Price: 3990 Yen each
Material/s: PVC (Character Figure), ABS (Weapons and Stand) and Die-Cast (Support Rod for the base)
Release Date: June 2008 (Japan)
Source: Kotobukiya

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Yuffie Kisaragi


Vincent Valentine


Sephiroth = HAAAAY PAPA!!! POGIIIIIII!!!


Red XIII and Cait Sith

Now available for preorder at Wasabitoys at Php1800 each!

Sephiroth
Red XIII and Cait Sith
Vincent
Yuffie loves

kuha na! habang wala pang bootlegs.

wow.. wasabi is fast!

This time I won't be waiting for Comic Quest to bring in the "miracle price" Play Arts. I'm getting one asap. July, all in time for my birthday. Add the Narika 1/6 figure, and it's a ninja mania this July.

Though I think Yuffie looks better in FFAC, this one also has a cute look it.

Parang mejo sakang si yuffie jan sa version na yan.

I think the sakang thing might be a result of crappy posing (remember how new Transformers pics have they toys transformed the wrong way), or because of the knee joints. FFAC version has her wear long boots so the joints are more concealed, as opposed to this version. And yeah, we still do not know what's with the weird thingy on her right butt side.

she still looks nice tho. magandang gawing base body sa modding kasi mejo bare.

Yeah, mas daring pa ata siya in the game version than in the FFAC version. LoL.

It's a good thing there are a lot of import toy dealers now, I remember back in 1997 and 1998, there was this store that sold both videogames and videogame related toys and hardware, 2nd flr Virra mall, (forgot na the name but it was not Comic Alley to give them credit)but it sure as hell sold a lot of the figures at astronomical prices...........Red XIII at Php 3,000(!)

Is that scalping or what? And the errhm staff weren't customer friendly too.

Technically since they're a store, they have the freedom to dictate the prices, no matter how high they fly, or no matter how much it's such an irritating sight to us collectors.

The term "scalping" actually refers to people buying tickets and reselling them at a marked up price. Like what happened in the TF Movie toys, people would buy more than what they need, and sell them at higher prices. Some store owners do that as well even if they already have their own sources (which I think is really a low blow to collectors who just want one). As far as "hoarding" is concerned, it's basically getting lots of items you don't need with possible plans of reselling them in the future, so we shouldn't confuse both terms.

So as not to trample over anyone, I will not post any names of those scalper stores and owners.

I think the common price of FF Play Arts is around 1800-1900 in most hobby shops, since the Japanese Play Arts (distributed by Organic) cost more or less around 4,000 yen apiece.

What I'm confused about is that why would some Play Arts figures cost around 1,800-1,900 Php if they are the International Version (distributed by Diamond Comics), which is relatively cheaper, which is why Comic Quest can sell them as low as 1,180 Php.

I guess it's just business. Nonetheless I'm getting that Yuffie.

Kamadoms, I actually haven't seen any Japanese versions nowadays. I only saw Japanese versions of DQ8, FMA and FFVII-AC series 1.

...but anyhow, dang those Scalpers! (LOL) I spent about 64k in total to all my PA's wherein I'm just supposed to spend less than 30k if they sell it in the US version price!

There's a CQ in Megamall.

Umm, yes. That one near Filbars and the food court.
Thanks, Kamadoma-kun but the last time that I checked there, they only have Reno, Aerith (2300!) and Balthier (1500) but I already have them. Maybe their Play Arts sell faster.

Yeah, coz they're really cheaper than those in hobby stores.

atleast i get to complete my FF7 line...sure buy ito..

just have to wait for Barrett and Cid

Haaay, Square-Enix should seriously forget about releasing those Last Remnant and Star Ocean 4 Play Arts and just focus on crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Play Arts (Angeal, Mr. G and ZACK!) WAG KA NA, SEPHIROTH. SUMOSOBRA KA NA!!!

don't even worry about CC. basta FFVII related love ng SE. i bet kahit CC cloud magkakaroon.

Then, if Cloud (CC) would be included then who will be left out? Its supposed to be a standard set of 3, right? OMG, not Angeal! Not the childhood sweetheart (LOL).

