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Square Enix announced the release of three new Final Fantasy VII Bring Arts figures of Cloud on his Hardy-Daytona bike, Sephiroth, and Zack. Pre-orders for the figures are now available from the Japanese Square Enix online store.

The new Cloud Bring Arts figure costs 29,700 yen (or about $184.69,) while the Sephiroth and Zack figures costs 13,200 yen (~$82.09) each. The reason for the increase in price for the Cloud figure is due to the inclusion of his iconic Hardy-Daytona bike. The Sephiroth figure will be the first one to release in Japan, with its release date set for March 29, 2025. The Cloud figure is next in line, appearing in May 31, 2025, while the Zack figure will come out on July 26, 2025.

Each figure is articulated and includes a variety of hand parts, as well as the signature Buster Sword for both Cloud and Zack, and the Masamune katana for Sephiroth. You can check out the new Bring Arts figures of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack here:

The Bring Arts line of Final Fantasy VII figures is designed to make the characters look closer to their original stylized designs featured in the 1997 PlayStation release of the game, although it doesn’t feature the characters in their blocky polygon looks. Instead, it steers closer to their original concept art designs. In early April 2024, Square Enix announced the re-release of the FFVII Tifa and Cloud original Bring Arts figures without NFT certificates. Other FFVII characters to receive Bring Arts figures include Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Cait Sith.

The Final Fantasy VII Bring Arts figures of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack are now available for pre-order from the Japanese Square Enix online storefront. FFVII Rebirth is the latest title in the remake trilogy and it is readily available on the PlayStation 5.

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Square Enix revealed that it will restock the Bring Arts action figures of Final Fantasy VII leads Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart but without the NFT certificates. Pre-orders for the new batch are immediately available on the Japanese Square Enix e-Store. Both action figures will be available at the same price of 13,200 yen (~$87).

Square Enix originally revealed Cloud's Bring Arts figure in July 2022. Tifa's action figure followed later together with Aerith in September 2022. These Final Fantasy VII items sparked controversy for featuring NFT in the form of digital certificates, even in their regular releases. Back then, Square Enix also offered a Digital Plus edition that included additional NFT featuring an AR version of the figure.

When Square Enix revealed more FFVII Bring Arts action figures featuring Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Cait Sith in February 2024, it made no mention of such certificates at all. And when the company announced the restocks for the earlier figures via the e-Store's official X , it added a fine print noting that the products will not include digital genuine product certificates. That means these re-releases of Cloud and Tifa's Bring Arts figures will not have any NFT.

The Final Fantasy VII Bring Arts action figures of Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart will be available again on July 27, 2024.

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Square Enix revealed new FFVII Bring Arts action figures modeled after Yuffie Kisaragi, Vincent Valentine, Cid Highwind, and Cait Sith with Fat Moogle. The company also opened pre-orders for all four figures on its Japanese web store. It will gradually release the figures between October 2024 and February 2025.

Each action figure will come with an attachable weapon and multiple exchangeable hand parts. Yuffie and Cid's Bring Arts sets will also include an alternate facial expression plate. But despite the varying compositions, all four figures will be available with the same price tag of 13,200 yen (~$88).

Here are some of the sample images for the FFVII Bring Arts Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Cait Sith figures:

These new figures will continue the lineup series where Square Enix uses character designs from the original 1997 PlayStation release. Square Enix previously revealed action figures of Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith in the latter half of 2022. But while the first three figures sparked controversy for including NFT certificates, the newly revealed ones do not have such a mention on their pages.

The Final Fantasy VII Bring Arts action figure of Yuffie Kisaragi will appear first on October 26, 2024. Vincent Valentine will follow on November 23, 2024. Cid Highwind and Cait Sith will have to wait until the year after, as their figures will come out on January 25, 2025, and February 22, 2025, respectively.

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Square Enix continues integrating NFT into its products, including figures. The company has revealed and opened pre-orders for new Bring Arts action figures of Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII. Both figures will come with digital certificates that s can redeem on a specific NFT platform.

