Bring Arts CLOUD STRIFE Final Fantasy VII Action Figure Review

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  • @gesie0504
    @gesie0504 Před 2 měsíci +119

    That's an EXPENSIVE MCFARLANE FIGURE. 💀

    • @RockerMicke1
      @RockerMicke1 Před 2 měsíci +5

      its square hell the play arts are expensive too

    • @jarosbodytko6462
      @jarosbodytko6462 Před 2 měsíci +7

      I remember when the original FF7 play arts line came out and they were like 25 bucks. They never bothered finishing off the whole team (Barret and Cid were never produced). Those were pretty good. I honestly regret selling those off now.

    • @alejandrocerrud4049
      @alejandrocerrud4049 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hahaha

  • @Vipus2501
    @Vipus2501 Před 2 měsíci +97

    Play Arts figures being over-priced? Shocker.

    • @KOKUSHIBOx
      @KOKUSHIBOx Před 2 měsíci +2

      Truly a shocker

    • @tomawsomeSaUCE
      @tomawsomeSaUCE Před 2 měsíci +1

      I managed to get one for £30

    • @suhtangwong
      @suhtangwong Před 2 měsíci

      Better value than mafex, neca, some imports, etc imo

    • @suhtangwong
      @suhtangwong Před 2 měsíci +1

      Oh wait it's not the 12 inch figures, these seems like a secondary market pricing lol

    • @joshuadawes7032
      @joshuadawes7032 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@suhtangwong Yeah, these are the 1/12 scale not the 1/6 scale that Bring Arts are (which are closer to worth the cost lol).

  • @MrMegaman0607
    @MrMegaman0607 Před 2 měsíci +62

    They nailed the overall original FF7 aesthetic for this guy paint flaws aside, it’s the price that murders any chance of most people buying it though
    60 bucks is exactly what I was thinking it should cost too, it’s absurd at 100 and above

    • @99jmaster
      @99jmaster Před 2 měsíci

      That's the Square Enix tax

    • @whitezombified
      @whitezombified Před 2 měsíci +1

      Those leg joints kill it , not even at 60$ would save it

    • @Bingo_the_Pug
      @Bingo_the_Pug Před 2 měsíci

      If you didn’t preorder these then you’re fucked, the resale prices go over $200 easily

    • @Kaioken20
      @Kaioken20 Před měsícem

      ​@@Bingo_the_PugThe reissue is still up on Hobby Genki for pre-order.

  • @salvatoreocello
    @salvatoreocello Před 2 měsíci +31

    3:18 $130 for this would be a NO for me…but if I had a couple more grand a week then yeah I’d blow $130 no problem

    • @salvatoreocello
      @salvatoreocello Před měsícem

      It’s been a month since I posted this and I’m afraid to say I have spent more than $130 on action figures in the past 7 days…so who’s the real loser and winner? They’re both me 🥳

  • @CattyMintgum
    @CattyMintgum Před 2 měsíci +39

    this would be okay for $30 lmao, where the heck that extra $100 come from?

    • @dankerbell
      @dankerbell Před 2 měsíci +6

      lmao trueee, i really want their ff7 stuff but i absolutely refuse at that price, i'd bankrupt myself. shame since i've only just got into but i love it, but practically every other franchise i'm into besides dmc i have merch for because they're not this crazy

    • @ryanlevack9361
      @ryanlevack9361 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ok for $30? You’re ridiculous. It would be phenomenal for $30.

    • @julianx2rl
      @julianx2rl Před 2 měsíci +13

      ​@@ryanlevack9361 - Actually... S.H.Figuarts Naruto is $30, and he comes with more accesories and faceplates, not to mention the better sculpt and articulation.
      So Phenomenal? I mean... depends on who you ask, but to me, this figure is just bad, regardless of the pricepoint.

    • @dianavespid937
      @dianavespid937 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ryanlevack9361 Compared to figures like S.H Figuarts and EVEN the Jazwares ones it is okay

    • @TheMehahame
      @TheMehahame Před 2 měsíci

      @@ryanlevack9361would it really? What does this thing have going for it besides aesthetic? There are $35 figuarts releases that shit all over this

  • @prodigal_rebel_2062
    @prodigal_rebel_2062 Před 2 měsíci +18

    I would have loved to buy him but the price is way too much.

