigeru Miyamoto. The games follow a number of different incarnations of the protagonist Link, the princess Zelda, and evil Ganon in many different times and locations. Generally speaking, many games in the series involve Princess Zelda being taken by Ganon, causing Link to have to explore many different dungeons to gain enough items and strength to defeat the evildoer. Along the way, he solves various puzzles to gain items that let him explore other areas of the game until the final confrontation with Ganon himself. Another main feature of the series is its emphasis on exploration, which often grants players with extra upgrades and other secrets.
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The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Map Puzzle
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