The Legend of Zelda is a popular video game franchise created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and developed by Nintendo. The first Legend of Zelda game was released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and there are now 19 games across all of Nintendo's major game consoles. The Legend of Zelda also has a number of spin-off games, an animated TV series, and some manga adaptations that were commissioned by Nintendo. Some of the games in the Legend of Zelda series are considered some of the best video games of all time. It certainly is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises.

Many of the Legend of Zelda games are set in an area called Hyrule, which has a similar style and feeling to Europe's Middle Ages. In all of the Legend of Zelda games, with the exception of some of the spin-offs, the player plays as the protagonist, Link. In most of the games, Link must fight his way through enemies, overcome all kinds of puzzle-like obstacles, work his way through dungeons and temples, collect equipment, and strengthen himself so that he can save the princess, Zelda, from the evil Ganon/Ganondorf. In some games, Ganon is a terrible monster. In others, Ganon takes on a humanoid form known as Ganondorf until challenged. The gameplay of The Legend of Zelda is very hack and slash where the player takes up sword and shield (and sometimes boomerangs, bows and arrows, hook shots, slingshots, and more) to fight mobs of monsters in real-time. Many of the games in the franchise also include musical instruments the player can play to affect the world in which they are playing.

History of The Legend of Zelda Nendoroid

The first Legend of Zelda character that Nendoron created in 2014 was the series' protagonist Link. This Nendoroid was modeled after Link from the game titled The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD which was released for the Wii U in 2013. Since then Nendoroid has gone on to create many versions of the franchise's heroes Link and Zelda including versions with what could be their famous horses, Epona and Storm. Nendoron has also released a Guardian figure from the series' most recent title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

List of The Legend of Zelda Nendoroids (1/2)

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#413 Link: The Wind Waker Ver.

This version of Link is the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, known also as the Hero of Winds. He embarks on his heroic journey in order to save his sister, who had been kidnapped. In the Wind Waker Arc, Link lives in a world where there are a group of islands on a vast ocean. The player controls Link who sets sail into the sea and explores the islands. Throughout his journey, Link gains many allies such as a pirate captain and an incarnation of Princess Zelda.

This version of Link wears his usual green ensemble of a light green long sleeved shirt with a dark green tunic on top. His cone shaped hat is also of a similar shade of green. For the Wind Waker game Link is shown to have a more cartoonish style which is perfect for being made into a Nendoroid form.

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Nendoroid Link: The Wind Waker ver.	#413
Price	¥3,704 (Before Tax)
Release Date	June 2016
Sculptor	Abusuke
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The Wind Waker HD Link Nendoroid comes with multiple faceplates allowing different facial expressions: smiling; an attack/combat expression with his mouth open, signifying he's yelling, and eyebrows raised; a nervous expression; and his classic serious expression. He comes with all sorts of equipment, such as his Hero's Sword and Hero's Shield, a Heart Container (used to increase the amount of hearts aka life/hp he has), and the famous Wind Waker, which is a small wand that Link can use for all kinds of magical effects like changing the direction of the wind and teleporting. The Nendoroid also includes a swinging sword effect to take his attack/combat expression to the next level!

Past Releases

This Nendoroid was originally released in August 2014 and re-released in June 2016.

#553 Link: Majora's Mask 3D Ver.

This version of Link is the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, known also as the Hero of Time. He embarks on his journey to search for his lost fairy companion, Navi. It is the sixth installment of the Legend of Zelda series, it is also a sequel to the first 3D Zelda game, Ocarina of Time which many of the characters, enemies, and items make another appearance or are referenced in the new game. The events of the game take place a few months after the events of Ocarina of Time where Link leaves the Land of Hyrule to search for his fairy friend. Majora’s Mask is also one of the few games where Ganon or Princess Zelda both don’t make a major appearance in the game or even appear at all.

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Nendoroid Link: Majora's Mask 3D Ver.	#553
Price	US $45.99
Release Date	April 2016
Sculptor	toytec D.T.C
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The Majora's Mask 3D Link Nendoroid comes with two faceplates allowing different facial expressions: a smiling and a combat expression. He brings along his Kokiri Sword and Hero's Shield, a Red Potion (used to refill the amount of hearts aka life/hp he has), his fairy companion Tatl, the Bunny Hood and an assortment of masks: the Zora Mask, Deku Mask, Goron Mask, and the infamous Majora's Mask, which he can wear!

#620 Zelda: The Wind Waker Ver.

This version of Zelda is introduced in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Originally introduced as the pirate captain Tetra, she helps Link in his journey to rescue his sister. At first, her appearance is nothing like Princess Zelda's and is exactly like that of a bossy and strong willed Pirate Captain. She and her crew are in search of a legendary treasure and occasionally meet with Link and help out. After a fierce battle, the King of Hyrule used the pieces of the Triforce Wisdom to reveal the true form of Princess Zelda.

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Nendoroid Zelda: The Wind Waker Ver.	#620
Price	US $47.99
Release Date	October 2016
Sculptor	toytec D.T.C
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The Wind Waker HD Zelda Nendoroid comes with three faceplates allowing different facial expressions: smiling, winking, and a combat expression. She has her bow and a Light Arrow and she's brought along the Master Sword and the Mirror Shield, which Wind Waker Link can wield if he joins her in her fight. When the time is right, the power of the Triforce can be seen on her right hand!

Further Information

This is page 1 of a series of The Legend of Zelda Nendoroids. Please go to page 2 for information on other Nendoroids in this series.

Page 2: Link: Breath of the Wild Ver., Link: Breath of the Wild Ver. DX Edition, Guardian, Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ver.

References

Nendoroid Link: The Wind Waker ver. - Tokyo Otaku Mode
Nendoroid Link: Majora's Mask 3D Ver. - Tokyo Otaku Mode
Nendoroid Zelda: The Wind Waker Ver. - Tokyo Otaku Mode
Nendoroid Link: The Wind Waker ver. - GOOD SMILE COMPANY
Nendoroid Link: Majora's Mask 3D Ver. - GOOD SMILE COMPANY
Nendoroid Zelda: The Wind Waker Ver. - GOOD SMILE COMPANY
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