Thanks to the power of technology, new inventions and implementations are always at the forefront and pioneering the future. And sometimes, technology allows us to take the rare opportunity to step back in time. One such example is how certain “archivists” are able to re-create older toy collections from years prior. An “archivist” is a person that assembles, catalogues, preserves and manages valuable collections of historical information. And one video game archivist, who goes by the name Mr. Talida of Keshi Corner, has taken to preserving vintage gaming merchandise for the greater good. His most recent collection is a set of ten characters from the 1987 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link “Famicom Choco Keshi” figurine set.
“Keshi Gomu” are rubber figurines which were popular in Japan during the 1980s to the 1990s. Mr. Talida takes all ten figurines and 3D scans them, which he then uploads to the public for anyone with a 3D printer and the proper materials to make of their own accord. If you ever fancied having this collection for yourself and don’t own a time machine, then this is the next best thing. 3D printing for toys that were previously or currently unavailable has been game changing for avid collectors. One day it might be a substitute for the lack of toy stores in today’s world, especially since places like Toys”R”Us have gone out of business.
It’s pretty awesome to see Zelda II: The Adventure of Link getting the love it deserves. Even though some may try to overlook or write it off, this “black sheep” is still every bit of a Zelda at the rest. Many older Zelda fans have fond memories of the time when it came out and still regard it in their personal top ten favorite games. It’s good to see that there are those out there working hard to preserve this piece of history. Some of Mr. Talida’s other collections include scans of figures from Pokémon, Super Mario, and Final Fantasy to name a few. If you have the capability and would like to get into making some figurines of your own, then please visit their home page, Keshi Corner to see what else they have in store.
