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It really has been an exciting year for The Legend of Zelda fans so far, with the franchise celebrating a staggering 40 years since its debut release, with Nintendo pulling through with a raft of announcements to mark the occasion. The biggest of those is undoubtedly the highly-anticipated Ocarina of Time remake, with that set to arrive later this year.
Beyond that, though, there is plenty more going on that should tide you over if you're an existing member of the community. Those include the Breath of the Wild soundtrack on vinyl, as well as the Secrets of the Zonai Tears of the Kingdom companion book, both of which are also dropping into players' laps before the year is out.
As first reported by GoNintendo, Hasbro has announced a multi-year collaboration with Nintendo to create products based on the Legend of Zelda franchise. In confirming the news to fans, Billy Lagor, President Toys and Board Games at Hasbro, shared a brief statement on what we can expect from the new collaboration.
"For decades, The Legend of Zelda franchise has captivated fans through its deep lore, unforgettable characters and enduring sense of discovery. By combining Nintendo’s iconic storytelling with Hasbro’s leadership in action and role-play, we’re delivering toys that invite fans to play, explore and forge their own epic adventures."
Not only that, but the company has now also shared a teaser to their official Twitter/X page, saying, "The hero’s journey begins tomorrow," accompanied by a picture of the Master Sword and Hylian Shield. That's likely a reference to their plans for the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, where it seems as though they plan to specify the first run of new figures in the range.
The responses to the post were filled with fans putting in their own requests for specific figures, including Link in a toga, Mipha the Zora, and even 80s cartoon Link. We'll have to wait to see exactly what they are planning on cooking up, but it's safe to say that there will be a significant range across the course of the multi-year partnership.
Most fans and insiders are expecting a dedicated Nintendo Direct for the Zelda franchise in September. If that does come to pass, we can expect to see more from the upcoming movie adaptation, as well as the aforementioned Ocarina of Time, with the release for the latter coming in relatively short order after that.
