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My son is gonna be Link for Halloween.

IrishmileIrishmile
edited November 2011 in General Chat
This is what we have so far.. the Sword is chopped up from a cheap foam sword I found I shortened and shaped it to match better... the shield was made from layers of foam board paint and foil tape (Yeah I know its not game accurate, he and I came up with our own design)... the Hat and Tunic are not finished yet they need some sewing still... the under shirt and pants are stand ins until I can find the right colored ones.. the boots are final.

What do you guys think?
work in progress
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  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited October 2011
    Irishmile wrote: »
    What do you guys think?

    I think you're a great dad and you have a son to be proud of!
  • RetroVortexRetroVortex
    edited October 2011
    Great!
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited October 2011
    Freaking amazing.
  • PecanBluePecanBlue
    edited October 2011
    Make him grin the whole time Trick or Treating and make sure he says "you shouldn't have done that" instead of "trick or treat".

    (in all seriousness though that's adorable)
  • Captain MickeyCaptain Mickey
    edited October 2011
    If I met both of you in real life, I'd high five you for being the coolest dad ever and hug your son for being the cutest.
  • dumpling321dumpling321
    edited October 2011
    Captain Mickey wrote: »
    If I met both of you in real life, I'd high five you for being the coolest dad ever and hug your son for being the cutest.

    complete stranger hugging a small boy... that's not at all creepy...
  • BTTF12312345BTTF12312345
    edited October 2011
    Wow, that's really cool ^.^
    Great Job
    WIND WAKER!!!! :D
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited October 2011
    Oh wow, I really hope this keeps you busy for the whole month. A TTG Halloween contest entry with that skill level and love for detail, I wonder if anyone stands a chance.
  • DaviesDavies
    edited October 2011
    Irishmile wrote: »
    What do you guys think?

    conorlink.jpg

    That looks great! Although, it does appear as though he has a "my dad made me dress up like this. I don't even know what Zelda is" look to him! :p

    My parents actually did that with me when I was about your son's age. They made me dress up in a maids outfit and pose for a picture. Needless to say, I was not happy.

    I'm sure that's not the case though, just saying is all.
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited October 2011
    Haha, I wish my Dad was as cool as you. :p
    He looks awesome and I bet he'll say "Best Halloween Ever!" :D
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited October 2011
    Every time he jumps and stuff he has to grunt and yell. No talking. When he motions his bag for trick or treating he must say "Yeeuuhh!" And then when he gets candy he must take it in hand and hold it over his head. At this point you must have a handheld recording device in hand to play this or this. Or just sing it a cappella.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    Before the picture he was debating if he should hold the sword in his left hand (Classic pre-motion control Link is a lefty).. he was going to too... but he discovered the shield fits him better in his left because of the way we made the strap and handle... He is pretty pumped about it so far... Regulars here at TTG should know this isn't the first time he has been dressed up.

    Musicallyinspired ... I do have that as well as all sorts of music on my phone.

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  • doodo!doodo!
    edited October 2011
    OMG that is totally your son. He looks just like you!
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited October 2011
    Lol nice.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    doodo! wrote: »
    OMG that is totally your son. He looks just like you!

    Maybe a little... I think he looks like a blend of his mom and I...
  • DaviesDavies
    edited October 2011
    Irishmile wrote: »
    I think he looks like a blend of his mom and I...

    ... you don't say?! Funny that! :p
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited October 2011
    When will he be visiting Toys R Us in this costume?
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited October 2011
    Well, I still say I see alot of his father in the face.

    By the way, when are you guys going to start the Halloween art thread?
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    Well keep an eye on the Blog TTG usually has their annual Halloween contest...
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited October 2011
    Stop using

    ...

    I like you

    ...

    It's got that vibe know what I mean....?

    ....

    Awesome family you got there man! Thanks for sharing.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    I agree, I am a very blessed person.
  • lombrelombre
    edited October 2011
    Words cannot describe what an amazing parent you are. Well done!
  • Shadowknight1Shadowknight1
    edited October 2011
    MusicallyInspired wrote: »
    Every time he jumps and stuff he has to grunt and yell. No talking. When he motions his bag for trick or treating he must say "Yeeuuhh!" And then when he gets candy he must take it in hand and hold it over his head. At this point you must have a handheld recording device in hand to play this or this. Or just sing it a cappella.

    I was thinking more this one.

    Adorable outfit! I remember when I was a kid and dressed up as Link. Of course, this was in the 80's, and the cartoon was around...so it was more "Excuuuuuuuse me, princess!" than "HYAA!" My grandpa even made me a wooden sword that looked like the one from the show. I was so sad when the cross-guard broke. :(
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    There.... I am aware of little things we got wrong.. but he is pretty happy with the outcome... he was jumping around outside for a while in costume.. it was funny.

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  • ScnewScnew
    edited October 2011
    Download this sound onto your mobile phone or something and play it every single time he gets some Trick or Treat candy.
  • caeskacaeska
    edited October 2011
    The tunic is way too light-green, it needs a darker shade. The color on the shield is also a bit off since you seem to to go for the Hylian Shield design by the look of the symbols.
    The boots are too simplistic; they don't look at all like the traditional leather boots, and the costume also needs gauntlets, an arrow quiver and a sheath for the sword.

