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A lot of Link’s adventures begin with him sleeping. Which might explain why Zelda is leaving beds all over Hyrule.

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that dude in ocarina of time that made a business out of the dead

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Linktober 2024 Day 21: Spirit

Koroks

The Koroks are forest spirits that live under the protection of the Great Deku Tree, but most importantly they look so cute and silly! I hadn't drawn any koroks yet and I knew I had to rectify that immediately.

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The silliest Trio

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Koosah Falls, OR [OC] [1536 x 2048] - Author: Glass_Pineapple5555 on Reddit

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🌙 Umbreon & Espeon ☀️

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[あお@yuuji7604]

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Espeon 💫

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Umpqua National Forest, OR [oc][3115x4682] - Author: Pchabs on Reddit

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Favourite side character in all of Zelda!

His design is so whimsical it must be studied 📝

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Here we are at the end of another Pin Post Month! What a month it's been, sharing and discussing pin after pin in celebration of Wreck-it Ralph's theatrical release anniversary. With so many pins having interesting backgrounds, histories, and designs!

It's been fun sharing them once again, though things must unfortunately come to end. With the conclusion of the month of November we also must say adieu to the tenth annual Pin Post Month. Though also look forward to the future that is to be the eleventh Pin Post Month in 2025. Something I'm eager to start planning what with the new pins I've managed to get my hands on that weren't showcased this year. Unfortunately I can't show only new pins during these events anymore. I'd blow through my collection so fast!

Jokes aside, this year has been an exciting one for new releases what with a whole mystery collection released. Then the amazing jumbo pins created for this years D23. Makes me excited to see what new pins will come next year, and how they may be incorporated into the next Pin Post Month. Of course this event wouldn't be anything without the community, so I'd like to thank everyone who took part in it as well. Whether it be through reblogs, or comments about your own thoughts, discussion of ocs, or just a like. I looked forward to every interaction so much every night while at work or at home. Grinning as I read through discussion posts over the pins, as well as the fond memories shared film as well as the joy the film brought to the community it created. You all were amazing, literally the highlight of my night seeing how other people take joy in these pins as well. Pointing out things I didn't notice or didn't think to bring up in the post, while also occasionally making me view the pins from a different angle. I truly appreciate each and every one of those interactions, and a thank you for every thought shared about these posts.

Now I guess it's time to start wrapping things up, though I would like to know from anyone what their thoughts were about this month. As well as any ideas on how to improve future Pin Post Months. This year had been admittingly rough due to unforeseen events on my end, though it didn't damper on my excitement for some of these pins. Nor does it lower my enthusiasm to host this event again next year.

For now, I hope that you all have a wonderful evening as well as a fantastic holiday and a delightful new year. I'll see you all next year!

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Hey there everyone, and welcome to the final night of the tenth annual Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Tonight we have the MISC, Disney BFF, Ralph and Vanellope BFF, Wreck-it Ralph pin. LE 500.

Here we have a pin from a small series know as the Disney BFFs, Best Friends Forever, that was released exclusively on Amazon in May of 2023. The collection only included three pins, all of which featured a best friend pair from three different Disney animated movies. With this one featuring Ralph and Vanellope, each of them holding their half of the cookie metal together. Showing how strong their friendship remains even after the events of Ralph Breaks the Internet.

I thought this pin would be a good one to wrap up the month with, due to its symbolism of close friendship that many people cherish from the movie. As well as for the grandiose design of the pin, or should I say pins as Ralph and Vanellope are actually two separate pins that can be connected at the point of the cookie metal. Another piece of symbolism that I thought others would enjoy. The pin also includes a sliding element allowing Ralph to reach with his hand to connect the two pieces of the metal, which also contains a pair of magnets to hold them together. The amount of detail in this pin is impressive, from the stitches in Ralph's overalls to the painted cursive on the two cookies halves. The tatters edge of Ralph's shirt and the tiny lashes along Vanellope's eyes. It's an amazing, heart warming pin that shows that no matter how far apart friends may be, there's always can be something to connect them together again.

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Hello everyone! Welcome to night twenty-seven of the tenth annual Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Tonight we've got the DLR/WDW, Sugar rush Racers Mystery Collectio, Snowanna Rainbeau, Wreck-it Ralph pin. OE.

Tonight we've got another part of the mystery series we've been looking over this month. All eight of which were released in March of 2024, and sold in groups of two inside mystery boxes. Concealing the pins inside from potential collectors until the moment after purchase. Here we've got Snowanna Rainbeau in her classic racers selection pose, standing in a purpled and white striped border while smiling for the Player.

While not as bright and vibrant as other pins in this release, Snowanna certainly brings color and style to the group. Once again showing off how mystery pins can be just as detailed as limited edition pins, while maintaining the simple design layout that is known of them. It honestly makes me happy to see mystery pins like this receiving a more love over the years, with sharper boarder lines and eye-catching colors. While adding additional features like extra painted details such as Snowanna's blushing cheeks and the ice crystals in her snow cone themed hair. The series as a whole stands together wonderfully, and I really hope to see more of the racers in the future.

