The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-Creating a Champion Hero's Edition

This is a wonderful Breath of the Wild collector's kit! There is a large book full of game designer facts, character bios, land information, game history, and more! As a side note, the book does not contain gameplay tips (not that I care, exploring the game without help is too fun) for those curious. A sleeve holds the map of Hyrule which is A LOT bigger than expected. Not a problem, but the display picture is very accurate on how everything can lay on it. It also doesn't seem like cloth to me. Kind of like those paper bags from grocery stores with a felt layer for the map. The map is also a bit fuzzy on details, like it is a well used and worn map for a traveler. Still love it. A hard cover folder holds the photo of the champions with a quote from Kass on the inside. Very well done. And last, but certainly not least, the orb. Not as big as I was expecting, only a tad bigger than a master marble. But the color is vibrant and the design inside clear when put up to the light. I noticed some sticky residue on mine, needed some cleaning. So cute! Wish I knew how to display it. Overall, very pleased with this product. Glad I didn't have to pay the price listed on the sticker, it isn't worth that much in my opinion. Definitely suggest this to other Breath of the Wild fans who just can't get enough of this game.

I just unpacked my Hero's Edition today, it came packed in it's own form fitting box inside another box. Arrived in perfect condition with no dings or dents. Everything comes packed in the slip case. -The hardcover book is a striking blue color that's covered with canvas like material, it feels pretty sturdy and durable like a book meant to be handled. Pages are filled with stunning, vibrant art work and information. -A cardboard insert holds the art print booklet and map. The insert isn't very thick so handle with care. I'm handling this piece the least until I have a more long term plan for displaying everything separately. -The art print booklet looks beautiful and the photo itself it welcome memory from my time playing the game. -The map printed on cloth isn't what I expected or would consider cloth, it's more like a thin felt on paper. But the map is still well printed none the less and MASSIVE to boot. I'm sure this will look incredible when it's framed. - The spirit orb is beautiful and looks very cool when held over a light. There's no flat surface on the bottom so it might be tricky having it on display. All and all, I would say this a perfect addition to any Zelda collection.

If you really love Breath of the Wild, you owe it to yourself to grab this if you can. It's a gorgeous book, and all the included items are a lovely bonus. I adore this thing so much I kept the cardboard box it's shipped in just to keep it pristine (it's very snug and has sufficient padding to keep it in excellent condition during shipping).

Opening this up was really exciting! It felt like a gift, personalized to me. I waited for the wife to get up so she could see, it was worth it. She's not even that big into the series and she was stunned by how much was included with the Hero's Edition. The book it'self isn't gigantic but the absolutely glorious packaging is, and it displays very well on my Zelda shelf (work in progress) Book is loaded with information, all the art is gorgeous, the map is great, everything, it's a must own for a BotW fan, or any Zelda fan hands down! I'm one of those people who's bummed out about manuals not coming with games anymore, these books more than make up for it! I suspect i'm now a life time collector. The material used to house everything has a silky smooth feel to it and overall the entire presentation from cover to card is just... iv'e personally never seen anything like it. I can see why these ran for around $100 MSRP when they came out. I'm shocked they aren't actually more now. I'm late to this party. Join me shall you?

