Hasbro Opens Preorders for Tears of the Kingdom Figures — Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf Detailed

Hasbro has opened preorders for a new lineup of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figures, giving fans their first chance to secure detailed collectibles of Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf based on the 2023 release. The figures are slated to ship on May 1 next year, but listings are already live at select retailers including Walmart, where each figure runs a few cents cheaper than the standard MSRP. For collectors who have watched previous Zelda merchandise sell out within hours, the early preorder window is the practical takeaway — these are likely to disappear quickly.

Link and Zelda each sit at $27.99 MSRP, with Walmart dipping that to $27.97. Ganondorf jumps to $42.99, or $42.97 at Walmart, a price move that mirrors its larger build and the extra bits that come with it. The split lines up with the weight difference and the number of attachments each toy carries, which we’ll break down later. Preorders are live right now through the big‑retailer links. Because Nintendo’s high‑profile collectibles usually sell out before launch, locking in a reservation early is the smart play for anyone who wants one on day one.

Link and Zelda — 6-Inch Scale with Signature Gear

Both Link and Princess Zelda stand at 6-inch scale and share over 20 points of articulation, meaning they can hold dynamic poses rather than sitting stiff on a shelf. Link's loadout pulls directly from his Tears of the Kingdom kit: the Hylian Shield, the Master Sword, and an interchangeable Zonai power hand that swaps onto his right arm. That Zonai hand is the standout — it lets you recreate the Ultrahand and Fuse abilities that defined the game's sandbox, a nice touch for anyone who spent hundreds of hours building contraptions in Hyrule.

Zelda's accessory spread is leaner but thematically precise. She comes with the Decayed Master Sword — the corroded version seen in key story moments — and an interchangeable right hand. No shield, no bow, no additional weapon variants. The focus here is clearly on her role in the narrative's pivotal scenes rather than combat versatility. At the same price point as Link, the value proposition depends entirely on whether you prioritize display accuracy over play options.

Ganondorf — Larger Scale, Distinct Presence

Ganondorf towers over the other two at over 7.5 inches tall, justifying his higher price tag with physical presence alone. His accessory set includes the Gloom Sword, a scabbard, and an interchangeable right hand. Like the others, he features over 20 articulation points, so despite his larger frame he should match their posability. The Gloom Sword and scabbard combination lets you display him either armed or at rest, which matters for a villain figure that many collectors will want as a centerpiece antagonist.

The jump from 6‑inch to 7½‑inch scale isn’t accidental. In Tears of the Kingdom, Ganondorf towers, so the Hi‑Pop model gets more room to breathe. That way he won’t feel dwarfed beside Link and Zelda on a shelf—a gripe many collectors have with villains in other lines. You’ll pay an extra $15 for the larger figure, a cost that lines up with the extra plastic and the chance that Ganondorf ends up the rarest of the trio once the line hits stores. For fans who value realistic proportions, the price jump is a fair trade.

What This Means for Collectors

Hasbro's return to The Legend of Zelda after years of limited merchandise options signals renewed confidence in the franchise's collectible market — likely bolstered by Tears of the Kingdom's massive sales and the confirmed live-action film arriving in 2027. The articulation count across all three figures meets modern collector expectations, and the accessory choices show the design team understood which in-game items resonate most. Link's Zonai hand is the smartest inclusion; it transforms the figure from a static statue into something that evokes the game's core mechanic.

The pricing sits in line with Hasbro's recent 6-inch Black Series and Marvel Legends releases, so there's no surprise markup for the Nintendo license. Walmart's penny discount is negligible but worth noting if you're ordering multiple figures — the savings add up across a full wave. The real risk isn't price; it's availability. Previous high-demand Zelda figures from other manufacturers have vanished from preorder allocations within days, and the May 1 release date is far enough out that early numbers will dictate production runs.

Hasbro also used San Diego Comic-Con to reveal a Street Fighter movie figure line, while Jazwares and Funko showed exclusive collectibles at the same event — indicating a crowded collectible calendar through 2026. For Zelda fans, the priority is clear: lock in preorders for the trio you want before allocations close, then watch for any additional waves Hasbro might announce between now and May. The live-action film in 2027 could drive a second wave of merchandise, but these Tears of the Kingdom figures stand on their own as the most detailed mass-market Zelda toys in years.