At any rate, I can feel that Red XIII will be the most popular of the FFVII line. Because even little brats would get fascinated with it because Kids love articulated beasts AND RED'S MOUTH CAN BE CLOSE-OPEN! (Close open! Close open! That childish song is chiming in my head right now). Sorry kids but Play Arts are for teens and up.

If I can't get the set at once, my priority would have to be:

1. Red XIII and Cait Sith - The reason is mentioned above.
2. Yuffie Kisaragi - Several members have already expressed interest with the klepto-rose among the thorns and Yuffie is the first green-toned Play Arts. She'd definitely add a new hue.
3. Vincent Valentine - Quasi-vampire with coat intact.
4. Sephiroth - Oh come on...

I want that Yuffie. For sure I'll get her!

Yes, Kamadoma. The Materia Hunter beckons you...

Pics of Sephiroth, Vincent and Red XIII from the amiami blog...



Vincent and Red XIII look really accurate to the game version!

I'm only planning to get RedXIII to go with my Advent Children Play Arts.... ksi d ko nman kinollect ung game versions... if i have extra money pwede.

Oh Vincent~

Why oh why do you have to be articulated~

Vincent = ASTIG, MAN! ASTIG!!!
Sephiroth = PAPA NI GENESIS!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cait Sith and Red XIII = VERY UNIQUE!!!

If only I'm not after that KH Play Arts Arms Set, I'll definitely be getting these on June but according to some sources, these come a month or so after the Japanese release; in this store called Comic Quest in a much affordable price. The wait will be worth it then.

hanep c vincent

Vincent and Tifa GET!

Nagaalala ako kay Yuffie. Baka mabenta sya faster than Red XIII and Cait Sith.
Hmm, si Yuffie nalang kaya ang first-priority? :|

Ahem. ALL GET!

My prediction w/ these upcoming figs is that yuffie and red xiii will be the first ones to be bought...

And perhaps Vincent coz i only seen a little of the FF7AC figs, and some of those who havent bought that version will be forced to buy this one.

For sephiroth, i guess he will be the last one out...

Ok, I'll take note of that.

Yea. There's very little differences with the AC and Game Edition Sephiroth figures.
Just that the AC Sephiroth is "belt-abusive"

As for Vincent...I wonder what he'd look with the game edition figure + Cerberus gun. That'd might be awesome!

Yep, little difference between the two sephis and vincents...

And that's the reason why im gunning for the first two that i have mentioed...

I'm not a stalker but I followed you all the way to Planet Zi! Hehehe.

(ahem)

Will try to resist the temptation. Will get these in July on Comic Quest for a lower price.

Anyways those released in CQ are the american versions... and that's the reason they are cheaper.

Hahaha... more play-arts for gen. Akala ko magla-large figs ka na dahil kay Merona.

i'd definitely get Cait sith (nt a PA collector) if they'd include that doll(?), you know yung parang malaking moogle

Final Fantasy VII volume 2 out now in Japan!

LUPEEEEET!!!

Will Get 'em all!

sephiroth
http://www.amiami.com/shop?vgForm=ProductI...ate=review.html

red XIII and the cait sith
http://www.amiami.com/shop?vgForm=ProductI...ate=review.html

vincent
http://www.amiami.com/shop?vgForm=ProductI...ate=review.html

yuffie:
http://www.amiami.com/shop?vgForm=ProductI...ate=review.html

I like to ask the same question... How come there's no jap or US version just the interenational version? A friend told me that, there is a jap version of the recent FF fig... but was sold-out..

Yuffie looks awesome. And her posability on the base won't be much affected since she has lesser clothing in the abdomenal section. It kinda annoys me how her clothing in the FF7AC version keeps getting in the way of the clamp.

Cool Vincent! Mas ok siya ngayon since he's more poseable than the FFAC version. Downside lang for me is the plain looking handgun.

Yep pansin ko nga wala na ngayon. I was disappointed nga on the quality of my Rinoa and Squall. They were Jap versions. So dapat mas ok but it turned out mas mukha pang Rinoa yung American/Int'l version kaysa sa Jap version.

Oh well at least we get nice looking FF figs. Better have one than none at all. I wonder how tall would be this Yuffie compared to the FF7AC version.

