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

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024

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  • @Mortamir_ActionFigures
    @Mortamir_ActionFigures 10 місяців тому +27

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

  • @WhiteKnightPictures
    @WhiteKnightPictures 10 місяців тому +21

    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  10 місяців тому +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.

  • @HoneyBanks.B
    @HoneyBanks.B 10 місяців тому +17

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 місяців тому +1

      No problem, Thanks for your support 🙏

    • @brunolavez
      @brunolavez 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ncw2713
    @ncw2713 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому +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.

  • @erod_riv1464
    @erod_riv1464 10 місяців тому +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..

  • @FrankTheDoomriderJohansen
    @FrankTheDoomriderJohansen 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @ArtfulGent
    @ArtfulGent 10 місяців тому +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.

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome, I hope you enjoy it!

  • @josephsmith886
    @josephsmith886 6 місяців тому

    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

  • @bateshell2
    @bateshell2 10 місяців тому +9

    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  10 місяців тому

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

  • @cheebztoyz2187
    @cheebztoyz2187 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому

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

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_69 9 місяців тому +1

    I have got to get these figures!

  • @amylie7879
    @amylie7879 10 місяців тому +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!

  • @Jumpernot
    @Jumpernot 9 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  9 місяців тому

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

    • @Maynards_so_blue
      @Maynards_so_blue 8 місяців тому

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

  • @paulrippcord506
    @paulrippcord506 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @jarosbodytko6462
      @jarosbodytko6462 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @alexlovehall7796
    @alexlovehall7796 9 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому

      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 9 місяців тому

      @@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 9 місяців тому

      @@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  9 місяців тому

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

  • @NordicWiseguy
    @NordicWiseguy 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому

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

    • @NordicWiseguy
      @NordicWiseguy 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @frikitiki5403
    @frikitiki5403 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @velen99
    @velen99 8 місяців тому

    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  8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

      @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!

  • @SpecialKC
    @SpecialKC 10 місяців тому

    cloud looks sick

  • @hyphydan
    @hyphydan 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +1

      its been a good time to order from japan lately

  • @squaresided
    @squaresided 10 місяців тому

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

  • @stacks9079
    @stacks9079 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @RocketsBlastoise
    @RocketsBlastoise Місяць тому

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  Місяць тому +1

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

    • @RocketsBlastoise
      @RocketsBlastoise Місяць тому

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

  • @nerdmeister9786
    @nerdmeister9786 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому +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.

  • @devilhunterred
    @devilhunterred 7 місяців тому

    Price is insane for the range of articulations.

  • @iitvoii
    @iitvoii 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @ajuntapall800
    @ajuntapall800 10 місяців тому

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

  • @Spaceboy149
    @Spaceboy149 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @TheLooseJoints
    @TheLooseJoints 7 місяців тому

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

  • @sniperbrosky
    @sniperbrosky 6 місяців тому

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  6 місяців тому

      Damn, ya it's a shame that happens.

  • @DanielRodriguez-yc7vd
    @DanielRodriguez-yc7vd 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @raulvito6246
    @raulvito6246 10 місяців тому

    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  10 місяців тому

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

  • @pennyjpie
    @pennyjpie 9 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @invictusofficialph
    @invictusofficialph 10 місяців тому

    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  10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @ryanm573
    @ryanm573 8 місяців тому

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  8 місяців тому

      Damn, sold it already, sorry

  • @dejanpavlovic9088
    @dejanpavlovic9088 10 місяців тому

    Need this one

  • @simplistek
    @simplistek 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for confirming 🙏

    • @simplistek
      @simplistek 10 місяців тому

      @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.

  • @zombierepublican
    @zombierepublican 10 місяців тому

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

  • @Dylan-cu4ty
    @Dylan-cu4ty 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @phoenixmaster415
    @phoenixmaster415 10 місяців тому

    Mines still in the process of ordering 😑

  • @ShokoArc
    @ShokoArc 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @jarosbodytko6462
    @jarosbodytko6462 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @robertcop8825
    @robertcop8825 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Lazy......
    @Lazy...... 10 місяців тому +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 10 місяців тому +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...... 10 місяців тому

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

    • @leonevelake
      @leonevelake 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Lazy......
      @Lazy...... 10 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @tonyiommisg
    @tonyiommisg 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому

      Ya we need another attempt for sure

  • @RocketsBlastoise
    @RocketsBlastoise 10 місяців тому

    Man what a let down. Really wanted to get this

  • @patazord
    @patazord 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @cosmicspidermanx9569
    @cosmicspidermanx9569 10 місяців тому

    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 .

  • @leonevelake
    @leonevelake 10 місяців тому

    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?

  • @XennyArcane
    @XennyArcane 10 місяців тому

    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 7 місяців тому

    Aw man I expected better that makes me so sad

  • @TeamAngryFaic
    @TeamAngryFaic 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @pugman9672
    @pugman9672 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @Maynards_so_blue
    @Maynards_so_blue 8 місяців тому

    Nice figure but its way over priced

  • @SeanGo
    @SeanGo 10 місяців тому

    crap quality

  • @wbbooth
    @wbbooth 7 місяців тому

    Cool figure, WILDLY overpriced

    • @PlasticLyfe
      @PlasticLyfe  7 місяців тому

      Ya crazy for how little you get

  • @Quakecon-s9r
    @Quakecon-s9r 9 місяців тому

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