Before this morning’s Nintendo Direct, we thought the only Amiibo news we would have to look forward to in the coming months was the release of the fantastic looking Breath of the Wild figurines we told you about at E3. Now, we’re feeling that old Amiibo Hunter call as Nintendo announced four classic Legend of Zelda Amiibo, taking us from the series’ beginnings, to the toon shaded variants from The Wind Waker.
Featuring an 8-bit version of Link modeled after his NES debut, a new Ocraina of Time version with the Hero of Time playing his titular instrument in a pose that looks like it’s ripped straight from the game’s timeless artwork, and the debut of Toon Zelda alongside the baton wielding Toon Link in a new double pack, each figure will function like their standard counterparts across their compatible games. In addition, each one was teased to have compatibility with Breath of the Wild, but in what ways was not yet specified.
I have to say that I absolutely love that Toon Zelda is getting the Amiibo treatment, and with Wind Waker being my favorite game in the series, I’ll always welcome more toys to throw my money at. Admittedly though, the Ocarina of Time variant is my favorite of the bunch, which looks gorgeous in the released images. The Ocarina doesn’t get enough love, so seeing it represented here just feels special, especially when I imagine how nice it would look on that Master Sword stand! My only complaint? If we’re getting three new Link’s and a new Zelda, this would have been a perfect time for a Toon Ganondorf release! Oh well, we’ll take what we can get.
What are your thoughts on the new Amiibo reveals, or on the Direct as a whole? Sound off in the comments and let us know!