Bring Arts - Final Fantasy VII Cloud Strife - Action Figure Review

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @Mortamir_ActionFigures
    @Mortamir_ActionFigures Год назад +29

    Huge pass for QC issues + high pricing. Thanks for the sacrifice and review

  • @HoneyBanks.B
    @HoneyBanks.B Год назад +19

    Ahhh man, cloud looks sooo cool! Unfortunately he falls apart. But thank you for this great review!

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      No problem, Thanks for your support 🙏

    • @brunolavez
      @brunolavez Год назад

      I just got mine with the legs also popping off. Honestly, I recommend to not buy it, it's not worth it.

  • @WhiteKnightPictures
    @WhiteKnightPictures Год назад +22

    These kinds of issues are, unfortunately, rather common for this line. I'm still looking forward to receiving mine, but hearing he pops apart is a little frustrating. Still agree with you the aesthetics look fantastic.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +2

      Thanks for confirming. I'm sure you'll still like it. I was just having a lot of trouble getting it into action poses. Could also just be me with inexperience handling Bring Arts figures, though.

  • @ncw2713
    @ncw2713 Год назад +7

    Love the review❤
    The figure quality is not what I expect with the price.
    I have ordered tifa and sephiroth.
    Now I am wonder if I should collect them all.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much. You'll probably still like them. I was just having a lot of trouble with the legs when posing it for the pictures at the end of this video.

  • @Graver81-69
    @Graver81-69 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have got to get these figures!

  • @erod_riv1464
    @erod_riv1464 Год назад +2

    Great review! Heartbreaking when I saw the legs fall off, especially since mine is on its way. I've got the Bring Arts KH Cloud and have never had that issue but have heard many people complain about it. Its a shame because we've waited so long for a proper iteration of 1/12 scale figures from this game and it seems like its a flop. Regardless I've been a fan at this point for so long that I can look passed it despite the price point being a giant ripoff for the quality. At the end of the day personally if its between having no FF7 figures in this scale or having them with this quality, I'll take the loss and get them anyway..

  • @cheebztoyz2187
    @cheebztoyz2187 Год назад +2

    I love the aesthetics with this line, but my cloud had the same issue with the legs popping off easily. It’s a similar issue I have with another bring arts figure, so it’s unfortunate that we continue to see a high price point, but not the best qc with this brand. Hoping sh figuarts is able to get the dragon quest stuff at least.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      Damn sorry to hear that. Ya I think I'm gonna avoid bring arts for now.

  • @bateshell2
    @bateshell2 Год назад +10

    The fact that he has so few accessories despite costing so much more than past Bring Arts figures is a bummer.
    They could have at least included 1 or 2 alternate heads.
    On the plus side, he looks great! Almost 100% identical to the original PS1 artwork.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      Ya we needed more. I'm gonna hang on to it for the nostalgia.

  • @ArtfulGent
    @ArtfulGent Год назад +2

    Just got mine. So far so good regarding joints. The only bring arts I got so far that was a bust was KH3 Sora who's wrists disintegrated.

  • @RocketsBlastoise
    @RocketsBlastoise 3 месяца назад

    I just got the rerelease from amiami and it seems his QC has been improved. His legs havent popped off yet lol

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  3 месяца назад +1

      @RocketsBlastoise oh no way I'm gonna have to get back into the line

    • @RocketsBlastoise
      @RocketsBlastoise 3 месяца назад

      @@PlasticLyfe hopefully if you do, yours has no issues! Glad I waited to buy him, thank you for your sacrifice lol

  • @josephsmith886
    @josephsmith886 8 месяцев назад

    QC and paint issues have always been a constant issue with Square Enix figures for as long as i can remember. Good review despite those issues

  • @NordicWiseguy
    @NordicWiseguy Год назад +1

    Have you tried to put a piece of paper in those sockets so they won't pop off? The other method that could work is that first you pop off the legs and put a drop of super glue on those balljoints. This makes them slightly thicker so they fill the sockets better and then those legs won't pop off.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      I was thinking about going that route, but instead I'm going to sell it. Thanks though

    • @NordicWiseguy
      @NordicWiseguy Год назад +1

      @@PlasticLyfeNo problem. Aesthetically this figure looks great. Those qc issues are a big bummer especially when these are so expensive but luckily loose balljoints are usually easy to fix. I agree with you when you said that you would rather have figure joints pop off than actually break. Most joints break because they are too tight. It's safe to say this figure doesn't have that problem.
      I have this figure pre ordered and since i have always wanted 1/12 scale ff7 figures i can look past this minor flaw. If this problem starts to annoy me i put some paper in those sockets and it will probably be fine. I hope Tifa and Aerith won't suffer from this.

