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Bring Arts Another Form Cloud 50

Square Enix has slowly been phasing out Play Arts Kai, the 9 inch+ figures which featured in-house Final Fantasy characters along with stylized variant versions of DC, Marvel and more.  In it’s place, Square has been putting out Bring Arts – a 1/12 (ish) scale line more in tune with S.H. Figuarts and Mafex.  Key articulation points, good paint, accessories, and a more traditional sculpting style are present.  Most of the figures released so far have been Japanese specific video games and anime, along with the recent Kingdom Hearts offerings.  Today we are taking a look at a Kingdom Hearts adjacent figure, – “Another Form” Cloud Strife.  This look first made it’s appearance in Kingdom Hearts, but it’s not specifically labeled as such.  He’s also rocked this look in other games like Dissidia since then.

Cloud comes packed with his bandaged sword, 3 sets of hands, single angel wing, extra cape piece and a stand.  Articulation is above average, but they are using single joints for the knees and elbows.   No extra faces or heads.  Overall though, it does what it needs to do, and gets us Final Fantasy figures in a scale and price point easier to handle.  I’m a big fan of FFVII and Cloud, so I wanted to check out Bring Arts with the hope that they do the Remake characters in this format.  So far so good, if they go ahead with that at this level I’m in!

We’ve run him through a session showing what Cloud and Bring Arts can do.  Read on to check out over 40 HD images courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

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Related Links: Bring Arts Cloud Strife, Bring Arts Sephiroth, Bring Arts KH Sora, Bring Arts KH Mickey Mouse, All Bring Arts

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FFVII Remake 1st Class Edition

The long awaited final Fantasy 7 Remake will finally see a release on March 3rd, 2020. At E3 tonight, Square Enix debuted full gameplay clips, and word that those in attendance get to check out the demo! The game, unsurprisingly, looks outstanding (check out the new trailer after the jump). But, we’re a toy site, and collectors are going to be interested in the most special of special editions for the game. Square Enix has opened up pre-orders for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake – 1st Class Edition. This highly collectible release includes a Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and his Hardy Daytona Bike. Cloud will include his Buster Sword. Other items included are a mini-soundtrack CD, an Art Book, special SLC Materia, and a steel case for the game.

This edition is priced at $329.99. Other editions are available, which don’t include the figure or bike. If you’d like to pre-order, you can do so by Clicking Here.

UPDATE:
New images have been added. They give us a closer look at the Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona Bike. Read on to check them out.

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At Toy Fair 2019, Square Enix had a small display of Bring Arts 6″ Scale Figures on display. There were a lot of Kingdom Hearts figures shown. They also had a few Play Arts Kai items, but those are all figure that were previously released. We also have a few pics, unpainted prototypes, from the Diamond Previews booth. Those are figures that have been seen before though.

Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts 6″ Scale Figures

  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Halloween Town Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Christmas Town Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Pirates of the Caribbean Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Sora Second Form
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Toy Story Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Toy Story Goofy
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Toy Story Donal Duck
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Riku
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – King Mickey

Other Kingdom Hearts

  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Play Arts Kai Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Static Arts Riku
  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Play Arts Kai Roxas
  • Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep – Play Arts Kai Aqua

Other Bring Arts

  • Final Fantasy – Another Form Cloud Strife
  • Dragon Quest XI – Jade
  • NieR: Automata – YoRHa No.2 Type B Version 2
  • NieR: Automata – Trading Weapons Collection

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Last week, we shared photos and details for the upcoming Final Fantasy – Bring Arts Cloud Strife “Another Form” Variant coming from Square Enix. Now, Square Enix USA has opened up pre-orders for the figure, and revealed their own Limited Version. This exclusive release includes an additional swap out “closed eyes” face part. Cloud stands over 7″ tall, and will also include his Buster Sword, multiple interchangeable hands, an interchangeable cloak, and a figure stand. It’s due for release in July. See additional details below, and some photos after the jump.

FINAL FANTASY BRING ARTS Cloud Strife Another Form Variant SQUARE ENIX Limited Version – $80.99

FINAL FANTASY BRING ARTS Cloud Strife Another Form Variant – $80.99

FINAL FANTASY VII protagonist Cloud who had wandered into another world now joins the fray as a BRING ARTS figure.

We have recreated the characteristics of Cloud’s face and the saturation of the colors on his clothing, based on Tetsuya Nomura’s illustration. The pauldron on his left shoulder and the armor on his hips are designed so that they won’t interfere with the range of motion, in order to allow for more dynamic posing action. Additionally, fine textural details are apparent on his cape and the bandages wrapped around his buster sword.
Not only can the cape on Cloud’s left shoulder be swapped with a wing, but the accessories included are quite robust, as it comes with the buster sword and a total of four interchangeable hands. You’ll enjoy an amazing variety of poses, in any situation in this figure.

The SQUARE ENIX Limited Version has an additional interchangeable face part, sculpted with Cloud’s eyes closed as if thinking about his next move!

Figure includes display stand.

