Final Fantasy 7 Action Figures
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Play Arts Action Figures: Final Fantasy VII
Here's my guide to Play Arts' Final Fantasy 7 Action Figures, with detailed photos, info and links to current Amazon and eBay listings.
These 1/6th scale collectibles are articulated so they can be posed for action -- in fact, as you'll see below, many fans are making stop-motion videos with them! Thanks to Final Fantasy game designer Tetsuya Nomura, they match their original game models closely.
Most Play Arts figures come with alternate hands and weapons plus a stand (which I never use; the ones I've bought stand by themselves).
Below are my mini-reviews of each Final Fantasy VII action figure, including the best photos and/or videos I can find. Enjoy!
Unless otherwise noted, promotional photos are from Square-Enix. Also, thanks to TomoPop Reviews website for allowing its review images to be sharable!
These 1/6th scale collectibles are articulated so they can be posed for action -- in fact, as you'll see below, many fans are making stop-motion videos with them! Thanks to Final Fantasy game designer Tetsuya Nomura, they match their original game models closely.
Most Play Arts figures come with alternate hands and weapons plus a stand (which I never use; the ones I've bought stand by themselves).
Below are my mini-reviews of each Final Fantasy VII action figure, including the best photos and/or videos I can find. Enjoy!
Unless otherwise noted, promotional photos are from Square-Enix. Also, thanks to TomoPop Reviews website for allowing its review images to be sharable!
Preview: Cloud vs. Sephiroth Action Figures
Play Arts Figures for Original Final Fantasy VII Game
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Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona Figures
Final Fantasy Action FIgures By Play Arts
Remember the epic escape from Shinra HQ with Cloud busting the gang out and fighting off Shinra grunts on a motorcycle? Here's that famous motorcycle. Handlebars turn, wheels turn, shocks move, there's a kickstand... it's a nice piece of work.
The set includes the Cloud Strife action figure, including his trusty Buster Sword bequeathed to him by Zack. His outfit recreates his original game concept art seen during battle in Final Fantasy VII.
Buy on Amazon or check the eBay listings below. But first, let's check out the action on this figure... Video Review: Cloud & Hardy Daytona Figures
Detailed review gives you a good idea of all the Play Arts Figures
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Cloud & Hardy Daytona Figures on eBay
Make Sure It's the "Play Arts" Action Figure
Cloud Strife Play Arts Action Figure By Itself
Get Cloud From the Original Final Fantasy VII Game
Don't want the motorcycle, just Cloud? No problem. He comes with the same alternate hands and Buster sword as in the set. Here's a great photo from TomoPop giving you another view of this action figure. Again, compare with original game concept art.
(Photo Credit: Colette Bennett, TomoPop Reviews)
Also see this fantastic photo shoot of the Cloud Action figure. He really does seem to look good in any pose.
Buy on Amazon or check the eBay listings below.
Watch out, because there are also a rare Cloud Strife Static Arts Figure
(fixed on base; note flame-like backdrop) and Dissidia Trading Arts Figure
(matches original concept art; sword fixed over shoulder) of Cloud that look fairly similar. And if that wasn't enough, there's also a cute Cloud Strife FF7: Crisis Core Figure
(old blue Shinra uniform, two shoulderpads) without the Buster Sword.
Below are eBay listings for the original Cloud Play Arts figure; just double-check to make sure seller haven't labeled them incorrectly.
(Photo Credit: Colette Bennett, TomoPop Reviews)
Also see this fantastic photo shoot of the Cloud Action figure. He really does seem to look good in any pose.
Buy on Amazon or check the eBay listings below.Watch out, because there are also a rare Cloud Strife Static Arts Figure
(fixed on base; note flame-like backdrop) and Dissidia Trading Arts Figure (matches original concept art; sword fixed over shoulder) of Cloud that look fairly similar. And if that wasn't enough, there's also a cute Cloud Strife FF7: Crisis Core Figure (old blue Shinra uniform, two shoulderpads) without the Buster Sword.Below are eBay listings for the original Cloud Play Arts figure; just double-check to make sure seller haven't labeled them incorrectly.
Cloud Strife PLAY ARTS Action Figure on eBay
Watch Out for Trading Arts, Static Arts: They're Not the Same Figure
(Original) Sephiroth Play Arts Action Figure
Sephiroth Figure for the Original Final Fantasy VII
Cue up One-winged Angel; here's the most infamous villain in video game history.
