A gamer has posted an image of theirZeldagames and memorabilia collection to the internet to the envy of fans everywhere. The impeccably-maintained collection highlights the passion and dedication that Nintendo’s long-runningThe Legend of Zeldafranchise has instilled in its most ardent fans.
Gamers will not have to wait much longer for a newZeldagame, withThe Legend of Zelda:Tears of the Kingdomset to arrive on May 12. The follow-up to the genre-redefiningBreath of the Wildhas even cursory fans of the franchise marking their calendars for one of 2023’s most highly-anticipated titles. Despite several releasedtrailers forTears of the Kingdom, much of the game remains shrouded in mystery, but with the unassailable pedigree Nintendo has garnered over the generations of superbZeldareleases, there is little doubt that the newest entry in the franchise will push the boundaries of what players expect.
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Reddit user mzachi recentlyposted theirZeldacollectiononline to the amazement of fellow fans. Nearly every entry in the franchise’s history is accounted for, most in unopened or well-preserved game boxes, displayed neatly in an interior-lit entertainment center. In the foreground of the shelves along with the games are action figures and other knick-knacks from the different eras ofZelda.The background is lined with posters and magazines withZeldacover stories, combining for a jaw-dropping shrine to the legacy of one of gaming’s longest-running series. A television sits atop the entertainment center, aptly runningBreath of the Wildfrom a Nintendo Switch.
Mzachi’s collection has sparked a wave of nostalgia from fans who have taken to expressing their appreciation and admiration. FromThe Legend of Zelda, released on the Famicom Disk System and original Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, all the way up to 2017’sBreath of the Wild, the accrued memorabilia from mzachi represents the formative years of millions ofZeldafans all over the world. Its immense breadth and well-preserved display are more akin to a museum exhibit than a personal collection. It appears the only title missing across the entire history ofZeldareleases is the offshoot game,Link’s Crossbow Training,which came bundled with the Wii Zapper peripheral.
WhileZeldafansanxiously await the release ofTears of the Kingdom, mzachi’s collection reminds gamers of the immense depth ofZelda’scatalog of games, and provides a solid jumping-off point for those looking for a pastZeldatitle to tide them over until May 12.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwill release on July 11, 2025 for Nintendo Switch.
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