Thank you so much for watching! It's still a foreign thought to me that our shelves will actually have a sizable FF7 presence thanks to GT. Hopefully I'll get used to it 😃
I've been waiting for your review of this! Great and detailed review as always. I love how detailed and sharp the hair of Zack compared to Cloud's, I hope they'd do that with the AC version. Now I have to prepare my poor wallet since I preorder this 😆
Hi friend!! Thank you as always for the kind feedback! And yeah, the upgraded hair sculpts were amongst the first things that jumped out at me when I first opened the box. My shots don't do it enough justice. My wallet's been wailing in agony ever since I got into this hobby. So now I just learned to ignore its desperate cries for help. That will show it who's boss.
Same~ It's still awhile before release, but I hope GT can sort out whatever went wrong with this one so the seamless body for Cloud will be stain-free.
Wooh~ Congrats on picking one up!! Prices in this hobby tend to go up over time, so now is better than later. Just in time for Crisis Core Reunion too 😁 Be sure to check for stains when it gets here. Good luck!!
@@mucknstrunz Nice! That's very uplifting news. From what I was able to gather via fellow collectors, the stains aren't an isolated incident. But I'm glad to find that the issue might not be as widespread. Enjoy! I set mine next to the TV at the moment as I'm working on CC Reunion 😁
1 step forward, 2 steps back on this one. Hopefully they learn from the mistakes and AC Cloud doesn't have any issues. You might have gotten a lemon as well. Mine JUST shipped this morning (crossing fingers).
Good luck with yours!! I do hope mine is a lemon...the setbacks here sure aren't characteristic of Gametoy's pursuit of perfection (then again, this is their 5th release ever...so the sample size isn't great). Here's to hoping they sort out whatever hiccups before AC Cloud is released~
Hey man, i'm really happy i found your videos! I was about to order a PAK Sephiroth figure, until i discovered these GT figures in your videos! Damn, if only i knew before! I was looking for a GT Seph around but they seem really overpriced now... until i casually found a retailer in my country (Spain) selling a brand new GT Zack for 280€, which seems pretty fair given the time that passed since its release! I want to thank you for that, for just a bit more, i found a beast of a figure of one of my all time favorite FF characters that looks way better than any PAK one! (I can only dream now for some FF X GT figures, i would insta-buy an Auron and Tidus for sure!) Top notch quality and to the point! Keep the good work!
Sorry for the late reply, and thank you so much for the kind words 😊 And congrats on getting yours~~ GT Zack is an interesting case in that, there are some production quality issues, but that's evens out with prices that aren't (always) sky high like Cloud and Sephiroth, at least for the time being. I hear the man in charge of GT is a perfectionist, so it takes awhile for anything to release...meaning there's no telling if we'll ever get any GT FFX offerings. However, Toys Era has a 1/6 "The Summoner" (aka FFX Yuna) slated for release some time this year. Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be at least decent 🤞
@@ElbearToys Yeah i got that one on tracking. Which production quality issues? Mines seems perfect, but i'll check it. Yeah, i got the hardy daytona Cloud from GT and now the Zack. Looking for a Sephi is a hard task. Expensive AF haha
Excellent review - thanks for the info on the head and shirt staining issues! Still, I'd call those minor details, as the figure is simply fantastic. It demolishes any other Zack figure in existence (mine just arrived today; had to resort to Ebay, since TW ... cough cough, but totally worth the double price I had to pay on Ebay). I really enjoyed how faithful this review was to the game by the way - the use of music, the recreated poses and scene at the end... great job! p.s. I'm not really a collector, just a huge fan of FF and Zack in particular. And I am SO glad I found out about Gametoys. Before preordering the GT Zack, I had almost ordered the VTS Zack, thinking that was "the best" version out there. Ha-ha, right?