Sephiroth keeps popping up in every other Square-Enix title they can possibly find an excuse to squeeze him in. That means there are a ton of different action figures and static figures for this guy. You can distinguish the original game Sephiroth action figure from all the rest by the lack of buckles down the front edges of his coat
.(Exception: the Sephiroth Static Arts Figure
is also based on Sephiroth's original game concept art, so Nomura's buckles fetish is in check, but it's got an elaborate base). Sephiroth Play Arts Action Figure on eBay
Beware extra buckles unless you like the Advent Children version
Comparison of Sephiroth Original Game figure (left) and Advent Children figure (right):
A lot of sellers call both of them "Sephiroth Play Arts Action Figure" without distinguishing the Advent Children sculpt. (Which is perfectly fine; just know which one you're getting.)
(left) and Advent Children figure (right):A lot of sellers call both of them "Sephiroth Play Arts Action Figure" without distinguishing the Advent Children sculpt. (Which is perfectly fine; just know which one you're getting.)
Aerith Play Arts Action Figure
aka Aeris Gainsborough from Original Final Fantasy VII
There's something rather appealing about a flower girl in the slums who turns out to be basically the local earth goddess.
Here's the original Final Fantasy VII Aeris/Aerith, with her staff. As usual, it's fun to compare with original concept art.Aerith is not quite as flexible as some of the other action figures due to her skirt, but she can still dance, as you'll see from the rather...unique...*cough* fan-made video below! Also check out this great fan photoshoot of the Aerith figure.
Alternate hands let Aerith grasp her staff or clench a fist and look slightly less like a flower girl. Speaking of which, that Crisis Core Play Aerith
is awfully cute, too. Give her flower basket to Sephiroth! Aerith Play Arts Action Figure on eBay
Getting a little scarce-- Amazon may actually be cheaper!
Tifa Play Arts Original Game Figure
Final Fantasy VII's Brawling Bartender
Busted! Okay, that was uncalled for, and I don't want a bloody nose.
Here's the original Final Fantasy VII Tifa, complete with her signature dolphin tail hairstyle that's reminiscent of the particular style of martial arts she practices.And oh does she. Have you tried giving her a Power Wrist early on? She wipes the floor with just about any monster.
At any rate, this is Tifa's original concept art recreated. Alternate hands let her do maximum damage or drive the Daytona herself!
Tifa Play Arts Action Figure on eBay
Again, watch out for Advent Children Tifa
Some seller list the Tifa Advent Children figure as just Tifa, but she's easy to spot: she's wearing all black, longer skirt. (I actually like Tifa's Advent Children sculpt 
even better, but here's original Tifa for FF7 original game purists.)
even better, but here's original Tifa for FF7 original game purists.)
Final Fantasy 7 Action Figures in Action
"Man, I Feel Like a Woman"
This campy fan-made music video gives you a good view of Tifa, Aerith, Yuffie (below), and other Play Arts action figures. See my Final Fantasy Play Arts Action Figures Complete Buyers Guide for figures from other Final Fantasy games.
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(Original) Vincent Valentine Action Figure
Play Arts Action Figure from FF7 Original Game
Vincent is another figure for whom there are two sculpts. Both look great, but if you're trying to collect all original game Play Arts figures or all Advent Children, you'll want to pay close attention on eBay. 
The Advent Children Vincent figure
has the front of his cape buckled across his chest, his face isn't hidden behind his hair and collar, and the cape is longer and tattered along the edges.He looks fantastic, as you can see, and is once again faithful to the original concept art. Like most of the Play Arts figures, he comes with alternate hands for grasping his weapon -- a pistol -- and an optional display stand, but he doesn't need it.
Vincent Valentine Action Figure on eBay
Play Arts Final Fantasy Figure (Original Game)
Final Fantasy VII Yuffie Action Figure
Play Arts Figure for Original Final Fantasy VII
Yuffie is yet another Play Arts action figure that gets an Advent Children upgrade
(easily recognizable by patterned tank top, mostly-bare left arm and knee-high lace-up boots). But for FF7 original game purists, here's Yuffie Kisaragi, the Ninja thief of Wutai, in her materia-grabbing glory, with that trademark arm-length protector and her shuriken throwing star.Yuffie comes with alternate hands for grasping ill-gotten gains or punching Vincent. Materia? You'll have to hunt for it.
Unlike Aerith with her sheath skirt, this Yuffie figure is extremely flexible for getting into maximum trouble.
Yuffie Kisaragi Figure on eBay
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Red XIII and Cait Sith Action Figures
Play Arts Figures for Final Fantasy VII
This set of two figures is very rare: Red XIII, the noble warrior of Cosmo Canyon, and Cait Sith, Reeve's sneaky alter ego.Cait Sith comes with an alternate hand holding his megaphone (gosh, those crazy game designers), while Nanaki just looks cool. They're not articulated in quite as many ways as their bipedal friends, but they're still flexible enough for many action poses.
Check out this fan photo of the Red XIII figure. Did I mention he looks cool?
