The new and improved Iwatasan...now with more Zelda

[Iwatasan]

Most of my collection can be seen on my flickr account.

Zelda Collection




EarthBound Collection (Inactive)




Other Random Memorabilia

Original Post:
Hello friends!
I have an exciting new collector's item to share with you (figuratively speaking of course). Just a few weeks ago, along came an affable Italian collector to answer the call of the WTB post I made nearly a year ago on these forums. The result:





Finally...!
Click here for more pics of the box contents.

[Sergio Dias]

congrats, i love to have one of those too

it is possible to get one for me?

[Twisted]

iwatasan,..beautful pics..can you confirm if this one is brand new?..or gently used?..it appears to be in tip top shape nonetheless!

[Iwatasan]

Essentially brand new. Not "sealed," but never used and rarely unpacked/handled. As close to flawless as I ever could have hoped for (the DS Lite itself is immaculate)...I would have been more than happy with a complete set in just rough condition, but I got lucky this time.

[angile]

Nice surprise about this shorter form. Can you tell us what it is you are talking/writing about?
Has any info. about this shorter form been posted before (and i just missed it)?

[Iwatasan]

Photo Backlog



Here's a list of stuff I've bought since I last updated my collection photos. This list was last
updated January 14, 2015.

• Phantom Hourglass (US)
• The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition (US) x4
• The Wind Waker HD CE Prima guide (US) x2
• The Wind Waker HD soundtrack (JAP)
• A Link Between Worlds (US) x2
• A Link Between Worlds Collector's Edition (UK)
• Limited Edition A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL (US)
• A Link Between Worlds CE Prima guide (US) x2
• A Link Between Worlds soundtrack (JAP) x2
• Majora's Mask 3D Limited Edition (US) x2
• Majora's Mask 3D Special Edition (UK)
• Majora's Mask Edition 3DS XL (US)
• Majora's Mask 3D CE Prima guide (US) x2
• Majora's Mask 3D paperweight preorder bonus (UK)
• Irodzuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon Trip (JAP)
• Hyrule Warriors CE (US) x2
• Hyrule Warriors Treasure Box Edition (JAP)
• Hyrule Warriors CE Prima guide (US)
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (US) x2
• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Bundle (US) x2
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U CE Prima guide (US)
• Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest coin (US) x3
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U Premium Sound Selection (US)
• Prima CE Zelda Boxset (US) x2
• Link amiibo (US)
• Zelda amiibo (US)
• Toon Link amiibo (US)
• Sheik amiibo (US)
• Limited Edition Soul Calibur 2 cel art (US)
• Twilight Princess promo art cards in gold envelope (UK)
• Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest poster (US)
• Limited Edition Platinum Poster Set (Club Nintendo Platinum Elite Status Reward 2012) (US)
• A Link Between Worlds Club Nintendo poster set (US)
• Three-Poster Set (Club Nintendo Platinum Elite Status Reward 2013) (US)
• Limited Edition Twilight Symphony album
• Wind Waker Guia DVD (ES)
• The Legend of Zelda Special Edition DVD (UK; from ONM vol. 8)
• Nintendo Power vols. 165 & 169 (US)
• Nintendo Power Collector's Special - The Official Guide to the Legend of Zelda, 1st ed. (US)
• Molblin's Magic Spear (US)
• The Legend of Zelda Artwork Collection 2 (JAP; from Nintendo Dream vol. 238)
• Zelda 25th Anniversary playing cards (JAP)
• Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest T-shirt (US)
• Phantom Hourglass promo keychain
• First 4 Figures Twilight Princess 1/4 Scale Master Arts Princess Zelda statue

[nipperkipper]

I sent you a PM with the pics of the Zelda SOTG programme

[Iwatasan]

Current Top 5 Most Wanted Zelda Items



Thanks for checking out my WTB list!

My Collection is all about Zelda, and I prioritize Games, Strategy Guides, Soundtracks, and
Consoles, but I also buy some other merch.


