Hey everyone! I know I'm late to the party but having just ordered this figure, I wanted to check out some videos of what to expect when my VTS Cloud arrive. I'm in the same boat as you when it comes to mixed feelings. It's that reason why it took me so darn long to pull the trigger on this guy. I watched GameToys' recent video of their Cloud and, man, it looks amazing. I always had an issue with the GameToy's Cloud's eyes but they appear to have fixed it and it looks stunning. However what pulled me to getting the VTS Cloud is, from what I can see, the tailoring of the clothing looks so darn good. Also the build of the body looks to be of good quality. I could be wrong here since I'm going by what I see in videos. As for the size I'm completely fine with it since Cloud was going to be my only FF7 1/6 purchase. Additionally I got the version with the decked out base so he would have towered over everyone anyway. Haha! I do plan to get the VTS Advent Children version as well and I think this Cloud will display quite well with that one. Well I've rambled on long enough. Great video Elbear!
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the in-depth feedback!! You've definitely got a great perspective! VTS Cloud, is in all respect, in scale with himself, which is absolutely fine either solo, or if VTS keeps a consistent scale with future releases. The tailoring for this figure looks even better in-hand 😉 So I do hope the upcoming Zack in scale (he should a little taller than Cloud). I will be getting the GameToys Cloud and Hardy Daytona as well...whenever that comes in form Asia. In the meantime, please stay tuned~~
@genefactor007
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys I absolutely look forward to your review and comparison! I was so torn between this and the upcoming Gametoys Cloud, especially after seeing their latest update video. I can look past the scale of this figure but I just wish the hair could have been better. The small, slender frame and that amazing portrait is what'll surely make the Gametoys version shine. There are certainly advantages to have both versions I think. Can't wait for your next video. :)
@anniiemusic4259
3 жыл бұрын
The hues in Cloud Strife's eye, as well as the materia balls look beautifully vibrant. 💙💚
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Those materias are just clear plastic balls, but they make me so giddy 😆 I guess I'm still just that kid back in 1997 who wanted materias to be real.
@griffith.was.a.victim8273
3 жыл бұрын
im more of a resin statue collector, but this figure is high end quality that resembles resin/polystatue quality. That face and costume has really nice sculpt and paint job.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 1/6 scale figures are usually nowhere near the quality of high-end resin statues, but the craft has certainly improved in the last decade, with quality brands like Hot Toys leading the charge. So if you're interested in seeing more figures like these, then anything by Hot Toys will be right up your ally. Enjoy!
@aznl2iceboi
3 жыл бұрын
I just received this today and I think the head sculpt is better than the pre-production surprisingly for me. I hate the body of the figure though, it's super flimsy and the boot/ankle length is ridiculous. I think the first thing that caught my eye is the pants, not a fan of it at all. I definitely think there's modding potential to switch the body but looking forward to someone coming up with the best way to do it on a budget and make this look alright. I like almost everything else about it. I got the deluxe version and kind of regret it.. Huge base with unnecessary fluff and no stand to hold him..
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! And sorry about the deluxe base 😟 Honestly I was also quite tempted to get that version but I don't have room to fit it. Turns out I got lucky and dodged a bullet instead. Speaking of modding, I did just notice that Cloud's wrist pegs are almost exactly identical to those used by Damtoys, so I'm looking at some potential replacement bodies using that brand.
@Jehdii
2 жыл бұрын
Are you getting the Gametoys Cloud? This one just did nothing for me - the headsculpt was a total miss.
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yessir, both GameToys Cloud and Hardy Daytona. And word on the street is that he's close to release too. Someone on here wrote that this VTS Cloud looks like a "Karen" and now I can't unsee it 🤣
@addaigio
2 жыл бұрын
hello!! im looking to preorder the zack fair vts but im unsure of where to order it. is there a reliable website that is able to send to europe? i cant seem to make sense of it at all
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
🤔 Unfortunately I'm not too familiar with retailers' policy for shipping to anywhere else other than the US, but there are a few dependable ones I'd still recommend just to see if they ship to Europe. There are the Asia-based ones such as KGHobby, Toys Wonderland, and Giantoy. And then there are the US-based ones such as Timewalker and OneSixthOutfitters, all of which have at least one version of Zack still open for pre-order. Good luck!
