Entertainment headlines have a new entry this week, and Become a Champion of Hyrule with Zelda's Electronic Master Sword From Hasbro is generating real conversation. Here is everything you need to know about the story that everyone is talking about.
The Story So Far
American toy company Hasbro unleashed its take on The Legend of Zelda's Master Sword on Tuesday. Modeled after the sword from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the 27-inch-long electronic toy headlines over 15 different sound effects activated by touch, motion, and impact. The sword went on pre-order for US$39.99 on September 9 at 1:00 p.m.
EDT on Hasbro Pulse, Walmart, Amazon, and other shops, and Hasbro intends to ship it next spring. (Not coincidentally, the live-action movie will open on April 30.) Hasbro isn't the first significant toy maker to try its hand at an electronic Master Sword. Bandai offered its own Master Sword "Proplica" in September 2024.
While Bandai's version was longer at 105 centimeters (about 41 inches) and pointed out vibration effects, it was also much more expensive at 22,000 yen (about US$143). The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched in 2023 for the Nintendo Switch as the 20th mainline installment of Zelda video game universe and the follow-up to 2017's Breath of the Wild.
Tears of the Kingdom was initially delayed from 2022 to spring 2023 to extend development time. The game sold over 10 million units worldwide over its arrival weekend, making it the fastest-selling game in the history of the universe. Sources: Press arrival, Hasbro Pulse's Instagram account, Hasbro Pulse's website
Whether this marks the beginning of something bigger or a standalone moment remains to be seen. What is clear is that the entertainment world is watching closely β and so are we. Follow TeraMovies for complete coverage.