  • @Mr767267
    @Mr767267 Год назад

    On your first comment, the imports especially Figuarts are true 1:12 scale. The ML ones are mostly comic based characters and not true to 1:12 but as comic proportions are debatable it cannot be argued, also you can observe that the MCU figures stand less tall compared to the comic based figures.

  • @FrankTheDoomriderJohansen
    @FrankTheDoomriderJohansen 10 месяцев назад

    When I saw these figures I was super hyped because getting the original 1997 designs is nowhere to be found. Basically never made. So Am feeling like these are the only option because I do not want anything remake/dissidia/KH related. I am only interested in what is based on the original game. Would gave preffered them to be a little bigger and from the looks of it a little sturdier. But I am a big fan on the Revoltech Hokuto No Ken figures and this seems to be the same size so getting the complete set of these would look good. If they were all bigger I would have probably settled for only a few. Good review, appreciate it!

  • @amylie7879
    @amylie7879 Год назад +3

    It’s a shame the quality is so shoddy especially when you take the size and price into account! Bring arts haven’t always been so expensive!

  • @ajuntapall800
    @ajuntapall800 Год назад

    I'm also having the same issue with the leg joints. Very pissed to be honest.

  • @iitvoii
    @iitvoii Год назад

    Hearing that the legs can pop out really easy is disappointing. Maybe using poster tack or paint some mod podge on the joints might help.

  • @Jumpernot
    @Jumpernot 11 месяцев назад

    Oh no! I was looking at buy the whole set, but if they fall apart I might have to rethink it! Thanks for your sacrifice

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  11 месяцев назад

      Apparently, the Tifa doesn't have this issue. Just cloud.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  11 месяцев назад

      Apparently, the Tifa doesn't have this issue. Just cloud.

    • @Maynards_so_blue
      @Maynards_so_blue 10 месяцев назад

      You'd need to be very rich to afford the whole set at that price

  • @velen99
    @velen99 10 месяцев назад

    Don't have the figure yet. Despite the fig falling apart from its joints, I will still get it. It'll be frustrating at some point, I understand, but just like you said, I rather have a fig fall off its joints than having it break apart. Now, the price point for the figure is another story because the Bring Arts FF Tactics are priced lower than this. Probably, it's based on the popularity of the characters and what not? I mean, what do I know? Anyway, thanks for the detailed review of the figure!

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 месяцев назад +1

      No problem. After playing with the figure a bit more, you'll get used to manipulating the upper leg to avoid popping the legs off. I think you'll still enjoy it

    • @velen99
      @velen99 10 месяцев назад

      @PlasticLyfe I was watching my son play with his toy figures and my old ones that I gave him. Falls apart numerous times,not that he's rough with it, but it doesn't bother him. He puts it back on the look on his face the joy and happiness, the innocence that I guess every child have, that once upon a time, we have. My point is that the fun in collecting figures it's fun! As an adult, yes, we've become more aware of all the intricate details, i.e., price point qc etc. And sometimes it takes away the "fun" factor to some degree. I was like that, that's why I kind of stopped collecting and learned to appreciate other collector's collection. The hiatus that I took from collecting is somewhat an educational journey, and I'm glad that I took it. Thank you for the reply it means so much. You are the only one who responded on my comment. Keep collecting!

    • @StrikeFreedom78
      @StrikeFreedom78 Месяц назад

      Also, another thing that drove up the prices for this figure and the other characters released in the line is the inclusion of NFT Certificates of Authenticity. That made me angry, and I just don't see the appeal of NFTs. It's a waste of money.

  • @invictusofficialph
    @invictusofficialph Год назад

    Damn. I don't normally pose my figures that much so I'm pretty confident this won't happen to me. But what if I decide to pose it then it pops off? Bummer. :(

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +2

      Ya it's annoying, just move the legs slow and make sure there's some clearance between the legs and crotch piece. At least if they pop off, you can put it back together.

    • @NordicWiseguy
      @NordicWiseguy Год назад

      Think about this way. Atleast those joints are not overly tight so you have lower chance to actually break your figure. I'd say 90% of action figure joints breaking is because they are overly tight. You can also put a small piece of paper in those sockets so it gives the joint more friction and stops those legs popping off. Super glue also works well with balljoints and some people use floor polish but i have only used paper and glue. Usually paper method is sufficient.