@addaigio
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys thank you so much! you mightve saved me a lot of grief and money! toys wonderland apparently have a worldwide shipping plan!
@Nah-T-EBei
2 жыл бұрын
Is his hair removable? I was thinking of buying the head sculpt for a custom figure.
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly no. I do think the hair piece is separately attached to the face sculpt, but it would take some serious effort to separate the two, as they aren't meant to be taken apart. Still though, good luck! A new hair sculpt might just breath some new life to this figure.
@tallonIV
2 жыл бұрын
Just got this today.. I am assembling it right now. I love it but did you have a problem putting the ball joints into the hands. I can't seem get them to fit
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting this one! It's all in all a great one! For the right hands (longer glove), I had better luck inserting the peg into the hands themselves first before inserting into the forearm. I use a set of pliers with that slim crimper tip for a better grip on longer end of the peg that goes into the forearm. Once I have a good grip, I slowly nudge in the hands into the shorter end...I do this for all my figures actually but maybe I should make a note about that on my videos 😅 For the left hands (shorter glove), either way worked for me as long as I push up the armlet gently to give myself a little room. Good luck!
@tallonIV
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys hey thanks for reaching out, my friend. I just did exactly that and it worked.. Now I can breath again lol.. Thank you!
@seanleskinen1138
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the in-depth review; the strands of hair right on middle of the forehead being too short really bothers me. Saw on FB that someone used Captain America boots and it fits really well and put it back in scale.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! That mod does look really good! But this makes Cloud look really strange when he bends his legs because VTS Toys somehow decided to make the upper thigh super long, which was why the ankle joints sit really high in the boots. So one the boots are swapped and the ankles are where they should properly be, then the distance between the knee to ankle is much shorter than from pelvis to knee. Still though, I leave my figures in a neutral stance so maybe that's not as big as an issue as I think it is.
@christiancastro869
3 жыл бұрын
1/6 Zack Fair coming from VTS, have you seen the promo shots of it?
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Wait what? Is this for reals?!? EDIT: OMG IT'S HAPPENING. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. 🚨🚨🚨 Thanks for the heads up!! Double feature head sculpt and Chocobo stand lesgoooo!!!
@barrylynn596
3 жыл бұрын
Is there tifa lockhart from that company? I am done watching your tifa video , but it's from another company,not the same like cloud
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And unfortunately the answer is no. Though that's not to say they won't make one some time down the line because VTS Toys had announced Zack Fair for preorder just this week. And if you're in a market for a Tifa figure, both VSToys and Super Duck also have an unlicensed offering available now. Or you can watch for upcoming Super Duck 2.0 Tifa (aka SET070). Hopefully it won't flop like last time 😅
@barrylynn596
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys this cloud version is more like cloud in game.The previous tifa what some company released are way more different than any other figure.I don't know how the hell they made.I am thinking about that hot toys can make even their toys more realistic.How the hell do they make tifa and cloud , the others ff7 character which is already 3d rendering figure to not look like the same in game which we see when we play? 😅
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
@@barrylynn596 That's a good point! Sadly I also don't have the insights on the development process. But I'm willing to bet that companies making these unlicensed stuff likely don't have the official 3D model data, so it's largely based on the skill of the sculptor. Then in turn, licensed holders are slow to adapt and improve their tech, so lines such as SquareEnix's own PAK series are still kind of a hit or miss.
@jessicaw7563
5 ай бұрын
Would the game toys head sculpt work with this cloud?
@ElbearToys
5 ай бұрын
It sadly will not...or is it maybe for the better that it doesn't? The neck joints are incompatible between GameToys and VTS. Besides, the VTS body is so huge that it's gonna make the GameToys look like a pinhead if you somehow are able to mount it. Hope that helps~
@beamnanamin1616
3 жыл бұрын
I understood first time by to look this video how to attach buster sword in back. I may need pinset.Thanks!