  • @cmflynn75
    @cmflynn75 Před 2 měsíci +12

    This is the one time I’ve gone in knowing I’m getting hosed on value but I don’t care because I love FFVII and this is probably the only chance I’ll have to get these figs on the shelf. Also, AmiAmi is your friend for these

    • @jarosbodytko6462
      @jarosbodytko6462 Před 2 měsíci

      Hobby link Japan as well. They sell them for around 80-90 dollars (still overpriced but better than 130 bucks). Unfortunately they're out of stock so you have to keep an eye out for re-released.

    • @armandocarrion479
      @armandocarrion479 Před 2 měsíci

      You shouldn't

  • @LuckyFox07
    @LuckyFox07 Před 2 měsíci +8

    That windowless packaging must be relatively new to the Bring Arts line. I've collected the entire Kingdom Hearts series of Bring Arts, and they all had windows. I agree; not a fan .
    Great review :)

  • @powrboy77
    @powrboy77 Před 2 měsíci +3

    The asymmetrical pants bulge is probably because the figure is trying to replicate Tetsuya Nomura's concept art. Although they could've just bulged both sides still.
    Also, would love to see more Bring Arts reviews, if only to get more optics on the insane price to quality ratio. I'm getting some bc I'm an FF simp, but even with importing at $80-90, the price is outta control

  • @AlphaProto
    @AlphaProto Před 2 měsíci +2

    I never collected the Play Arts Kai because they were 8 inch figures. Considering Cloud is a teenager this height makes sense for him.
    The figure looks nice when it is just standing arms to the sides. It's when you really try to pose it that the problems start to appear.
    Considering the price, that rating makes sense.

    • @saadmirza4221
      @saadmirza4221 Před 2 měsíci +1

      He was a teenager in Criris Core, 21 in original game and 23 in Advent Children.

  • @A7XGD7
    @A7XGD7 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Will you being reviewing the Tifa figure too? I have her but she has QC problems. Her right arm is out of place and i can't fix it and her foot is crooked

    • @A7XGD7
      @A7XGD7 Před 2 měsíci

      Be* reviewing.

  • @paulrippcord506
    @paulrippcord506 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The only way I can justify an expensive figure is if I have no other options, and I’m including unofficial third party lines and I have a deep attachment for the property. Like these Square Enix Bring Arts figures, since Square owns Final Fantasy and they make the figures you’ll never see anyone else make them.

  • @xun3
    @xun3 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Figure prices have really shot up through the roof. Remember $40 revoltech, play arts, figma and figurarts? Now they are 2-4 times that. What made the prices shoot up? Like the new figma Samus, that was really crazy expensive.

    • @Nelly_platinum
      @Nelly_platinum Před 2 měsíci +4

      Tbf square figures have always been expensive even before these price hikes

    • @ryanlevack9361
      @ryanlevack9361 Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah seriously. People complain about the jump ml made from 20 to 24. Then we get imports that jumped from ¥3500 ¥9000 and everyone’s like yeah we’ll it’s an import.

    • @suhtangwong
      @suhtangwong Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's called greed, that's why those tiny, hollow, fragile plastics are soo overpriced 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @Day9294_
      @Day9294_ Před 2 měsíci

      When storm collectibles first brought out the Mortal Kombat line I bought scorpion and sub zero for 50 each. Now they are all like 120. Like why?? What is being done differently that they worth 120? I get shao khan, goro, motaro, kintaro. Like those figures are massive! But the ninjas, Raiden, lu Kang. Why are those over 100?! Doesn't make sense

  • @noahgettheark
    @noahgettheark Před 2 měsíci +2

    They've been doing this for the past few years. I've got the Kingdom Hearts 3 Sora and Axel and the articulation on both of them is abysmal. $120 for Sora and I believe Axel was $80-$100. Axel's right ankle joint was broken before I even opened it, so I had to glue the foot back on. Thoroughly disappointed in this line.

  • @brande2274
    @brande2274 Před 2 měsíci +5

    last play arts fig i got were the metal gear ones back when they were 70 to 80 bucks a pop 130 is way to much for this fig

  • @chewymew
    @chewymew Před 2 měsíci +1

    Having never heard of Bring Arts before, I thought this was some Bandai off-shoot of SHF. And I thought, "Oh wow, a Cloud figure by Bandai, I can't wait the see the accessories he comes with!" How wrong was I...

  • @suhtangwong
    @suhtangwong Před 2 měsíci +1

    Didn't know playarts made 1/12 scale figs? Awesome! Always wanted a ff7 cloud.

