Welcome, Zelda Central explorers, to the most comprehensive guide to completing the Nintendo Gallery in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker! This isn’t just a hobby; it’s an epic undertaking testing your pictography skills across the entire Great Sea. We’ll cover getting the essential Deluxe Picto Box and then dive into tracking down every single figurine needed to fill Carlov’s gallery. Prepare for the ultimate photo safari!
Table of Contents
- Getting Started: Your Photographic Arsenal
- Welcome to the Nintendo Gallery!
- Mastering the Lens: Pictograph Pro-Tips
- CRITICAL: Missable Figurines List!
- Complete Figurine Checklist & Locations
- General Tips & Strategy for Completion
- The Ultimate Reward
Getting Started: Your Photographic Arsenal
First, the basics. You need the color-capturing Deluxe Picto Box.
1. Get the Standard Picto Box
Free Tingle from his cell in the Windfall Island jail early in the game. Solve the simple switch puzzle inside, and he’ll give you the standard black-and-white Picto Box.
2. The Upgrade Quest: Deluxe Picto Box!
Visit Lenzo’s Picto Shop on Windfall Island. Show him the standard box. Complete his three photo assignments:
- Photograph Anton mailing a letter.
- Photograph Gossack (in the Cafe Bar) getting startled.
- Photograph Linda and Anton looking at each other.
After impressing Lenzo, he’ll ask for a Forest Firefly. Catch one in an empty Bottle inside Forest Haven (look up near the high paths). Return to Lenzo, give him the firefly, and receive the essential Deluxe Picto Box!
Welcome to the Nintendo Gallery!
- Location: A small island near Forest Haven with a tall wooden platform. Glide over from Forest Haven’s highest exit using the Deku Leaf (adjust wind). Enter the hatch on top.
- The Sculptor: Talk to Carlov inside.
- The Process: Show Carlov a good quality, full-body, color pictograph taken with the Deluxe Picto Box.
- One Per Day: Carlov sculpts only one figurine per in-game day. Leave and wait (Song of Passing x2 or explore) for it to be completed.
Mastering the Lens: Pictograph Pro-Tips
- Center Subject & Full Body: Essential! Zoom if needed.
- Clear View: No obstructions.
- Face Forward: Best chance of acceptance.
- Look for “Good!” Text: Appears when aiming if the shot is likely valid.
- Color Only: Deluxe Picto Box shots required.
- Manage Storage: Delete bad shots; show good ones to Carlov quickly (holds 12 in HD, 3 in GC).
CRITICAL: Missable Figurines List!
Get these photos the moment you have the chance! Missing them requires starting over in New Game+!
- Big Octo: Found in specific sea sectors (look for circling gulls). Photograph BEFORE defeating each one, as they don’t respawn. (Counts as one figurine type, but get the photo before they’re all gone).
- Cyclos: The large frog-like Wind God inside giant cyclones. Photograph BEFORE shooting him down with arrows to learn the Ballad of Gales.
- Helmaroc King: Boss of the Forsaken Fortress (second visit). Photograph DURING the boss fight BEFORE defeating him with the Skull Hammer.
- Kogoli: Rito guard on Dragon Roost Island. Photograph him BEFORE completing the Dragon Roost Cavern dungeon. He vanishes afterwards. Found near the Chieftain’s chamber entrance.
- Phantom Ganon: Ghostly mini-boss. While encountered multiple times, it’s crucial to photograph him, especially the sword-wielding version fought just before the Helmaroc King in the Forsaken Fortress. Also photograph him in Ganon’s Tower encounters.
- Puppet Ganon (All Forms): Final Boss. You MUST photograph EACH of his three forms (Puppet, Spider, Snake) DURING the final battle before defeating that specific form.
- Tetra: Pirate captain. Photograph her BEFORE late-game events in Hyrule change her appearance permanently. Get her during the Forsaken Fortress escape or when encountering her crew.
