Nintendo and Panini are teaming up for a project that will bring back old memories for many fans.
Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a special announcement. Together with the scrapbook specialist Panini, a… Extensive collection of trading cards published. A series is being released under the name “The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection” that brings together characters, locations and artwork from the entire history of the game series.
Zelda Master Collection: This is what the trading cards are all about
The “Master Collection” is expressly not a new video game collection for the Nintendo Switch or its successors. Instead, the project focuses on making the franchise’s nearly four decades tangible in physical form. In addition to the cards, a matching scrapbook is also planned in which the motifs can be stored in style.
Four decades of Hyrule to collect
The collection is intended to be an impressive journey through time for fans. It will cover all major installments in the series, from the original 1986’s The Legend of Zelda to Echoes of Wisdom. This means that classic 8-bit pixel motifs meet the cel-shaded look of “The Wind Waker” and the modern designs from “Breath of the Wild” or “Tears of the Kingdom”.
While the official packaging design has already been revealed, many important details are still unclear. An exact release date for Germany is pending, as is information on the price, number of cards or possible special editions (source: CBR).
However, since the announcement was made in Europe and Panini is known as a global partner, a publication in this country is considered very likely. The collection joins a series of anniversary products that celebrate the legacy of Link, Zelda and Hyrule.