  • @oddwardogg8450
    @oddwardogg8450 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I believe Bringarts did justice with the ff9 line and dragon quest , I wish they gave him some more weapons and they came either final weapons like ff9 figures did.

  • @ImmortalDraylo
    @ImmortalDraylo Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can get all these cheaper on ami, but have to wait a few more months on the shipping date. It's around 90 dollars after shipping. So you'll save 40 to 50 bucks each figure compared to bbts

    • @ImmortalDraylo
      @ImmortalDraylo Před 2 měsíci +1

      The figures are nice, but at this price point and so few accessories? My god companies are getting greedy. Even the FF9 figures came with so much I had to buy two of each for a full display

  • @LPomenti
    @LPomenti Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Anthony, I know you unfortunately bought the first print NFT version that was $130 USD, but there's a version on pre-order right now on AmiAmi for $75 without the NFT (to be released in July).
    You said it was a 7/10 as a $60 figure. Knowing now that the NFT essentially added $50 to the price tag, would you rate it closer to a 6-7/10 now?

  • @Freefall347
    @Freefall347 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think you should maybe review Sephiroth as well, just because he is the most popular character from the game and the one likely to have the most people interested in it. Right now I am only in it for Sephiroth, and I agree that these are overpriced, so I guess that answers the question of the day.
    I was strongly considering getting Cloud and Tifa, but kept reminding myself that I have been disappointed by literally EVERY Bring Arts figure I've gotten, including the Kingdom Hearts Cloud and Sephiroth. The accessories in particular are so weak; for Dragon Quest, they give all those guys a bunch of different weapons, potions, mini-monsters, etc. You'd think they could throw in an Ultima Sword, some materia, or maybe a mini Cactrot or Moogle or something here, but no, for Final Fantasy VII they are just milking the hell out of it, because they figure it will sell anyway.

  • @julianx2rl
    @julianx2rl Před 2 měsíci +1

    7:04 - He has a ball peg and a hinge, maybe he can raise his arm by lowering the ball and lifting the hinge?
    I don't have him, but that's something I would try.

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci

      That's how the right shoulder works. You can see the shoulder pad prevents it on the left.

  • @devilmaycryfan7681
    @devilmaycryfan7681 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm half and half, i bought Tifa. Part of me is glad i got her but the other part of me is regretting the purchase specifically BECAUSE of the price. Depending on how life goes in the future i MIGHT MAYBE buy the rest cause being a huge FF7 fan i did want the whole crew on my display, but i'm not sure. On the very small bright side at least all the characters release apart from each other so you can sort of plan around that.
    Ps:
    I'm not gonna lie, the reason i decided to get the tifa was because i had her on pre-order, and when she released i checked and the pre-oder had sold out so i got scared of missing out. Chances are that'll happen again when Sephiroth releases.

  • @khonartist5515
    @khonartist5515 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I got sephiroth (only/ gladly) are you getting sephie for your smash collection? Friend wants to kno

  • @xeanheart
    @xeanheart Před 2 měsíci +1

    QotD: It has to be a character I REALLY want, otherwise I pray for it to be half off or less in the future.
    And yeah, if you're gonna collect Bring Arts, your best bet is to wait for sales, which are usually a pretty safe bet. As someone who's collected a small handful of them, they're all way overpriced and Square's' QC is awful. Worse than what MAFEX used to be if you ask me.
    It's a shame too because when the line first started, alot of the Kingdom Hearts figures, while still overpriced, were all fairly well executed, especially by comparison to Cloud here. But as the line has gone on, most figures are basically only good for vanilla posing on a shelf and not much else. Glorified statues, basically.
    So to answer your other question, I wouldn't bother collecting any more unless it's a character you really feel like you need to have.

  • @mandalore1512
    @mandalore1512 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good review as always. Will you be reviewing the M Bison Jada toys sometime as well?

  • @Cirroyt
    @Cirroyt Před 2 měsíci

    I’m still considering making a custom cloud doing both his ff7 outfit and his advent children outfit but man the figure looks really good 130 is insane and the reason for that additional 20 dollars is cuz of this NFT crap square was doing. They have like two Tifas up on bbts and one of them is 20 dollars less cuz it doesn’t have that NFT thing going on if anyone was curious

  • @poultrygeist8253
    @poultrygeist8253 Před 2 měsíci

    I used to have the original Cloud, Sephiroth, and the Kingdom Hearts one winged Sephiroth, I paid $20 for the first 2, maybe a bit more for the KH one since it came later. The price increase on these figures is nutso.
    I mentioned the increase to the owner of the same comic shop I got them from once I saw how much they went up, dude thought I was bitching about his prices, meant the retail but he stormed off to his office before I could explain.