The standard edition, which costs $129.99, will still include NFT in form of a digital certificate of authenticity. The $159.99 Digital Plus edition will add a ticket containing a code to obtain a digital version of the figure, viewable on an Augmented Reality (AR) gallery app. s must redeem both the digital figure and certificate exclusively on the NFT platform Enjin. The store pages for the figures include disclaimer language absolving Square Enix of responsibility should the Enjin platform shut down - a distinct possibility in the highly volatile cryptocurrency environment.

Both figures will release earlier in North America in April 2023. Japan will get them much later—Tifa's figure will appear in the country on December 30, 2023, and Aerith's on January 27, 2024. Though other Bring Arts Tifa and Aerith figures exist, these have an appearance based on Tetsuya Nomura's original character art for the original Final Fantasy VII.

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These NFT-toting figures of the two FFVII heroines will follow the title's protagonist, Cloud Strife. Square Enix revealed his figure first in July 2022. Pre-orders for both the regular and Digital Plus editions are still available as of this writing. The company will release Cloud's figure in November 2023.

The new Bring Arts action figures of Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough are modeled after their appearances in the original Final Fantasy VII, which came out on the first PlayStation in 1997.

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As promised by its President, Square Enix has stepped a bit further into its plans to explore NFTs, cryptocurrency, and blockchain-related technologies. While the company previously sold NFTs of relatively obscure properties like Million Arthur, the newest move incorporates one of its most beloved brands: Final Fantasy. A new figure, the Bring Arts Cloud Strife, includes NFTs with every purchase.

Debuting on the Square Enix store, Bring Arts Cloud Strife is a new Final Fantasy VII-based action figure. Unlike other Cloud Strife figures, this new Bring Arts Cloud Strife is directly patterned after the character's appearance in Final Fantasy VII. Cloud's face and hair have a more anime-like appearance and simpler shapes. His clothes are brighter, and the accessories chunkier than the more realistically-sized version seen in FFVII Remake.

Check out some pictures of the figure in the gallery.

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As a value-add for cryptocurrency enthusiasts (and a value-subtract for crypto skeptics), all purchases of the figure include an NFT-based "digital certificate of authenticity". This certificate is a token ed on a blockchain operated by Enjin, a service partnering with Square Enix to create NFT collectibles based on Final Fantasy. A more expensive "Digital Plus" version of the figure includes two NFTs: The certificate, and a "digital version of the figure". Buyers will need a special app that gives them an Enjin-managed cryptocurrency "wallet". Given the volatility of pretty much every blockchain product, Square Enix's product page for the figure includes a warning that buyers may lose access to both NFTs in the event that Enjin disappears.

The Bring Arts Cloud Strife figure isn't the first time a physical product has been paired with an NFT. In June, American car maker Chevrolet attempted to auction off an NFT of the Corvette Z06 that also came with a "free" actual car in the same color. The auction closed with zero bids.

Bring Arts Cloud Strife is available for pre-order with an expected November 2023 release date. The standard figure (with 1 NFT) costs $129.99 USD. The "digital plus" edition (with 2 NFTs) costs $159.99 USD.

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Square Enix opened pre-orders for Bring Arts figures of Agrias, Delita, and Ramza from Final Fantasy Tactics. Each figure will come with the character's weapon of choice. Pre-orders are open on the Japanese Square Enix e-store. The figures will cost ¥9,680 (about $84) each, and they'll release between July and September 2022.

The Final Fantasy Tactics figures are fully poseable, and each one comes with its own figure stand. Ramza is wearing his squire uniform, while Agrias and Delita are wearing their individual armor sets. The Ramza figure is expected to ship on July 2, 2022, Agrias on August 6, 2022, and Delita on September 3, 2022.

The three figures will have a range of different hand parts and their signature weapons. Both Agrias and Delita will come with a broadsword, and Ramza will come with his rapier. Additionally, Delita will come with a separate scabbard for his sword.

You can get a better look at each figure in the screenshots below:

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As of writing, the figures are only available for pre-order on the Japanese Square Enix Store. Past Bring Arts figures, such as the Dragon Quest VI Terry figure, have appeared on the western store, however. Other Bring Arts figures include Y'Shtola from Final Fantasy XIV, as well as Ashley and Sidney from Vagrant Story.

