This October, a capsule machine somewhere in Japan will drop a small golden Triforce into someone’s hand, with a slice of Link’s long history printed on it. That is really all there is to The Legend of Zelda: Historical Charms, and at less than you’d spend on a coffee, it’s an easy sell.
Takara Tomy is releasing the collection in Japan in October 2026. It spans 12 games in the series, beginning with the original NES classic and going right up to 2023’s Tears of the Kingdom and 2024’s Echoes of Wisdom.
Small Triforces, long memories
Every charm takes the shape of the Triforce. It’s the predictable pick, but it’s also the correct one. The art on each piece marks moments from across the franchise’s 40 years, which makes the set a kind of greatest-hits tour you can carry in your pocket.
The gachapon format is both the drawback and the appeal. There’s no choosing which charm you get. You put in your money, turn the crank and live with whatever comes out.
Luckily, the gamble doesn’t cost much. A capsule runs 300 yen, a bit under $2, so hunting for your favorite game won’t drain your wallet unless you’re set on collecting the full lineup.
Zelda’s 40th keeps getting louder
The Legend of Zelda hits 40 in 2026. Nintendo didn’t say much about the anniversary early on, but it has more than caught up since.
The biggest release is an Ocarina of Time remake, arriving on November 5. Nintendo has also put out a Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, a Breath of the Wild vinyl collection, soundtracks, and action figures that are now available for preorder. Historical Charms is one of the smaller items in that lineup. Like a few of the others, it celebrates the series as a whole instead of one particular game.
And 2027 is already booked
The anniversary push won’t end with the new year. Several Zelda releases are already confirmed for 2027, among them the live-action movie, which opens in April.
With the 40th anniversary and a Hyrule movie both on the schedule, expect more Zelda merchandise to show up in stores.
For the moment, the smallest item in the celebration may also be the most charming. Anyone in Japan this October should keep 300 yen handy and look for the machine with the Triforce on it.