Description: **Please check back for later for updated listing** Here it is, The very FIRST Zelda Appearance to the US public from Nintendo!! This is vintage Nintendo Fun Club News Vol#1 issue #3 "The Legend of Zelda" CGC Graded 5.5Fall of 1987 (Predates all Nintendo Power) Also this was the first Nintendo publication in "full colors" Item is in clean and Complete condition (Universal Blue Label with White Pages) It's slabbed with the newest CGC holder This rare copy is Signed by the legendary Howard Phillips.... (President of Nintendo Fun Club News aka "Game Master" & Senior Editor of Nintendo Power Magazines. He joined Nintendo in 1981 earliest days of Nintendo with staff less then 10 employees Furthermore it has been authenticated by PSA/DNA One of The World's Largest Authenticators!! Many will remember him from "Howard & Nester" series as he was the Main spokesperson of Nintendo and the driving force behind the company success in 80's to what we know today as Nintendo. What's Included: 🔥Nintendo Fun Club News Vol#1 #3 CGC Graded (Universal Blue Label cert # 4292590006) 🔥PSA/DNA (COA) Letter Certificate Number #AN04073As part of the PSA authentication process, the book has been marked with a proprietary invisible ink that contains a patented strand of DNA, which will fluoresce under a calibrated laser. In addition, a tamper-evident label containing a unique alphanumeric certification number 🔥Howard's autographed business card from his earliest days at Nintendo (Seattle/NYC) back in the 80's. It's safely secured in a Top loader Mint (Extremely Rare- Grail) History:"Nintendo Fun Club News" was the FIRST Nintendo Publication and "Predates all Nintendo Power Magazines" It ran from Winter 1987- Summer 1988 (followed by Nintendo Power #1 from July 1988)This Fun Club News issue was mailed to subscribers (Fun Club Members only)...without internet this was one of the main source of Nintendo's news (products/tips/previews) to its members Being the first official Nintendo magazine that featured Zelda it holds sentimental memories of faithful Nintendo fans and collectors alike to this very day For the old schoolers who remembers this game needs no introduction, dubbed as One of the Most influentially game of all time (graphics/sounds/gameplays/secrets) dating back to the days of "Now You're Playing with Power"!! Some of the Game Highlights - First RPG from Nintendo - First Appearance of Link / Zelda / Ganon - First Game with SAVE features (battery powered)- First Nintendo Cart in Gold coloring - First Game with Mini Map included- - First RPG from the legendary Miyamoto (a Masterpiece) Statistics The Legend of ZELDA franchise has sold over 160 million copies of units worldwide with close to 30 titles (including Sequel/ Prequel/ Ports/Remakes/Spin-offs/Collection etc) it all started with this legendary game Don't miss out on this Historic First Zelda CGC Set for your collection (Signed by Howard with his card plus COA)Dubbed as one of the most Symbolic & Influential Game of All Time..... ~ 🛡️🏹🗡️The Legend of Zelda 🗡️🏹🛡️ Talk about Nostalgia!! 💎HOLY GRAIL💎 All reasonable offers will be considered, any questions please feel free to inquire.... Items will packaged very securely & shipped with FedEx or UPS with Tracking & adult Signature confirmation with appropriate insurance US Only For more rare Nintendo magazines & Gaming Collectibles pls check out my other listings
Price: 30000 USD
Location: Valley Stream, New York
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Signed By: Howard Phillips
Publication Name: Nintendo Fun Club News Nintendo Power
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Nintendo of America
Publication Month: September, October
Publication Year: 1987
Language: English
Publication Frequency: Bimonthly
Issue Number: 3
Volume: 1
Features: Legend of Zelda
Genre: Action & Adventure
Topic: Video Game
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subscription: Yes