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Happy Holiday everyone, and welcome to night twenty-six of the Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Tonight we're maintaining a tradition of Pin Post Month by revisiting the DSSH/DSF, (Surprise Release), Wreck-it Ralph Thanksgiving 2014, Jumbo, Wreck-it Ralph pin. LE 400.

Released in November of 2014, the Wreck-it Ralph pin was released as a surprise at the Disney Studio Store Hollywood in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Making this the second Wreck-it Ralph Jumbo pin to be released since the film's theatrical debut, (not including pins that involve characters from other Disney films). Using a simple pin-on-pin design; we see Ralph, Felix, and Vanellope dressed as Pilgrims while carrying a traditional piece of a Thanksgiving dinner.

As per Pin Post Month tradition, we're coming together to on this holiday to revisit the Thanksgiving themed Wreck-it Ralph pin. Looking at the food items in their hands though, it makes me wonder if Litwak's did have a big Thanksgiving feast. What sort of dishes would be brought to the table? This opens a world of possibilities, with some answers being more obvious then others. Such as Tapper's being the provider of drinks for the arcade's feast, while Pac-Man and the Ghosts could put together a fruit bowl. Then of course the pie would come from the Nicelanders in Fix-it Felix Jr. Honestly, it's fun thinking about what game would bring to the table on a day that pulls everyone together. As well as all the little interactions as they spend the day just being together.

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Hey everyone! Welcome to night twenty-five of the tenth annual Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Tonight we've got the Monogram, PALM, Iconic Series, King Candy, Jumbo, Wreck-it Ralph pin. LE 300.

This pin is one of four officially licensed Wreck-it Ralph pins created by Monogram, and released on the Pink A La Mode website for the Iconic series in September of 2023. With this pin featuring King Candy leaning on his cane, bordered by a ring of golden candy citizen heads. (Which is a bit morbid if you think about it). Containing swirls of glittering pink, or perhaps salmon as King Candy would likely insist.

I really enjoy the amount of glitter and shine incorporated throughout this pin. As well as the playful 2D art style, bringing a new look to the familiar pose King Candy takes on this pin. It honestly reminds me of some of the character art I remember seeing around Disneyland. Iconic similar to these would be scattered throughout the park, acting as guides and forms of greeting to the guests visiting the park. Though I doubt this was the direction the designer was going with this pin, it's a nice thought that takes me back to days spent navigating the park with my family. Making it a rather enjoyable pin to observe, though not an easy one to wear due to the size.

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Hey there everyone! Welcome to night twenty-four of the Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Tonight we're revisiting the DSSH, Pin Trader's Delight, Minty Zaki, Wreck-it Ralph pin. LE 400.

This pin joined the long ongoing Pin Trader's Delight series in January of 2015, sold at the Disney Studio Store Hollywood. Like with all Pin Trader's Delight pins, it was given along with the purchase of a sundae ice cream. Complete with a choice of topping, whipped cream, mickey sprinkles, and a cherry! Giving the buyer a little treat to enjoy while the character of their pin enjoys an ice cream of their own. This pin features Minty Zaki holding what looks to be a large mint chocolate chip milkshake with no other toppings to be seen.

An interesting thing about this pin is the pose the designers chose to give Minty Zaki. The shake is slightly tilted away from Minty, while the straw has completely shifted away from her to the other side of the glass. Suggesting that she's paying a little more attention to whoever mystery person she's smiling at rather then the milkshake in her hands. Despite the precarious position of her chilly beverage, I don't believe that it'll slip from her hands. As for the pin overall, due to the pose this is actually one of the smaller Pin Trader's Delight pins. Despite this the designers managed to fit a good amount of detail in her clothing and eyes. Though the colors are slightly off from her canon design, something that apparently is a common mistake in her merchandise. Despite that, it still is a pretty well designed pin.

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Hey there everyone, and welcome to night twenty-three of the tenth annual Wreck-it Ralph Pin Post Month!

Here we've got the DLR/WDW, Sugar Rush Racers Mystery Collection, Jubileena Bing-Bing, Wreck-it Ralph pin. OE.

As a part of a Mystery Collection released in March of 2024, this pin was sold along with seven other in Disney parks. All sold in groups of two, contained in little boxes in order to conceal the identities of the pins until the moment of purchase. Here we have a striped framed pin with Jubileena Bing-Bing striking a pose in the center. The same pose that she makes for the Players on the Racer Selection Screen, which is a little endearing.

This is the second time Jubileena has joined her fellow racers in a Mystery Pin Collection, though the first one using the art style of the movie. I do enjoy the attention to detail, as well as the vibrancy of the color. She truly is as bright as a cherry, with every wrinkle of her stockings and design of her shirt clear as day. Making her easily stand out among the other racers in this collection, as the peppermint striped frame surrounds the background of her pin. Complementing her color scheme pretty well while keeping up with the candy theme. Overall it's a well designed pin, and I'm glad to see the quality of Mystery pins rise over the years.