The Legend of Zelda Merch/Swag/Collectible Thread

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

F4F have started taking pre-orders for these figures in the form of a diorama, with a base which can be bought separately.

http://secure.first4figures.com/comp...,3/product,161

Not sure how I feel about this... Seems like a lazy cash-in imo... >.<

Yeah, Alex (the guy who owns/runs F4F) at least made the diorama available to those of us who already purchased the statues (cheaply) from Gamestop. Its a resin base and HUGE, but still, I haven't pulled the trigger yet after debating it all day because $200 + shipping could go towards another Zelda figure or something that I've missed. If he had put a coupon code with it, it might've pushed me over the edge. As of yet, I'm still undecided though.

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

Yeah, Alex (the guy who owns/runs F4F) at least made the diorama available to those of us who already purchased the statues (cheaply) from Gamestop. Its a resin base and HUGE, but still, I haven't pulled the trigger yet after debating it all day because $200 + shipping could go towards another Zelda figure or something that I've missed. If he had put a coupon code with it, it might've pushed me over the edge. As of yet, I'm still undecided though.

Yeah, I am also contemplating it. Having not already got the figures, it's a better idea for me to just get the whole diorama. The only thing that concerns me is, how will they be numbering them. Will they just do a set run of bases and number them from 1? o.0 With the base being it's own product and the figurines being shipped in their original packaging, or would I get a complete box that holds the figures and the base together as a complete set? I ask as this will potentially affect the run number and sequences.

[KnightOfTruth]

So there's a glut of new things given away, sold, and displayed at E3 -- those who care probably have already purchased, acquired, or are hunting them for a more reasonable price, but I'll post those later, just wanted to show THIS one first as its likely to sell out being "Zelda" related and all.
If its like the "Mario" one, you may likely already have the 5 things they'll offer, but they're using the word "exclusive" so I guess we won't know til its launched on September 2, 2016:

Zelda "mystery box"

[KnightOfTruth]

Man, really gotta get back in here and do some more updates!

Anyway, just wanted to mention for all you Zelda fans that the NYC NWS released the 2nd series of Cel Art and TShirts. They're available now at the store, or, probably more accessible to everyone on the planet, for the low low markup of about 250% on eBay.

I'll post some pics and such once I get a moment...

The first series was actually available at the NWS for a LOoooooong time (and may still be actually), but I don't know if they've kept the same print run for the second cel series until I get mine in later this weekend (or if I can be bothered to google it). Happy Hunting all!

[Cosmic_Link]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

So there's a glut of new things given away, sold, and displayed at E3 -- those who care probably have already purchased, acquired, or are hunting them for a more reasonable price, but I'll post those later, just wanted to show THIS one first as its likely to sell out being "Zelda" related and all.
If its like the "Mario" one, you may likely already have the 5 things they'll offer, but they're using the word "exclusive" so I guess we won't know til its launched on September 2, 2016:

Zelda "mystery box"

Seems I missed this. XD Anybody here order one? Intrigued to see the "Exclusive items" when people receive these. So please share?

[GP23]

Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

Seems I missed this. XD Anybody here order one? Intrigued to see the "Exclusive items" when people receive these. So please share?

http://store.nintendo.co.uk/merch-ac.../11282171.html


Nintendo Mystery Box - The Legend of Zelda Edition

Unlock the surprises hidden in the Nintendo Mystery Box - The Legend of Zelda Edition, and you'll have everything you need to venture in to the Kingdom of Hyrule.

This time we're celebrating the classic Legend of Zelda series, with a Mystery Box which includes 5 pieces of themed merchandise and exclusive collectables.

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this.

Release Date: 02 September 2016

[Iwatasan]

It's the one I've been waiting for! First4Figures King of Red Lions, standard and exclusive edition!!!

Series: Wind Waker (match your number with the Wind Waker series Ganondorf if you have it)
Height: 25"
Preorder: August 16-30, 2016
Release Date: Q2 2017

Standard
Price: $449.99 -$20 with coupon code KORLR20 (5x Flexipay available)

Exclusive
Exactly the same as far as I can tell except that the base lights up
Price: $479.99 -$25 with coupon code KORLX25 (5x Flexipay available)

It's yuuuuuuuge!

[KnightOfTruth]

If you haven't watched the livestream pre-order party or checked out their "Collector Club" or even their regular Facebook page, they are giving away (in lottery style) one EXTREMELY rare Skull Kid figurine!

