There Are Real-World Inspirations

Skyloft is a very unique city since it is literally floating in the sky. While we may not know why that’s the case or how an island can be floating, it does provide for a very unique design and fantastic visuals. But did you know that the design of this city had some real-world inspiration? legend of zelda plush toy

If you look at some of the early concept art for Skyloft, you may notice something familiar about the design. Earlier versions of Skyloft were actually heavily inspired by the French city, Mont Saint Michel. This city is essentially its own island with buildings built around a monastery at the top of the mountain. It’s also been the inspiration for locations in other media, such as the kingdom in the movie Tangled.

Hey, That’s A Familiar Face!

If you go to the local Bazaar on Skyloft, you interact with all sorts of interesting people selling their wares and services. You can buy items, get equipment upgrades, make potions, etc. One of the shop owners is Rupin, who runs the gear shop. You can buy things like bombs, arrows, and even shields from him. But if you look closely at him, you may see a familiar face. legend of zelda plush toy

This may be more of a fan theory, but it would make sense. Fans have theorized that Rupin is actually the ancestor of the Happy Mask Salesman. There are some similarities to them. They both have that ever-present grin on their faces, they look a bit similar, and they have similar mannerisms. It’s a fun idea that could be true.

It’s Still Too Dangerous To Go Alone

The Legend of Zelda coined the phrase “it’s too dangerous to go alone,” and made it iconic. It was originally said in the first game as the old man tells Link this and has him take the sword in order to fight. But this phrase has also shown up in later Zelda games as well. legend of zelda plush toy

In Skyward Sword, one of the side quests as you looking for a missing girl named Kukiel, you eventually find her as she has befriended a monster named Batreaux. She goes out to visit him at night. Kukiel then tells Link that Batreaux has told her that “it’s too dangerous to go out alone” at night. This was pretty much a reference to the original game. It’s a great homage to the classic game that started it all.

Where’s Rose And Jack?

As you travel around the desert ocean in the Lanaryu desert, you’ll come across Skipper’s Retreat, a cabin that used to belong to the robot captain of a ship that you will eventually board. The cabin contains Skippers belongings and gives you glimpse into his life. As you explore the cabin, you’ll notice some artwork hanging that looks a little familiar. legend of zelda plush toy

One of the pictures hanging on the wall portrays two robots in the front of the ship. One robot is holding the other with its arms out. It’s a reference to that famous scene in Titanic where Jack holds Rose as she holds her arms out. It’s a funny reference to a classic movie that you may miss if you’re not looking hard enough. bowser action figure

Gratitude Crystals Have A Sweet Inspiration

One of the big side quests in Skyward Sword involves helping a monster named Batreaux turn into a human. The only way for this monster to become human is to have you gather enough Gratitude Crystals. These crystals are small yellow, star-shaped things that you can either find at night, or receive after helping someone. But did you know the source of the inspiration for the design of these crystals?

The design of the Gratitude Crystals are actually based on a candy that’s made in Japan. It’s called Konpeito, comes in many different flavors and colors, and is shaped like little stars. Apparently, the star bits from Super Mario Galaxy were also inspired by this candy. This is just proof that inspiration can come from an unlikely place. legend of zelda plush toy