We’re not sure where this piece of artwork originated, but it’s pretty cool. This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the Legend of Zelda, and some Zelda fan did a huge banner combining the last quarter-century of Zelda games into one huge piece of artwork. Nintendo should allow this guy to produce it as a giant poster, as that would look pretty cool on a wall or door to a game room.
Edit: Thanks for coming through Fanboys, artist page can be seen here.
February 22, 2011
#1
Please, if ANYONE knows the origin of this, let me know!
February 23, 2011
#2
Kotaku: “Japanese artist ag+ has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Legend of Zelda in the best possible way: with one of the most amazing pieces of fan art you will ever see.”
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=16868303
February 23, 2011
#3
http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=900067 – sources say its this guy, but don’t quote me.
February 23, 2011
#4
More info and video of how it was done here:
http://geektyrant.com/news/2011/2/22/the-most-epically-awesome-zelda-fan-art-ever.html
March 25, 2011
#5
There seems to be an edit on the post. The source of the artist has been mentioned.
February 23, 2011
#6
Here you are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PBsLCPYGmUQ
February 23, 2011
#7
It looks so exciting. I remember those characters. I want that poster!
February 23, 2011
#8
As noted by Kotaku, the artist is Ag+ from the Japanese art site Pixiv:
http://kotaku.com/#!5766750/celebrate-zeldas-birthday-with-this-stunning-painting/gallery/1
Regrettably, there doesn’t seem to be any way to purchase a print from the artist.
February 23, 2011
#9
…odd, there weren’t any other responses when I started writing that >.>
February 23, 2011
#10
The Artist’s name appears to be Atelieriji. Dunno anymore than that.
February 23, 2011
#11
the only thing I find wrong is there is no Triforce represented.
February 23, 2011
#12
the triforce pieces are on the back of thier hands(link, zelda, and ganon)
February 23, 2011
#13
Wow absolutely stunning! Gave me goose bumps!
http://www.privacy-resources.at.tc
February 23, 2011
#14
OMG!!! I can’t believe I’ve been alive as long as Link and Zelda!!! lol!
February 23, 2011
#15
The original artist is on Pixiv. http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=900067
February 23, 2011
#16
xD And my refresh button does not work. Oh the Pixiv spam.
February 23, 2011
#17
I’m getting a little sick of seeing this posted without a link. What a frustrating day! Whoever sells this poster is going to be a freaking bazillionaire
February 23, 2011
#18
There are not enough adjectives in any language to describe the awesome that is this piece of art.
February 23, 2011
#19
that is quite possibly the GREATEST Zelda fan image EVER!
February 23, 2011
#20
Utterly awesome….am I missing something, though, or did poor Tingle get screwed? :D
February 25, 2011
#21
Tingle is about halfway down.
February 23, 2011
#22
why isnt there a zelda mmorpg or a zelda rts?
February 24, 2011
#23
given the correct thought, a zelda MMO would be possible. The thing is, players would have to play as a different race, i.e. Goron, Zora, Hylian, Shiekah, etc. instead of playing as link.
February 24, 2011
#24
Ok, I got the original piece from his profile and signed it for him, since Im making the link even more public, dont want anyone else stealing his thunder. Its also signed electronically. The file is a whole 15mb, so it might take some people a little while to download. The file is actually 1200×6566, not the size displayed. http://www.mediafire.com/?oevxmjxu2jxiljg
February 24, 2011
#25
This an amazing piece of artwork. These games are so memorable and such an important gaming milestone. I’m excited to have grown up with them and have seen them develop, even into their now 3D and amazing graphics world.
http://thotsforthot.blogspot.com/2011/02/zelda-25-years-of-greatness.html
March 8, 2011
#26
A real masterpiece. Such games are rarely available.
March 15, 2011
#27
the Triforce actually is there. look at the triangle formed by gannon’s Link’s and Zeldas weapons.
March 15, 2011
#28
What is the nae of the large eyeball creature?
April 17, 2011
#29
Its a Gomma
May 22, 2011
#30
No its Bellum, the main villain of phantom hourglass
March 16, 2011
#31
Where is Midna? Or does she appear only as the Twilight Princess?
April 21, 2011
#32
It is my childhood all wrapped up in one piece of art work, makes me cry a little!
May 4, 2011
#33
They cut out Skull Kid, and his henchmen.
May 4, 2011
#34
I mean the skull kid in twilight princess.