The Final Fantasy Tactics Agrias, Delita, and Ramza Bring Arts figures are immediately available for pre-order on the Japanese Square Enix e-store. Each figure will cost ¥9,860 (about $85) and ship sometime between July and September 2022.

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Square Enix opened pre-orders for a figure of Terry from Dragon Quest VI. The figure is part of Square Enix's Bring Arts figure line and will cost ¥9,680 (about $83). Sales of the figure will officially open on August 6, 2022. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

Terry originally appeared in Dragon Quest VI as a ing character and party member. A brash, arrogant swordsman, Terry frequently fought and defeated enemies a step ahead of the main hero. He traveled the world in search of stronger and more powerful weapons, and as such, appears with his traveling equipment, sword, and shield.

The Bring Arts Terry figure features customizable sword and shield parts. The figure can either hold the sword in its hands or keep it sheathed on the side. Furthermore, a shoulder strap part allows the figure to carry the shield on its back or hold it for combat. As with other Bring Arts figures, it is also fully poseable. In addition to a neutral facial expression, the figure also comes with bonus "angry" and "smiling" faceplates.

You can get a better look at the Dragon Quest VI Terry figure in the screenshots below:

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Past Dragon Quest Bring Arts figures include the Hero, Biana, and Flora from Dragon Quest V. Square Enix also released Bring Arts figures of characters from its other franchises, including FFXIV's Y'shtola and Xion from Kingdom Hearts.

The Dragon Quest VI Terry Bring Arts figure is immediately available for pre-order and costs ¥9,680 (about $83). It will officially release on August 6, 2022.

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Square Enix has opened pre-orders for two new Bring Arts NEO: The World Ends with You Rindo and Minamimoto figures. Each figure is priced at ¥9,680 (about $89) and ships March 5, 2021. Both figures come with multiple face and hand parts for customization and attachable quote bubbles featuring memorable quotes from the game in English and Japanese.

The Rindo figure will come with three different interchangeable face parts, including one masked version and two unmasked versions with his "normal" and "intense" expressions. He also comes with several hand parts as well as a holdable smartphone device. The figure itself is fully poseable and highly detailed, down to Rindo's ripped jeans and outer jacket. Additionally, he comes with two speech bubbles and one thought bubble, which you can check out below.

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Alternatively, Minamimoto's NEO TWEWY figure will come with three face parts of the character looking suspicious, grimacing, or laughing menacingly. Similarly, he will come with multiple hand parts that allow him to carry his signature megaphone, as well as a part to make him cross his arms. Minamimoto also comes with a textured reptilian leather jacket and, like Rindo, includes three attachable speech bubbles.

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Pre-orders from the Square Enix eStore will also include an acrylic stand with the NEO TWEWY logo. Square Enix also recently revealed a new Joshua figure from TWEWY: The Animation, among other recent figure reveals from the anime adaptation.

Both the NEO TWEWY Minamimoto and Rindo figures are currently available on the Square Enix Japan eStore and cost ¥9,680 (about $89). There is currently no confirmed pre-order end date. Also, the figures are not listed on the EU or North American eStore. We'll keep readers updated on if or when they arrive.

NEO: The World Ends With You is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

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Golden Week sales have been popping up all over since April 29, 2021. Now, Square Enix started another one. Originally, it kicked off digital discounts on various storefronts. Now, there’s a Square Enix Store Golden Week sale that reduces some Bring Arts figures, chocobo-related items, and more games.

Here are some of the more unusual Square Enix games greatly discounted through its official store.

• Chrono Cross (PS1) - $10.49
• Dawn of Mana (PS2) - $20.99
• Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Ultimate Collector’s Edition (PS4) - $64.99
• Exit (DS) - $13.99
• Final Fantasy Chronicles (PS1) - $10.49
• Final Fantasy Origins (PS1) - $10.409
• Final Fantasy IX (PS1) - $10.49
• Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Collector’s Edition (PS4, PC) - $79.99

Here are all the Bring Arts figures reduced during this Square Enix Store Golden Week sale.

