The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts Limited Edition revealed, only 10,000 copies
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments
Update (1/10): Sold out on Amazon Canada, but now up on Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, and Amazon France.
Original (1/9): Many of you are likely aware that The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts is slated for release next month. The book features art across the entire series, including Breath of the Wild. Fans can look forward to rare promotional pieces, game box art, instruction booklet illustrations, official character illustrations, sprite art, interviews with the artists, and more.
We now have word that Dark Horse Comics is preparing The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts Limited Edition. The item, limited to just 10,000 copies, features an exclusive Master Sword cover and Acetate Slipcase.
As the official Amazon listing states:
“This exclusive edition of only 10,000 copies features an original cover with a raised 3D embossed Master Sword. The book fits into an acetate slip case that features a golden sheath for the Master Sword and emulates the sword being removed from the sheath when the book is removed from the top of the slipcase.
The sword itself is a 3D embossed sculpt with a metallic foil finish and is printed at the size of an actual sword hilt to give the reader the satisfaction of unsheathing the realistic-looking sword from the acetate sleeve sheathe that encases the book. The cover’s background features the Lost Woods in a deep, custom-mixed purple ink with a soft touch lamination and spot-gloss UV which is framed with metallic foil. The pages are gold gilded to round out the premium enhancements.”
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts Limited Edition (and standard version) arrives on February 21. You can pre-order it on Amazon here or Amazon Canada here.
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The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Life Size Replica pre-orders open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
First 4 Figures is now taking pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Life Size Replica. It comes in deluxe full-color packaging, with a hand numbered base and authenticity card that allows you to purchase the same product number for future pieces in the Zelda Life Size Replica series.
The official dimensions are as follows:
Product Size:
Height – 25 inches (63cm)
Width – 23 inches (58cm)
Depth – 13 inches (33cm)Weight – 8KG
Similar to other First 4 Figures offerings, two versions of the statue are up for grabs. You can purchase the standard version ($354.99) or exclusive edition ($384.99). In the latter one, there are LEDs in the eyes of Majora’s Mask.
Note that it may take some time for orders to go through. First 4 Figures’ website is being hit with a ton of traffic, so it’s a bit slow.
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You can defeat Big Boos in Super Mario World by sliding down stairs
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 24 Comments
Did you know Big Boos can be defeated by sliding down stairs in Super Mario World. It’s the only Boo in the game that can be taken down in that manner, so perhaps it was an oversight on the part of Nintendo’s developers.
Some players definitely knew about this, but there are plenty who were completely unaware of it. How many of you tried out that little secret back in the day?
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Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts Limited Edition first look
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, Videos | 4 Comments
IGN has posted a video of their first look at the Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts Limited Edition book that was revealed today. You can view the video below.
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Making of the Majora’s Mask life size replica
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
First 4 Figures is creating a life size Majora’s Mask statue. With pre-orders opening tomorrow, a making of video has been shared that gives us a closer look at the statue. Watch it below.
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Nintendo’s European websites got updated with a new look
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Over the course of the last year or so, Nintendo’s various European websites got updated continuously, getting new functionality, My Nintendo integration, a new mobile-friendly layout etc. Today they got perhaps their biggest update yet with a new header, and updated sidebar and an all-red color scheme. This is line with Nintendo as a whole moving back to their red-and-white logo and color scheme, instead of the grey-and-white that was used during the Wii and Wii U era.
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Nintendo files patent relating to haptic feedback vibration system
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
In April 2015, Nintendo filed an interesting patent in Japan pertaining to a new vibration unit. Last month, it was officially published online.
The unit uses AMFM code and a decoder separates the AM and FM information. From FM information, it generates FM frequency and combining the frequency with AM information, creates an AMFM wave. This is done on two different frequencies, which are combined together to generate a composited wave.
To summarize:
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Have a look at some scrapped Dragon Quest monster designs
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 5 Comments
Lots of Dragon Quest news was shared during NHK’s recent 30th anniversary program. We got a new, brief look at Dragon Quest XI with tidbits of information, a message from character designer Akira Toriyama, and more.
On the topic of Toriyama, the television program actually gave a look at some scrapped enemy designs he drew up. Here’s a look:
– Arthur Sion / Arthursion
– Hentekorino (Henteko means weird in Japanese)
– Lizardman
– Halloweenman
– Boss #2
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New Mario toys in McDonald’s UK Happy Meals – commercial, photos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images, Videos | 6 Comments
A new wave of Mario toys are coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals. These are actually already out in Japan, but are on the way to the UK beginning on January 11.
Nintendo Life has now shared a commercial for the UK promotion as well as images of the toys. If that wasn’t enough, you can see the Happy Meal box and coloring sheet activities below.
Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom contains a hidden message
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
After poking through the contents of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom, fans have come across a hidden message. You can get a look at a special note left behind by the developers below.
The “hanafuda captain” part is a nice reference to Nintendo’s old days, when the company used to produce Hanafuda playing cards. It also appears to indicate that it wasn’t an easy task putting together the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom.
