Zelda Musou (Hyrule Warriors) is getting Two Special Editions in Japan

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by amb6883

I do not know the history of event exclusive CE's but wish they'd release more even if it's something I might not be able to attend. I'd never wish something not exist just because I can't attend the event (what's the point?). If I decide not to buy it on the aftermarket I'd still be in the exact same position as it never being made and I want more actual limited edition games released instead of just slapping limited on the box, charging double the price, and producing and endless amount. Why people think this release is "screwing over the real fans/collectors" is beyond my understanding.

I hope you are able to get one and that someone on here helps you out. You should probably also mention you can help out with PAX in your WTB thread... just a thought (and I'm sure if it was a PAX exclusive you wouldn't bitch at all). If you ever need help with an online release or something from the DC area let me know and I'd be happy to help out.

Well Nintendo did pretty much exactly the same kind of release for Mario Kart 8, but other than that I don't know about other event exclusive CE's either. Do you collect any Nintendo stuff amb, or any particular franchise? I bet if this kind of release fell under the scope of the kind of thing you "must have" for your collection, you'd be annoyed about it too.

Your sentiment about "slapping limited on the box, charging double the price, and producing and endless amount" is valid and it's one that's commonly held for sure, it's just not one I really ever have to deal with when it comes to my Zelda collection.

With this edition it's not like they did something great just because, unlike a lot of "limited editions" today, it actually is limited. It's a lame CE. It's a game and a scarf. It's the leftovers of the European CE in a slightly different box, which itself was a dumbed down version of the Japanese CE's. It sucks. But it's going to be expensive as hell anyway because of how rare it is, and personally, I think that just makes it even more lame. I'm going for a complete collection of Zelda games, so I "have to" get it, but it doesn't make me happy that I'm going to "have to" spend hundreds of dollars on something this lame. If it was a ball of boogers and some used toilet paper instead of a scarf it would still be rare as fuck and highly sought after. Where do you draw the line? /rant

Thanks for the advice, I'll add that to my WTB thread. And thanks for the offer and the well wishes.

Originally Posted by StayFree( ' 3')

nah, I disagree. If anything more things should be made exclusive to these events. To separate the lowly commoners from the elite.

/unbiased

But see, I don't doubt somehow someway I'll get a couple of these for my collection. The problem is I'm not going to feel elite at all I'm going to feel stupid for spending so much on such a lame CE.

[Iwatasan]

Anybody else watching eBay right now?

[OniRyo]

Damn, that's quite expensive already!

[Iwatasan]

Yep, bidding's at $250+ already and Buy It Now's are selling at $400, $500, even $600.

[Cosmic_Link]

Was there really only 250 units as per this persons item description?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyrule-Warri...item1e927ddff8

Also, that box looks flimsy as fuck. >.< Would like one of the Nintendo World bags though. lol

[Iwatasan]

Edit: OK, after scouring the web and twitterverse I'm reasonably convinced the total number of units was 300. Let me know if you have different information from a first hand source. Yep, one of the most limited Zelda releases ever.

1. The Minish Cap Limited Edition Pak signed by Miyamoto: 30 units
   
   
   
2. The Minish Cap Adventure Set: 300 units
   
   
   
3. Hyrule Warriors CE (US): 300 units
   
   
   
4. Oracle of Ages/Oracle of Seasons Adventure Set: 500 units
   
   
   
5. A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL bundle (JAP): 700 units
   
   
   
6. Majora's Mask Adventure Set: 1,000 units
   
   
   
7. Phantom Hourglass silver DS Lite bundle: 1,000 units
   
   

As far as I know every other Zelda release is at least 25,000 units. Anybody know any others less than that?

[Twisted]

Iwatasan, do you have any pics of aforementioned Zelda items?..some of these sound very intriguing and interesting!!!

[Twisted]

by the way, i just read the number "500" posted for the US Zelda Hyrule warriors limited edition..my guess is they probably did a run of a 1000..the rest probably gets distributed internally at Nintendo US HQ and i'm sure the Nintendo World employees had opportunities as well to acquire these for themselves.

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by Twisted

Iwatasan, do you have any pics of aforementioned Zelda items?..some of these sound very intriguing and interesting!!!

There ya go bud. None of those are my pics.

[KnightOfTruth]

Iwatasan you had me freaking out for a sec when I scrolled down, I thought this was the "last CE I bought" and I saw the signed SP and started to cry haha! I ask them at the NWS every time If I can buy the one they've got in the "museum" on the 2nd floor... I think I'm slowly wearing away their resolve!

Also, regarding the HW CE, I do not know where "500" came from (except one article which was quoting a random person in the line who said it was about that number of people walking out with one), but I was told specifically by the NWS manager that there were 300 of these being sold. So definitely not 1,000 - but perhaps they could've held some back for employees. My thoughts on this were that if so, THAT number is at most 50 since another employee had used the # "350" in a conversation with another line-goer. But still, that's speculation whereas the manager when I asked her directly said "300".