FINALLY, the Final Fantasy gods have smiled upon us and the Cloud Strife + Daytona Bike combe has dropped in price. This is a product that has been on the market for many years; I should know, I've been eying this thing since my freshman year on college (2001). Upon original release, the price of this produce was somewhere in the range of $100-$150. While it's hard to justify spending so much cash on a figurine, getting this product for a mere $50 feels like a total steal.
If you have any experience with Square-Enix's Play Arts franchise, then you know what to expect. Cloud is designed with many movable and, more importantly, poseable joints. The Cloud included in this package is identical to the stand-alone product (yes, his Buster sword and alternate hand sets are included). Note: Don't be surprised by the sword; it is very thin (seemingly some sort of paper or cardboard composite?). The reason for this is simple, giving Cloud's sword any amount of heft would make it useless and unholdable. Don't worry though, while it may be thin, it looks like the real thing, complete with cracks and fading.
The bike, obviously, is the real highlight here. The level of detail on this bike is exceptional. Given that the game is 14 years old, not even the FMV scene's involving this bike were very detailed on the PS1. The designers really did a great job filling in the gaps and making this look like a real, functional bike while still retaining the style of FF7. The bike has good weight, is appropriately proportional to Cloud, and has rubber tires that spin rather smoothly. The bike can also be "steered" but the range of motion is very, very small (I estimate about 15 degrees). The kick stand is also less than optimal and leaves the bike sitting somewhat precariously with the back tired slightly off the ground. Still, it does what it's supposed to and keeps the bike from tipping over.
The figures in the Play Arts line are all pretty outstanding and this set is no different. $50 bucks might seem like a lot to some, but it's still much cheaper than it used to be and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. If you're a fan of FF7, or Final Fantasy in general, don't delay, buy this thing!
Review By. D. Correia "Expired916"
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