I’m not usually much for the cheaper gaming figure that look too much like toys, but this new Link statuette is quite impressive.
First 4 Figures will be selling this new “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Adult Link Statue” for just over $100.
From the site…
“He measures approximately 7 inches tall, including the base. If standing tall, he would measure 8.5 inches tall, accurately keeping in scale with current and future statues in the series.
Cast in high quality poly-stone, the statue is hand finished and hand painted. Not only has Adult Link been faithfully recreated, but so has the Master Sword and Hylian Shield.”
While the figure is currently out of my price range at the moment, it would be a most impressive addition to any Nintendo fan’s game room or office.
I found this amazing set of paintings on Flickr that were (obviously) inspired by the Nintendo classic, Mike Tyson’s Punchout.
From what I can tell, they were on display at BEAF ‘06 (bellingham electronic arts fest).
It also looks like they were on sale for prices ranging from $150 – $250.
Obviously, it might be hard for most of us to our hands on these exact pieces, but it serves as great inspiration for creating your own
See the full set on Flickr
It seems like the trend in retro game collecting is having full arcade cabinets. However, if you think about it, there is something a bit more charming about a good ol’ pinball machine.
Not only do pinball machines seem a little less common, but they seem to age incredibly well in comparison to most arcade games. Pinball machines are not limited by graphical technologies or evolving gameplay tastes. Their only limitation is they wear and tear on the hardware.
As much as I love pinball, there aren’t a lot of pinball themes that I haven’t been much of fan of. However, I came across an official Super Mario Bros. pinball machine on Flickr. In addition to solid pinball fun, you could have a unique piece of old-school gaming equipment that is decked out in retro Nintendo goodness. Any non-Nintendo-hater would be proud to show off this piece of art.
On a side note, I’d love to hear about your favorite pinball games. Have you seen any other themed pinball games that make connections with retro video games? Which pinball games did you grow up with? You can share your comments below or in this forum thread.
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