Belgium-based freelancer, Brun Croes, shares his own interpretation of beloved Zelda icons through this terrific fan art. The piece includes three Deku Babas, a Gossip Stone and, of course, Link. “I had a really fun time working on this fan piece which is a birthday present for my girl,” he says. Croes added that he will share…
A handmade Zelda-inspired hoodie is now available on Etsy, an online storefront for homemade and vintage items. Crafted by user skyrimfox, the hoodie was made using anti-pill fleece. The design has an extended hood based on Link’s hat, and a Hylian Shield sewn on the back. The item ships worldwide from Indiana, United States. The hoodie comes in green, blue, red and shadow varieties.…
Kyle Hefley, a senior modeler at 343 Industries, has shown off his own realistic design for The Legend of Zelda protagonist Link. Kyle Hefley has worked on Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, which released recently on Xbox One. 343 Industries are a Microsoft-owned studio known for taking over the Halo series from original developers Bungie. Hefley previously worked with…
San Diego Comic-Con has a number of exclusive figures each year, and this year was no different with a 20-inch tall limited edition Link figure available this time around. It’s based on the Skyward Sword model of our favorite hero, which I have to say is my favorite of all the various Links. Check out the video…
MrLostLink on Imgur has shared a custom Toon Link Amiibo made by his significant other. This Amiibo takes inspiration from the Twili, and it has some wonderful details on the Master Sword, Link’s shield, and his clothing. Link’s bangs even have a similar color blend to that of Midna’s hair. Check out the images below, and be…
While there have been many custom-made Fierce Deity Link Amiibo that have been crafted since Nintendo’s hit figurines launched this past November, few have given the character and his weapon justice like this one. Despite the fact that Toon Link is used rather than standard Link, the craftsmanship displayed is impeccable, and the attention to detail is spot…
A new update for Mario Kart 8 is upon us, and this means more Miiverse stamps! Among the new stamps present in this update are one of Link and another of the Hylian Crest. The rest of the stamps included are as follows: Isabelle An Animal Crossing tree The F-Zero logo A Bowser Clown jack-in-the-box An Animal Crossing home Blue…
A Link Between Worlds was met with universal critical praise, but parts of the Zelda fandom were left divided about the changes the game brought about. Items were no longer found in dungeons but were either rented or bought from Ravio, a mysterious young man in a rabbit suit. The game saw the return of the…
There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Link and Zelda are my favorite romantic pairing in the Zelda franchise. This came full circle in Skyward Sword, where there were actually romantic inklings between the two. BlackberryAuthor of DeviantArt has created this beautiful piece called “Let’s Fly Away“, depicting Link and Zelda lying down in the fields in the…
Do you enjoy using Legos as an outlet for the creative architect inside you? How about The Legend of Zelda? Well, I’m willing to bet you enjoy the latter, at least, since you are here at Zelda Universe. A program named Lego Ideas helps to make people’s ideas for Lego sets become reality; and it looks like…
Hiding your true feelings from your crush is hard, but imagine having to conceal your identity too. After a while, the deception becomes too much. That’s what Zelda had to deal with in Ocarina of Time when she became Sheik. DeviantArt user Queen-Zelda illustrates the incognito princess’s inner turmoil in this picture, entitled “I’m Sorry for Everything”. Zelda, disguised as…
Twilight Princess has one of the most memorable sequences of final boss battles in the entire Zelda franchise. It is also one of the few games where you fight Ganondorf as both a man and in his demonic pig-like form. This piece of art by AdoobibullTwin4 of Deviantart, aptly titled “Link vs. Ganon“, is a beautiful depiction of Wolf…
In Nintendo’s most recent financial results briefing, Satoru Iwata revealed that Link is the most popular amiibo in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The only exclusion was Australia, where Mario was the most popular amiibo sold. Seeing as Link is compatible with every amiibo-compatible game, including Hyrule Warriors, Mario Kart 8, and Super Smash Bros., it’s…
The craze for amiibo has proven to be so powerful it has even spawned its own hashtag, titled #amiibogeddon. Besides the obvious rare ones to find, such as Marth or Villager, collectors have also looked for amiibo that have a ‘disformity’ such as the infamous one-legged Peach which sold for $25,000. Others have customized their…
Who’s looking forward to the third wave of amiibo? I’ve got Toon Link and Sheik on pre-order and can’t wait to add them to my little-but-growing collection. Although they’re not due out until the end of the month (or into February depending on location), one European gamer got his hands on several, including Toon Link…