Complete Figurine Checklist & Locations
Here is the exhaustive list of every figurine needed
NPCs: Outset Island
Abe
Man usually tending pigs. (Present throughout the game).
Aryll
Link’s sister. MISSABLE! Photograph her before she is kidnapped at the Forsaken Fortress early in the game. This is one of the first things you should do once you get the Picto Box.
Grandma
Link’s grandmother, inside their house. (Present throughout the game, though her state changes).
Joel
Young boy, Abe’s son. (Usually near Abe or Rose).
Mesa
Runs the Boating Course mini-game. He is present in both GC (PAL version initially, included in all HD versions) and HD versions. The mini-game itself is accessible at different points depending on the version, but the NPC is there.
Orca
Old man who teaches sword techniques. (Present throughout the game).
Rose
Woman, Abe’s wife. (Usually near Abe or Joel).
Sturgeon
Orca’s brother, inside their house (upper level). Knows lore. (Present throughout the game).
NPCs: Windfall Island
Anton
Man who walks a circuit around the island. Involved in Linda’s sidequest.
Cannon (Bomb Master)
Runs the cannon mini-game Sinking Ships. HD Version Exclusive Figurine. In the GC version, Salvatore runs this alone. In HD, Cannon is Salvatore’s assistant for this specific game. Salvatore has two separate figurines.
Candy
Sailor, docks near Zunari. Involved in a sidequest.
Dampa
Sailor near the bomb shop, Gossack’s grandfather.
Doc Bandam
Runs the potion shop (Chu Jelly specialist).
Garrickson
Rich man in the large fancy house.
Gillian
Bartender at the Cafe Bar.
Gonzo
One of Tetra’s pirates (reddish bandana). Often found near the pirate ship or inside the Cafe Bar later. MISSABLE! Best photographed early on the Pirate Ship or Windfall. They disappear later.
Gossack
Nervous man in the Cafe Bar.
Ivan
Leader of the Killer Bees gang (striped shirt).
Jan
Member of the Killer Bees gang (blue shirt).
Jin
Member of the Killer Bees gang (green shirt, glasses).
Joanna
Potion shop assistant, stands outside during the day.
Jun-Roberto
Member of the Killer Bees gang (yellow shirt).
Kamo
Sits near the top windmill path, stares at the moon at night. Involved in Maggie’s sidequest.
Kane
Sailor near the docks/town gate area.
Killer Bees
One figurine represents the whole gang. Photograph any of the four boys (Ivan, Jan, Jin, Jun-Roberto). Mrs. Marie is separate.
Kreeb
Man standing on the upper walkway near the town gate (often looking towards the sea).
Lenzo
Picto Box shop owner.
Linda
Woman in orange dress, often near Anton or the potion shop.
Maggie
Poor girl (initially near Bomb Shop) who becomes rich, moves into Garrickson’s house later after events at Forsaken Fortress. Photograph her in either state.
Maggie’s Father
Poor man (initially near docks/Bomb Shop), later found in Garrickson’s house (often upper floor). Photograph him in either state.
Mako
One of Tetra’s pirates (green bandana, eyepatch). Often found near the pirate ship. MISSABLE! Best photographed early on the Pirate Ship or Windfall. They disappear later.
Mila
Poor girl (initially near Zunari) who tries to rob Zunari at night, later works there. Photograph her in either state. Involved in Lenzo’s quest.
Mila’s Father
Poor man, found near the docks/main gate early on. Moves into the Cafe Bar later. Photograph him in either state.
Minenco
Woman who stands outside the fancy house during the day, gossips.
Missy
Sailor woman who walks around the lower docks area.
Mrs. Marie
School teacher, interact with her to trigger the Killer Bees hide-and-seek. Found in the schoolhouse.
Nudge
One of Tetra’s pirates (blue bandana, large nose). Often found near the pirate ship. MISSABLE! Best photographed early on the Pirate Ship or Windfall. They disappear later.
Pompie
Woman who gossips with Vera near the main steps/archway.
