OK, I need to address a few things. :) 1) High-lee-an VS Hill-ee-an: As I have stated. I'm old. Growing up, we only had text to tell the story of our video games, and we all read "Hylian" as Hill-ee-an. Sure, you could say "it's called High-Rule, so it makes sense that it would be called High-lian" but there are plenty of cases where countries and the people who live there have different sounds. People from Spain are Span-ish, instead of SpAAY-nish. So growing up, I had always heard the term "Hill-EE-An". I guess that's incorrect, but it's the term I had always known. It doesn't make me any less of a fan -- just maybe a little out-dated. lol! Please stop commenting about it. 2) "Why didn't you do his glowing arm?" I WANTED to do his arm, but I had chosen early on that I really wanted to show off Logan's creation, and didn't want to build my own arm that might reflect poorly upon his base doll. So I made the choice to make my doll Link, before they resurrect [SPOILER]. Which is why I also didn't make his Zonai battery belt. I also didn't want to make his arm because you know I would have had to develop an LED light system to make it work, and this project was already A LOT. haha! 3) "Link's boxers are blue." You're right. When I was making him, I wasn't even planning on making boxers and completely forgot that the game shows them off sometimes. So when it came time to make undies for him, I used whatever fabric I had on hand that wouldn't add bulk. I messed up. Oops. Please stop mentioning it. :P 4) "Why didn't you add his earrings?" Well... this one is a bit contentious. lol! I REALLY wanted to add his earrings and kept looking for some hoops I could paint green, like I did the Hylian shield, but I didn't find the right size. So I was going to make one and drill into his ears, but my wife INSISTED that it wasn't needed and made me scared to drill into his ears. So we opted out of them. With how much hair he has, you probably woudn't have seen it anyway. 5)"Your Link looks too feminine". Uh... have you played any of the games? Link cross-dresses in BOTW and is accepted as being female. The creator of the series has always stated that Link should be androgenous, so that both men and women can see themselves in the character. Heck, in a Japanese magazine in 1986, a promo came out with a drawing that was Link as a woman. (www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/01/random-artwork-in-retro-japanese-magazine-depicts-link-as-a-female) So I'm not really sure how to respond to that. haha! OK, I think that's all of the main points. I might add to this post as things come up. But mostly, I'm not perfect. Sometimes choices and old nostalgia get in the way. Does that ruin the video and the doll for you? I'm sorry. If I could edit those parts out, I probably would. But at this point, I really can't. As much as I try for perfection, sometimes I still don't hit that goal post. Oops.
You note that undergarments are done earlier in your video ... However with most of the creators I watch they actually do them last or near last. No worries.
It’s also worth noting that the word “Hylian” didn’t first show up until A Link to the Past, and we went there ENTIRE time from then to Breath of the Wild before it was officially voiced in a game. So, maybe the prononciation of that particular word isn’t the hill to die on, folks. :P
It's alright, Ocarina of Time came out when I was 13. I still struggle with pronouncing it 'OKAR-REENA' instead of 'OKAH-REENA'. Only learned a few years ago that I've been saying it wrong this whole dang time. lol
Sorry I just realized I commented about this an then saw this comment and I wasn't trying to sound rude saying it just letting you know. An your reasoning makes sense. The English language, am I right? Lol it took me until I was an adult to realize why Y was a vowel. Cuz it says the other vowels names so I or E lol an if we understood this better then it'd be easier to figure out how to pronounce stuff! Haha 😅
you could do this. Though start with something smaller? Unless you're saying you think you could do this first try and then never do it or anything like it again, then maybe you couldn't.
lol! I had briefly thought about doing his arm, but I really wanted to show off the beautiful doll. So I decided pretty early on that this would be Link before he loses his arm at the beginning of the game. 😂
@@DollyPop since the hands have magnets you could maybe print and paint a blue hand to switch it up, he has gloves to cover the rest anyway! amazing job as usual, your customs always turn out so detailed and beautiful 😊
@@DollyPop yeah i thought about it ahah, but maybe the additional painted hand could have been a nice compromise if you didn’t settle for pre-calamity Link (are we expecting a little Zelda to go with little Link if i may ask ?😉)
Ingame it is said that Zelda herself crafted the entire armor set for him, i wonder if this is the insane level of care she also put into it, amazing work
I am far too old a dog to learn new tricks at 67 but that doesn't stop me from admiring your talent. You and your wife are so unbelievably talented and artistic I am in awe of how this doll came to life. Calling it a doll somehow doesn't fit, he is more than a doll, he is a little work of art. Beautiful 😊
Awww! Thank you! I like to think of the dolls as works of art too, but I also enjoy playing with them. It's a strange medium, for sure! And 67 seems pretty young to stop learning!
This doll was insane enough, but I literally muttered "What the f*ck..." out loud when she casually mentioned the scabbard was electroplated with real gold.
This is like something nintendo would sell for over $1,000. This is absolutely incredible. I think the shirt that's underneath the chainmaille is a gambeson Which is padding.
I've seen it called an arming doublet, which would also include padding. But Link is such a skinny boi, how could I possibly bulk him up any further than I already had? lol
Frankly, I'm surprised no one beat me to making him. With how popular Link is, I would have thought all of the customizers would have been creating their own. (Mine was made totally out of love though.)
