Nintendo has expanded its official merchandise lineup for The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary to include a trading-card collection produced by Italian publisher Panini.
The announcement came during Nintendo’s UK and European anniversary broadcasts and is part of a wider slate of commemorative items unveiled for the franchise’s milestone year.
The Panini set, described by Nintendo as a “Master Collection” of Zelda trading cards, brings together artwork from across the series’ four-decade history.
Panini, widely known for its sticker albums and World Cup collectible cards, is responsible for producing the series-themed cards and an accompanying album that collectors can use to organize and display their sets.
Visuals shared during the broadcasts highlighted a cross-section of franchise imagery: classic interpretations of Link, Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Link’s incarnation from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and an iconic scene from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
These selections underline Nintendo’s approach to the anniversary merchandise, which emphasizes a broad retrospective of the series rather than a focus on any single entry.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo presented the collaboration with Panini as a formal part of its 40th-anniversary program, positioning the trading-card set alongside other licensed products.
The company also confirmed additional tie-ins during the broadcasts, including new LEGO sets, refreshed amiibo figures, and other collectible figures aimed at both long-time fans and newer players who discovered the series on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo is also using digital channels to mark the anniversary: the Nintendo Today! mobile app is offering digital collectible cards to users as part of the celebrations.
Information on pricing, regional availability, and release dates for the Panini physical trading cards and album has not been fully detailed in the initial announcement; Nintendo and Panini are expected to publish more complete product and distribution information through their official channels.
As Nintendo continues its 40th-anniversary events and promotional broadcasts, further specifics about release windows and retail partners for the Panini trading-card collection should appear on Nintendo’s official site and Panini’s product listings.
We will provide updates as verified details become available.
The announcement came during Nintendo’s UK and European anniversary broadcasts and is part of a wider slate of commemorative items unveiled for the franchise’s milestone year.
The Panini set, described by Nintendo as a “Master Collection” of Zelda trading cards, brings together artwork from across the series’ four-decade history.
Panini, widely known for its sticker albums and World Cup collectible cards, is responsible for producing the series-themed cards and an accompanying album that collectors can use to organize and display their sets.
Visuals shared during the broadcasts highlighted a cross-section of franchise imagery: classic interpretations of Link, Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Link’s incarnation from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and an iconic scene from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
These selections underline Nintendo’s approach to the anniversary merchandise, which emphasizes a broad retrospective of the series rather than a focus on any single entry.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo presented the collaboration with Panini as a formal part of its 40th-anniversary program, positioning the trading-card set alongside other licensed products.
The company also confirmed additional tie-ins during the broadcasts, including new LEGO sets, refreshed amiibo figures, and other collectible figures aimed at both long-time fans and newer players who discovered the series on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo is also using digital channels to mark the anniversary: the Nintendo Today! mobile app is offering digital collectible cards to users as part of the celebrations.
Information on pricing, regional availability, and release dates for the Panini physical trading cards and album has not been fully detailed in the initial announcement; Nintendo and Panini are expected to publish more complete product and distribution information through their official channels.
As Nintendo continues its 40th-anniversary events and promotional broadcasts, further specifics about release windows and retail partners for the Panini trading-card collection should appear on Nintendo’s official site and Panini’s product listings.
We will provide updates as verified details become available.
