Nintendo Amiibo No 22 Toon Link Super Smash Bros Collection

Another Amiibo! If you hate that I'm reviewing these instead of figures, let me know, but I'll be doing plenty more figures very soon!

This Wind Waker Link is more simple than the Skyward Sword version we've already looked at but that doesn't take away fro how great he looks!

The simplicity is in Link's tunic and face, but his sheath, sword and shield all have nice details that are well painted and really make this figure look amazing and he's quickly become a firm favourite in my Amiibo collection.

As you're all no doubt well aware, I'm a big fan of The Legend of Zelda games so picking this Link up was a no brainer! Now to find Sheik...

I love this Link's pose, it's a lot like the Skyward Sword pose but this Link just looks so expressive! I love it! There's only a few more Amiibo I really want to add to my collection and I'll keep you updated when they're added!

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Amiibo Number 41 Ganondorf Super Smash Bros Collection

How could I not go for Ganondorf seeing as I already have both Zelda and Link?! Ganondorf is one of the most impressive Amiibo to date in my opinion.

The detail in his face is amazing, and the moulding and paintwork throughout is just brilliant.

His green skin one is nice and mat, and the armour that he's wearing is so cool, especially when combined with that bad ass cape!

The only real complaint I have with mine is that the gold on his chest looks more like a watery yellow which is a real shame compared to the rest of him.

That gripe aside, I really like Ganondorf and I'm glad to add to the villain side of my Amiibo collection!

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Nintendo Amiibo Number 2 Link Super Smash Bros Collection

As a Legend of Zelda fan, and a new fan of Amiibo, picking up Link was a no brainer!

Just like the other Amiibo - no articulation but these look great.

Link is in his usual green tunic, and this Link is from Skyward Sword. Firstly, the elephant in the room: That yellow stand. Why?! It could have so easily been clear!! Besides that one (pretty glaring) error, this figure is an excellent little representation of Link.

The detail and paintwork in the intricate areas such as the shield and sheath are spot on and look game accurate.

They've even gone so far to mould detail and add paint in behind the shield which is a nice touch, as are the small touches around the edges of the tunic and the stitching work in his cap.

Again, I totally recommend these things. I would say you'll get more use from them if you have Amiibo compatible games, but that's minimal really, these are just great looking little figures!

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Nintendo Amiibo No 13 Zelda Super Smash Bros Collection

Back to it with a look at the Princess Zelda Amiibo from Nintendo. This is number 13 in the Super Smash Brothers line of Amiibo figures and these guys continue to impress.

As is the norm with the Amiibo figurines, there is no articulation. But considering the 2 - 3" size of these things, the detail and moulding makes up for that in a big way.

The paintwork throughout the figure is, for the most part, clean and crisp. There are one or two minor blemishes on my Zelda, though nothing you can notice when she's sat on your shelf.

And check it out Hasbro - painting eyes is possible even when the figure is small!!

The gold used on Zelda really works and looks great when used with the more mat colour of her dress.

If you're a Zelda fan, Nintendo fan, or Amiibo collector, you don't want to miss out on this one!

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World of Nintendo Link

At the same time as ordering Yoshi I also bought Link. I'm a big fan of The Legend of Zelda so picking up a new Link figure, especially at the nice price these new Jakks Pacific toys are being sold at, made sense.

Just like Yoshi, Link comes with a mystery item. Let's have a look at Link's sword first.

This is a nice little accessory, nicely painted and sculpted, and the sheath fits into a peg hole on Link's back.

Let's crack open the mystery box to see what we get!

Within the mystery box lies another must have for a Hylian hero

The shield is again, nicely painted and sculpted. I really am impressed with the detail and care taken in these little toys

Out of the packaging, Link is a great looking little figure. Nice green tunic, brown on the belt and boots, grey highlights for the buckle and chain mail, and nice blue wrist bracers. His hair is nicely sculpted and his face looks really good for the size of this figure.

The good work carries on around the figure, with pouches sculpted onto his belt and lines and wrinkles in his clothes.

And that peg hole in his back, like I said, fits Link's sheath nicely

Link's articulation is pretty strong. His head moves side to side and up and down a little, his shoulders are on a ball and hinge so move up, down, back and forth, his elbows are also on a ball and hinge giving a nice range of motion, his wrists also bend and turn.

Link has a mid torso swivel, his hips are on a joint that allow them move forward and very slightly out, he has a boot cut allowing his knees to swivel as well as bend and his ankles bend and pivot.

Compared to Figma Link, this one is lacking - but only slightly! Seriously, the size difference is obvious and of course there are no interchangeable parts, but for a Skyward Sword version of Link you could do worse than pick up this guy.

If you're a fan of the Zelda games or just looking to bolster your Smash Brothers collection, I'd say that for under ten pounds, this is an excellent buy.

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Figma 153 The Legend of Zelda Link

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!

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