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Hasbro’s The Legend Of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, And They Look Pretty Great
Hasbro and Nintendo have revealed their first The Legend of Zelda action figures, expanding the franchise into a new toy line. The announcement matters because it marks the beginning of a multi-year licensing partnership between the companies and gives collectors merchandise based on Tears of the Kingdom.
The range includes six-inch Link and Zelda figures, each with more than 20 points of articulation and priced at $28. Link comes with a Hylian Shield, Master Sword and interchangeable Zonai-power hand, while Zelda includes a Decayed Master Sword; a 7.5-inch Ganondorf figure costs $43 and includes a Gloom Sword and scabbard. Pre-orders opened on 22 July, alongside San Diego Comic-Con.
In short
- Hasbro revealed its first Zelda action figures.
- Link and Zelda cost $28 each.
- Ganondorf is larger and costs $43.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo video game series about Link, a hero who often sets out to protect Princess Zelda and the land of Hyrule. Its games mix exploration, puzzles and battles, with each new release adding to the series’ world and characters.
Tears of the Kingdom, released in 2023, is one of the series’ main games and features Link, Zelda and the enemy Ganondorf. Hasbro makes toys and games, while Nintendo created and owns The Legend of Zelda; licensing partnerships allow other companies to make officially branded products.
The figures are aimed at fans and collectors who want physical versions of the game’s characters. Their accessories draw on items and powers from Tears of the Kingdom.
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