Zelda game: Four Swords Adventures (Big Box/Adapter Bundle) (US) - Sealed
Zelda spin-off game: Four Swords Plus (a.k.a. Four Swords+) (JAP) - Mint
Strategy guide: A Link Between Worlds Prima Collector's Edition (US) - Mint/Sealed
Soundtrack: The Wind Waker HD Sound Selection CD (JAP) - Sealed
Console: NES Classic Edition (US) - Sealed


Please contact me if you have any of these things or spot them on eBay for a good price!










Gift Ideas
P.S. Here's a list of gift ideas ranging from a few dollars up to about $50.

Strategy guides:

• The Legend of Zelda: Tips & Tactics (US) - Good condition
• NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• Link's Awakening Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• Ocarina of Time Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• A Link to the Past & Four Swords: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• The Wind Waker: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• Collector's Edition: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• Four Swords Adventures: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition
• The Minish Cap: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide (US) - Good condition

Books:

• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 1 #1 (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 1 #2 (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 1 #3 (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 1 #4 (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 1 #5 (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Comics System vol. 2 #4 (US) - Good condition
• Nintendo Comics System #7 (US) - Good condition
• Nintendo Adventure Books vol. 9 - The Crystal Trap (US) - Good condition
• Nintendo Adventure Books vol. 10 - The Shadow Prince (US) - Good condition
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time novel by Jason R. Rich (US) - Good condition
• You Decide on the Adventure - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (US) - Good condition
• You Decide on the Adventure - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (US) - Good condition

Merch:

• Nintendo 3DS Card Case 18 (Mario & Link) (US) - Mint
• Nintendo 3DS Card Case 18 (The Legend of Zelda) (US) - Undamaged case (mine's cracked )

Etsy:

Etsy has some really super high quality, professional-looking wares, but also some really...meh-quality wares.
I know it's the thought that counts, but...the professional-quality wares count for more.
OK: Bomber's Notebook. NO: Toon Link figurine.

• Don't want: clothes/costumes, bags/backpacks, jewelry, posters, pins, plushies, keychains
• Don't want: anything made of clay/hama beads/needlepoint/chintzy junk like that

Non-Zelda:

• Escargo Express Messenger Bag (Red Embroidery)
• Snow Wood Hoodie (Navy, Heavyweight, Unisex L)
• Master of Keys Combo
• Kraken Lapel Pin
• Franklin Pin
• Hometown Pins
• any sweets or snacks or souvenirs, especially anything unique to your locale
• Christmas ornament
• Christmas card

[CanisCanemEdit]

You have a lovely Nintendo collection. That silver Phantom Hourglass DS is a real beauty.

The Legend of Zelda themed Wii U is really nice. I like the accents on the game pad.

Is the 18K plated stylus official? I would hate to put that to actual use.

I really admire your Earthbound collection. Are there any other Nintendo franchises that you would like to collect for?

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by CanisCanemEdit

You have a lovely Nintendo collection. That silver Phantom Hourglass DS is a real beauty.

Why thank you! Very much appreciated.

Originally Posted by CanisCanemEdit

Is the 18K plated stylus official? I would hate to put that to actual use.

It isn't. It was made by i-CON for no particular reason, or at least not a Zelda-related reason that I'm aware of, and you can see its retail box here which has no Zelda art or any mention of Zelda anywhere on it. I bought it because I had the gold Zelda DS Lite and was playing Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks on it, and the 18K plated stylus was of a much better quality than the plastic stylus that came with the gold DS Lite. So yeah I used the 18K stylus quite a bit, but I've sort of retired it now for fear of the gold plating rubbing off!

Originally Posted by CanisCanemEdit

I really admire your Earthbound collection. Are there any other Nintendo franchises that you would like to collect for?

Again, thank you very much! No, no, two is more than enough for my wallet. In fact I haven't collected any EarthBound stuff in years so that I can fully devote my collection dollars to Zelda. Looking back on my EB collection though, it tempts me to get back into it. There's still some guides and soundtracks I could want, not to mention the Mother 3 bundle that came with a limited edition Game Boy Micro. That one sells for like $700 though.

By the way, if you haven't played EarthBound, and I know most people probably haven't, it just came out a couple months ago on Wii U Virtual Console. So now's your chance!

Thanks for the comments!