First 4 Figures have announced a three-year liscensing agreement with Nintendo to create Zelda statues, including characters from Twilight Princess...

Experienced manufacturers and marketers First 4 Figures, whose product line currently emcompasses licenses such as WWE, Magic: The Gathering, Transformers, GI Joe, DOOM: The Movie, THE MOVIE, has revealed it has secured the rights to create statues based on The Legend of Zelda franchise, including characters from the hotly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

"We are very excited to be working with Nintendo on the Legend of Zelda brand. The franchise has clearly stood the test of time, having just celebrated its 20th Anniversary," said Alex Davis, director of First 4 Figures. "The first game captured the imagination of a generation, with the following games capturing the imagination of another and then another. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess looks all set to do the same."

The new line will include statues based on Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess. There are plans for single statues, mixed media statues, and VS dioramas. The first in the series of statues will be previewed at this year's upcoming E3 on Nintendo's stand with product anticipated to come to market the third quarter of 2006. They will be available in collectible and specialty stores worldwide as well as directly at the First 4 Figures website. They will stand approximately 9 to 12 inches tall and will retail for $80 to $120 for single statues and $200+ for high end VS dioramas.

Current plans include, but are not limited to:

Young Link (OOT)
Sheik (OOT)
Ganondorf VS Link Diorama (OOT)
Dark Link (OOT)
Fierce Deity Link (MM)
Skull Kid (MM)
Zelda (TP)
Link (TP)

First 4 Figures have asked for your feedback. Would you like to see a Skull Kid statue, for example? Are there any other characters you want to see? Discuss!

Visit the First 4 Figures' official website, First4Figures.com for more information. In the meantime, here's a nice piece of concept art for the Fierce Deity Link statue to whet your appetite: