All the Parts to the Figma Link Figurine

In case any of you were curious; I posted a bunch of detailed images, of the figurine and all the parts it comes with, over on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151324479240610.520490.306059985609&type=1

...The only thing I can't figure out is how to get the sword in his hand, I'm worried about breaking the thumb- There must be a trick to it, I'm surprised the pommel doesn't come off... So... I really need to find out the right way to do it before I regret Hulking it.

- The hair, face, and end of his hat come off pretty easily. But not so easily you'd be worried about them falling off.
- The hands, when they're going in, are kind of scary: the thin plastic that attaches them seems like it could easily break. So be careful and go slow and steady.
- The scabbard attachment seems to not want to go all the way into his back, but that may be because the shield needs some room to attach. (I have not attached the shield that way yet.)
- The shield parts seem to all detach and go together with the hands and arm pretty well. The "leather" strap on the back of the shield was the hardest to remove, but a small wiggle from side to side got it free with less perceived risk of damage.

I'm in love with this thing. The quality is actually really amazing, especially for the price! I can't think of anything else, so just ask if you have any other questions.

Small Contest Update. I have replied to everything I have recieved.

Figma Link is here :) He's prudy!
& He can't wait to go home with one of you guys. Yes, he WILL be one of the 12 final prizes.

Also, if you sent an entry in, you should have received a reply back from me. If you did not, please resend your entry ASAP! You can also leave a comment here, or send me a note on DA, if you think your emails are not going through. That way I can add your email to my accounts "safe" list so we know they're not being blocked for some reason (though I have been checking the spam folder.) Notes and comments WILL NOT COUNT for the deadline cut-off time, only contest emails to the contest email account will be counted unless other arrangements are made: so do your due diligence & help me make sure I have your entry in time! Again, all the contest info can be found here: http://melorasworld.com/zelda/theforest/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=863

And, if you're in doubt about something, just email! historyofhyrule.contests@gmail.com

There are a few (12 or so) letters left in my inbox that I still want to reply to, but they don't directly relate to someone knowing if they've been counted in or not so I've put them off until I'm done with everything else. Some are description updates, some are just people I want to talk to. I just making sure I update the contest entries and make replies on everyone's DA entry before I respond to more personal emails. No one's asked me about those letters; I just wanted to update you wonderful people with that info so you guys knew what was going on with my slow-butt. ;)

New Contest Prize Confirmed!

I wasn't sure the pre-orders would be honored, so I didn't announce this yet but... the Skyward Sword Figma Link WILL be one of the fanart contest prizes! Yes! This absolutely awesome figure:

And if you haven't heard about the Fanart Calendar contest yet, please see this post and this information thread. There's only a few days left until the contest ends! You better hurry!

Specifications:
ABS & PVC Pre-painted Posable Figure
Size: Appx. 140mm Tall (NON Scale)
w/Base

Details:
The Hero of Winds in his classic green outfit!

From the popular action adventure Zelda series' newest addition, 'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword' comes a figma of the main character of the series, Link!

-Using the smooth yet poseable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
-A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
-He comes with his standard gallant expression, as well as a powerful shouting face for combat poses.
-The Master Sword as well as the Hylian Shield are both included. They can also be carried on his back as they did in the game.
-A poseable figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

Slowed Down Again, but Still Running!

So, I'm back to working on stuff for the site, but the day the new Himekawa manga "came out" and was translated by Zeldanime, I had a bit of an emergency with one of my pets. She almost bled to death and was barely saved by the emergency vet. I've had to spend the last few days with her, checking on her almost non-stop, to make sure her beak injury didn't re-open and start bleeding again. Which at least has been an enjoyable task, because it's fun to hang with her- but it explains the slowdown in replying about the contest and posting the new entries. Let alone getting more translations posted.

I also have a surgery (unrelated to my arm) at the end of this week, on the 5th, so I don't know how soon I'll be back after that.

So, I'll still be doing stuff for the site and replying, I just wanted to let people know what any delays might be about.

Don't forget though! New participation prize :3 Get your entries in by the end of October at a chance to win this one! Contest info can be found here.

Also, head over to our Tumblr if you enjoy fanart, and join us on Facebook for even more fun updates.

Translated 18+ Doujinshi: "Quite erotic, not that erotic, a bit erotic Zelda"

I posted about this a while back, but Joouheika (the original scanner & translator) wrote and has graciously allowed us to host it! It's a gorgeous little, erotic but romantic, Skyward Sword LinkxZelda story. ...and it is literally called "Quite erotic, not that erotic, a bit erotic Zelda"... which is kind of a hilarious title. To view the whole thing you must be 18 years or older and a member of our Live Journal group.

And please check out Joouheika's Tumblr for more translated Legend of Zelda doujinshi and web-comics! They're really great.


If you would like to view the first five SAFE-For-Work pages, that were posted to the artist's pixiv account, here you go:

Tons of doujinshi and comics: including translations and adult content

#1 Live Journal: I started the History of Hyrule LiveJournal. Please join us there!

#2 Adult Content Comics: Since there is an option on LJ to block adult content from young viewers, I'm going to be using it as the 18+ site as well. I've kicked it off by adding 3 adult doujinshi by Mio-Kun. To see them all you should need to do is join the group and be over 18. Please let me know if you have any problems, it's my first time using LJ groups and using the explicit content feature.

#3 Tumblr & Web-Comics: I've started a Zelda web-comic tumblr to work as a comic archive. It's simple: join us there if you like Zelda web-comics and submit any web-comics you find that are is missing from it! Since it's new, that means a lot are missing. Don't forget there's also the regular fanart and zelda tumblr.

#4 Tons of Translations: Speaking of other comics, Fujiappletan is amazing and has uploaded a ton of translations to their Tumblr (joouheika) and to the Hero x Princess LJ community. You really must check them out, they're awesome. Warning: Many are 18+ BUT they're very respectful in theme. Here are just some:

Title: Princess Agitha & the Grasshopper Swordsman by Yoko (Dim)
Translated and Edited by Fujiappletan

Title: "Zelda... I'm happy" by Warami
Slightly Mature in Theme and Language.
Translated and Edited by Fujiappletan

Title: "Unto Us a Child is Born" by Warami
Slightly Mature in Theme and Language.
Translated and Edited by Fujiappletan

Title: [sharing] エロそうで、エロじゃない、少しエロいゼルダ by Shinji Yamaguchi
This is 18+
Translated and Edited by Fujiappletan

Skyward Sword Remlit Art

Gah, they're cute.

Nooo!

Skyward Sword Map Concept Art

I was editing art and found these images really cute. I love the world map from this view, it's so charming. And the two sketches showing what must be a very early Skyloft are really interesting. You can tell they had other things in mind... and it doesn't quite look like birds were one of them.

If there's any art you want to see, from anything Zelda, I take requests!

Small update: I also found that there was a missing html file in the middle of the pub reader for the Zelda Box: so that's fixed now.

Skyward Sword Concept Art of Link

Links to Other Official Concept Art Posts

Link us if you find more!

via Deepwood Shrine:
Windaker:
Rito, Koroks, and Link

Twilight Princess:
Midna, Link, Link, Link, Link, Link, Midna, Wolf Link and Midna, Wolf Link and Midna, Midna, Midna, Midna, Midna, Wolf Link, True Form Midna, Midna, Midna, Midna, Link Zora Armor, Midna, Link, Minda, Midna.

Skyward Sword:
Shields, Link, Zelda, Zelda, Zelda, Skyloft, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Phi, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Ghirahim, Villain , Villain, Villain, Villain, Villain, Villain, Villain, Imprisoned, Imprisoned, Demise, Demon Sword, Sheikah, Sheikah, Sheikah, Sheikah, Sheikah, Sheikah, Batreaux, Link jumping from Skyloft, Instructor Owlan and Horwell, Water Dragon, Fire Dragon, Thunder Dragon, Pipit, Skyloft Knights, Levias, Levias, Groose, Gorons, Kikwi, Groose, Zelda, Cawlin, Loftwings, Zelda, Gaepora, Parella, Zora, Mogma, Silent Realm Guardians, Moblin, Mokoblin, Ancient Cistern

via tumblr's The Imprisoned:
Skyward Sword:
Phi, Karane, Pipit, Groose, Fledge