• NieR: Automata Adam and Eve Bring Arts Figures: $119.99
• NieR: Automata Devola and Popola Bring Arts Figures: $119.99
• NieR: Automata Bring Arts Trading Weapon Collection: $47.99
• NieR Replicant Nier and Emil Bring Arts Figures: $119.99
• Xenogears Elehayym “Elly” Van Houten Bring Arts Figure: $55.99
• Xenogears Weltall Bring Arts Figure: $71.99

And here are some of the more notable plush toys discounted.

• Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy Chocobo Freelancer Plush: $22.39
• Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy Chocobo White Mage Plush: $27.99
• FFVII Cait Sith Action Doll: $55.99
• FFVII Sephiroth Action Doll: $55.99
• FFX Moogle Plush: $23.19

The Square Enix Store Golden Week sale will run until May 10, 2021.

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It's only been a few months since Vagrant Story celebrated its 20th anniversary, and despite the lack of news about new game-related developments, fans can celebrate in the physical world, with the Vagrant Story Bring Arts set as the latest addition to Square Enix's figure line. As announced in February, the characters Ashley Riot and Sidney Losstarot are ing the line as a pair of finely detailed and articulated figures. Now that pre-orders for the figures are open (Thanks, Figsoku!), Square Enix has released new details and pictures of the items.

But first, the most important detail: Ashley's boldly designed bottomless chaps have been preserved in all their glory:

While Ashley lets it all clap freely, his rival Sidney brings a well-developed torso and extremely low-cut pants to the proceedings:

Vagrant Story, of course, is the legendary RPG from Yasumi Matsuno, creator of Ogre Battle, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Final Fantasy XII. Based in the Ivalice setting of Tactics, the game stars "Riskbreaker" Ashley Riot and follows his hunt for Sidney Losstarot, leader of a mysterious cult. Though difficult to parse as a game, it earned a cult following thanks to the writing skills of Matsuno and one of the best localization efforts of its generation.

The Vagrant Story Bring Arts figure pairing will cost buyers a cool JPY 21,780 Yen (about $207 USD), but it doesn't lack for accessories. Aside from both the Ashley Riot and Sidney Losstarot figures, the Bring Arts box contains several pairs of hands in different positions, as well as a set of five weapons modeled after their in-game equipment. The set also includes a carabiner accessory based on the tattoo on Sidney's back:

The Vagrant Story Bring Arts Figure set is available for pre-order now from participating Japanese retailers, such as Amiami. Pre-orders will be fulfilled in February 2021. In the meantime, check out the Vagrant Story 2 prologue posted by Yasumi Matsuno.

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Square Enix’s latest figure taps into Marvel’s universe and lets a legendary artist present his take on a character again. The Tetsuya Nomura Thor Brings Arts character has been revealed. The $134.99 figure has a tentative January 2021 launch window, though the current pre-order price at the Square Enix Store is $121.49.

The Nomura Thor Bring Arts will be a standard figure, which means it will be around six inches tall and will come with a number of hands and effect parts so you can properly display him wielding Mjolnir, Stormbreaker, or both at the same time. He also has some lightning parts too, which can be combined with his hands or weapons to simulate attacks.

Here’s the full gallery of action shots. Included is a preliminary picture of Nomura’s Thor design that the figure is based on.

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This is the fourth Bring Arts figure in a line of Nomura redesigns. The previous three revealed were Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. All three of those figures are expected to begin shipping out sometime in December 2020.

The Tetsuya Nomura Thor Bring Arts figure will launch in January 2021. This means that all four of these special variants will appear after the launch of  

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The Marvel Universe Variant Bring Arts figures designed by Tetsuya Nomura are now available to pre-order. There are currently three different ones to choose from, those being the Nomura Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man. All three of these figurines have been designed by Tetsuya Nomura, and you can be sure that they carry his unique sense of design. Fans of the Marvel series and the Square Enix Director and Concept Artist can grab all three of these re-designs via the official Square Enix store. All three are currently available to purchase at a discounted price of $121. These figurines will cost $134 once the discount period is over.