  • @frikitiki5403
    @frikitiki5403 Год назад +1

    Bummer to hear about the issues, but this is probably the only 1 12 ff7 line we're gonna get.

  • @sniperbrosky
    @sniperbrosky 8 месяцев назад

    Mine just came in, and unfortunately the legs fell off almost immediately. Looks great, isn’t made well.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  8 месяцев назад

      Damn, ya it's a shame that happens.

  • @alexlovehall7796
    @alexlovehall7796 11 месяцев назад

    Hey I was looking into getting this figure tho I was unsure because Cloud is my favorite FF character and i love the old school art. The pre order link disapeared for me however if it has this many QC issues I can't justify tracking it down or paying that high price. Really sucks cause this was a figure I was looking forward to. Would you still recommend me getting this Cloud or trying for a Cloud of a different line and if so, which one?

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  11 месяцев назад

      Hey, thanks for your comment. This is probably the best representation of Cloud in this scale. If you're not into crazy dynamic poses, and prefer to just set him up on the shelf, then I do recommend this figure. I was just having a tough time getting him into fighting poses. Also, since he's your favorite FF character, then I would recommend getting this figure.

    • @alexlovehall7796
      @alexlovehall7796 11 месяцев назад

      @@PlasticLyfe ahh I do like Toy photography and taking very dynamic poses. However with your word I’ll put it back in rotation. I gotta get the money to spare for this

    • @alexlovehall7796
      @alexlovehall7796 11 месяцев назад

      @@PlasticLyfe where did you get yours from and how long did it take you to get it? I’m seeing the pre orders say December however the release date says March?

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  11 месяцев назад

      @alexlovehall7796 I pre ordered mine from Hobby Search a while ago. I think it was around 8 months wait time.

  • @Spaceboy149
    @Spaceboy149 Год назад +1

    I really want these but that price for the stuff we get is a bit yikes

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      I don't blame you. Definitely not worth the price

  • @paulrippcord506
    @paulrippcord506 Год назад +3

    The figure looks an Alpha Max model kit because the eyes being decals and the skin and hair being flat. I legit want to know where Square Enix is getting $100-$150 dollar price when Mafex, Figmas and Figuarts cost a lot less and you get a lot more. It’s certainly not licensing fees because they control their own IP.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      Ya I couldn't tell you either. Didn't feel like I got much value here

    • @jarosbodytko6462
      @jarosbodytko6462 Год назад

      Probably because they don't allow other companies to make FF figures. Square definitely holds a monopoly on these and knows people have to go through them to get FF7 figures, so they charge accordingly.

  • @SpecialKC
    @SpecialKC Год назад

    cloud looks sick

  • @nerdmeister9786
    @nerdmeister9786 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the review. Was looking forward to this for a long time and wasn’t sure how to justify the cost but the face sculpt itself, not to mention all the other issues you highlight, make this unfortunately a hard pass. Can he even hold the sword in two hands? You don’t pose him like that in this video so I’m wondering. Without poseability he’s just an expensive statue. Nowhere near worth the exorbitant price tag!!

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much. Ya unfortunately with the lack of butterfly joints, it's difficult to hold the sword with 2 hands. It can be done but doesn't look natural.

    • @nerdmeister9786
      @nerdmeister9786 Год назад +1

      @@PlasticLyfe whaaat! So he can barely do his signature pose? That’s insane. I’d rather have no 1/12 Cloud figure than pay for this one. Very hard pass! At this rate I could 3d print a statue and paint him up - I won’t actually do that but it would make more sense than this figure. It fails on every count - scale, looks (the face), articulation, accessories, fun. A real shame! Thanks for saving me almost 200 bucks…

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад +1

      @nerdmeister9786 haha ya the picture in the thumbnail/end of the video was the best I could do without feeling too much pressure on the joints.

  • @phoenixmaster415
    @phoenixmaster415 Год назад

    Mines still in the process of ordering 😑

  • @StrikeFreedom78
    @StrikeFreedom78 Месяц назад

    I got two of these figures, one for playing around with and toy photography while the other is still in the box for display. I must admit that this figure is not very fun to pose. I tried doing some dynamic poses that I would picture Cloud actually doing, but getting him to hold those poses is a pain due to loose joints and poorly engineered articulation. When it comes to Square Enix action figures, they are always skimping out when it comes to weapons and accessories. I know from experience after getting a lot of the old Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest Play Arts figures from the mid-2000s. What made it even worse was the inclusion of NFT Certificates of Authenticity as accessories with the newer Bring Arts figures, driving the prices through the roof. If I actually wanted a Certificate of Authenticity, I would rather have it on paper since it is tangible. And they shouldn't count as accessories. Square Enix is just out of touch when it comes to the MSRP of their products. I am sorry for my little rant, but I have to let my concerns for this be heard.