 

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Square Enix Japan has released photos and details for a new figure of Cloud Strife from their Final Fantasy line up. The figure is actually based on his appearance in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. The Final Fantasy – Bring Arts Cloud Strife “Another Form” Version is a fairly large figure in the 6″ scale Bring Arts line. Cloud stands over 7″ tall, and will include his Buster Sword, multiple interchangeable hands, a swappable cloak, and a figure stand.

Pre-orders are live in Japan via the Square Enix Shop. The Bring Arts Cloud Strife is scheduled for release on May 31st. The figure is priced at 9,504 Yen (about $87 USD). North American pre-orders shouldn’t be far behind. See the new images by clicking the headline of the story.

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At New York Comic-Con 2018, Square Enix had some upcoming Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts figures on display. Most were from their 6″ scale Bring Arts line as well as the 10″ scale Play Arts Kai Cloud and Bike set from Final Fantasy 7.

Play Arts Kai

  • Cloud Strife with Fenrir

Bring Arts

  • Kingdom Hearts – Sephiroth Another Form Variant
  • Kingdom Hearts – Cloud Strife Another Form Variant
  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Sora Christmas Town Version
  • Kingdom Hearts 2 – Sora Halloween Town Version
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – Kairi
  • Kingdom Hearts 3 – King Mickey Mouse
  • Final Fantasy IX – Kuja and Amarant (Artwork Only)
  • Final Fantasy IX – Eiko and Quina (Artwork Only)

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Check out the new figures on display from Square Enix at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. They were showcasing a lot of new Bring Arts releases. These include new Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Nier, Dragon Quest and Xenogears. Click the headline of the story for the new photos.

Nier: Automata

  • YoRHa Type A No. 2
  • YoRHa N. 9 Type S

Final Fantasy

  • FF XIV – Estinien
  • Kingdom Hearts – Cloud Strife (Another form)
  • Kingdom Hearts – Sephiroth (Another Form)
  • The World Ends With You – Neku
  • FF IX – Vivi Ornitier & Adelbert Steiner
  • FFIX – Beatrix & Freya Cresent
  • FF IX – Zidane Tribal & Garnet Til Alexandros XVII

Dragon Quest XI

  • Serena & Veronica
  • The Luminary
  • Erik

Xenogears

  • Elehayym “Elly” Van Houton
  • Fei Fong Wong
  • Weltall

Kingdom Hearts

  • KH III – Donald Duck – Toy Story
  • KH III – Sora – Toy Story
  • KH III – Goofy – Toy Story
  • KH III – Sora – Guardian Form
  • KH III – Sora
  • KH III -Kairi
  • KH III -Riku
  • KH II – Sora – Halloweentown
  • KH II – Sora – Christmas Town

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Back at Tokyo Game Show 2017, Square Enix displayed Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife with his Bike Fenrir Version 2 from the animated movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. They have now officially announced the release for this massive set. Included is Cloud Strife, which looks to be a re-release of the Advent Children Cloud from 2015. He comes with interchangeable hands, an interchangeable portrait, a wide array of swords (that do not combine), a swap out left arm, and a figure stand. Fenrir, the motorcycle, has attachments to store all of the various swords as well.

Pre-orders are not yet live in Japan, but will likely be going up over the next few days. The set is priced at 36,800 Yen (about $334 USD). It is set for release in October.

UPDATE 6-21-2018:
Square Enix has posted up the U.S. pre-order listing for the figure. See the new details and link after the jump.

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Final Fantasy VII.  No matter what Square has done since, I still come back to this.  Great story, great world building, great visuals.  It’s continued on for over 20 years in multiple game formats and even a sequel in the form of a movie.  Now they are set to return to the original game and REMAKE it for modern systems.  I can’t think of anything I’d want more in a console game.  Square Enix blew the roof off E3 back in 2016 with a demo of the new game, but things have gone mostly quiet since.  That hasn’t stopped the merchandising arm of the company though, because they’ve released Play Arts Kai versions of Cloud and Barret to match their new/old look in the demo.

These guys originally dropped last year, but they’ve slowly been filling out US retailer’s inventory.  Cloud is even getting a new color version to closer match the look of the orignal game’s blue uniform.  I finally got a hold of my copies, and wanted to share a gallery showing them off.  Read on to check some additional quick thoughts and over 90 HD images courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

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Related Entertainment Earth links: All Play Arts Kai, PAK Remake Cloud, PAK Dirge of Cerberus Vincent, All Final Fantasy Items

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Square Enix had a small display at Toy Fair 2018. Here are the video game related figures they had on hand. these include a few items from the Diamond Previews booth. Among the figures are Final Fantasy, Kindom Hearts and NieR: Automata. Check out the list below for what’s in the gallery.

Bring Arts

  • Final Fantasy – Bahahut
  • Kingdom Hearts III – Sora
  • Kingdom Hearts III – Sora (2nd Form)
  • NieR: Automata – 2B & Machine Lifeform
  • NieR: Automata –  Machine Lifeform Set

Play Arts Kai

  • Final Fantasy: Dirge of Cerberus – Vincent Valentine
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy – Terra (Tina) Branford
  • Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII – Zack Fair
  • Final Fantasy VII: Advent children – Cid Highwind & Cait Sith

Other

  • Dissidia Opera Omnia – Final Fantasy Blind Box Mini Figures