Gotta love a good "my wife!!" segment. And ah, I am always impressed by people who can sew small doll clothes... What a stunning doll this is!! Congrats!!
I adore how you never go, "oh well it looks good from the outside guess that's it". Instead you go all the way making it properly finished. This doll is true art. Link deserves no less than this!
The level of detail on this doll showed me things about Link's outfit I'd never even noticed before. Incredible work on the doll and the video! The sound effects throughout and the whole cooking pot bit gave me a good laugh. 😄
I'm so glad I could make you laugh. It's far too easy to get mired in the details and forget that I'm trying to get you to pay attention for a 38 minute video! haha!
My boyfriend and I (he's the creative/costumer of the two of us) are astounded and absolutely jealous of your tools and abilities. There were so many instances of us both yelling at the screen due to the amount of detail you put into this!!!!
Awwww! I love that! The tools came with time. We try to collect things as inexpensively as possible, a little at a time. We still have a long list of things we want. :)
Everything is so seriously impressive, but actually plating the sword and shield?! Next level! Absolutely incredible. Incidentally Figma just opened preorders for their 6 inch Link from Tears of the Kingdom, so us Zelda fans are eating good haha
Wow! Between you and Moonlight Jewel, I am expecting these creations to get up and walk on their own pretty soon! Your attention to detail, even the tiniest ones, is "chef's kiss." Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
Wow… this is nuts! This is, hands down, the most amazing doll custom that I’ve ever seen. That sword is incredible. I’m not a LoZ person or a BJD person these days, but this is so incredibly special and it is more than deserving of celebration. 🍾
SOOOO next level. SOOOO extra. I think this may be your and Mae’s best custom. But line all of your former customs up and I’d be hard pressed to choose. Absolutely stunning work.
Oh my goodness. Where have you been all my life. I made my first big custom project a Puck and struggled mightily with making him clothes, getting his skin tone correct, and detailing him to the level that his beautiful sculpt demanded. I'm SO glad to have your channel to follow as a guide!
Well, I hope I can help you out! I'll have some patterns available for him soon, although I'm not sure how useful they will be. ;) (And honestly, I don't think I was able to accomplish the beauty that this sculpt demands. )
a good type for layering and feathering his hair is to pull it taut between two fingers, then instead of blunt cutting it, point the scissors at your fingers and cut the ends until they look a bit like blade of grass, or cut at an angle! hope this helps!!
DOLLYPOP AND LOGAN DOLLS! The crossover ~I~ knew I needed! I have two teeny garage kits and a Pim from Logan! My Pim still needs a face up and some clothes (and a better wig, she has a rather dodgy cheapo one at the moment) so seeing that you have the Puck patterns coming to your store will be so helpful for me. As well as your faceup tips and of course seeing you put all of this together. You and your wife and 100% my fav customisers on RUclips. You always manage to outdo yourselves somehow.
You'll definitely be seeing more Logan Dolls things on my channel. I have 2 garage kits and a Pim too! I want to make Pim into a valkyrie, but now my heart is wanting to make a Zelda to go along with Link! Gah! Too many ideas and not enough time! Also, Logan keeps putting out gorgeous dolls. What the heck am I going to do? lol
This is, without any exaggeration, the most incredible and well-made doll i have ever seen. My jaw was on the floor while you were making the clothing, and it only escalated from there. I started this video impressed, and ended it utterly gobsmacked. Your attention to detail, skill, and dedication to bringing Link to life is awe-inspiring. Even the editing was Top-notch. I cannot overstate how cool this is
Now I've picked my jaw up off the ground, every time you bring out a doll you just top your bar so far above the last. He is truly amazing 👏 🤩, the detail, the clothes, everything single layer, just wow, really just wow. You and your wife just make the star team x (please tell me your making Zelda 🙏)
holy hell! i'm completely stunned by the amount of work that went into this. i mean, the boots? the chainmail? the shield? the sword? did i mention the fRICKING BOOTS??? like who does that? my jaw is still on the floor. and the cherry on top is the gorgeous cinematography and editing! everything in this video is a work of art
the youtube algorithm did something right by recommending me this, and i'm SO blown away by all the construction that went into this doll! its genuinely gorgeous, your technical skill is beyond anything i've seen from any other doll customization video i've watched. absolutely marvelous work.
Commenting for the almighty algorithm- seriously an incredible custom! Also the video production is just flawless! Hoping this one pops off because WAAOOOOWWWWWW ooak doll customization video go brrrrrrrr
You and your wife are truly amazing, both of you put a lot of detail into the dolls, but also into the production of your videos... thank you for sharing your talent with us. PLZ NEVER STOP. 🩵✨️
You are the only doll artist on here that continually levels up their techniques every single video! I am constantly impressed and in awe. Also your wife’s chainmail skills are amazing, really added another layer of detail and realism. I’ve said this before but you were born to customize dolls and your videos are such a treat!
