I get into the shop (GAME) and they have only one till working so there's a reasonable queue. I start chatting with one of the sales guys who's wearing an awesome Link hat they were given yesterday for launch. He asks me if I want a strategy guide, I say I know the game like the back of my hand. He asks me if I would like to pre-order any games while I'm waiting to pay (heh, opportunist, I approve), I say I'm waiting until nearer Skyward Sword's release date. He asks if I saw the WiiU tech demo of Zelda, I say do you remember the Spaceworld one, he says I'm pretty pessimistic, I say you go through ups and downs as a Zelda fan.
I finally get to pay and I ask him if they're selling those Link hats, he says no but they really should and he goes into the back and gives me one! Wow, really? Awesome I say! He also gives me one of the special pre-order boxes (which I don't see the point of as there's nothing in them, but free stuff? Give.)
Therefore
Dadadada dadadada dadadada dadadada

DA DA DA DAAAAAAAAAAAA
You got Link's hat!
You're pretty happy!

Makes up a little for missing out on the Aussie Ocarina.
As for the game, it's glorious. The 3D is excellent, I'll probably turn it off eventually to save my eyes but it's not too IN YO FACE like I thought it might be. Aside from the graphics, which are beautiful, the best feature is the motion control aiming. Initiating the Gohma fight can be done just by holding L and moving the 3DS up, really great.