  • @DanielRodriguez-yc7vd
    @DanielRodriguez-yc7vd Год назад

    Pretty cool the thing I noticed is when ever they make a line on ff7 figures they have never made a cait sith or cid or they never make all 10 characters

  • @squaresided
    @squaresided Год назад

    Leaning Tifa for this line. If they do go on discount I'll get the rest I think..

  • @devilhunterred
    @devilhunterred 9 месяцев назад

    Price is insane for the range of articulations.

  • @ryanm573
    @ryanm573 10 месяцев назад

    Lmk if you want to trade that Cloud figure. I got tons of stuff including figma and other imports

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 месяцев назад

      Damn, sold it already, sorry

  • @dejanpavlovic9088
    @dejanpavlovic9088 Год назад

    Need this one

  • @simplistek
    @simplistek Год назад +1

    I have the same issue with mine. The Y joint needs to be longer into the legs

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      Thanks for confirming 🙏

    • @simplistek
      @simplistek Год назад

      @PlasticLyfe it might get better if the joint loosens at the hinge, though. Mine was very stiff which is why hthe legs pop off the ball easily.

  • @raulvito6246
    @raulvito6246 Год назад

    I have it on my warehouse option for a japanese site and yeah no extra faceplates (let alone heads) and fiddly joints for $100 is pretty rough… the fact he might be the only 1/12 Cloud we get and that the details are pretty nice might be the only reason this is worth it…expensive decisions

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      Ya definitely. You're probably right about it being the only 1/12 cloud we get, at least for a long while

  • @hyphydan
    @hyphydan Год назад +2

    I paid 12000 yen = like $80. The Yen has been down vs the dollar pretty bad.
    Already had Aerith and Tifa on pre-order with CDJapan so I got him from HLJ.
    Shipping isn't that much with small pack and no duties or taxes 👌🏽.
    The US version is like $140 , stupid

    • @leonevelake
      @leonevelake Год назад +1

      its been a good time to order from japan lately

  • @pennyjpie
    @pennyjpie 11 месяцев назад

    The fact that the articulation and the structure of this figure is so bad but the sculpt is so amazing really just baffles me why they didn’t just make a static figure. I’m genuinely thinking of getting him and literally gluing him in one pose forever. Or at least glue the joint at his hips since he doesn’t have much articulation anyway.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  11 месяцев назад

      If you're a big Cloud fan, you'll probably still like it. Just have to focus when moving the legs 🤣 really nice sculpt though. I'm not sure we have a better representation of Cloud in this scale.

  • @TheLooseJoints
    @TheLooseJoints 9 месяцев назад

    wow its way smaller than I thought. for that price at least give him some materia, thank god I watched this review first

  • @stacks9079
    @stacks9079 Год назад

    Bring Arts are far from the best example of Japanese import figures. They certainly can't be compared to the likes of Figma, for example. Bring Arts seem to have this on-going issue with their figures easily falling apart. The figure itself though, looks brilliant. I'd much rather buy these at their price, over anything like a cheap Marvel legends figure.

  • @zombierepublican
    @zombierepublican Год назад

    Expensive, but he’s the only 1/1: Cloud. At least he looks good

  • @Dylan-cu4ty
    @Dylan-cu4ty Год назад +1

    Finally a 6 inch Cloud. And it's just a waste...

  • @robertcop8825
    @robertcop8825 Год назад

    The one thing that absolutely pisses me off about Square Enix stuff is the ones they advertise NEVER look like the product you receive. The face sculpts are never what they show and it's a big problem with the PAK stuff and now seeing this vs. product shots it's the same thing.