  • @SlideysWorld
    @SlideysWorld Před 2 měsíci

    To answer the question of the review. Usually, no. Overpriced figures only mean they resell for even more. Only time im willing to over pay is when its a new gen of a figure I need.(Kinda like the new Gohan)

  • @cptwigglefuffle
    @cptwigglefuffle Před 2 měsíci +1

    I only have 2 bring arts figures at the moment, and both of the are from Xenogears
    The Fei figure is as basic as this cloud figure and was around the same price second hand, I got it since it's like the only action figure for this character to be honest so I bit the bullet.-.
    And the other figure was the main Xenogears robot the Weltall, it's way better and has great Articulation, it even has optional diecast feet to help it balance with the heavy backpack piece
    So I have no idea what's going on with this line
    As for the window packaging, I think that has to be new as the Nier and Xenogears Bring Arts have windows.
    Question of the day: I'm willing to bite the bullet if I like the character enough but like the new storm collectables fist of the North Star figures, I don't think I wanna spend over $200 on figures that are mostly like silicone, wired and full of like cloth

    • @bateshell2
      @bateshell2 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I got the Fei figure for around $40 USD, new, some years ago.
      This Cloud figure offers around the same amount of stuff at a much more expensive price, for almost no good reason other than for the nostalgia factor, perhaps.

  • @madnessembodied2473
    @madnessembodied2473 Před měsícem

    Cloud and Tifa are the first BA figures I gotten since the KH3 line. The price is sickening, but I'm very pleased with them. The FFIX Bring Arts are fetching stupid prices now, so surely the FFVII figures will be even worse. If anyone is on the fence about these I'd advise to get them sooner rather then later.

  • @theraven268
    @theraven268 Před 2 měsíci

    seems to me this is comperable to Figuarts and possibly some Mafex figures, but those tend to be around 80-100 and all mostly come with way more accessories. In this case you're paying a tax because of who has the license.

    • @SuperFigures-ql2dv
      @SuperFigures-ql2dv Před 2 měsíci

      Some SHF are around the $25-40 range, like Shippuden Naruto, kid Naruto, Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Luffy and the upcoming Tanjiro

  • @JuKe6
    @JuKe6 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Stop at Cloud, save your money. Or use it for something like a 3rd party figure from brands like Hero Toys.

  • @joycongirl
    @joycongirl Před 2 měsíci +1

    I definitely think you should keep going

  • @elimanator
    @elimanator Před 2 měsíci

    Maybe review tifa as well because she’s the most popular character but man thanks for validating my choice. I preordered based on aesthetic alone and I like the character but as the preorder drew closer I ended up canceling it because I couldn’t justify the price

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I think it'll just be sephiroth and done for me

  • @Kaioken20
    @Kaioken20 Před měsícem

    The reissue pre-order is still available on Hobby Genki. Fig is about $75 and you're looking at around about another 15-20 for shipping. IT'S STILL NOT WORTH IT, but better than BBTS.
    These FFVII Bring Arts always tempt me bc they look so good. But then I watch a review as a reminder of why to not bother buying it lol Thank you!!

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před měsícem

      Bbts is selling the nft version. That's why it's 150

    • @Kaioken20
      @Kaioken20 Před měsícem

      @@AnthonysCustoms Ah, OK. (But for me that's even more of a reason to not buy it lol And I'm not hating on BBTS; I'm from the UK and I ordered a Knights of Slice from them. Could not be more happier with the whole process -- especially the care they took with shipping it. But I also know they can be generally pricier than some other online retailers.)

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před měsícem

      yeah. i didnt know there were 2 versions when i ordered. nft stuff is silly

  • @saadmirza4221
    @saadmirza4221 Před 2 měsíci

    There are Dragon Quest XI Bring Arts line. So you might want to check that out for your Smash Collection.

