Five Zelda collectibles I wish I could still buy

In the 40 years since The Legend of Zelda debuted, there have been plenty of collectibles. I’ve managed to gather a small selection of favorites, but several standout pieces are now difficult to find—especially items issued through Bandai’s Ichiban Kuji raffle or as exclusive pre-order bonuses.

One Ichiban Kuji item plays the “Treasure Chest” sound from Link to the Past when a small plastic bar is moved, and another version plays the SNES “uncovered secret” jingle. Those were available only through the Ichiban Kuji raffle system—tickets bought at stores like 7-Eleven reveal letters that determine which prize you win—so most examples now turn up only on auction sites.

Other items on the list include the Link Between Worlds pre-order treasure chest that stores 3DS cartridges and plays the chest jingle, a Master Sword umbrella with a detailed hilt handle and a Triforce-emblazoned cover, and an 8-inch ceramic heart plate that recreates the original 1986 game’s geometric look.

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