Jen Russo

It’s always a treat when My Nintendo Rewards has a physical Zelda item in the mix. Over the years I’ve collected a decent amount of Zelda prizes that I cherish. My Nintendo Rewards are prizes, either digital or physical, that can be earned by playing various Nintendo apps or by registering new games. This entire concept is extremely similar to Club Nintendo (check out my other article on Zelda Club Nintendo prizes).

I am a Zelda collector. My collection over the years has grown in a nonlinear way and has been generously fed by the likes of friends and family. My favorite place to nab items is from eBay, and more recently a Facebook Zelda Marketplace, where individuals like me sell pieces of their collection. Once in a while, I find myself contacting an overseas seller via Instagram who is elusive, yet giving.

Phantom Hourglass is my third favorite Zelda game, with The Minish Cap and The Wind Waker in second and first place. As a Zelda collector, I of course want items from my favorite games the most. Some of the merchandise that came with Phantom Hourglass can be difficult to find today if you’re a collector like me. However, I managed to nab an item set almost two decades ago that I haven’t seen together on online auctions in years.