  • @Mattyboy-dn4oo
    @Mattyboy-dn4oo Před 2 měsíci

    7:14 That’s ridiculous. Especially when you considered they’ve engineered that joint better on the Play Arts Remake Cloud. The shoulder pad was a softer material that raised with the arm. They could’ve done that here.
    Qotd: It depends on the character. Sometimes I’ll check on the aftermarket to see if I can get the figure for cheaper. That’s how I got the Remake Tifa, Barret, and Aerith. Barret and Tifa were around $100 and Aerith was $130. Still too much but all of them were beautiful looking figures that poses well and I love FF7 so I didn’t mind paying that price.

  • @HaLfSpeedArt1
    @HaLfSpeedArt1 Před 2 měsíci

    He really looks nice but the thing that bummed me out the most is that he doesn't have any alternate face places... That price is ridiculous for how little effort they put into this figure.

  • @warpfrenzy
    @warpfrenzy Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’d like to see Sephiroth as well. Rest are not important.

  • @gapzero
    @gapzero Před 2 měsíci

    With that price a Bahamut or Shiva accessories should be included.

  • @user-os4ll4fb2z
    @user-os4ll4fb2z Před 2 měsíci +1

    can you review berserker armor guts?

  • @Flash-oq4gu
    @Flash-oq4gu Před 2 měsíci

    Well, that went downhill fast, Pretty glad I past on these. Has been waiting years for a full team of these guys. Upsetting

  • @israelrojas7725
    @israelrojas7725 Před 2 měsíci

    I really wanted the Tifa one but the only one available on Square's website is the digital edition which comes with a NFT and is priced at 159.99, and their shipping is fucking expensive.

  • @soumyadeepbanerjee964
    @soumyadeepbanerjee964 Před 2 měsíci

    Was looking at these on Amazon Japan, did make me curious what these figures would be like.

  • @TeamAngryFaic
    @TeamAngryFaic Před 2 měsíci

    I was hoping you’d eventually get around to reviewing this line. It’s crazy to consider that with consideration to all of the flaws this particular figure has, it’s by far the current best in the line-and that’s not a compliment.
    I’ve been buying them as they release, and you’re gonna be looking at loose, lopsided joints and sloppy engineering wrapped in the veneer of a pretty-looking figure.
    And yes-the packaging is awful! I don’t know what they were thinking. A massive step back from the FF9 line’s packaging while the figures themselves still boast the SAME QC issues.
    Thank you for the review, Anthony! Informative as always. I can’t even begin to tell you just how far my jaw has dropped watching these other guys gush about this hunk of junk.

  • @ozzyalbor8292
    @ozzyalbor8292 Před měsícem

    i dont think id spend more than 60 on figures. especially like this one! great review

  • @bayonettaclips672
    @bayonettaclips672 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I paid 130$ for Play Arts Kai Cloud lol good thing I didn’t get this one

  • @MCLAKB
    @MCLAKB Před 2 měsíci +1

    Bring Arts are always expansive, I find them to be even more expansive than a Revoltech but that line gave you TONS of accessories.
    I got this one and Tifa because of FFVII, but to be honest, I also a bit disappointed. Because even for a Bring Arts figure, the accessories are lacking on this series.
    While I understand that due to the technology at time, PS1 FFVII character arts really don’t have any expression, but for the simplicity of the face at time, it really isn’t had to include some more face. I really think this is just laziness on SE’s parts.
    For some reason FFT and FFVII’s accessories really are close to nonexistent. It really is too bad, because to figure looks great compares to Play Act line.
    But for some reason, BA figure not only more expensive and have less accessories. And FFVII line have even less stuff than previous FF and DQ lines

  • @arthurchen6464
    @arthurchen6464 Před 2 měsíci +1

    For the longest time I've been basically done with any Play Arts or Bring Arts figures. They always look great on their prototype shots, but the actual figures never live up to the standard. With the ridiculous pricing, I'm not going to buy any unless they're marked 50% or more off.
    Just recently started to play FFVII for the first time, so was hoping these would be good, but meh.

  • @Canadiansamurai
    @Canadiansamurai Před 2 měsíci

    Mine came with his shoulderpad assembled backwards. Other than that, I liked it and I was willing to spend the money, but only for the smash collection.

  • @Forty3Snakes
    @Forty3Snakes Před měsícem

    I thiink my biggest issue is qc. Mafex having legs fall off and sloppy paint is the worst for me i have serious Ocd like issues around details and it almost comforts me that if i pick up a bad legends i can return it in store and get a new one these imports r not as easy to return and get another of.

  • @animedood442
    @animedood442 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey anthony are you gonna review the jada dhalslim?

