Takara Tomy Reveals 12-Charm Zelda Gachapon Series
Takara Tomy confirms The Legend of Zelda Historical Charms+, a 12-charm Triforce keychain line sold only via Gachapon machines in Japan at 300 Yen per try.
Takara Tomy has confirmed an upcoming merchandise line called The Legend of Zelda Historical Charms+, a set of Triforce-shaped keychains that reference games from across the franchise's history. The collection includes 12 charms, each featuring a character from one of 12 Zelda titles.
The charms will be sold exclusively through Gachapon machines in Japan, at 300 Yen per attempt. There is no word on a wider retail release or availability outside Japan.
The series follows Takara Tomy's earlier Zelda charm range from 2017, which covered six games and used traditional ball keychains. The new set doubles the number of titles represented and switches to a Triforce silhouette.
Among the games referenced by the franchise's history is The Wind Waker, which first debuted in 2002/03 on the GameCube. That era also saw a gritty realistic Zelda tech demo shown during the GameCube's launch cycle.
Fans looking for a new Zelda release on current hardware have the Ocarina of Time Remake set for a November release. The Historical Charms+ line is positioned as a collectible for series veterans rather than a game tie-in.
Quick answers
What is The Legend of Zelda Historical Charms+?
It is a series of Triforce-shaped keychains from Takara Tomy, with 12 charms featuring characters from 12 Zelda titles.
Where can I buy the Zelda Historical Charms+?
The charms are only available via Gachapon machines in Japan, at 300 Yen per attempt.
How does this compare to Takara Tomy's earlier Zelda charms?
Takara Tomy previously released a similar Zelda charm range in 2017 with six games and traditional ball keychains.