I'd heard a lot about Figma figures and how highly articulated and detailed they were, and when I saw the Link figure they released, I knew it was something worth saving for!
Figma toys are imported from Japan and are therefore quite pricey. In my opinion though, if you're really into your toys and the subject matter then they're well worth it. This version of Link is from Skyward Sword for the Wii, and Figma nailed this figure. It's a gorgeous piece and if it's true that Figma are going to be doing other versions of Link, I'm going to need to get saving!
Taking Link out of the box, you find him safely packed in plastic.
You can see here his shield, sword, sword sheath, and alternate hair and face. And that's not all Link comes with, he also comes with 4 extra pairs of hands
He also comes with the Master Sword, which is just an absolutely beautiful accessory. Beautifully sculpted and detailed
The Master Sword also has a nice sheath to be stored in
And the final accessory for use with the Master Sword is a "swoosh" effect, as though Link was swinging it through the air
And of course Link comes with his Hylian shield, how else would he defend himself?! Again, this is an excellent looking piece
And he also comes with the Figma stand, which is brilliant for getting Link into different poses
Link himself is, unsurprisingly, beautifully done, well painted and highly articulated.
Straight out the box he looks much like this
The detail in Link's outfit is great, the green tunic and hat, his pointy pierced ears, the silver mail under the tunic, the brown boots and yellow trousers. He also has changeable hair and face. You simply pop the hair off first, then the face, then you can change them. You get this scary look first.
And that can quickly become this!
Link's articulation is really great. From top to bottom: Link's hat swivels, his neck is on a ball and hinge joint though his head can't really tilt back due to his hair. His shoulders pivot and turn, and his elbows have Figma joints, which are discs that make his elbows go back and forth very smoothly. His wrists have small peg holes so you can switch the hands, but the hands themselves have joints so they can move back and forth and of course the hands can spin in the joints.
Link has an ab crunch and swivel, his hips move back and forth and up and down, and his knees also have the Figma disc joint, boot cut swivel, ankle and toe articulation.
As you can see, Link has a serious amount of articulation.
And I don't remember this bit in Skyward Sword, but...JAZZ HANDS!!
The details in this figure really are brilliant. Gorgeous sliver buckle, small pouch on the belt, blue wrist guards. This figure is a perfect representation of Link from Skyward Sword and what really nails it his face. It's a beautiful paint job and both faces really convey Link's very subtle personality.
If you can afford this guy and you're a Zelda fan, I'd highly recommend ordering this piece. It really is great and I find myself posing him differently on my shelf at least once a week!
Go Figure!
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