  • @alejandrogonzalez7129
    @alejandrogonzalez7129 Před 2 měsíci

    If a figure is over 120 USD it is almost an in mediate pass. There are some exceptions but thats like the budget roof for figures.

  • @patrickkader2046
    @patrickkader2046 Před 2 měsíci

    It’s strange because the Kingdom Hearts line, its first line, has a window. Even worse is that bring arts are smaller and so had a cheaper price. These cost as much as a play arts from a few years ago

  • @Wekraptor
    @Wekraptor Před 2 měsíci

    Soul of Chogokin just announced a Mechagodzilla 1974. Its gonna end up being around 250 internationally. Its about 9.5 inches has a bunch of lights and sound effects. Its still super over-priced. However, its one of my favorite kaiju so im going to bite the bullet and probably not care lol.

  • @CaptainFedora
    @CaptainFedora Před 2 měsíci

    I think if you really want to complete the smash collection and/or have a companion piece, then you can consider getting the Sephiroth. But its also $130 dollars. And considering the figure here, it might be more of the same if not worse, depending on what exactly they do to make it.
    I must say though, the knees are a disappoinment even for me. I remember the original play arts from way back in the early 2000s that had a perfect knee for cloud. Maybe not the best looking, but way better than this, and more natural looking they could've done the same here! Look up the original play arts Cloud on his knee articulation to see what i am talking about.
    But as it stands, if you can live without Sephiroth to pair with cloud. Just skip it and end it here unless Square gets there stuff together.
    Or, and I know this will never happen, but IF, and its a big if, if they charge $60 by some miracle, I'd say get Sephiroth just to pair with cloud and complete the smash collection.
    I might be crazy enough to get this Cloud and Sephiroth to replace my KH variants of these characters, because my KH Sephiroth out of the box cant stand worth beans because of his extremely loose hips. Which is the same problem i have when i got my first bring arts figure, KH3 Sora (Second form variant).

  • @MikiDrummer
    @MikiDrummer Před měsícem

    The aesthetic is good, but all the articulation limitations and the price it's just a big NO for me, even i if i like how it looks but i really like when an articulated figure is posable, which i think it should be one of the most well designed aspects of an articulated figure, i found that in Nin Nin Game costs around 85€ but still too much imo...
    Anyway thanks for the review!! :)

  • @elmuchacho3379
    @elmuchacho3379 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was willing to take the $130 loss because i love ff7, but then i saw the accessories count, and also started hearing about the notoriety of bring arts ultimately made me back out

  • @spoogtastic
    @spoogtastic Před 2 měsíci

    I desperately want this line just because they will look phenomenal on a shelf. The actual usability of an "action figure" is horrendous. But I'll be keeping my eye on buying a used one...

    • @ryanlevack9361
      @ryanlevack9361 Před 2 měsíci

      Honestly I’d bite the bullet and buy them if you’re interested. These are only going to go up. The cloud was close to $200 on the second hand market same with tifa.

  • @MikeDUDERBailey
    @MikeDUDERBailey Před 2 měsíci

    I would like to see a Tifa review

  • @sasukeuchiha8801
    @sasukeuchiha8801 Před 2 měsíci

    I know it'll never happen because of square enix but man If Jada toys was able to make final fantasy figures that would be amazing. these figures in the pictures look great and the idea of having all the ff7 characters together is great but think about the pirce they cost. getting four of these characters would be like what $400. that is absurd. holy fuck. yea they space out the release for each figure but still not good when you're sitting there look at the figures and remember what you paid for them

  • @Frosty8221
    @Frosty8221 Před 2 měsíci

    Wasn't this one super expensive cuz of some NFT-type shenanigans? Maybe it was just the first round of the figures, but then if that means they still kept the price after, that's bunk. I was excited when they were first shown off, but the price for this line is absurd, especially when I already have their Remake PAK counterparts (which cost the same price at the time).
    Good review, appreciate the honesty.

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I guess. I didn't know about that until my comment section mentioned it

  • @cbap
    @cbap Před 2 měsíci

    I collect this line purely out of love for FFVII (tough pill to swallow given the broken prices on these), so please review all the others that are out there and that are up for preorder. 🤣

  • @laurentpetit3014
    @laurentpetit3014 Před 2 měsíci

    The same price as the Play Art Kai Cloud, which is an excellent figure!

  • @bateshell2
    @bateshell2 Před 2 měsíci

    Why is this so much more expensive than all the Bring Arts figures which came before?
    Some of the older figures had a lot more accessories as well.

