It really does change to a more colorful Link in the rain then as it dries it turns back into the monochrome pattern, which is super cute and why I bought the thing. But after using it once, the handle is in three pieces. I think I can fix it with pliers to make the sections fit inside one another more snugly, but this is not something I should have to do with a new umbrella. If I'd bought it in a store, I would return it. But it's not worth the effort for an online purchase.