Solid Snake makes such effective use of a cardboard box that it may be one of the best value military purchases any army could make. It’s also the second cheapest, beaten by a Mario Kart banana peel, in an infographic and study from H&T Pawnbrokers.
What about the most expensive end of the scale? That title goes to a single golden ring that Sonic the Hedgehog might grab. H&T calculate that a single ring would weigh 265lbs, and if it is solid gold would cost $7.7bn.
Minecraft’s diamond axe – a thing you wield and risk losing in the game – is in second place. It’s a damn fine piece of equipment and very handy, but if you tried to buy it, it would set you back $6.7 billion. Ouch!
The company looked at Christmas movies and movies in general for their rummage of props and memorabilia. It certainly got my attention, but I don’t think the chances of someone walking into the pawnbrokers with a Captain America shield under their arm are very high.
| Gaming Franchise | Object | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Gold Rings | £5.8b | $7.7b |
| Minecraft | Diamond Pickaxe | £5b | $6.7b |
| Zelda | Master Sword | £1,800 | $2,394 |
| Animal Crossing | Froggy Chair | £34 | $46 |
| Fallout | Pip Boy | £19 | $25 |
| Mario Bros | Brick Block | £14 | $19 |
| The Sims | Lawn Flamingo | £8 | $11 |
| Half-Life | Crowbar | £5 | $7 |
| Metal Gear Solid | Cardboard Box | 62p | 82¢ |
| Mario Kart | Banana Peel | 2p | 3¢ |
Quick Links
- H&T’s game and movie memorabilia infographics.
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