25 years ago today, on February 21, 1986, The Legend of Zelda was released on the NES. 15 games later and we're still waiting with baited breath for the next installment, Skyward Sword, to be released.

In the meantime may I direct your attention to this fantastic Legend of Zelda illustration featuring a myriad of characters from many of the games. It's fairly stunning and should dull the pain of waiting at least a little.

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    mgs2master2
    13 years, 9 months ago

    That is a pretty awesome picture I gotta admit that.

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    Bobby
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Goddamn, that picture's badass! Who's the artist?

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    Zladko
    13 years, 9 months ago

    I saw this a few minutes ago without knowing what it was from, but my penis erected nonetheless. What a convenient post.

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    13 years, 9 months ago

    [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by 4Player Podcast, hdgamespoilers and M, PepsiZecoon. PepsiZecoon said: RT @4PlayerPodcast: It's the 25th anniversary of Zelda, so look at this awesome zelda image by Joseph Christ - http://4pp.tv/hy [...]

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    Contla
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Fukken Saved . Happy birthday Zelda (link?)

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    Testsubject909
    13 years, 9 months ago

    I. Need. To. Buy. A. Wallpaper. Scroll. Of. This. Pic.

    NOW!

    Where do I get one!? Shut up and take my money!

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    Wander
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Cheers! Heres to many more years of Zelda games!

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    Fady
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Let's not forget about Metroid's 25th anniversary on August 5th !
    ... Wait, is that Linebeck?

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    GaiusBaltar
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Happy Anniversary Zelda. I was born in July of 86 and could swear I remember the music from the original game while my Dad played. They dont make em like the used to kids.

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    Sercc
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Damn! I got a boner!

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    Actionreplay
    13 years, 9 months ago

    My Zelda heart beats once again.

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    mfsoto
    13 years, 9 months ago

    THE MOST EPIC THING....EVER!

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    VagrantHige
    13 years, 9 months ago

    I really want a wall scroll or poster of that image. I had an 8 ft long Soul Calibur 4 poster I got from work but gave it to a friend who likes the game a lot more than I. Would love something similar of this.

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    kd_battletoad
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Wow!! That's what I call art.

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    Comradebearjew
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Zelda has such a rich lore behind it, its amazing really.

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    Absolutely Daft
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Such a glorius and well made image. I don't think Tingle is in this picture. I looked up and down like 5 times and still dont see him. aww well, sucks for Tingle to be left out.

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    coderandom
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Oh my fucking god, that is beautiful.
    Reminds me of the old days when I was a hardcore Zelda fanatic.

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    Marsh D Teach
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Consider me blown away