I'll post the link to the FB post once I can but here are the details:

- F4F was the company that made the Skull Kid figurine for the recent Collector's Edition of Majora's Mask 3DS for both EU, NA, and elsewhere. When they originally did the prototype figurine, they mirrored the EXACT coloring scheme that they had used for their F4F Skull Kid Resin Statue. Nintendo came back and said they didn't want those colors or some such business and so Alex and team changed the coloring scheme to match the very vibrant and bright colored ones that many of us got (or didn't get).
- Recently Alex has been going through his "storage" and came across the only prototype in existence of the 3DS CE Skull Kid figurine. He decided he'd give it away to F4F "fans". He signed the bottom of it earlier today and is making it available via lottery to those who do the following:

*Friend request either him (Alex Davis) or Chockles QA on Facebook
*Like the post talking about this offer --> HERE
*Post a comment (can be as simple as "Hi")

That's it! And in two weeks they'll "randomly" pick a name out of those who did the above to win this single exclusive only prototype in existence.

Spoiler!

Part of me is a little snarky that its going for two weeks because those who are nefarious and don't care can create multiple facebook accounts and hedge their bets. With 2 weeks or so, I could write an algorithm and have it run, even spoofing IP addresses to create thousands of my own accounts to do just that, so it stands to reason that those who have no integrity or have differing scruples/morals than I could do the same -- hopefully at least they'll limit it by IP address, but I don't suspect they're going to do that.

Anyway, just figured I'd mention it here -- though I'd be insanely jealous if any of you got it, I'd be much happier than if someone who cheated or just intended to put it on eBay won it. Best of "luck"!

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

Hey bud, their livestream (5+ hrs) had all the details, but basically if you ordered the EX edition anytime within the first 12hrs of go-live, you'll be receiving an additional card signed by Alex himself along with the rest of what you've ordered.

Also, isn't that statue GORGEOUS?!??! The pictures on the site are actually from the previous version of Link though, after listening to fan feedback, they went and rehashed him changing his colors, and his head slightly. He looks even better now!

If you haven't watched the livestream pre-order party or checked out their "Collector Club" or even their regular Facebook page, they are giving away (in lottery style) one EXTREMELY rare Skull Kid figurine!

Spoiler!

Part of me is a little snarky that its going for two weeks because those who are nefarious and don't care can create multiple facebook accounts and hedge their bets. With 2 weeks or so, I could write an algorithm and have it run, even spoofing IP addresses to create thousands of my own accounts to do just that, so it stands to reason that those who have no integrity or have differing scruples/morals than I could do the same -- hopefully at least they'll limit it by IP address, but I don't suspect they're going to do that.

Anyway, just figured I'd mention it here -- though I'd be insanely jealous if any of you got it, I'd be much happier than if someone who cheated or just intended to put it on eBay won it. Best of "luck"!

Thanks Knight! A signed card eh? They didn't happen to show it in the stream did they? The statue is gorgeous for sure, I couldn't be happier with it! I got the Exclusive because, hell, if I'm going to pay $500+ for a statue (with S&H), it damn well better light up!

I'll definitely have to make a throwaway Facebook account just for this contest and also put in an entry for for my lady (and one for everyone else in my family...lol no I kid, I kid ). Assuming no one tries out your algorithm idea, about how many entries do you think there could be by the deadline? Just over 500 at this point. Hopefully it stays reasonably low, and any cheaters would be found out if there were suddenly thousands of suspiciously similar posts. Best of "luck" to you too bud! lol!

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by Iwatasan

Thanks Knight! A signed card eh? They didn't happen to show it in the stream did they? The statue is gorgeous for sure, I couldn't be happier with it! I got the Exclusive because, hell, if I'm going to pay $500+ for a statue (with S&H), it damn well better light up!

I'll definitely have to make a throwaway Facebook account just for this contest and also put in an entry for for my lady (and one for everyone else in my family...lol no I kid, I kid ). Assuming no one tries out your algorithm idea, about how many entries do you think there could be by the deadline? Just over 500 at this point. Hopefully it stays reasonably low, and any cheaters would be found out if there were suddenly thousands of suspiciously similar posts. Best of "luck" to you too bud! lol!

Yeah, they posted the 3 different options to vote for on the FB page for the cards earlier today. They do a lot of voting -- that's actually why its a signature card in the first place I believe. They wanted to do something to reward those who still made ordering right away a priority (like they used to with the limited run sizes) but not make it such a big deal that those who ordered within the original 2-week run later had a drastically different version (like with an additional "exclusive" statue piece or something).

And yeah, nothing wrong with getting your friends, family, and such to chime in for ya -- its just when they're not legitimate people that it becomes an issues. My suggestion to them would be simply rule out anyone whose account was created within the last 24hrs or something, but then I suppose that'd rule out your account which obviously isn't trying to take advantage of the system. I suppose there's a few thousand people that are fans on facebook of both their regular page and their CC club page, though only about 500 or so were on the livestream, so its likely a 1 in 2500 or so chance (plus friends/family/etc.) I'd imagine.