Wow! This is the sweetest comment! I'm totally blushing. :) At some point I need to do an "easy" doll though. I'm running out of things to "level up" on. Although, I am constantly trying to find ways to improve the more artistic aspects of my work too. Whether that be with artist supplies or simply new techniques. I'm a work in progress. :)
my jaw DROPPED when you finished making an actual metal plated master sword, shield, and scabbard, and then casually dropped that you also made a SKY ISLAND MODEL to display him on??????? the level of detail here is unbelievable and this craftsmanship deserves all the love and appreciation!!!!
Using stretchy netting as low bulk facing???!!!! This is beyond genius!!! You have no idea how much you have saved me! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your incredible work and for making my sick day more bearable! XD
This video made my day! From pattern blocking to all those detailed perfections, and the Tardis reference, chef kiss! I'm overwhelmed with joy just watching this. Also, I've missed you!
Holy shit. I've been going through a lot of doll customizer videos lately and while every single one is absolutely amazing, each seems to have their own special point. Yours is definitely having an astounding level of detail. Detail in skin tone. Detail in clothing (that actually work like their human size counterparts??), and just DETAIL. I'm certainly subscribing for more!
THE DETAILS ARE INSANE AND GORGEOUS HELLO????? Where do i even begin, the face, eyes, clothing, sword and shield are so unbelievably detailed im obsessed!!!! your work is absolutely amazing!!!🥰
This is honestly turned out beautifully. The 9 months of time was clearly worth it. You can really see the effort you put in no matter where your eye goes. Absolutely wonderful of your wife to help you out too! Amazing talent, and amazing finished Link!
The sewing work is phenomenal. The art style of the body isn't quite to my taste with how the head is styled, but I completely understand why you went with it, from all angles. I think the most impressive part to me is the chainmail, mostly because that was by far the most tedious looking aspect of this whole project. Probably took an entire month all on its own. Videos like these really make me want to try making custom figures. I don't have any experience, time, money, or resources to do so, but if I did, I'd try making them as realistic as possible like Hot Toys tends to do with their figures. First ones that come to mind are either Leon Kennedy from the Resident Evil 4 remake or Asgore Dreemurr from Undertale. Asgore in particular could be fun because there's only a pixelated sprite to reference, so I could get creative with him and not worry about messing up how it looks, where Leon has a very rigid appearance that my mind will not let me stray from.
So cute!! I love how accurate you try to make all of the clothing and accessories. Your videos make me want to work on dolls and on full size costumes. Haha
This video is amazing! The amount of detail that went into this is insane!! I mean this in the best way possible, your hands remind me of my mom's. As I'm currently away from home for college, it's nice to see something that reminds me of home (even if it is just a stranger's hands 😅)
He is amazing! The face-up is realistic, the clothes fit so well and the armour is incredibly detailed. And the sword is my favourite! You're severely underrated, I can't believe you only have 12k followers. I'm so glad you landed on my FYP!
I love this! All those little Zelda moments you put into the video edit was sublime. When the cooking pot music came on I instantly did my cooking pot dance/jiggle 😂
I really love how you carefully made each distinct layer its own thing. Even parts that would’t really be seen. So much detail this is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤
HOLY CARP WHAT THE HECK IS THIS BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE. As someone who has been working on making a 6-inch doll (mercy!) from scratch for the past year, I question how you managed to do this entire project and retained all your sanity.
3:34 My best guess is that his trousers would've been made from some kind of animal hide-- making them sturdy for riding/climbing AND giving them that earthy khaki color. Conversely, they could've been made from a woven canvas, depending on the fiber technology available to the weavers of Hyrule. That would give them the flexibility on the bias that a hide material wouldn't. Alas, we don't know if they cultivate cotton. In reality, his trousers would've been looser, like the first draft you sewed, but Nintendo gave us the impossible form fitting magic pants we associate with Link, so honestly your denim choice was as good as any, and looked great. This is a spectacular feat of artistry and I cherish your commitment to your craft. GREAT JOB!
This one is amazing.I don’t normally like male dolls ..But Wow! ,you really went all the way out on him.He looks like his character but 3D of course between your work on the painting,wig and the outfit is phenomenal by the way and the assistance of your Husband.She has some incredible skills too.I have never seen such beautifully made armour like this in miniature form.If I had not seen you do it I would never have believed it.The metal on it looks perfect.By the way that’s some skill making a chain mail jacket,sorry I cannot remember the name of them,but I know my ex husband made a coif and it took him ages to do,but it was beautiful when finished..We were in a Plantagenet re enactment group ,and he made it for that.(Rez acted the battle wher Richard 3rd lost his life at Bosworth ) I am in the U.K. ..So I know how hard it is to do chain mail.This is the best Male art doll I have seen yet ..Well done both of you 🥰
You and your wife are incredible. It's amazing how much detail you and your wife put into this. Link's cloths, sword, and shield were all done so beautifully. 😁
im really impressed with the detail you put into the boots, you built them almost exactly how a real boot is made except for the shank and the heel counter
i feel so lucky to have found this video!! everything about it, the artistry, the editing, your voiceover, and music just made it so magical. you deserve so much more love, i immediately subscribed. also I LOVE LINKKKKKK
The velour fabric on the inside of the sheath is really a testament to your immaculate attention to detail. This is a gorgeous doll, fantastic work! I'm new to your channel and am excited to see what you do next :)
The amount of love that went into this doll is UNREAL! So beautiful ❤️ Your attention to detail is so cool and something I haven’t seen from many other doll customizes. Like, having wood on the back of the shield? Using fabric lining in the boots and scabbard? So amazing!
