Hasbro Opens Pre-Orders For 27-Inch Electronic Master Sword
Hasbro is entering a Master Sword replica market that Bandai already worked with a larger, pricier Proplica, and the spring shipping window lines up with the live-action Zelda film's April 30 opening.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Hasbro put its electronic Master Sword up for pre-order on September 9 at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Hasbro Pulse, Walmart, Amazon, and other shops for US$39.99. The 27-inch toy is modeled on the sword from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and carries over 15 sound effects triggered by touch, motion, and impact. Hasbro plans to ship it next spring.
The pre-order price is the pitch. Bandai's Master Sword Proplica measured about 41 inches and added vibration effects, and it sold for 22,000 yen, roughly US$143. Hasbro's version is shorter at 27 inches and asks US$39.99, with more than 15 sound effects instead of vibration. The sword went live on Hasbro Pulse, Walmart, Amazon, and other shops, and Hasbro says it will ship next spring, the same season the live-action film opens on April 30.
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