    Like this:

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    Other than that the costume looks adequate though.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    He isnt supposed to be the Twilight Princess Link... he is the Wind Waker Link or Toon Link as he is known sometimes.... Its the Link he is photoshopped standing next to in the last picture I posted.
  • ScnewScnew
    edited October 2011
    caeska wrote: »
    The tunic is way too light-green, it needs a darker shade. The color on the shield is also a bit off since you seem to to go for the Hylian Shield design by the look of the symbols.
    The boots are too simplistic; they don't look at all like the traditional leather boots, and the costume also needs gauntlets, an arrow quiver and a sheath for the sword.

    Like this:

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    Other than that the costume looks adequate though.

    Wow. That's a pretty way over the top level of nitpicking for a young kid's Halloween costume. The man's not designing clothing for Zelda the Movie or anything, yeesh.

    It's an awesome costume and far cooler then anything my parents made for me to wear as a kid.
  • caeskacaeska
    edited October 2011
    Scnew wrote: »
    Wow. That's a pretty way over the top level of nitpicking for a young kid's Halloween costume. The man's not designing clothing for Zelda the Movie or anything, yeesh.

    It's an awesome costume and far cooler then anything my parents made for me to wear as a kid.

    The costume is all right and will probably do the job, but I'm under no obligation to give positive feedback if it's not warranted. If you don't want criticism, then that should be stated in the OP to begin with.
    I'm merely saying that if I were making a Link costume, then I'd do it properly.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    I totally agree with your criticism if I was aiming for the Twilight Princess Link..

    The Shield we did stray the most on... you are right about that... but no we were not going for the Hylian shield there either.. we were going for this one its the Hero's Shield
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    and then half way through decided to make our own design.. because afterall Link has had so many ... the Hylian Shield is just the one everyone thinks of first
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    The Sword is based off the Hero's Sword.. (not the master sword)
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    and of course the outfit was as close to the Hero of Wind (wind waker) as our abilities could get us.
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    The main reason we picked Wind Waker link was because my son Likes him in Smash Bros and the DS games... and two I knew there was no way we could pull off Ocarina of time Link (Hero of time) or Twilight Princess Link (Hero of being right handed).
  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited October 2011
    caeska wrote: »
    The costume is all right and will probably do the job, but I'm under no obligation to give positive feedback if it's not warranted. If you don't want criticism, then that should be stated in the OP to begin with.
    I'm merely saying that if I were making a Link costume, then I'd do it properly.

    it's a kid's halloween costume

    goodness gracious

    this isn't /cgl/
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    I do not mind criticism its OK.. after all if I get some decent ideas out of it I still have time to implement them. Caeska may not be familiar with Toon Link and I do not believe they were trying to be mean.
  • Shadowknight1Shadowknight1
    edited October 2011
    I like how he tries to say that you should have a quiver for arrows when Link's quiver is never actually seen. Like everything else Link carries, he sticks it in a pouch. :P

    Toon Link or classic Link are really the best choices for a kid's Halloween Costume. Simpler detailing, easier to work with.
  • caeskacaeska
    edited October 2011
    He's absolutely right, not trying to be mean at all. I didn't recognize the shield honestly, but now I do remember the Hero's Shield from somewhere.
    I've played Wind Waker a couple of times, but not the biggest fan of Toon Link though I am familiar with him.
  • JoopJoop
    edited October 2011
    Wow, awesome work Irishmile!
    Your son looks really happy with it.
    When I see these kind of pics I wonder if I'll ever have a son to do these things with.

    I hope you live in a part of the world where this stuff gets accepted.
    I remember dressing up as Link when I was fourteen, when the dutch Holiday "Carnaval" was going on. People just laughed at me, and thought I was a nerd, being dressed as a video game character.
    I did wear the Ocarina of Time outfit though, although it wasn't as good a match as your Wind Waker outfit.
    (No, I don't have any photo's of it.) ;)
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited October 2011
    Nah... I think a lot of people here are down with Hyrule.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited October 2011
    Is Gannon-Banned still a thing?
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited October 2011
    Irishmile wrote: »
    Twilight Princess Link (Hero of being right handed).

    I get the joke you made, however it brings to my mind the perception that many (most?) people have that Twilight Princess was made specifically for Wii and Link is therefore right-handed... rather than that the game was in fact initially made for GameCube with a left-handed Link, and that the Wii port was entirely flipped horizontally to accommodate right-handed gamers without creating clipping issues.
  • Shadowknight1Shadowknight1
    edited October 2011
    Chyron8472 wrote: »
    I get the joke you made, however it brings to my mind the perception that many (most?) people have that Twilight Princess was made specifically for Wii and Link is therefore right-handed... rather than that the game was in fact initially made for GameCube with a left-handed Link, and that the Wii port was entirely flipped horizontally to accommodate right-handed gamers without creating clipping issues.

    Not that it matters much considering how little the direction of your swipes with the remote mattered in Twilight Princess. :p
  • Chyron8472Chyron8472
    edited October 2011
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    Is Gannon-Banned still a thing?

    I don't recall it ever truly being so in the first place.
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