OK, I need to address a few things. :)
1) High-lee-an VS Hill-ee-an: As I have stated. I'm old. Growing up, we only had text to tell the story of our video games, and we all read "Hylian" as Hill-ee-an. Sure, you could say "it's called High-Rule, so it makes sense that it would be called High-lian" but there are plenty of cases where countries and the people who live there have different sounds. People from Spain are Span-ish, instead of SpAAY-nish. So growing up, I had always heard the term "Hill-EE-An". I guess that's incorrect, but it's the term I had always known. It doesn't make me any less of a fan -- just maybe a little out-dated. lol! Please stop commenting about it.
2) "Why didn't you do his glowing arm?" I WANTED to do his arm, but I had chosen early on that I really wanted to show off Logan's creation, and didn't want to build my own arm that might reflect poorly upon his base doll. So I made the choice to make my doll Link, before they resurrect [SPOILER]. Which is why I also didn't make his Zonai battery belt. I also didn't want to make his arm because you know I would have had to develop an LED light system to make it work, and this project was already A LOT. haha!
3) "Link's boxers are blue." You're right. When I was making him, I wasn't even planning on making boxers and completely forgot that the game shows them off sometimes. So when it came time to make undies for him, I used whatever fabric I had on hand that wouldn't add bulk. I messed up. Oops. Please stop mentioning it. :P
4) "Why didn't you add his earrings?" Well... this one is a bit contentious. lol! I REALLY wanted to add his earrings and kept looking for some hoops I could paint green, like I did the Hylian shield, but I didn't find the right size. So I was going to make one and drill into his ears, but my wife INSISTED that it wasn't needed and made me scared to drill into his ears. So we opted out of them. With how much hair he has, you probably woudn't have seen it anyway.
5)"Your Link looks too feminine". Uh... have you played any of the games? Link cross-dresses in BOTW and is accepted as being female. The creator of the series has always stated that Link should be androgenous, so that both men and women can see themselves in the character. Heck, in a Japanese magazine in 1986, a promo came out with a drawing that was Link as a woman. (www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/01/random-artwork-in-retro-japanese-magazine-depicts-link-as-a-female) So I'm not really sure how to respond to that. haha!
OK, I think that's all of the main points. I might add to this post as things come up. But mostly, I'm not perfect. Sometimes choices and old nostalgia get in the way. Does that ruin the video and the doll for you? I'm sorry. If I could edit those parts out, I probably would. But at this point, I really can't. As much as I try for perfection, sometimes I still don't hit that goal post. Oops.
You note that undergarments are done earlier in your video ... However with most of the creators I watch they actually do them last or near last. No worries.
Can't wait to see what you create next !
It’s also worth noting that the word “Hylian” didn’t first show up until A Link to the Past, and we went there ENTIRE time from then to Breath of the Wild before it was officially voiced in a game.
So, maybe the prononciation of that particular word isn’t the hill to die on, folks. :P
It's alright, Ocarina of Time came out when I was 13. I still struggle with pronouncing it 'OKAR-REENA' instead of 'OKAH-REENA'. Only learned a few years ago that I've been saying it wrong this whole dang time. lol
Sorry I just realized I commented about this an then saw this comment and I wasn't trying to sound rude saying it just letting you know. An your reasoning makes sense. The English language, am I right? Lol it took me until I was an adult to realize why Y was a vowel. Cuz it says the other vowels names so I or E lol an if we understood this better then it'd be easier to figure out how to pronounce stuff! Haha 😅
Link went from wearing a dingy green tunic, to full genshin impact level of belts.... over a dingy *blue* tunic.
HAHAHAHA! This has me rolling on the floor. At least this tunic has some branding. It may be the equivalent of Gucci in Hyrule. lol
botw predates genshin, so, genshin characters are using full botw level of belts.
@@Ghashlordagreed
@@Ghashlord Or they're both using a Final Fantasy level of belts.
As a cosplayer, watching you make a full lining for a BOOT makes me literally fear you.
Hahaha! Yeah, my wife still likes to poke fun at me for lining the boot. But it was *IMPORTANT* lol!
I lost it when you casually mentioned you used 18 carat gold in the process. Was not expecting that! Amazing work all around!
Yeah... I kinda snuck that in there. haha!
My toxic trait is thinking that I could do this.
This is absolutely incredible and has such incredible attention to detail. I'll take 10.
My goal is to help educate folks enough so they can try these things out on their own. I love the hobby, so why not share that love with others?
You could do this! You’re capable of anything you put your mind to, don’t forget that
you could do this. Though start with something smaller? Unless you're saying you think you could do this first try and then never do it or anything like it again, then maybe you couldn't.
astounded at how you could put so much detail into this and then forget his arm LMFAOOOO
love the doll, it's an absurd amount of detail i love it
lol! I had briefly thought about doing his arm, but I really wanted to show off the beautiful doll. So I decided pretty early on that this would be Link before he loses his arm at the beginning of the game. 😂
@@DollyPop since the hands have magnets you could maybe print and paint a blue hand to switch it up, he has gloves to cover the rest anyway! amazing job as usual, your customs always turn out so detailed and beautiful 😊
@@irene_xiv you know me. I wanted to add actual LED lights to it. I was going to go ALL out.
