# $10,000 Plates 1989 'Legend of Zelda' Dish for Hungry Super Geeks By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-zelda-plate References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2009/09/02/1989-collectors-item-legend-of-zelda-plate/) & [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.com/Zelda-Vintage-Collectors-Plate-1989-Very-Rare_W0QQitemZ330358446611QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4ceae5da13&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14) Have you ever wondered what old 1980’s video game merchandise might be worth? Well, a plastic plate bearing the image of Link from the Legend of Zelda is currently being auctioned for USD $9,999. This 1989 Legend of Zelda plate is now an extremely rare collector's item. The plate was originally released in conjunction with the Zelda II: The Adventures of Link video game for the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-vinyl-soundtrack) Entertainment System. This is the second time the Zelda plate has been listed; the first time the listed price was $15,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Video Game Merchandise:** There is a growing market for rare and vintage video game merchandise, presenting opportunities for collectors and sellers. - **Nostalgic Memorabilia:** There is a demand for nostalgic memorabilia from the 1980s, creating opportunities for businesses to capitalize on this trend. - **Rising Value of Limited Edition Items:** The increasing value of limited edition items, such as the rare Legend of Zelda plate, suggests potential for investment and profit in the collectibles market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Collectibles:** The video game collectibles industry can benefit from the rising demand for rare items and limited edition merchandise. - **Auction and Resale Platforms:** Online auction platforms and resale marketplaces have opportunities to cater to the growing market of collectors looking to buy and sell rare video game merchandise. - **Vintage Memorabilia Retail:** Specialty stores that focus on selling vintage memorabilia from the 1980s can tap into the nostalgia trend and attract customers seeking unique collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Video Game Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-vinyl-soundtrack.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [QSR Collaborative Game Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-run.md) - [Functional Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelda-ganondorf-amiibo.md) - [Adventure-Based Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Action Game-Branded Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-legend-of-zelda.md)