Potova
Potion shop assistant, found inside the shop. Often working the counter.
Salvatore (Sinking Ships)
Found on Windfall Island running the Sinking Ships mini-game. This is one of two distinct Salvatore figurines.
Salvatore (Squid-Hunt)
Appears later on various islands (like Windfall, Spectacle Island) running the Squid-Hunt cannon game. This counts as a separate figurine from his Sinking Ships appearance.
Sam
Man sitting on bench near town gate.
Senza
One of Tetra’s pirates (large build, orange hat). Often found near the pirate ship. MISSABLE! Best photographed early on the Pirate Ship or Windfall. They disappear later.
Tetra
Leader of the pirates. MISSABLE! Photograph her early on the Pirate Ship at Windfall, or potentially during sequences in Hyrule Castle before her transformation. She is not available later.
Tott
Man obsessed with dancing near the large tombstone. Mimic his dance with the Song of Passing for a Piece of Heart.
Vera
Woman who gossips with Pompie near the main steps/archway. Runs the Potion Shop at night.
Zuko
One of Tetra’s pirates (smallest one, perches on masts). Often found near the pirate ship. MISSABLE! Best photographed early on the Pirate Ship or Windfall. They disappear later.
Zunari
Traveling merchant who sets up shop near the main dock. Initiates the trading quest.
NPCs: Dragon Roost Island / Cavern
Akoot
Rito guard, usually near Chieftain’s chamber entrance.
Baito
Rito working at the mail-sorting mini-game. Requires specific sidequest steps to appear.
Basht
Rito guard, often near the entrance pool area.
Chieftain (Rito)
Leader of the Rito tribe. Found in his chamber.
Hoskit
Rito guard, often near the mail station or Chieftain’s chamber.
Ilari
Rito near entrance/plaza area.
Koboli
Rito mailman, often seen near the mail station platform.
Kogoli
Rito guard. MISSABLE! Photograph him before completing Dragon Roost Cavern and calming Valoo/having Medli awaken as the Sage. He disappears afterwards. Find him usually on the walkway leading towards the cavern entrance.
Laruto
Sage of Earth (Zora Spirit). MISSABLE! Photograph her spirit form when you first meet her inside the Earth Temple.
Medli
Rito attendant/Sage of Earth. Photograph her before she enters the Earth Temple (as the attendant), OR photograph her playing her harp inside the Earth Temple (as the Sage). Either works for the figurine. If you miss the attendant form, the Sage form is still available during the dungeon.
Namali
Rito near mail station, gives info about mail sorting.
Obli
Runs the Flight Control Platform mini-game. HD Version Exclusive Figurine. Find him on the Flight Control Platform island (near Dragon Roost) after certain story progress.
Pashli
Rito mail sorter, works alongside Baito once he appears.
Prince Komali
Young Rito prince. Found initially in a private room, later near the entrance after completing the dungeon. Photograph in either state.
Quill
Postman Rito who helps Link frequently. Often appears during story moments. Can usually be found reliably at the Rito Chieftain’s chamber.
Skett
Rito guard, often near Chieftain’s chamber.
Valoo
Guardian Dragon deity on top of Dragon Roost. Photographable from various angles, including from your boat or during the boss fight sequence.
NPCs: Forest Haven / Forbidden Woods
Korok
Represents the scattered Koroks (Aldo, Chio, Drona, Elma, Irch, Oakin, Olivio, Rown). Found outside Forest Haven on various islands after the ceremony. Only one photo of any of these scattered Koroks is needed for this generic “Korok” figurine. Specific locations vary (e.g., Bomb Island, Eastern Fairy Island, Private Oasis, Needle Rock Isle, Shark Island, Star Island, Flight Control Platform sector, Mother & Child Isles).
Fado
Sage of Wind (Kokiri Spirit). MISSABLE! Photograph his spirit form when you first meet him inside the Wind Temple.
Great Deku Tree
Guardian of the forest. Found inside the Forest Haven.