Red XII and Cait Sith Figures on eBay
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Play Arts Arms for Final Fantasy VII Figures
Not Enough Weapons For You? Try These!
Photo Credit: Emily Smalara @ TomoPop Reviews
Not satisfied with the default weapons that come with the Play Arts action figures? Here's some of the best weapons from the original Final Fantasy VII game, scaled to fit their respective wielders:
- Aerith's Fairy Tale staff (the best weapon before she, er... takes a bow)
- Yuffie's Conformer ultimate weapon
- Vincent's Death Penalty ultimate weapon
- Cloud's Hardedge
- Tifa's Dragon Claw gloves
Play Arts Arms for Final Fantasy VII on Ebay
Make sure they're all still in the box...
But Wait, There's More!
Unless you're an FF7 original game purist, you'll want to take a look at the Advent Children and Crisis Core action figures, too.
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Advent Children
These highly-detailed figures are all based on designs by Tetsuya Nomura, award-winning game designer of Final Fantasy. Below are some of my favorite FF action figures: they look fantastic, and they're some of the best characters in the series.
No Rufus, but at least we've got Reno and Zack!
But first, let's take a quick video preview so you can see how great these action figures look...
Cloud Strife Figure Gets Some Action
(Fan-made spoof commercial)
Paine, obviously, is Sir, ahem, Lady Not-Appearing-in-This-Film. (Paine Play Arts Figure
)
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Cloud Strife Advent Children Action Figure
One of the Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Figures
Cloud IS appearing in this film, hogging the spotlight with his emo sword-wielding prowess. The details on this figure are great, from his wolf's head ornament to the new face sculpt.Zack's venerable Buster Sword has been retired. Cloud now wields an even more enormous sword by the name of First Tsurugi aka the Fusion Sword. Alas, the Play Arts toy doesn't disassemble like the movie sword, but it looks pretty good in his hands. (Cloud also has alternate hands clenched into fists.)
Advent Children Cloud Action Figure on eBay
Note: Play Arts is the action figure; Trading Arts is a statue
Cloud and Fenrir Play Arts Action Figures
Cloud's New Bike for FFVII: Advent Children Movie
Hang on, what about that bike? Here it is. Fenrir is Cloud's new bike seen in the Advent Children movie. It's a simply phenomenal piece, with some of the finest detailing you'll find on any toy or replica anywhere. All the parts that ought to move do. If you look closely, you can see where one of Cloud's Fusion Sword blades is sheathed along the fork of the motorcycle.
The Fenrir Motorcycle Play Arts figure comes with the Cloud Strife figure as well. As you can see from that spoof commercial above, any of the Play Arts Final Fantasy figures (except the "Kai" series for XIII) are scaled to ride Fenrir, so you could...oh, i don't know, let Squall or Yuna go for a spin, too. Cloud and Fenrir Action Figures on eBay
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Tifa Lockhart Advent Children Figure
Play Arts Figure for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
I can't help thinking of Tifa's great battle sequence in Aerith's church every time I see this figure. I really love the details on this outfit, from the treads on her shoes (no 3 inch heels for this gal, no offense, Lulu) to the pink ribbon in honor of Aerith. Here's a fan photo showing a close-up of the Tifa Advent Children figure's face.
Like other Play Arts figures, Tifa comes with an extra pair of open hands, in this case bare hands. Remember, when she slips on those leather gloves, she means business. Tifa Advent Children Figure on eBay
Play Arts Final Fantasy VII Action Figure
Sephiroth Advent Children Play Arts Action Figure
He's Baaaaaaaaaaaaack
First law of Final Fantasy: when a character comes back from the dead, designer Tetsuya Nomura adds more buckles, straps, and/or zippers. Sephiroth being nearly impossible to kill, he's received a whole bank of buckles. And another few feet to his masamune sword, of course. Mommy issues, length issues... Sephiroth is one mixed-up mutant.
Seriously, this is an impressive-looking figure, and Cloud's worst nightmare is back in style.He comes with hands for grasping his epic sword, and a second pair of hainds for gesturing menacingly to summon down the apocalypse... or perhaps simply to give you dis pear (Click the link. Everyone needs to see it once.)
Sephiroth Advent Children Figure on eBay
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Action Figure
Yuffie Kisaragi Advent Children Figure
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Action Figure
Yuffie's back, and I must say the face sculpt on her new Advent Children is a more realistic-looking likeness than the original game figure.
Details like her lace-up boots (ditching the caution sign yellow), tank top and vest are also more realistic, and she's updated her Shuriken throwing star. As with the other Play Arts action figures, Yuffie comes with alternate open and closed hands and a display stand.it's a fine figure that captures Yuffie's personality well, with enough articulation to let you pose her in many dramatic ways. Check out this great fan photoshoot for some examples.