@@DollyPop yeah i thought about it ahah, but maybe the additional painted hand could have been a nice compromise if you didn’t settle for pre-calamity Link (are we expecting a little Zelda to go with little Link if i may ask ?😉)
Ingame it is said that Zelda herself crafted the entire armor set for him, i wonder if this is the insane level of care she also put into it, amazing work
Pfft! Do you think Zelda would skimp on anything? No. :)
I am far too old a dog to learn new tricks at 67 but that doesn't stop me from admiring your talent. You and your wife are so unbelievably talented and artistic I am in awe of how this doll came to life. Calling it a doll somehow doesn't fit, he is more than a doll, he is a little work of art. Beautiful 😊
Awww! Thank you! I like to think of the dolls as works of art too, but I also enjoy playing with them. It's a strange medium, for sure! And 67 seems pretty young to stop learning!
i'm losing my mind at how incredible this custom is. the amount of work and detail put into this is beautiful.
Awww! I'm so glad you like it. It's intimidating to work on a character that is as beloved as Link!
Only nine months!?! That’s the single best Link cosplay I have seen ever! So many belts, and the chain mail! Incredible work!
That's a lot for a doll maker! Most of the custom doll makers on RUclips put out dolls every 1-4 weeks! 9 months is a lot. lol
@@DollyPop if you were making that for a person, it wouldn’t be, and dolls are harder!
@@elizabethsloan3192 That's true, I guess. It's difficult to not judge yourself against others.
This doll was insane enough, but I literally muttered "What the f*ck..." out loud when she casually mentioned the scabbard was electroplated with real gold.
*New life goal added:* Must have all of my viewers mutter "what the f*ck?" while watching my videos. haha!
This is like something nintendo would sell for over $1,000. This is absolutely incredible. I think the shirt that's underneath the chainmaille is a gambeson Which is padding.
I've seen it called an arming doublet, which would also include padding. But Link is such a skinny boi, how could I possibly bulk him up any further than I already had? lol
@@DollyPopstill turned out amazing, I love the leatherworking, shoe making, and all the electroplating to the props.
@@DollyPop oh and the harness thats used to hold the master sword is called a "baldric"
My jaw is on the floor. This guy has been a dream of mine to see as a doll, and i can't believe the level of detail. Excellent work.
Frankly, I'm surprised no one beat me to making him. With how popular Link is, I would have thought all of the customizers would have been creating their own. (Mine was made totally out of love though.)
The amount of detail on this doll is next level bonkers. HOLY SMOKE!
I need a sticker that says "Next Level Bonkers". hahaha!
nearing the end of the project i found myself exclaiming “OH MY GOD” each time you whipped out a new detail.
That's my new goal. I want my viewers to be shouting "OH MY GOD" whenever they watch my videos. (For good and bad reasons. lol)
The level of dedication and talent needed to do all of this needs to be acknowledged!! You did an AMAZING job!!! I’m
In awe!! Wow !!!
Thank you! Yeah, I kept thinking that this was going to be an "easy" doll. What was I thinking? hahaha!
Gotta love a good "my wife!!" segment. And ah, I am always impressed by people who can sew small doll clothes... What a stunning doll this is!! Congrats!!
She's such a good crafting buddy.
I adore how you never go, "oh well it looks good from the outside guess that's it".
Instead you go all the way making it properly finished.
This doll is true art. Link deserves no less than this!
The level of detail on this doll showed me things about Link's outfit I'd never even noticed before. Incredible work on the doll and the video! The sound effects throughout and the whole cooking pot bit gave me a good laugh. 😄
I'm so glad I could make you laugh. It's far too easy to get mired in the details and forget that I'm trying to get you to pay attention for a 38 minute video! haha!
My boyfriend and I (he's the creative/costumer of the two of us) are astounded and absolutely jealous of your tools and abilities. There were so many instances of us both yelling at the screen due to the amount of detail you put into this!!!!
Awwww! I love that! The tools came with time. We try to collect things as inexpensively as possible, a little at a time. We still have a long list of things we want. :)
Everything is so seriously impressive, but actually plating the sword and shield?! Next level! Absolutely incredible. Incidentally Figma just opened preorders for their 6 inch Link from Tears of the Kingdom, so us Zelda fans are eating good haha
I know! I just saw the Figma Link dolls. There's a ToTK and an original green tunic version too! Figma just had to one-up me, I guess. lol
@@DollyPop No chance, I'd take a one-of-a-kind handmade work of art any day of the week🤩
He is perfect! Your wife and you are masterminds! Every detail is perfected. Link is just magnificent!😮❤😅
Thank you so much!
Wow! Between you and Moonlight Jewel, I am expecting these creations to get up and walk on their own pretty soon! Your attention to detail, even the tiniest ones, is "chef's kiss."
Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
MASTERPIECE?!? OK, now I'm blushing HARD. And I'll happily be compared to Moonlight Jewel any day of the week.