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ff vii is popular and they're trying to cash in imo

  • @zaqqaz
    @zaqqaz Před 2 měsíci

    It’s really the rarity of Cloud action figures that makes people even want to consider it.

  • @TheLegendaryGarcia
    @TheLegendaryGarcia Před 2 měsíci

    The price is absolutely insane but I can’t deny that I want him. I want the whole gang but there’s no way

  • @LagannDriller024
    @LagannDriller024 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m like you Anthony
    I’ll bite the bullet sometimes depending on the character

  • @merceraeolymus
    @merceraeolymus Před 2 měsíci

    honestly i can't say i'm not surprised. i really feel the pain in your voice. i was HOPING that play arts/bring arts line would have changed their ways but nope
    BUT THE ONE THING THAT BLOWS MY MIND TO THIS DAY IS
    WHY ARE THEY THE ONLY BASTARDS who have the rights to this license / franchise of final fantasy??!!
    GIVE IT TO ANY ONE ELSE BRO , they will cook up something so much more flawless and milk tons of cash !!! WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU SQUARE ENIX

  • @zanose219
    @zanose219 Před 2 měsíci

    This should've been $60 ish..SHF in that price give us hands, faces, window package. mezco is the king of hands. their stands can convert to foot peg use. I'll wait for this to go on sale/clearance

  • @julianx2rl
    @julianx2rl Před 2 měsíci

    I want this figure, but it's so beyond what it should cost that I have absolutely no intention of buying it.

    • @julianx2rl
      @julianx2rl Před 2 měsíci

      Like, let's take the Doom Slayer for example, for all of that figure's faults, you can at least still see why it costs what it costs, even if you're not a fan of what they did?
      But this? Damn near no accesories, basic articulation, and I've seen other people's legs popping off, and more remarkably, no faceplates!
      That's actually* insulting, the arrogance of them, to think that Cloud is so good that they can just do shit like this, NO.

  • @Jvm-iq2qe
    @Jvm-iq2qe Před 2 měsíci

    Review the other ones please. 🙏

  • @saltystick_99
    @saltystick_99 Před 2 měsíci

    If only this thing had multiple face plates...

  • @kalorathekau
    @kalorathekau Před 2 měsíci

    I dont mind the bulge on that pant leg; I like the asymmetry, and the creases are so stylised and dont make sense anyway 😛
    That said yeah, there is shockingly too little for $130 USD. Wow. I would like to see you review the other figures in this line; but purely for entertainment purposes. I’m doubtful they’ll actually be worth the price.

  • @JayloFerrer
    @JayloFerrer Před 2 měsíci

    Maybe review Sephiroth? I was considering getting him.

  • @solarsun5077
    @solarsun5077 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Man i hate square if sh figuarts got ahold of alot of their properties theyd make alot more bank and please more fans

  • @rasheedsanders1067
    @rasheedsanders1067 Před 2 měsíci

    At the end of the day that's my main issue with Bring Arts figures, the quality doesn't match the price. Really makes me wish Square would let another company make their figures. As for the FF7 line I got Cloud and I ordered the Tifa reissue but I'm probably going to stop there.

  • @raymond7313
    @raymond7313 Před 2 měsíci

    I do get a HARD CASE of buyer's remorse so, I can't justify it. It is why I don't preorder Marvel Legends anymore. Anticipating and then receiving it will suck the life out of the purchase if the figure is bad.

  • @ufojoedude
    @ufojoedude Před 2 měsíci

    Before you mentioned the price of this figure I thought it was a pretty solid thirty or so dollar pick up. Finding out it is over a hundred dollars past my guess was not at all what I was expecting. That he also has no accessories is so amusingly Square Enix.

  • @wsugj
    @wsugj Před 2 měsíci

    I'm glad you bought it because now, I don't have to.

  • @vongolatx4828
    @vongolatx4828 Před 2 měsíci

    We wanna see the other characters, but you should probably only do it if someone is letting you borrow it for the review because the prices..

  • @99jmaster
    @99jmaster Před 2 měsíci

    Crazy how this costs more than the KH1 version of Cloud amd Sephiroth those were $89.99

  • @stygianhoplite
    @stygianhoplite Před 2 měsíci +1

    Keep doing these Kai reviews I hope. Does my crusty soul warm to see overpriced garbage get properly ripped apart. And garbage may be a slight exaggeration but the shortcuts they took at this price....disgusting.