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! In the weeks after posting this video, I've learned to use a toothpick to give the stud a gentle nudge from the back side of the harness so it comes out easier.
@heroedeleyenda413
3 жыл бұрын
I have this figure too, I bought a nice brown boots on Aliexpress for like 6-7$, where legs go inside until the feet and size turns correct, now is not bigger than other 1/6 figures. The face is well done, but it's not the promised one in the prototype, this didn't like me, I bought this one and not Gametoys for the face.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I was contemplating about replacement boots too but was too afraid it will disrupt the overall proportions because the upper thighs are super long, which is why I think they made the ankle sit so high in the boots. Plus, once Cloud's height shrinks, the Buster Sword might hit the ground when strapped to his back. But I should really give it a try before jumping to conclusions.
@aznl2iceboi
3 жыл бұрын
Do you mind sharing which boot you got?
@lightningfoxxy
3 жыл бұрын
Everything look nice except the height is the big issue for me... very good review anyway, hopefully could see your next Gametoy Cloud and Sephiroth video! keep it up!
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'll jump right on that review as soon as Gametoys Cloud and Sephiroth are in hand 😊
@TheLouHam
3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately the height issue is a very easy fix.
@gorsgarcia259
2 жыл бұрын
I have this figure. I agree with the height, I think if only they improve the boots. The peg of the legs are on top of the boots its suppose to be going inside of the boots. Either need to custom cut the boots or the leg to able to achieve the height accuracy. Need few more improvement but overall I like the figure.
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The figure was a lot better than I thought. And if not for the height, this thing is an instant classic. Other than what you said with the boots, I'd also like to add that VTS Toys had specially tailored the upper thighs to be super long, so it might be better to just use a standard 1/6 body for modifying this figure. The neck joint are identical to Damtoys, so that's where I would start. And thanks for watching!!
@aeoneousxeon1279
3 жыл бұрын
Can u remove its head and put it in another figure like jia doll body?
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
I know for a fact that the neck peg in this VTS Toys Cloud is identical to the ones used by Damtoys, which, per anecdotal experience, does not play nice with other brands, including Hot Toys. I don't have a Jiaou Doll male figure body with me unfortunately but I'm willing to bet that some modification is required to make it fit. I did a deep dive about this issue in the Ekuaz Studio Hunk review because that, too, uses a Damtoys neck peg. Please see the modification section for that video if you'd be so kind!
@i3nu240101
3 жыл бұрын
niceee reviewww!!!
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️
@novembery5234
3 жыл бұрын
The Hair Sculpt is not as same as prototype. I bought this figure but I'm very disappointed. Thank you for the review by the way.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I think both the prototype and the final product hair sculpt were each slightly off, but they definitely each had their charm. I'm looking for ways to mod this thing and will upload my results I find a viable and affordable way.
@jamesralph5908
3 жыл бұрын
It looked so perfect to me, until it got to the scale. I have that same Tifa 1/6, the Hardy-Daytona 1/6 and this Cloud preordered so it’s going to be so annoying having them out of proper scale. I just hope he fits on the bike more than anything.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I have the Hardy-Daytona from Gametoys on preorder as well. I'm gonna try to fit each version of Cloud on there to see how they compare. And bonus, maybe have Tifa hitch a ride like she did in the Advent Children 😉
@jamesralph5908
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys awesome, sounds good
@matineyang
3 жыл бұрын
I have the DS Toys Cloud and switch his body to a Hot Toys TTM slim body and now he's the perfect height. I love the Advent Children version. I'd probably hollow out those boots and get Cloud to the right height if I had this figure.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Was thinking about picking up the DS Toys Cloud just for the costume since I'm a big Advent Children fan too 😁 And good luck with the mod! I'd also consider swapping out the upper thigh as well because VTS Toys used a super long version which is why the ankle joints sit so high on the boots.