Wow… this is nuts! This is, hands down, the most amazing doll custom that I’ve ever seen. That sword is incredible. I’m not a LoZ person or a BJD person these days, but this is so incredibly special and it is more than deserving of celebration. 🍾
Awww! I'm so glad you think so. Thank you for coming and celebrating with me!
Only in an artists house will you find little eyes in a vacuum chamber
SOOOO next level. SOOOO extra. I think this may be your and Mae’s best custom. But line all of your former customs up and I’d be hard pressed to choose. Absolutely stunning work.
Awww! Thank you, Susan! If I'm anything, I'm definitely "extra". haha!
Oh my goodness. Where have you been all my life. I made my first big custom project a Puck and struggled mightily with making him clothes, getting his skin tone correct, and detailing him to the level that his beautiful sculpt demanded. I'm SO glad to have your channel to follow as a guide!
Well, I hope I can help you out! I'll have some patterns available for him soon, although I'm not sure how useful they will be. ;) (And honestly, I don't think I was able to accomplish the beauty that this sculpt demands. )
a good type for layering and feathering his hair is to pull it taut between two fingers, then instead of blunt cutting it, point the scissors at your fingers and cut the ends until they look a bit like blade of grass, or cut at an angle! hope this helps!!
AHHH! Yes! I did learn that after making him, but I'm looking forward to trying that out on a new doll. Thank you so much for reminding me!
DOLLYPOP AND LOGAN DOLLS! The crossover ~I~ knew I needed! I have two teeny garage kits and a Pim from Logan! My Pim still needs a face up and some clothes (and a better wig, she has a rather dodgy cheapo one at the moment) so seeing that you have the Puck patterns coming to your store will be so helpful for me. As well as your faceup tips and of course seeing you put all of this together. You and your wife and 100% my fav customisers on RUclips. You always manage to outdo yourselves somehow.
You'll definitely be seeing more Logan Dolls things on my channel. I have 2 garage kits and a Pim too! I want to make Pim into a valkyrie, but now my heart is wanting to make a Zelda to go along with Link! Gah! Too many ideas and not enough time! Also, Logan keeps putting out gorgeous dolls. What the heck am I going to do? lol
@@DollyPop Don't ask me! I don't have the money to keep buying them but I really want to! Looking forward to these future videos for sure.
@@mollyeverglade3655 Uhgh! Same. I want them allllllllllll.
This is, without any exaggeration, the most incredible and well-made doll i have ever seen. My jaw was on the floor while you were making the clothing, and it only escalated from there. I started this video impressed, and ended it utterly gobsmacked. Your attention to detail, skill, and dedication to bringing Link to life is awe-inspiring. Even the editing was Top-notch. I cannot overstate how cool this is
Wow! Thank you for the amazing comment! I'm not sure if I've ever made anyone "gobsmacked" before!
Now I've picked my jaw up off the ground, every time you bring out a doll you just top your bar so far above the last. He is truly amazing 👏 🤩, the detail, the clothes, everything single layer, just wow, really just wow. You and your wife just make the star team x (please tell me your making Zelda 🙏)
My wife is begging me to make Zelda. I may have to recuperate after this guy though! lol!
holy hell! i'm completely stunned by the amount of work that went into this. i mean, the boots? the chainmail? the shield? the sword? did i mention the fRICKING BOOTS??? like who does that? my jaw is still on the floor. and the cherry on top is the gorgeous cinematography and editing! everything in this video is a work of art
the youtube algorithm did something right by recommending me this, and i'm SO blown away by all the construction that went into this doll! its genuinely gorgeous, your technical skill is beyond anything i've seen from any other doll customization video i've watched. absolutely marvelous work.
I'm blushing *_HARD_* right now. Thank you! There are some mighty talented folks on RUclips.
Commenting for the almighty algorithm- seriously an incredible custom! Also the video production is just flawless! Hoping this one pops off because WAAOOOOWWWWWW ooak doll customization video go brrrrrrrr
Thank you! From your mouth to the algorithm's ears! 🙏
You and your wife are truly amazing, both of you put a lot of detail into the dolls, but also into the production of your videos... thank you for sharing your talent with us. PLZ NEVER STOP. 🩵✨️
I'm going to do my very best to not stop. However, I never know what life will throw in the way.
You are the only doll artist on here that continually levels up their techniques every single video! I am constantly impressed and in awe. Also your wife’s chainmail skills are amazing, really added another layer of detail and realism. I’ve said this before but you were born to customize dolls and your videos are such a treat!
Wow! This is the sweetest comment! I'm totally blushing. :) At some point I need to do an "easy" doll though. I'm running out of things to "level up" on. Although, I am constantly trying to find ways to improve the more artistic aspects of my work too. Whether that be with artist supplies or simply new techniques. I'm a work in progress. :)
my jaw DROPPED when you finished making an actual metal plated master sword, shield, and scabbard, and then casually dropped that you also made a SKY ISLAND MODEL to display him on??????? the level of detail here is unbelievable and this craftsmanship deserves all the love and appreciation!!!!
