The Hero of the Sky, now in figure form
From the popular action adventure game 'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword' comes a 1/7th scale figure of the main character, Link! The unique appearance and style of the key visual of the game has been brought to life with intricate sculptwork, and careful paintwork has recreated the shadows and textures of the figure in perfect detail to create a figure brimming with quality for fans to enjoy!
Add the hero with the fate of the world on his shoulders to your collection, and enjoy his zealous spirit by your side whenever you like!
The Use of Light
Areas such as Link's hat, shoulders and knees have been colored brightly to represent a stronger light on them. This causes the blue shadows all over the figure to be visually recognised as shadows much more easily - the light brings out the shadows!
The Use of Shadows
Brown boots with a blue shadow. Normally shadows are formed by simply painting a darker color over a lighter color, but this figure makes use of a bold combination of colors that focuses on the use of light with a blue shadow, creating a unique look that brings out a fresh atmosphere.
Expressing the Atmosphere
The original illustration was drawn as if painted on coarse paper, and the figure has been made to match that look as faithfully as possible with a noise effect in the paintwork. This technique purposefully makes the figure look less clean and perfect, and instead match the atmosphere of the illustration and series.
Beautiful Unison of Sculpting and Painting
The highlights from above and the blue shadows from beneath create a varied effect in the light over the figure, which couples with the sharp sculptwork of the figure to make Link stand out from the rest.
The Relics of Battle
The shield Link holds has clearly been though many a battle, and the darker tones from the original illustration faithfully represented. Just one of the many highlights that shows the effects of light and shadow that can be achived on a static statue figure.
A New Challenge at a Metallic Texture
Link's sword has not only been painted with a metallic color, but also features careful highlights to capture the gleam of a sword as best possible. The overall appearance has also been carefully sculpted to look heavy, just as a sword should be.
"Gate of Time" Base
The base Link stands upon is based on the design of the 'Gate of Time' with a matte black and gold color scheme that matches with the atmosphere of the figure and provides an exceptional high-grade appearance.
Product Details
Product Name Link
Series The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Manufacturer Good Smile Company
Category WonHobby Selection , 1/7th Scale
Sculptor Yuuki Ishiyama
Paintwork Hiroyuki Hirose (Decomas Lab)
Planning/Production Max Factory
Specifications
- Painted 1/7th scale PVC product with stand included.
- Approximately 200mm in height.
- Please note that images shown may differ from the final product.
- Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore final products may vary.
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