  • @ShokoArc
    @ShokoArc Год назад

    Dont think Marvel legends is 1/12 anymore
    Thanks to them using the Bucky cap mould for a bunch of characters they needed to make their figure's a tad taller since the bucky cap was made for taller 1/12 figures, now hes a regular sized body type compared to newer legends

  • @RocketsBlastoise
    @RocketsBlastoise Год назад

    Man what a let down. Really wanted to get this

  • @Lazy......
    @Lazy...... Год назад +2

    Never go to any Square Enix's figure, they are all trash, but thx for your review and have a great day. :)

    • @jarosbodytko6462
      @jarosbodytko6462 Год назад +2

      I wouldn't say trash, theur PAK Remake line is pretty good, but definitely overpriced. The problem is that unless third parties take a crack at making FF7 figures, Square holds a monopoly on the FF7 line, so they know damn well that people have to buy from them.

    • @Lazy......
      @Lazy...... Год назад

      @@jarosbodytko6462 I hope some day they will sell the copyright to MaxFactory, even though the figma are not cheap too :)

    • @leonevelake
      @leonevelake Год назад +1

      I got all the Final Fantasy Tactics ones without a single issue. As well as Kingdom Hearts Sephiroth.

    • @Lazy......
      @Lazy...... Год назад

      @@leonevelake If you just have your figure in a standing pose, there won't be any issues. If you wanna make a post like a SHF or Figma or Yamaguchi do, so sorry.

  • @jarosbodytko6462
    @jarosbodytko6462 Год назад

    I was planning on getting Aerith because she's my favourite character and I probavly still might, but I was planning to dip my toes in the water with this Cloud and I don't know. The pricing is ridiculous coniderig it costs as much as a Play Arts Kai, which are twice the size, but the engineering on this is so poorly done, it"s insane Square is getting away with this. I"m already 7 figures into the PAK Remake line s I'll keep getting the rest of the party, but these just don't justify the cost and I'll just stick with Aerith and Red

  • @tonyiommisg
    @tonyiommisg Год назад +1

    I hope they let buzzmod take crack or sh figuarts like they are with Nier Automata. Bring arts are so overpriced for what you get, it’s insane.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Год назад

      Ya we need another attempt for sure

  • @patazord
    @patazord Год назад

    Yeah i'm not surprising by this, i got 2 Bring Arts and they are probably my most disappointed action figure. Both with the same issue as you if i try a more complex pose. They are overpriced, rarely come with an alternate face and a horrible claw stand instead of a peg in the back like figma.

  • @leonevelake
    @leonevelake Год назад

    what the hell... I had to cancel my Guts preorder because according to dozens of reviews they break easily, now cloud?
    What the crap is up with these 100$ figures falling apart while 35% s.h. figuarts goku hold together perfectly?

  • @cosmicspidermanx9569
    @cosmicspidermanx9569 Год назад

    Playarts are super overpriced and now so are the bring arts lol. I loved my kh bringarts cloud. A shame these are so expensive nor for 1/12 figures that arent even close to as good as mafex or figma. Not that figma deserves its price anymore these days .

  • @XennyArcane
    @XennyArcane Год назад

    Square Enix horrible qc strikes yet again 😭😭😭 this is and the Sephiroth will be the very last figure i buy from them. I'm disappointed but not to say it wasnt expected

  • @NECROMAGICIAN666
    @NECROMAGICIAN666 9 месяцев назад

    Aw man I expected better that makes me so sad

  • @pugman9672
    @pugman9672 Год назад

    Bring arts really get on my nerves with this one m. Finally a good looking 1/12 cloud and it’s filmsy overpriced and has very little accessories I wish they would lose the right to make figures but from what I understand they can’t

  • @TeamAngryFaic
    @TeamAngryFaic Год назад

    What a disappointment. This figure is a straight-up piece of shit. Square somehow managed to make a figure with worse QC and overall engineering than an almost twenty-year-old Play Arts figure.
    It honestly wouldn’t be so bad if the damn thing wasn’t $100 of loose wrists and bad articulation wrapped in a package containing a single accessory-two, if you want to be delusional and call the bolt that pegs the buster sword into his back an accessory lol. I think the worst part is that they’re scaling these figures down for some inexplicable reason.
    Thank you for making this video. Just opened mine up and needed to confirm that I wasn’t going insane.

  • @Maynards_so_blue
    @Maynards_so_blue 10 месяцев назад

    Nice figure but its way over priced

  • @SeanGo
    @SeanGo Год назад

    crap quality

  • @wbbooth
    @wbbooth 9 месяцев назад

    Cool figure, WILDLY overpriced

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  9 месяцев назад

      Ya crazy for how little you get

  • @Quakecon-s9r
    @Quakecon-s9r 11 месяцев назад

    shitty articulation and terrible quality control, for over $120 this shit is just mediocre. Not even SHF has that many issues with their figs...