@matineyang
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys I will say the DS Toys headsculpt looks dramatically different than the pics advertised. It looks alot better in hand. I've posted pics on my IG at mycoolcollectibles.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
@@matineyang You're right!! Maybe I should get the full set while it's still around 🤔
@matineyang
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys It's probably going for a cheaper price now with VTS out. I'd get the whole thing as you'll want all the items and really you're just swapping out the bodies. I'd look for a loose hot toys fantastic beast gellert body as the flesh tone is lighter so it would match Cloud's skin tone better.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
@@matineyang Thanks for the tip!! You are the best!!
@erwintorres1427
2 жыл бұрын
I like the hair style on the vts it's more natural real life and not so spiky because in ingame clouds hair is not spiky like the play arts kai and gamestoys they went to crazy with the hair look like a porkipine lol.
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! Love your take on the differences!! I'll be sure to do a comparison whenever the GameToys Cloud comes in, so please stay tuned! I'm just glad there are options out there now. It used to be Play Arts Kai only. Hopefully there will be more as FF7 Remake goes on.
@eduardsonlansangan2834
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmmmm... not hating on it, but it really doesn't look like cloud. Don't get me wrong, from neck to bottom, including all the accessories are all spot on and looks amazing. Even the face sculpt and hair sculpt looks awesome. But overall, it looks like a figure of a cosplayer, cosplaying as cloud strife.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
No worries! And I agree too! This figure could definitely be better. We've come a long way with unlicensed products, but it's clear that we're still not quite there. Even so, I'm hopeful the next one will be better 🤞
@antmanx68
3 жыл бұрын
I sawed off over an inch from his legs and repainted his eyes. To me, it’s much closer to perfect this way. Scales better with all my hot toys too.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I wish I have any crafting skills to mod my figures. Do you have an Instagram handle or some other platform for showcasing your work? I'd love to see how amazing they look!
@mannieabeleda235
3 жыл бұрын
cool!
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!!
@migzahoy
3 жыл бұрын
i was lucky i pre-ordered the one from gametoys which in my opinion has the best headsculpt and true accurate to the game model body im just here waiting for it to be released
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Samesies!! Can't wait for Gametoys Cloud, Hardy-Daytona, Sephiroth, and hopefully Zack too 😁
@isaajilani8830
2 жыл бұрын
Game toys Cloud strife is better I kinda like cloud strife by game toys
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
Totally. That seems to be the general sentiment from everyone who had laid eyes on the GameToys version, which is a testament to just how much better it is over this VTS one. Thanks for watching!
@NinjaSquirrel30
3 жыл бұрын
I'd still take PAI over 3rd party knock off artist interpretation 1:6 figure.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I’m at the brink of caving in and starting the Play Arts Kai line. Saw the Advent Children Cloud years ago and was not impressed. Cut to 2019 and I was taken aback by how much better Cloud looked when I opened up the special edition of FF7R with Hardy Daytona.
@NinjaSquirrel30
3 жыл бұрын
@@ElbearToys For sure a lot better now, worth the money prob not with such stiff price rises since launch. But with new technology paint apps etc some of it justified some.... I think the Square Enix Statuette figure line Cloud Speroith and Tifa are perfectly fine all for the price of 1 cloud if your a display and leave type person, if you like pose then obviously an issue but they are not that much smaller in size than PAK. Came to the video to see final production on this, but fact sculpt, hair, ankle joints, and scale is all off for me add seemless arms rubber will split over time in one pose or dynamic pass from me.
@ElbearToys
3 жыл бұрын
The newer releases are certainly looking very good, so I'm quite excited to see them complete the FF7R line (including the BEST girl, Jessie). The only reason I'm hesitant to start is because I'm a completionist with zero self control...one I start, I can't stop 😅 Plus I wanna hunt down the PAK FF6 Tina and FF1 Hero of Light too 😬
@pangalanapilyedo3225
2 жыл бұрын
1:56 Why this look remind me of Karens
@ElbearToys
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Now I can't unsee it!! Cloud be traipsing into the Shinra Building and demanding to see the manager because his Gysahl Greens salad taste like vegetables.
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