Rinoa and Ash looks Identical. ( if not for the hair and clothing...) But they're really great.. I notice no one seems to notice my question on the last page...

About the manufacturer? I think either versions are made in China. So I really dunno if there should be a distinction between International and Japan release.

I think it's hobby shops that make these issues exaggerated. Once they know an item is a "Japan version", they usually rack up the prices like they did to those Transformers movie toys, which were basically the same ones used by Hasbro, only with a sticker of the Transformers movie logo in kana.

I agree with Kamadoma. I think gimmick lang talaga yun ng mga sellers so that they can charge more for the same fig. I used to think na mas maganda ang quality ng Jap version compare to Int'l versions. Di pala.

Yup that's right. I got me an International release of Yuffie from FF7AC and she looks awesome. If there'd be people saying that "Oooh I saw the Japanese version and it looks better", the answer is QUALITY CONTROL.

I prefer the japan made version cause of the quality. Ever since the international version... I was inform by other collectors friends of mine that, there is an all japan box.

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I been disturb by this really.. Most Of my ff playarts are japan box.. Only ashe was the international box I have. ( it was a gift from my Girlfriend.)So there is really o just japan &/or US box ff existing. Just the international box.

Yuffie's box goes nicely with the FF7AC version's box. Gimme Yuffie!

Just like the female characters haha

Got only the two beasts.
Broke right now

but I'm still happy. Red XIII rocks!

hi,newbie lang po.inform ko lang po yung mga play arts adiks,may PA FFVII vol 2 na po sa GH best toys.1 red13 tapos tig-2 na sephirot,vincent at yuffie.

@winterquick24
How much is Best Toys selling each figure?

medyo mataas po,2k each ang price nila.got red13 kanina lang.1 red 13 na lang ang nandun and dalawang sephirot,vincent & yuffie.wala pa po sa ibang shop na available,sa best toys pa lang po.

Only in Bestoys?!
...and 2k?! No wonder my cousin never returned to me any change from the 2k.

So broke right now but I won't try to rush things. I'll see if Malvin can get some stocks for a possibly lower price. If I recall, Malvin sold FFVII volume 1 figures for Php 1700.00 each.
Rather, I'd try to see if it's offered in lower prices in other stores like...Comic Quest (I haven't really tried buying in CQ).

will keep an eye for lower priced ones... although i've pre-ordered already

looks like RedXIII will be hard to track down

Well that's how they always start. For me, I'm not rushing. They always start with high-priced stuff until competition appears and stops the monopoly. Then that's when the cheaper stuff comes.

guys kakacheck ko lang kanina sa site ng great toys,may stock na sila ng red13,not sure nga lang if magkano.question po pala,genesis kaw din po ba si balthier?

The Leading Man?
Yes, that's me!

However, hindi na ako yung Play Arts Leading Man... May nauna na saakin sa FFVII-volume 2.

ako?joke.hehe saw your play arts collection dun sa other site,grabe ang dami.idol,lupet!!!i also collect play arts pero yun mga FF series lang,nakakafrustrate lang na it's hard to find play arts arms ng FF8 and 10.naging fan ka din ng one piece?

Uuuh, I don't aim to break the conversation but we're getting a little too off topic now.

yup.same here,i saw play arts arms before in GT GH,sabi ko balikan ko na lang next week and then nun babalikan ko n...wala na siya.hehe up to now di ko pa din siya nahahagilap,you got that right...hell to find.hehe

saw Red XIII at the gt news board, dunno about the price though

http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/ffpa/7s/7s.html

^ Uy, nice review site!

Masyado nang na-late ang Figureren.

excuse me po.just asking.. about the selling of [Square-Enix] Yuffie, Sephiroth, Vincent, Red XIII @ Comic Quest? sure po ba na hindi po ito bootlegs? takut po kasi ako bumili nang boot legs? How will i know its authenticity(play arts toys)? Im planning to buy a FF8 figure.. rare na ba sya? maghahanap ako simula ngayun.. kaso baka bootlegs na ito... please help me... pm me now

^ PM'ed you.

You can assure that there are no bootlegs of FFVII volume 2 yet.
However, there are bootlegs of Cloud Strife from Volume 1 as well as FFVIII's Rinoa and Squall scattered around. You need to have a more watchful eye.