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“Everything Zelda… and more!” Etsy shop LonLonLady’s items are mostly inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. Store owner Miranda Eastwood’s shop consists of shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and mugs featuring elements from many Nintendo games.
Eastwood’s personal favorite item in her shop is her “Hyrule Post” t-shirt. Most fans of The Legend of Zelda series that I know either love or hate the postman and, as someone who enjoys his comical placement in the series, I would consider this item my favorite in her shop. “It’s not my most popular item, by far, but it was one of the first t-shirt designs I came out with, and each time I wear it I experience a sense of nostalgia, along with a reminder that even the small things in a Zelda game can single-handedly spark inspiration and creativity.”
“I’ve been creating Zelda-inspired art since I played my first game of the series, way back when the collector’s edition including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask released in 2003. Of course, it wasn’t until recently that I began brainstorming t-shirt designs inspired by The Legend of Zelda, motivated by the desire to express the love I had developed for the series’ amazing storytelling and awesome adventures. It wasn’t long after I printed a few t-shirts for myself that some of my friends were asking for their own, and it was only a matter of time before I decided to make them available to everyone through my Etsy shop.”
Her shop currently has over one hundred Legend of Zelda-inspired items in her shop. Aside from this beloved series, LonLonLady has items from Nintendo series such as Super Mario Bros., Professor Layton, and Kirby. In the next few months, Eastwood is planning to release a whole new set of designs, and on a whole new array of products. “I won’t go too far into details until it’s all finalized, but keep your eyes out for exciting new items as they make their way into my shop this summer!”
Words for the Legend of Zelda fans and community from Eastwood include, “You guys are the reason for my shop and the motivation behind my creations and it’s your enthusiasm and passion that brings The Legend of Zelda to life outside of the games. You are awesome!” You can check out Eastwood’s Etsy store and its listings here. 