Using stretchy netting as low bulk facing???!!!! This is beyond genius!!! You have no idea how much you have saved me! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your incredible work and for making my sick day more bearable! XD
Yay! Sharing tips and tricks is 100% my goal, so I'm glad you got something out of it. But I'm sorry you're sick. I hope you feel better.
I really wanted to comment something but I'm speechless!!!!!!!
Great job! Link looks beautiful & the time you & your wife put down on the small details really payed off.
Thank you! We love the details. I think they're my favorite part!
Doll customizers are so talented. Is there anything they can't do?? It's amazing and this doll is so cool. The details are everything!
I'm not great at woodworking... yet. lol!
This was so fun to watch, very interesting and entertaining. ⭐️
Holy shit this is a masterpiece! And talk about a power couple holy shit, you and your wife are insane at this and I can't wait to see more!
100% certifiable. OK, maybe stupid is the better choice of word. We have a REALLY stupid one coming soon.
This video made my day! From pattern blocking to all those detailed perfections, and the Tardis reference, chef kiss! I'm overwhelmed with joy just watching this. Also, I've missed you!
I'm trying to get on a more regular schedule, but then I make crazy dolls like this! lol!
Oh my god, so awesome! He looks amazing!. I love how much detail you put into it. The chain mail is my highlight
It's so cute, right?!?
This was amazing! The attention to detail is so impressive! Great work!
I'm so glad you liked it!
you and your wife make an amazing team ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
1,000% agree.
This doll is better dressed than me. It's so cool you give the clothes lining and everything. AND THE BOOTS ARE SO FASCINATING
ALL of my dolls are dressed better than me. lol
The amount of love and care that went into every single little detail. Impeccable job omg ❤
Thank you so much! I'm glad that the details shine through.
This is the fansiest most extra doll costume ive ever seen😮😮😮 im absolutely in love with this and your work❤❤❤ simply in awe
He's a fancy boi! He needs a fancy outfit!
Wow, this is what I understand, skill of making piece of art ... You deserve much more approval than a moonlightjewelry, and much more subscribers!
Absolutely amazing!! So much detail!
Thank you so much!
Holy shit. I've been going through a lot of doll customizer videos lately and while every single one is absolutely amazing, each seems to have their own special point. Yours is definitely having an astounding level of detail. Detail in skin tone. Detail in clothing (that actually work like their human size counterparts??), and just DETAIL. I'm certainly subscribing for more!
Aww! I love that! If I'm going to be known for something, I'm happy it's my attention to detail.
THE DETAILS ARE INSANE AND GORGEOUS HELLO????? Where do i even begin, the face, eyes, clothing, sword and shield are so unbelievably detailed im obsessed!!!! your work is absolutely amazing!!!🥰
Oh gosh! Thank you so much! O.O
This is honestly turned out beautifully. The 9 months of time was clearly worth it. You can really see the effort you put in no matter where your eye goes. Absolutely wonderful of your wife to help you out too!
Amazing talent, and amazing finished Link!
The sewing work is phenomenal. The art style of the body isn't quite to my taste with how the head is styled, but I completely understand why you went with it, from all angles. I think the most impressive part to me is the chainmail, mostly because that was by far the most tedious looking aspect of this whole project. Probably took an entire month all on its own.
Videos like these really make me want to try making custom figures. I don't have any experience, time, money, or resources to do so, but if I did, I'd try making them as realistic as possible like Hot Toys tends to do with their figures. First ones that come to mind are either Leon Kennedy from the Resident Evil 4 remake or Asgore Dreemurr from Undertale. Asgore in particular could be fun because there's only a pixelated sprite to reference, so I could get creative with him and not worry about messing up how it looks, where Leon has a very rigid appearance that my mind will not let me stray from.
I truly hope that you do! I know it seems intimidating at first, but I think more folks would enjoy this hobby if they simply tried it!
HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! the amount of love and detail you put into him is incredible💕💕 your dedication is amazing and you did such a good job!
Thank you so much!
With such amazing detail, 9 months do not seem too long! Also, I love that you have EVERYTHING to make ANYTHING lol Electro plating, say whut??
I think there are a few gaps in my collection. ;) Thank you!
So cute!! I love how accurate you try to make all of the clothing and accessories. Your videos make me want to work on dolls and on full size costumes. Haha
DOOOO EEEEEEET!
I absolutely love your videos! Your editing, commentary and skill!! Just perfect 🥰
I totally agree. She’s not only talented in making the dolls but her videos are also always top notch 👍👍
This video is amazing! The amount of detail that went into this is insane!!
I mean this in the best way possible, your hands remind me of my mom's. As I'm currently away from home for college, it's nice to see something that reminds me of home (even if it is just a stranger's hands 😅)
I see my mom's hands on screen too. It's an odd sensation, right?
Not even Nintendo has ever commissioned a Link figure as nice as this. Incredible.
This is amazing!!!
well EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSE me Princess!
HAHAHAHAHA!
Totally worth the time and wait, he came out incredible!! These clothes are so cool and detailed.
Never seen one of your videos but it's 1am and I'm literally 2 seconds from falling asleep
He is amazing! The face-up is realistic, the clothes fit so well and the armour is incredibly detailed. And the sword is my favourite! You're severely underrated, I can't believe you only have 12k followers. I'm so glad you landed on my FYP!
Awww! Thanks! The algorithm picks and chooses. I have not been chosen yet. :P
I love this! All those little Zelda moments you put into the video edit was sublime. When the cooking pot music came on I instantly did my cooking pot dance/jiggle 😂
OK, I need to see said dance. :)
Link is such a Pretty Boy good lawd this is beautiful
He's the OG pretty boi!
@@DollyPop I second that!
Fantastic job making Link.
Thank you!
I really love how you carefully made each distinct layer its own thing. Even parts that would’t really be seen. So much detail this is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤
I always try to make my dolls things that can be removed. I won't say never, but you will likely NEVER see me gluing or sewing a doll into an outfit.
HOLY CARP WHAT THE HECK IS THIS BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE.
As someone who has been working on making a 6-inch doll (mercy!) from scratch for the past year, I question how you managed to do this entire project and retained all your sanity.
3:34 My best guess is that his trousers would've been made from some kind of animal hide-- making them sturdy for riding/climbing AND giving them that earthy khaki color. Conversely, they could've been made from a woven canvas, depending on the fiber technology available to the weavers of Hyrule. That would give them the flexibility on the bias that a hide material wouldn't. Alas, we don't know if they cultivate cotton. In reality, his trousers would've been looser, like the first draft you sewed, but Nintendo gave us the impossible form fitting magic pants we associate with Link, so honestly your denim choice was as good as any, and looked great.
This is a spectacular feat of artistry and I cherish your commitment to your craft. GREAT JOB!
Also, holy shit the chainmail 😂
It's so small and perfect!
Omg he is bloody amazing. Quite beautiful!!
Aww! Yay! Thank you!
STUNNING!!!!!
This one is amazing.I don’t normally like male dolls ..But Wow! ,you really went all the way out on him.He looks like his character but 3D of course between your work on the painting,wig and the outfit is phenomenal by the way and the assistance of your Husband.She has some incredible skills too.I have never seen such beautifully made armour like this in miniature form.If I had not seen you do it I would never have believed it.The metal on it looks perfect.By the way that’s some skill making a chain mail jacket,sorry I cannot remember the name of them,but I know my ex husband made a coif and it took him ages to do,but it was beautiful when finished..We were in a Plantagenet re enactment group ,and he made it for that.(Rez acted the battle wher Richard 3rd lost his life at Bosworth ) I am in the U.K. ..So I know how hard it is to do chain mail.This is the best Male art doll I have seen yet ..Well done both of you 🥰
Love the production values, as if the doll wasn't enough
Oh gosh! Thank you! I do try and I keep trying to improve.
You and your wife are incredible. It's amazing how much detail you and your wife put into this. Link's cloths, sword, and shield were all done so beautifully. 😁
Simply incredible. Brilliant job!
Thank you!
"How many belts does a guy need?" Time to make an XIV character to find out!
My vote? Thancred from Shadowbringers/Endwalker :)
im really impressed with the detail you put into the boots, you built them almost exactly how a real boot is made except for the shank and the heel counter
Im blown away, the detail and finesse is phenomenal
Thank you!
As a person who used to make doll clothes while learning how to sew, I greatly understand and appreciate doing the shoulder seams by hand.
gosh you are so careful and clean with your work even at such a small scale. Not to mention the results are sooooo pretty!! ^_^
Just... Wow! Speechless! ❤❤❤
Amazing job!!!
Amazing! Just amazing!!!
this is so beautiful, wow. such an amazing piece of art- and the attention to detail is unparalleled!!
Thank you so much!
i feel so lucky to have found this video!! everything about it, the artistry, the editing, your voiceover, and music just made it so magical. you deserve so much more love, i immediately subscribed. also I LOVE LINKKKKKK
Thank you!
Absolutely amazing you get an A+
This is so cool!
Dolly, you are amazing!! He is so detailed and so beautiful. And the editing is as always top notch! You are so talented in so many things! 😍👍👍
Awww! Thank you for being my cheerleader, Moda!
I’m just blown away by the amount of effort that went into the weapons alone. absolutely excellent work
The velour fabric on the inside of the sheath is really a testament to your immaculate attention to detail. This is a gorgeous doll, fantastic work! I'm new to your channel and am excited to see what you do next :)
Thank you for noticing!
what a stunning doll!! this is absolutely incredible work - a beautiful depiction of link! thank you for sharing your process with us!
Thank you for watching!
The amount of love that went into this doll is UNREAL! So beautiful ❤️
Your attention to detail is so cool and something I haven’t seen from many other doll customizes. Like, having wood on the back of the shield? Using fabric lining in the boots and scabbard? So amazing!
This is when being neurodivergent is useful! lol! (Thank you!)
I’m queer and hearing you refer to your wife so casually makes me so happy ❤
I'm going to keel over, just thinking about doing all of this makes me exhausted AND YOU DID THIS. IT'S INCREDIBLE
I've keeled over a time or two during this process. hahaha!
I love how mischievous he looks! Those Bokoblins are in for it!
HAHAHA! RIGHT?!? That grin is like "I'm gonna go stab a dragon while it's flying in the air".