Earlier today we announced a free giveaway that’s going on in which you have the chance to win a Hylian Shield of your very own! While this is only a replica and probably won’t stand up against the legions of Ganondorf‘s evil forces, it is quite the quality item, and the artist has been generous enough to show us how it’s done via pictures on his Imgur account. The work that goes into each shield is incredible, and you can check out the frame by frame in the gallery below, or on his Imgur, here. Additionally, the details of his creation on his Etsy page are as follows:

I got a little tired of not being able to find a decent Hylian Shield replica so i made my own! This Shield is fashioned after the Skyward Sword style with correct scale and convex shape.

The shield is made of cold cast polyurethane reinforced with fibreglass. This gives it a durable yet light, high quality metallic finish. The rear side features a wood effect paint finish, a rigid leather wrapped acrylic handle and a pattern embossed leather arm strap.

This version is ideal for cosplaying or collectors. It has been convention tested and stands up very well to bumps and rough treatment.

The paint styles offered are:

Unpainted and unfinished – Slate grey in appearance (buff with fine steel wool to bring out the metalic look). Ideal for anyone who wants to add a personal touch.

New – As if it had just been bought form the Hyrule bazaar.

Battle Scarred – The look of a well used shield, fresh from the latest adventure. Covered in sword slashes, arrow nicks and burn marks, this looks like a proper hero’s tool.

I’m also happy to discuss custom paint jobs and finishes.

Dimensions:

Width: 500mm

Hight: 630mm

Depth: 125mm

Weight: 2250g

These are made to order and should be ready within 2 weeks.

Between this and the Deku Shield recently put on Kickstarter, there seems to be no shortage of quality Zelda gear around. What do you think? Anybody looking for a Mirror Shield replica? Share you thoughts with us in the comments below and in our forums! (And don’t forget to get involved in the giveaway contest for this item!)

Source: Imgur (via Reddit)

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