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{{Infobox|publication | {{Infobox|publication | ||
| name = Molblin's Magic Spear | | name = ''Molblin's Magic Spear'' | ||
| image = [[File:Molblins-Magic-Spear-Cover.png| | | image = [[File:Molblins-Magic-Spear-Cover.png|300px]] | ||
| caption = Front Cover | | caption = Front Cover | ||
| type = [[Books|Children's Story Book]] | | type = [[Books|Children's Story Book]] | ||
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| release = {{Region|us|y=1989|m=|d=}}<br/>{{Region|us|y=1990|m=February|d=1}} | | release = {{Region|us|y=1989|m=|d=}}<br/>{{Region|us|y=1990|m=February|d=1}} | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
| cost = From $3.29 to $87.65 | | cost = From $3.29 to $87.65 | ||
| length = 24 pages | | length = 24 pages | ||
| size = 8.2 x 8 x 0.1 inches | | size = 8.2 x 8 x 0.1 inches | ||
| weight = 1.6 ounces | | weight = 1.6 ounces | ||
| ISBN = 0-307-12571-8<br/>978-0307125712 | | ISBN = 0-307-12571-8<br/>978-0307125712 | ||
| gallery = [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/Material/moblin.zip Gallery] | | gallery = [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/Material/moblin.zip Gallery] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Molblin's Magic Spear''' is a children's story book based on ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', that was licensed by [[Nintendo of America]]. The book was written by Jack C. Harris, and it has pretty good art that was illustrated by Art and Kim Ellis. It was published by Western Publishing Company, Inc in 1989, and Golden Books on February 1, 1990.{{Ref|[https://www.amazon.com/Molblins-Magic-Spear-Nintendos-Legend/dp/0307125718 Amazon]}} | '''''Molblin's Magic Spear''''' is a children's story book based on ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', that was licensed by [[Nintendo of America]]. The book was written by Jack C. Harris, and it has pretty good art that was illustrated by Art and Kim Ellis. It was published by Western Publishing Company, Inc in 1989, and Golden Books on February 1, 1990.{{Ref|[https://www.amazon.com/Molblins-Magic-Spear-Nintendos-Legend/dp/0307125718 Amazon]}} | ||
Some copies of the book also came with an audio cassette tape which narrated the story, and it even featured the voice actors from ''[[The Legend of Zelda ( | Some copies of the book also came with an audio cassette tape which narrated the story, and it even featured the voice actors from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)|The Legend of Zelda TV series]]'' who provided voices for the characters.{{Ref|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}zQ9QM7iAmlw Youtube]}} | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The book includes a prologue, which recounts the sacking of [[Hyrule]] by Ganon. It then transitions to Link, as he is depicted sailing over a river, on a raft, and thinking that he must buy more "magic items" to be able to save Princess Zelda. He is then depicted travelling through the "thick, dark, and dangerous woods" when he thinks someone is staring at him. creeping around the rocks, he sees a strange man, and is about to confront him when the man opens a trapdoor beneath Link. It is revealed that the man was not acting maliciously, and that "[the] trap is the only way for [him] can get customers into [his] out-of [sic] the way shop". Misunderstanding resolved, Link buys a [[Magical Shield]] and a (singular, rather than 4 as is depicted in-game) [[bomb]]. Trading his last fresh water for information as to what his magic shield does, he is told that "Your shield will swallow a hit to a miss!" | The book includes a prologue, which recounts the sacking of [[Hyrule]] by Ganon. It then transitions to Link, as he is depicted sailing over a river, on a raft, and thinking that he must buy more "magic items" to be able to save Princess Zelda. He is then depicted travelling through the "thick, dark, and dangerous woods" when he thinks someone is staring at him. creeping around the rocks, he sees a strange man, and is about to confront him when the man opens a trapdoor beneath Link. It is revealed that the man was not acting maliciously, and that "[the] trap is the only way for [him] can get customers into [his] out-of [sic] the way shop". Misunderstanding resolved, Link buys a [[Magical Shield]] and a (singular, rather than 4 as is depicted in-game) [[bomb]]. Trading his last fresh water for information as to what his magic shield does, he is told that "Your shield will swallow a hit to a miss!" | ||
Continuing his adventure, he eventually comes across Molblin, the self-described ruler of the canyon, who repeatedly throws his magic [[spear]] at Link, and every time he misses, it disappears and reappears in Molblin's hand. | Continuing his adventure, he eventually comes across Molblin, the self-described ruler of the canyon, who repeatedly throws his magic [[spear]] at Link, and every time he misses, it disappears and reappears in Molblin's hand. Discovering that Molblin has bad vision, he makes a figure out of sticks with his bomb as a head. Then, as Link is preparing to lure Molblin to his trap, he realizes the meaning of the man's riddle, and lets [sic] the spear hit his shield, followed by minor pyrotechnics, and the shield "swallowing" Molblin's spear. Molblin then chases after Link, but due to his visual impairment, he grabs the bomb placed atop the figure, rather than Link. The possibility of Link being ableist is not discussed. The explosion of the bomb "blows him sky high", and he takes 3 days to find his way back to the canyon, by which time Link is gone. | ||
==Voice Cast In Cassette Version== | ==Voice Cast In Cassette Version== | ||
* Jonathan Potts as [[Link]] | *Jonathan Potts as [[Link]] | ||
* Len Carlson as [[Ganon]]/[[Moblin]]/[[Old Man]] | *Len Carlson as [[Ganon]]/[[Moblin]]/[[Old Man]] | ||
==Homebrew NDS Port== | ==Homebrew NDS Port== | ||
A homebrew NDS port of this book was created by DesertDog of Multiple Option in 2009. As well as the NDS version; multiple-option has also made a video version with narration by Winter11, animation by TheTwinSays, and music taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. This NDS file can be downloaded [https://web.archive.org/web/20180815161926/http://multiple-option.com/download/zelda_ds.zip here].{{Ref|[http://www.ds-scene.net/?s{{=}}viewtopic&nid{{=}}8401 DS-Scene]}} | A homebrew NDS port of this book was created by DesertDog of Multiple Option in 2009. As well as the NDS version; multiple-option has also made a video version with narration by Winter11, animation by TheTwinSays, and music taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. This NDS file can be downloaded [https://web.archive.org/web/20180815161926/http://multiple-option.com/download/zelda_ds.zip here].{{Ref|[http://www.ds-scene.net/?s{{=}}viewtopic&nid{{=}}8401 DS-Scene]}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In line with the first two games in | *In line with the first two games in the [[The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series]], the word [[Moblin]] in spelled as "Molblin" throughout ''Molblin's Magic Spear'', including the title. | ||
* [[Rupee]]s are called '''Rubies''' in Molblin's Magic Spear, similar to the [[Philips CD-i|CD-i]] Zelda games. | *[[Rupee]]s are called '''Rubies''' in ''Molblin's Magic Spear'', similar to the [[Philips CD-i|CD-i]] ''Zelda'' games. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MolblinMagicSpear-Book-Tape.jpg|The Book and an Included Cassette Tape. | File:MolblinMagicSpear-Book-Tape.jpg|The Book and an Included Cassette Tape. | ||
File:ZeldaMMS.jpg|Fan Made Box-Art for Homebrew NDS Port. | File:ZeldaMMS.jpg|Fan Made Box-Art for Homebrew NDS Port. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||