Hollo
Korok Potion brewer inside Forest Haven (near the exit waterfall).
Linder
Korok. Found inside Forest Haven, often near the entrance or upper platforms.
Makar
Korok musician/Sage of Wind. Photograph him before he enters the Wind Temple (as the musician, often during the ceremony), OR photograph him playing his instrument inside the Wind Temple (as the Sage). Either works for the figurine. If you miss the musician form, the Sage form is still available during the dungeon.
NPCs: Other Locations (Great Sea, Temples, etc.)
Ankle
Tingle’s brother, on Tingle Island, turning the tower mechanism (green clothes).
Beedle
Traveling shopkeeper on his regular boat shop. Found in many sea sectors. This is one of two Beedle figurines.
Beedle (Masked/Special Shop)
Found only at Rock Spire Isle wearing a helmet. Requires the Beedle’s Chart or finding it by chance. You need the “Complimentary ID” (Silver membership via points) to buy from him, but you can photograph him without it. Counts as a separate figurine from regular Beedle.
Carlov
The sculptor himself, in the Nintendo Gallery. Photograph him anytime.
Cyclos
God of Winds (Zephos’s brother). Appears in large cyclones at sea. Shoot him with arrows 3 times to learn Ballad of Gales. Photograph him while stunned after shooting him down but before talking to him. MISSABLE if you learn the song without getting the shot.
David Jr.
Tingle’s other brother, on Tingle Island, relaxing (white clothes).
Fairy Queen
Found inside Mother & Child Isles (inside the Queen structure, requires Ballad of Gales). Photograph her spirit/form there.
Fishman
Found in every sea sector. Feed All-Purpose Bait. Gives map info and hints. Photograph him as he jumps out of the water.
Goron Merchant (Traveling Merchant)
Traveling Goron traders found on various islands (e.g., Bomb Island, Greatfish Isle post-events, Mother & Child Isles). All three look identical. One photo of any of them works for the “Traveling Merchant” figurine.
Great Fairy
Found in upgradable Fairy Fountains (e.g., Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern Fairy Islands, Thorned Fairy). Photograph any one of them.
Jabun
Great fish deity. Initially encountered briefly at Greatfish Isle (unphotographable). Later hidden inside the cave behind Grandma’s house on Outset Island (requires bombs). Photograph him there. MISSABLE if you don’t photograph him inside the cave before the very end of the game.
King of Hyrule (Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule)
Appears in spirit form late in the game within Hyrule Castle (both before and after Tetra’s transformation). Photograph him then. MISSABLE if you proceed too far without getting the shot. The King of Red Lions (boat form) does not have a figurine.
Knuckle
Tingle’s hidden third brother (purple clothes). GC: Requires completing the Tingle Tuner sidequest “Where is Tingle’s Brother?” originating on Outset Island. Appears on Tingle Island afterwards. MISSABLE if quest ignored or impossible (no GBA connection). HD: Requires finding all 5 Tingle Statues in dungeons using Tingle Bottles (Miiverse replacement), then talking to Knuckle on Tingle Island. MISSABLE if Tingle Statues are not found/quest ignored.
Old Man Ho Ho
Man with a telescope found on various lookout platforms (e.g., Outset Island cliff, Bomb Island, Spectacle Island, etc.).
Tingle
Found initially in Windfall Jail. Later runs the shop on Tingle Island. Photograph him in either location.
Zephos
God of Winds, teaches Wind’s Requiem at Dragon Roost Island shrine (separate small island). Photograph him there.
Complete Enemy Compendium
Armos
Statue enemy that hops around. Found in Tower of the Gods, Wind Temple.
Armos Knight
Large, imposing statue enemy. Found in Tower of the Gods (mini-boss). MISSABLE if not photographed during the encounters there.
Big Octo
Giant squid appearing in specific sea sectors (often marked by circling seagulls). There are only 6 in the game. MISSABLE as they do not respawn once defeated. Photograph any of them (4, 8, or 12 eyes).