As you can see below, all three figures come with a handful of accessories. Additionally, they have pose-able limbs for those that want to show off the range of dynamic poses they are capable of. If you'd just like to have these figurines on display, that's possible too, as each one comes with its own display stand.

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The Nomura Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man Bring Arts pre-orders have gone live only months before the scheduled release of Marvel's Avengers. This Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix title will allow people to play as iconic characters from the Marvel Universe, and even do so cooperatively with friends.

Marvel’s Avengers will release for the PS4, the Xbox One, and the PC on September 4, 2020. Next-gen versions will launch during the holiday 2020 window. The Nomura Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man will be available in December 2020.

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A new Y’shtola Bring Arts figure is on the way, and Square Enix is tapping into the latest expansion for her look. The normally $94.99 figure has her in her Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers Sorceress role. Those who call dibs on her will be able to take her home in November 2020, and at the moment her price is temporarily $85.49 at the Square Enix Store. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The Sorceress Y’shtola Bring Arts figure is completely true to the heroine’s depiction in the expansion. She’s wearing her full outfit, which is recreated based on art from the game. She comes equipped with Nightseeker, the cane she has been wielding since Shadowbringers began, and six different hand parts. She also has a new neck t unique to this Bring Arts figure.

Here’s the full gallery looking at the figure. She’s about five and a half inches tall.

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Recently, Square Enix has been trying to get people involved in Final Fantasy XIV and its activities. It held its longest free campaign ever back in May 2020. It also brought the Amatsu Armor Set event back. People can also listen to assorted music from the game on Spotify.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PlayStation 4 and PC. The Y’shtola Bring Arts figure will be released in November 2020.

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Square Enix announced that it will be producing new Dragon Quest V Bring Arts figures. The figures to be produced include the Hero, Bianca, and Flora/Nera and are priced at ¥6,800 yen, or roughly $62 each. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

Square Enix will offer a limited edition version of each Dragon Quest V Bring Arts figure that comes with battle expression faceplates. The limited edition and the regular edition share the same price point, offering fans an easy way to get limited editions during this run. Additionally, each figure has full poseable limbs, making them perfect for displaying mid-action. Additionally, each character has a few additional sets of changable hands.

The Dragon Quest V Bring Arts figures feature dynamic clothing with folds and detailing, making it feel like the game’s characters have come to life. Each character has been carefully rendered to look true to Akira Toriyama’s in-game character designs, which is in keeping with Bring Arts’ high quality products.

The Dragon Quest V Bring Arts figures have three planned release dates during 2020. The Hero will release in May, Bianca will release in July, and Flora/Nera will release in August. Preorders are currently open on the Japanese Square Enix e-STORE.

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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride has appeared on the Super Famicom and PlayStation 2 in Japan and on the Nintendo DS and mobile devices worldwide. Dragon Quest: Your Story is based on it.

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The next Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts figure release date has been revealed. A former Organization XIII member introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is going to make her debut in a few months. The Square Enix product listing for Bring Arts Xion is now live, following her San Diego Comic Con 2019 debut alongside Bring Arts Roxas.

At the moment, only the Japanese Square Enix Store has a Bring Arts Xion listing. It says she will cost 8,580 yen (~$79.99) and arrive on April 25, 2020. This gives people Xion, a basic keyblade, three sets of hands, and two different heads. The different head options allow her to be displayed with her hood down or up, two looks she often sports in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for reasons.

This would fall in line with the Bring Arts Roxas release date. His product listing is available worldwide with an April 2020 release window. Unlike Xion, he comes with a few more accessories, as you get the Oathkeeper and Oblivion keyblades to go with the two head options and three sets of hands.

Plenty of Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts figures are immediately available. You could get Sora in standard, Guardian, or Pirates of the Caribbean forms. Axel, Kairi, and King Mickey also were turned into figures. Cloud had a Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts figure appear in July 2019. In February 2020, there will even be a Bring Arts Shadow Set. Not to mention, the Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition + Bring Arts Figures bundle gave people the Toy Story forms of Sora, Donald, and Goofy.

Bring Arts Xion will arrive in Japan on April 25, 2020.

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