I originally pre-ordered the standard book, before I even knew this Edition existed. Once I discovered it, I quickly changed my pre-order and began the wait. Today, it arrived and my first reaction was shock at how heavy the package was. Opening everything very carefully, I quickly realized how fortunate I was to have discovered this edition. Pros: Fabric-covered, hardcover book: I have yet to do more than a cursory glance at the pages, beyond the initial opening, but from what I saw, this is the most in-depth and beautiful book ever made about a Zelda game. Hyrule History, Art & Artifacts, and The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia are all excellent, but each of them feels like they were building to this book. Beautiful and very weighty. There is no skimping on quality here. Large, fabric map: This is, by far, the best feeling map I've ever touched. That may sound silly, but if you happen to get your hands on it, you'll know what I mean. Not only is the map artwork itself stunning, but it is huge! Champion's photo: This photo comes in a small booklet, along with a quote from Kass. It brought warm memories of the game and while I was holding it, I felt like a token of love and effort of the designers had been presented to me. Spirit Orb: I don't consider this to be a huge selling point to me, but it is a nice-sized representation of the Spirit Orb and a nice bonus. Cons: Book: The fabric cover is a nice blue right now, but if left exposed, it may collect dust, fingerprints, or smudges. I don't mind this too much, as the whole point of a book cover is to protect the book, but I don't like the idea of it getting too dirty. Maybe I'll invest in a slip-cover or case for it. Map: It is almost too large and I have no place to display it right now. In addition, it is not a standard size, so custom framing is likely the best route, as I can't stand the thought of drymounting or using putty to hold it against the wall. Plus, it is heavy enough, those options may not work. Oh well, time to save up for a beautiful frame! Photo: The photo itself is an odd dimension, and while the cover it comes in fits it well, it seems a bit wide. I will probably have to custom frame it as well, or I could just leave it out, but cracked open. Spirit Orb: Unfortunately, it is completely spherical and I have nothing to set it on at the moment to keep it from rolling around, so I'm not sure I can use it as a paperweight. Overall: There is a reason I put everything back into the decorative box all the pieces came in, and that is I don't want to risk damage or dirtiness while I figure out how to properly and safely display everything. Perhaps for now, I will put the whole assembly on a shelf and figure it out later, but each of these pieces is something I want to be able to enjoy for years. So a couple weeks/months in the box will have to make due until I get around to a more permanent display solution. Again, this is a beautiful book and everything that came with it is well work the extra cost for this edition. I almost feel like I should have paid more, but then I remember I still need to get the DLC and finish BoTW. All-in-all, get this while you can, as scalpers have likely already started buying up as many copies of this as posible. I wouldn't be surprised to see the spirit orb going for more than $20 by itself, and the entire set for more than $200. If you're at all a fan of the series or BoTW, don't hesitate. You won't be disappointed!

Bought this for my nieces birthday as she is now an ENORMOUS Zelda Fan after I had introduced her to Breath of The Wild. Initially, I thought, “hey, she’s getting into painting, she loves TLoZ, this would be PERFECT to get her inspired to continue her already successful art career,” as she already has been painting and selling her work in our local Art Galleries here in Vegas. Lo and behold, she opens her present and finds all of this and we immediately dove in to see what the book had to offer. We were blown away by all the dev notes, the sketches, the concepts, ALL OF IT. Plus it came with a REALLY nice map, a small Spirit Orb replica, and the Heroes Photo from the game! If you’re a fan, or know a fan, this is seriously a perfect gift for them, especially if they are a fan of the latest game, Breath of The Wild. Thanks for reading, hope you or your loved one enjoys it.

I received my package today and it came in perfect condition. My first thought was “wow this thing is heavy”. It comes packaged in a form fitting box and the Hero’s edition is plastic wrapped. Where do I begin. First of all I really like the minimal blue design on this collection. It’s simple, but so nice to look at. The first thing I took out was the glass orb. This thing is really neat. It looks exactly like what you’d hope for when bringing something from the game to real life. If you were to display this orb, it might be a little tricky because it is spherical. I choose to keep mine in the given compartment. The next thing I took out was the envelope with the group photo that is given to you by Kass. So sweet. It’s in a thick high quality cardboard envelope with a smooth texture on the outside. The photo itself is printed on what seems to be photo paper and it is removable. And of course on the left side of the album is printed the message from Kass. Next is the map. I have not unfolded the map yet, but other people in these reviews has stated that it is very large, and I definitely tell that it is quite big. Unfolded it’s a decent size already. The map is printed on a dense cloth material. It feels like suede, even though I know it isn’t. It’s very soft but it doesn’t feel delicate like it could rip easily. The opposite side of the map is a thick poster paper. Which is nice, because if you were to hang your map on the wall I don’t see the thumb tacks being able to damage the corners unlike a lot of posters. Next is the book. Holy crap. This book is amazing. In my option the book itself is worth 70$ at least. The book’s cover is a canvas cloth like material. It’s blue with link on the cover aiming a guardian arrow. This book is chock full of beautiful art. Every page has concept art, rough drafts, etc. it is so neat and interesting to look at. All in all this is a wonderful collection. If you loved BOTW I highly suggest getting this.

This was a gift for a Zelda fan and they LOVED it. It exceeded my expectations as far as quality of the content and the art and and the extras were really great. Highly recommend for a Zelda fan.