The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary 1985 – 2026 Advent Calendar

Four decades after Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka began shaping Hyrule in 1985 ahead of the February 21, 1986 Famicom Disk System debut, The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary 1985 – 2026 Advent Calendar brings forty years of kingdom lore to winter living spaces. Framed by royal midnight-blue panels, burnished gold filigree, and faceted emerald, sapphire, and ruby corner gems, the upright rigid paperboard exterior anchors a gaming desk, bookshelf, or fireplace mantel throughout December.

Forty Years of Hyrule Lore Across the Full-Wrap Collector Box

Every surface of the full-wrap printed exterior pairs classic Hylian heraldry with seasonal winter details. At the top center, the gold serif header THE LEGEND OF ZELDA 40TH ANNIVERSARY 1986-2026 integrates the glowing Master Sword directly into the letter Z and embeds the sacred golden Triforce of Power, Wisdom, and Courage inside the letter A. Twin vertical crimson banners flank the snow-dusted spires of Hyrule Castle, reading COURAGE BINDS US THROUGH TIME on the left and A HYRULE CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE beneath the royal Wingcrest on the right. Along the left spine, a lantern-lit snowy path winds toward the castle gates above a holly-wrapped Master Sword and Hylian Shield, a 40TH ANNIVERSARY 1986-2026 medallion, and the inscription A BRIGHTER HYRULE TOMORROW ALWAYS.

In the foreground of the cover portrait, Link raises the Blade of Evil’s Bane in a forest-green tunic and white faux-fur winter cloak beside Princess Zelda in her royal-blue and white Triforce gown, while Ganondorf looms behind them in dark gold-etched armor and a crimson fur-collared cape.

Flanking the central trio on the lower cover, Imp Midna wears her stone-gray Fused Shadow helmet paired with a red snowflake scarf on the left, while a forest Korok in a red Santa cap holds a gold-ribboned gift box above the emerald ribbon banner marked 24 COLLECTIBLE FIGURINES.

Festive Character Miniatures Behind the 24 Numbered Compartments

• Link & Princess Zelda: Link stands ready in his green tunic, crimson scarf, and white fur-trimmed cloak with the Master Sword and blue-and-red Hylian Shield, while Princess Zelda wears her white-and-blue ceremonial dress and red winter cape as she holds a radiant golden snowflake.
• Champions Daruk & Urbosa: Goron Champion Daruk wears a red Santa coat with white trim and a blue sash while hoisting a wrapped red present on his shoulder and giving a thumbs-up; Gerudo Champion Urbosa pairs her turquoise-and-gold skirt and crimson fur-trimmed cape with a golden Gerudo helm and star-lightning motif.
• Sheik & Forest Korok: Sheik crouches in navy-and-white stealth wraps with a flowing cobalt scarf while strumming a golden harp, accompanied by a wood-grain Korok wearing a green leaf mask and Santa hat while carrying a gift sack, wrapped box, and golden bell branch.

Opening one numbered compartment each morning builds a tabletop winter diorama that stays on display well past Christmas Day, and collectors expanding their Nintendo shelf can pair this countdown set with the Ocarina of Time collectible figure for a multi-era Hyrule tribute.