  • @macmacbsu6144
    @macmacbsu6144 Před 2 měsíci

    Bring arts are real hit or miss quality wise so it's hard to justify the price. Play Arts Kai I think are barely worth it, bring arts I usually can't bring myself to pick up, even if they do look cool
    I would be interested in seeing reviews of the others out of curiosity, I like the retro style and might pick up a few if they go on clearance

  • @yangstaboi-uw2bi
    @yangstaboi-uw2bi Před 2 měsíci

    What ever happened to your action figure line?

  • @RockerMicke1
    @RockerMicke1 Před 2 měsíci

    bring arts back then wasn't that expensive before price spikes on figures they where 60 bucks i have a sora figures from the bring arts series but now and days they increase price that where the same price as a standard play arts kai figure and the ladder cost even worse

  • @silentman99
    @silentman99 Před 2 měsíci

    Play arts dissidia cloud will always the definitive cloud for me. Despite one of his legs coming off.

  • @FREKKI
    @FREKKI Před 2 měsíci

    I member Play Arts being like, 10” and usually good figures. So now they’re half the size and double the price? That sucks lol

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci

      I think they do do the large scale line .. Maybe? IDK.

  • @alexkuieck6705
    @alexkuieck6705 Před 2 měsíci

    DO SEPHIROTH! You need at least him for Smash collection too lol

  • @jarosbodytko6462
    @jarosbodytko6462 Před 2 měsíci

    I have this guy pre-ordered but I'm still not sure if I'll get the whole line. To me Aerith and Red XIII are a must. Anything else I don't know. If I do get the whole line I'll probably sell off my PAK Remake figures which are also overpriced despite their size and are lacking in the face sculpts and make some money back that way.
    I'm no stranger to collecting overpriced figures as I used to collect Myth Cloths and their prices became insane as well (although their parts count is insane compared to this figure).
    Really the only thing why I consider buying them is because it's FF7 and no one else has a license for these (imagine Jada Toys getting that licence! We'd have better FF7 figures for like 30 bucks with more accessories!)
    Yeah, it's disappointing, no other way to say it.
    On the bright side, from what I've seen Tifa is a lot better in terms of articulation. She has actual knee joints, nothing pops off without warning, so whether you continue this line you might better use her as the basis for that decision. But yeah, still overpriced af.

  • @Jimmothy
    @Jimmothy Před 2 měsíci

    Bring Arts are releasing figures that are the same quality of Figma from 2011 with a pricing that you would see in 2037

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  Před 2 měsíci

      Lol. Yeah

    • @murasamek3041
      @murasamek3041 Před 2 měsíci

      And if you check, the first couple of these releases have some NFT shit in them because Square loves investing in NFTs. They even released more expensive versions with TWO kinds of NFTs in the figure.

  • @DaleCooper1101
    @DaleCooper1101 Před 2 měsíci

    It’s truly based on character for me. I’ve dropped a ridiculous amount of money on a figure/figures merely because the character was so important to me.

  • @pest174
    @pest174 Před 2 měsíci

    As a Mafex collector with no common sense and buys them at the inflated American pricing, there were many times I should have noped. Wolverine was extremely expensive and disappointing. On the other hand, I've been getting pricey 3rd parties, and those are great.

  • @davidflynn666
    @davidflynn666 Před 27 dny

    The original play arts kai kills this

  • @spidernesto
    @spidernesto Před 2 měsíci

    this review is hilarious, i was reacting the same way hahaha

  • @Reach008
    @Reach008 Před 2 měsíci

    Ah square, you never fail to disappointment when it comes to making disappointment figures. I miss them in their prime day but now it’s just sad.

  • @OverBenthousand
    @OverBenthousand Před 2 měsíci

    I’ll just wait for a 3rd party company to make decent FFVII figures and put them on 5K toys, lol.
    I just got the neca TMNT Punk set.. and it’s a super fun set.. for 150. 4 figures, 4 alternate heads/faceplates/accessories.
    Sorry but 130 for 1 figure?
    Nooooope.

  • @greatshadow88
    @greatshadow88 Před 2 měsíci

    I'll wait for the eventual bootleg in Aliexpress

  • @kreichgaming8234
    @kreichgaming8234 Před 2 měsíci

    it's definitely a nope 😅. with that price i'll just looking at the figure display at store (if available) to satisfy my curiosity, or simply yt it.