Nintendo's iconic franchise, "The Legend of Zelda," is gearing up for its 40th anniversary in 2026. Beyond the beloved main games, the series has spawned a treasure trove of special edition consoles, accessories, figures, and other awesome merchandise over the years.
Recently, an American fan's "The Legend of Zelda" collection, boasting a staggering 3,918 items, has officially been recognized as the "Largest The Legend of Zelda Collection" and cemented its place in the Guinness World Records. Details about this incredible feat have been shared on the Guinness World Records official website and YouTube channel.
The record holder is Konstantin Adams, a resident of Virginia, USA. His journey with "The Legend of Zelda" began back in 1993 when, at nine years old, he received "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" as a birthday gift. That single present ignited a lifelong passion for the series.
▼ "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" was the fourth game in the series and the first to be released on a handheld console. 
However, his serious collecting didn't truly kick off until 2000, initially focusing on games from the NES (the American Famicom) up to the PS2 era. It wasn't until he missed out on a batch of amiibo during an online sale that he resolved to collect every single one, with "The Legend of Zelda" amiibo quickly becoming his absolute favorites.
By 2021, he even sold off 90% of his other game collections to fully dedicate himself to gathering "The Legend of Zelda" merchandise.
Today, his collection is nearing 4,000 pieces, a testament to 25 years of dedication. His hoard is incredibly diverse, encompassing games, plushies, display signs, and even arcade cabinets are on his wish list.
▼ One of his proudest possessions is this "Ocarina of Time" building block set, which was a Spanish exclusive at the time.
Among his prized possessions, he proudly showcased a custom-built "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"-themed claw machine. He spent a year designing it, creating his own artwork layouts, and even programmed it with a Raspberry Pi to play music from both the original 1993 game and the 2019 Switch remake, all controllable with a Nintendo gamepad. "This isn't just a collection," he stated, "it's my love letter to the series."
Adams also shared that his family is incredibly supportive of his collecting journey. His wife commented, "While I might not necessarily want our basement filled with Zelda stuff, seeing how much effort he puts into it makes me really happy!" Even his nine-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter now join him in playing the games and enjoying the thrill of collecting "The Legend of Zelda" items.
Adams chuckled, "My whole family thinks this collection is cool, and they know it brings me immense joy. For me, these memories are the greatest happiness."
▼ Guinness World Records video
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