Blue Bubble
Flying skull enemy engulfed in blue (magic) flame. Cursed if touched. Often found in dungeons like Earth/Wind Temple, Savage Labyrinth.
Bokoblin
Common pig-like enemy. Found widely (Forsaken Fortress, islands, dungeons). Variations include Blue (Machete), Green (Boko Stick – Forest Haven/Forbidden Woods), and Pink (Lantern/Machete – Forsaken Fortress, Fire Mountain, Ice Ring Isle). Despite color and weapon variations, these likely all count towards this single “Bokoblin” figurine. Photographing any clear shot should suffice.
Boko Baba
Carnivorous plant enemy. Found in Forbidden Woods and outside Forest Haven.
Bombchu
Enemy version (not item), scurries along ground, explodes. Found rarely, notably in Ganon’s Tower’s Kalle Demos rematch room. Can be tricky to photograph.
ChuChu (Blue)
Jelly enemy. Often contains magic. Sometimes electrified in HD. Requires a separate photo from other ChuChu colors.
ChuChu (Dark/Purple)
Jelly enemy. Found in Earth Temple, Savage Labyrinth. Requires light (Mirror Shield, arrows) to solidify before attacking/photographing. Requires a separate photo from other ChuChu colors.
ChuChu (Green)
Common jelly enemy. Requires a separate photo from other ChuChu colors.
ChuChu (Red)
Common jelly enemy, often contains hearts. Requires a separate photo from other ChuChu colors.
ChuChu (Yellow)
Electric jelly enemy. Stuns Link. Requires a separate photo from other ChuChu colors.
Darknut
Armored knight enemy. Found in Tower of the Gods, Hyrule Castle, Ganon’s Tower, Savage Labyrinth. Photograph with armor on. This is distinct from the Mighty Darknut.
Darknut (Mighty)
Gold-armored version with cape. Found in the same locations as regular Darknuts, often alongside them or as leaders. Counts as a separate figurine from the regular Darknut. Photograph with armor on. (Photographing either Darknut without armor after breaking it off does not count as a separate figurine).
Floor Master
Hand enemy that emerges from dark portals. Grabs Link and returns him to previous areas. Found in Earth Temple, Wind Temple, Savage Labyrinth. Photograph quickly before it grabs you or retreats.
Gohdan
Mini-boss of Tower of the Gods (Head and Hands). MISSABLE! Photograph the Head or one of the Hands during the fight.
Gohma
Boss of Dragon Roost Cavern. MISSABLE! Photograph during the boss battle.
Gyorg
Shark enemy found randomly in the Great Sea, often near rafts or circling specific areas. Can jump and attack the boat.
Jalhalla
Boss of the Earth Temple (Giant Poe). MISSABLE! Photograph during the boss battle (either the large form or the smaller Poes after stunning).
Kalle Demos
Boss of the Forbidden Woods. MISSABLE! Photograph during the boss battle.
Kargaroc
Large bird enemy. Found on Dragon Roost Island, Fire Mountain, Ice Ring Isle, various sea platforms.
Magtail
Centipede enemy that curls into a ball when hit. Found in Dragon Roost Cavern, Fire Mountain, Ganon’s Tower. Immune to fire.
Miniblin
Small, annoying imp-like enemy. Often appears in large groups. Found in Forsaken Fortress, various islands, Savage Labyrinth.
Moblin
Large pig-like enemy. Variations include Blue using spear/lantern (Forsaken Fortress, islands, Savage Labyrinth) and Red using club (Earth Temple, Savage Labyrinth). Only one “Moblin” figurine exists. Photographing either the blue or red variant clearly will count for this single figurine.
Molgera
Boss of the Wind Temple (Giant Sand Worm). MISSABLE! Photograph during the boss battle.
Morth
Small spiked clinging enemy. Found in Forbidden Woods, attaches to Link.
Mothula (Winged)
Flying moth enemy. Found in Forbidden Woods. Distinct from the Wingless Mothula.
