Retro_Link Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/2012/06/11/this-link-action-figure-is-desirable/ This fella goes on sale in Japan in October. He'll run you ¥3,800, or about $48. As you can see in the pics, he's quite posable. And according to a pretty rough translation (beware), it seems he comes with the Master Sword, The Hylian Shield, the sword effects and a pair of facial expressions.
Ike Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Hah, was looking for release information this yesterday but couldn't find anything. Not too sure if I like his face, but I'll be F5'ing the usual import sites until this goes up.
Hero-of-Time Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Very nice figure indeed. Captures the SS Link very well.
Agent Gibbs Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) well i might "try" and order it from hobbylink like i did with the Samus Figure and non suit samus statue, only they've been in order stop status for months so i just don't actually see me ever getting those edit: oh seems its a june 3oth release well pre-order the moment this goes up Edited June 11, 2012 by Agent Gibbs
Ike Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 well i might "try" and order it from hobbylink like i did with the Samus Figure and non suit samus statue, only they've been in order stop status for months so i just don't actually see me ever getting those edit: oh seems its a june 3oth release well pre-order the moment this goes up Cdjapan.co.jp has 1 left for the Varia Suit Samus model.
Ashley Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 When doing the news post I thought I'd see if they've done any other Nintendo figures. They hadn't (other than the upcoming Samus) but I did find something and...well...
Agent Gibbs Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Oh god my eyes!! Pass the brain bleach I need to unsee Thanks Ashley thanks a lot
Fizz Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I don't particularly like LoZ, but I would so buy this if I could! It's pretty baws and it's not that expensive, tbh.
Retro_Link Posted June 13, 2012 Author Posted June 13, 2012 Up now on Play Asia for £29.84 http://www.play-asia.com/Figma_Legend_of_Zelda_Skyward_Sword_Link/paOS-13-71-8x-49-en-70-4ypb.html
Ike Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 Reports are in saying some retailers have started shipping this! Except HLJ, who haven't shipped mine. All they've done is changed the item status to discontinued.
Agent Gibbs Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 Reports are in saying some retailers have started shipping this! Except HLJ, who haven't shipped mine. All they've done is changed the item status to discontinued. yeah same here! and days after i pre-ordered it was still available! fat chance of getting it before Christmas now
Ronnie Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I don't particularly like LoZ I didn't know such people existed
Ike Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Emailed HLJ and got a reply today. Turns out they are closed for some sort of Japanese holiday until the 26th which might explain the delay. Didn't say how long they've been closed for but they said they'll be open again on the 26th so hopefully will get shipped then. Tempted to upgrade shipping type to get it faster, but no idea how much that will cost, sometimes it costs more the item your buying.
Ike Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 Got my payment request. They sent me a follow up email this morning which I didn't expect telling me my order would be filled, which I didn't doubt in the first place. Was nice of them to send me a second email though. Couldn't upgrade the shipping, want to see how much faster shipping would be. Oh well.
Guy Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 This figure looks great. Finally a decent Zelda action figure after so many years of mediocrity. Not so sure about the colour of those lips though. Max Factory could have toned those down a little without displeasing Nintendo's licensing department. Maybe the production paint will be less glaring.
Agent Gibbs Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 got my emails from HLJ! cannot wait! he'll take pride of place next to my WiiU i think
Ike Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 got my emails from HLJ! cannot wait! he'll take pride of place next to my WiiU i think So has yours shipped? Mine's still processing, unusual for HLJ to take so long.
Agent Gibbs Posted December 9, 2012 Posted December 9, 2012 @Ike or anyone else waiting on this did you get it shipped by EMS or anything? just wondering what a status means on the tracking? Dec 1 16:29 Posting/Collection TATEBAYASHI Gunma prefecture 374-8799 Dec 1 20:05 Arrival at outward office of exchange TOKYO INTERNATIONAL Tokyo metropolis 138-8799 Dec 1 23:58 Dispatch from outward office of exchange TOKYO INTERNATIONAL Tokyo metropolis 138-8799 Dec 2 23:26 Arrival at inward office of exchange COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM Dec 3 1:00 Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM Dec 3 1:01 Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM Dec 6 3:11 Departure from inward office of exchange COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM Dec 6 23:39 Processing at delivery Post Office P25577 UNITED KINGDOM Dec 7 Retention UNITED KINGDOM What does that mean? normally i'd think it meant customs but if i'm reading that right its been through customs, and i haven't had a sorry you were out card
Ike Posted December 9, 2012 Posted December 9, 2012 Not sure, all I can think of is it's either they are holding over the weekend or you have to pay a customs fee before they'll deliver. Thought they would mention a customs fee if it was that. How much did EMS shipping cost? I cheapened out and did the slowest option. Mind you EMS doesn't seem that fast either.
Agent Gibbs Posted December 9, 2012 Posted December 9, 2012 Not sure, all I can think of is it's either they are holding over the weekend or you have to pay a customs fee before they'll deliver. Thought they would mention a customs fee if it was that. How much did EMS shipping cost? I cheapened out and did the slowest option. Mind you EMS doesn't seem that fast either. not sure on the cost, in total i paid £39 though plus a few pennies for it
Ike Posted December 9, 2012 Posted December 9, 2012 Oh I paid £30 for mine. £9 more doesn't seem too bad. But yeah don't know why they would need to retain it, other that customs or something. Is there not guide on the site or anything?
Ike Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Yaay, mine arrived today. Already nearly lost a piece of the shield. Really great figure.
Agent Gibbs Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Great isn't the word! its THE best figure i've ever owned! it stood sword slashingly posed next to my WiiU
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