As time passes, video game collectibles go up in value. This holds true for most companies, includingNintendo, who have been cranking out games for quite a while. During this time, a lot of Nintendo-themed memorabilia has come out, so it only makes sense that some of it is quite expensive.
Here, we are going to take a look at rare Nintendo memorabilia that is now worth a lot of money. Chances are, you won’t be able to easily find these; if you do, then expect to see an impressive price tag attached. Ultimately, it’s up to you if these are worth the price or not.
8Nintendo Power #1
Nintendo Power is a magazine that first began publishing in 1988. This publication lasted until 2012, with the final issue coming out on December 11 of that year. After 24 years of magazines, there are a lot; none are more valuable than Nintendo Power #1 though.
The going price for Nintendo Power #1 varies depending on its quality. Some go for a few hundred dollars, but we found a near-mint copy that sold for a whopping $108,000 USD. Generally, graded and pristine copies sell for more, so if you have an untouched Nintendo Power #1, you can easily make a few thousand dollars.
7Nelsonic Nintendo Game Watches
Remember a time when you could buy little toy watches themed after your favorite video games? In the ’80s, Nelsonic made several game watches based on Nintendo games, as well as some other IPs (such as Frogger, Pac-Man, and Ghostbusters).
Now, you can find these watches on various auction sites going for quite a hefty price. For example, we found a complete-in-box Super Mario World watch going for over $200 USD, but depending on the quality, the price can really skyrocket.
Club Nintendo is a loyalty program for the company that ran from 2003 (in North America, it began in 2008) to 2015. Most items obtained through the club are now worth a lot of money, and the Captain Toad Lamp is no exception.
In the final year (2015) European members who saved up enough stars could get the Captain Toad Lamp, which looks like Toad carrying a large backpack and headlamp. Due to its exclusivity, the lamp goes for hundreds of dollars. This is quite steep, considering it was originally essentially free.
5Golden Link On Epona Statue
The Golden Link on Epona statue is another rare Nintendo item that seems to be from Club Nintendo as well.According to a Reddit comment, there were only 3,800 made, and they were a catalog item going for 14,000 points.
Buying a Nintendo game yielded stars, with an average of 200 to 250 per game.
This statue is incredibly rare and hard to find. A few listings have popped up since it first came out, but at the moment, we can’t find a single active listing. If one does pop up, you’re able to expect a jaw-dropping price.
42002 E3 Kirby Cards
This collectible is a bit strange: 2002 E3 Kirby cards for the Gameboy Advance e-Reader. These seemed to be given out at the 2002 E3 event, and could be scanned into the Gameboy Advance e-Reader. These cards were given out to the audience, and in total, there were just ten that were ‘first prize’ (they could be exchanged for a reward at the event).
Back in 2021,a first prize card sold for a whopping $10,000 USD. The card can’t be used for anything, but it’s quite possibly the only first prize card that wasn’t traded in at E3 for a reward.
3Nintendo World Championships Insider Guide
Nintendo World Championshipsis a competition that has only taken place three times since 1990. The original 1990 event toured around 29 cities in the United States, with tons of rewards being given out. At this time, you could also get a Nintendo World Championships Insider Guide.
Now that well over 30 years have passed, you can find this guide going for a lot of money. We’ve found a few listings going for a couple hundred bucks, but we found one CAG-certified listing selling for $2,499.99 USD.
2Ceramic Mario Clock
There is something special about novelty clocks. Sure, they may not be the most practical, but they make quite the statement piece. In 1993, you could get your hands on a Super Mario World ceramic clock.
In total, there were four versions of the “Musical Ceramic Wall Clock”; Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Peach. These weren’t too limited, but at the time, it was just a regular wall clock. As such, there are a few online listings from around $300 to $400 USD.
1Mega Yarn Yoshi Amiibo
Last but not least, we have the Mega Yarn Yoshi Amiibo. This giant Amiibo is adorable, and originally sold for $39.99 USD. At the time (2015), this was a lot, but nowthis Amiibo goes for a few hundred dollarsonline.
EBay listings for Mega Yarn Yoshi can get out of hand, with one unboxed listing selling for $10,000 USD. Of course, this isn’t the average, but we found tons of listings for around $200 USD. Honestly, Mega Yarn Yoshi is worth it; just look how cute he is.