Mothula (Wingless)
Grounded version, shoots larvae. Found in Forbidden Woods mini-boss room. Counts as a separate figurine from the winged version.
Peahat (Flying)
Propeller plant enemy. Found on various grassy islands. Must be stunned (Boomerang, Hookshot) to photograph easily. Distinct from the Sea Peahat.
Peahat (Sea)
Water-skimming version. Found over the Great Sea. Counts as a separate figurine from the flying version.
Phantom Ganon
Mini-boss fought in Forsaken Fortress (second visit) and Ganon’s Tower (multiple rooms). MISSABLE! Must photograph him during one of these encounters. The Ganon’s Tower versions are the last chance. Photograph his corporeal form, not the energy ball.
Poe (Floating)
Ghost enemy. Found in Earth Temple, Ghost Ship, Savage Labyrinth. Often requires stunning/solidifying to photograph well. Distinct from the Searchlight Poe.
Poe (Searchlight)
Ghost enemy holding a lantern with a damaging beam. Found in Earth Temple. Counts as a separate figurine from the regular Poe.
Puppet Ganon
Boss of Ganon’s Tower. Has three forms (Puppet, Spider, Snake/Molgera). MISSABLE! Photograph any of the three forms during the battle. The Snake/Molgera form is easiest if you stun it by hitting the tail orb, then photograph the main body before hitting the tongue with the Light Arrow.
Rat
Found in various caves, Forsaken Fortress, Savage Labyrinth. Often carries bombs or rupees.
ReDead
Zombie-like enemy whose scream paralyzes Link. Found in Earth Temple, Savage Labyrinth.
Red Bubble
Flying skull enemy engulfed in red (fire) flame. Found in dungeons like Dragon Roost Cavern, Tower of Gods, Savage Labyrinth.
Seahat
Flying fish enemy found over the Great Sea. Larger than Peahats.
Stalfos
Skeleton knight enemy. Found in Earth Temple, Wind Temple, Savage Labyrinth. Reassembles if not destroyed completely.
Wizzrobe
Floating magician enemy that teleports and casts Fire/Ice spells. Found in Wind Temple, Tower of Gods, Savage Labyrinth, Ganon’s Tower. Distinct from the Mighty Wizzrobe.
Wizzrobe (Mighty)
More powerful yellow/orange version that summons other enemies (Keese, Bokoblins, Darknuts). Found in Wind Temple, Ganon’s Tower, Savage Labyrinth. Counts as a separate figurine from the regular Wizzrobe.
Ganondorf
Final boss of the game. MISSABLE! You must photograph him during the final battle sequences before delivering the final blow.
Final Reward
Link & King of Red Lions
This is the final figurine, representing the Hero of Winds and his companion. Carlov gives it to you automatically once you have collected all other figurines and placed them in the Nintendo Gallery. You do not need to photograph Link yourself.
General Tips & Strategy for Completion
- Snap First, Ask Later: See someone/something new? Photograph it immediately!
- Be Methodical: Clear islands one by one. Check houses, talk to everyone, explore day and night.
- Dungeon Diligence: Always have the Deluxe Picto Box ready inside dungeons for unique enemies and bosses.
- Check the Gallery Often: Visit Carlov to see which pedestals are empty – this is your ultimate checklist.
- Version Differences: Knuckle (Tingle Tuner/Bottle) and potential mini-game operator figurines (Cannon, Flight Control) might vary slightly between GameCube and HD versions.
- Patience is Key: This is a massive undertaking spanning the entire game. Don’t rush it!
The Ultimate Reward
Conquering the Nintendo Gallery is a true badge of honor for any Wind Waker fan. Besides the immense satisfaction of seeing every pedestal filled, your final reward is the unique Link and the King of Red Lions figurine, personally awarded by a very impressed Carlov. You’ll officially be a Master Pictographer!
Now, with this exhaustive checklist, sail forth and capture the essence of the Great Sea! Good luck, brave photographers of Zelda Central!