Yuffie Advent Children Figure on eBay
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Action Figure
Vincent Advent Children Action Figure
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Figure
Vincent Valentine gets a sinister upgrade for the Advent Children movie, with a tattered red cloak and a much fiercer-looking triple-barreled revolver, Cerberus. Check out the tiny Cerberus (3-headed hound of Hades) charm hanging from a real chain off the grip of the gun. He also comes with one extra hand and display stand.Like the rest of the Play Arts toys, Vincent looks great on display, but is also flexible enough to pose in all kinds of adventures.
Vincent Advent Children Action Figure on eBay
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Figure
Reno of the Turks Advent Children Figure
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Action Figure
Hot dog, it's Reno of the Turks! Too bad Rude's not around, but it's great to have this sly thug-turned-trickster as part of the Play Arts Final Fantasy collection.
How cool is Reno? He took on Cloud's surfboard-sized sword with nothing but a metal club. It's all here faithfully rendered on this 8" homage to the Turks and Shinra, Inc.Compared to some of the other Play Arts action figures, Reno is a little plain, but there's only so much you can do with a neatly-pressed mobster suit. On the other hand, check out this amazing fan photo of the Reno figure. What a stud!
Reno Play Arts Action Figure on eBay
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Figure
Kadaj Play Arts Action Figure
Villain of Final Fantasy Advent Children
Nevertheless, Kadaj was the main villain in Advent Children, so of course he gets his own action figure. The good: his double-bladed katana, which has a fantastic hilt. The bad: I really don't know about those pants, Kadaj. On the other hand, the head and eyes manage to capture his creepy personality very well, despite (or because of) being nearly expressionless.
For those who are completing their Final Fantasy Play Arts collection, or who love Kadaj, here he be. Kadaj Play Arts Figure on eBay
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Action Figure
There's More!
Last but not least, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Action Figures... with Zack!
Crisis Core
Here's my mini-reviews and photos of the Play Arts action figures available for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. There's only three of them, but they allow us to see Cloud and Aerith in more innocent days. More importantly, Crisis Core at last lets us meet the endearing hero, Zack Fair.Here's some good photos and listings for all of these action figures on Amazon and eBay. They're becoming rare, so if you want them, you'd better find them soon!
Preview: Zack Fair Action Figure and...?!
Demo to show figures' details and poseability
There's better videos showing you the Zack Fair action figure, but this one made me laugh. (For a more serious one, look for Zack vs. Sephiroth).
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Zack Fair Play Arts Action Figure
He's Such a Puppy! Ahem.
This 8" tall Play Arts figure captures Zack Fair perfectly, from his Buster Sword to his scar and the trademark anime forelock hanging over his eyes. As you can see from the above short, his twenty points of articulation mean he can be posed in many ways. An extra hand lets him grasp his sword or have a closed fist, and he also comes with a display stand.My only quibble is that they didn't include the beach umbrella Zack wields in one battle.
This is a rare and fun figure to own, but the price keeps climbing, so grab him soon.
Zack Fair Play Arts Action Figure
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Young Cloud Strife Action Figure: Crisis Core
Play Arts Final Fantasy Action Figure
Here is Cloud, the innocent Cloud before he got impaled, used in genetic experiments, and traumatized by the death of the only person he trusted. And that's BEFORE all the stuff that happened in Final Fantasy VII.This Cloud has a younger, more innocent face (very well portrayed in the action figure). He wears the uniform of an ordinary Shinra infantryman, which is why he also carries a rifle and a baton. An alternate second head wearing a helmet lets you play out the famous moment when he and Zack first meet.
Cloud Strife Crisis Core Figure on eBay
Play Arts Action Figure: Final Fantasy VII
Aerith Gainsborough Crisis Core Figure
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts Action Figure
Aerith comes with alternate hands and a flower basket-- which now means more, since we know who suggested it. The delicate details on her sun dress add to the light, airy feel of this figure. She may seem boring when you're used to fighting monsters, but check out this sweet fan photoshoot of Aerith, Zack and Cloud (scroll down for gallery). Aerith Gainsborough Crisis Core Figure on eBay
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Sephiroth Plushie?!
Hoo boy.
Final Fantasy 7 VII: Advent Children 14" Plush Figure - Sephiroth
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
There's a whole herd of these frighteningly cute Final Fantasy plush toys. I've seen everone from Vincent to Yuffie at various times. Here's a few...search "related items" on their listings pages for even more.
Advent Children Cloud Plush Toy
Aiie!
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud 12-inch Plush
Amazon Price: $18.49 (as of 06/01/2012)
I still desperately want to see a Lulu cosplayer use this Cloud plushie in place of her Onion Knight.
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