Congrats on getting yours!! These GameToys figures tend to only go up in price so now is better than later. Thank you so much for the kind feedback~ It really makes my day to know that you enjoyed the ending sequence. Crisis Core's ending has a special place in my heart 🥲 And yeah, I think Stockholm Syndrome is the only way the VTS version will be considered "good". As in: if there are no Zacks out there (includeing the PAK version), then VTS would ascend to "the best" version 😅
@@ElbearToys No no, thank YOU. Seriously, I watched a few more of your videos, and the quality is very impressive! I can't thank you enough for the attention to detail, and pointing out things like the head and staining issues/solutions. Not to mention the comparisons to the other figures (super helpful to see them next to each other). The beautifully shot cover/movie scenes were also noticed and appreciated :) The ending has a special place in my heart as well... back in the FF7 days, one of my Japanese friends would casually "test" anyone who said "they played/liked/loved FF7" with one simple question: "Ok, who's Zack?" Prior to Crisis Core, I'd say Zack was the most unsung hero of any FF. I mean he's at the core of, and responsible for literally the entire story of FF7, yet many hardly remembered him being in the game. Between Aerith in the original, the end of CC, and then.. the ending of FF7 Remake; those are some of the most emotional gaming moments of all time for me. Seeing Zack again, and having hope for Aerith in the latter parts of Remake fills me with that feeling/hope of "maybe we CAN right the wrongs from 26 years ago". If any two characters ever deserved to be together and well... Oh, and as a bit of feedback - I've been very careful with my seamless arms, but so far - zero staining (I have kept them fairly still)! I hope you were able to get it off the arms on your figure though. Also, I was playing Reunion and noticed that the pattern on the top of the pauldrons from the GT figure IS actually in Reunion! It's just very subtle, in the game. I also hadn't noticed it until now. But yeah, TOTALLY worth the price I paid ($400). It's such an outstanding figure. As you said, I too am beyond thankful that such a figure even exists! And, haha, you're probably right about VTS. But, if GT didn't exist, I don't think it'd be considered bad at all. Do you actually prefer the older Play Arts Zacks? I mean I like them for the nostalgia, but if I were to be objective, the CC figure slightly failed on likeness, and even the 2018 one (which I sadly barely missed out on) wasn't exactly perfect. Yet, I spent a few years trying to find one for a reasonable price (kind of hard in Europe, apparently), and everyone wanted $200+ for either one (which is what GT Zack should've cost me). So, by comparison, I think VTS doesn't really fair too badly against Square's figures, both in terms of price and likeness. It's just that GT blows them both out of the water so badly, that we've become too picky xD Anyway, sorry for the long comment, I just can't get over how happy I am with my Zack! Thanks again, I'm off to do some squats... p.s. Oh, 2nd place for most unsung hero of FF7 - my vote is for Kunsel. I was sooo happy when we heard his name in Remake. I really hope they include him (I'm sure they will) in the future.
@@victorpayne1731 Thank you so much for the kind feedback~ Don't worry about the long comments!! We both love FF7 so it's always a joy to read comments like these! Unsung hero is an understatement for us fans coming from the original PS1 version of FF7. What blows my mind the most is that the flashback of Zack's death was not in the Japanese version until the "international" re-release, and that it's SO easily missed in the US version. I'm sure she knows somehow but Aerith never learns the truth about Cloud during their short time together. It also explains a lot about why Aerith is so intrigued by Cloud when they first met. And that's well before Crisis Core was a thing. Oh and I can't believe I'd be talking about Kunsel here. I was pretty psyched to see that the infantryman who recognized Cloud in Remake might just be Kunsel. I hope we get to see more of him and Cissnei in Rebirth.
@@ElbearToys Holy crap, I did not know about the end scene missing in the original Japanese version! Just looked it up. That's even crazier! As for Aerith - even before CC, I ran into a lot of discussion/analysis of her "Date scene" in VII. She clearly sees Zack "in him", but it's a bit ambiguous what her true feelings are for the "I want to meet... you" part. I just hope her and Zack can be reunited.. And yeah, would love to see Kunsel (and Cissnei) in Rebirth and Part 3. But, I don't think that was Kunsel in Chapter 2 of FF7R - Kunsel would still be (at least) 2nd Class SOLDIER, not a security infantryman. My guess has always been that that infantryman said "Wait.. I know that [sword]". Between first Angeal, then Zack's leadership to other SOLDIER/troops ("Embrace your dreams"), you'd think the Buster Sword would be pretty memorable. And it would explain the confusion in the infantryman's reaction - if he knew Cloud (also a possibility of course), I feel he may have taken a harder stance on "Wait, hold on, don't shoot him!". I think he recognized the sword, and didn't know how to react seeing CLOUD wielding it. Or.. the whole thing could be a misdirect for "Cloud having friends in SOLDIER", for anyone who doesn't know his true background.
@@victorpayne1731 Oh that is true huh, Kunsel won't be running with the infantrymen (let alone dressed like one) 🤔 Love your take and especially attention to details! I guess only time will tell how Kunsel (or perhaps someone new) will fit into the Remake series. It's very clear the people running the show are hardcore FF7 fans as well, so I place my trust in them that they'll leave no stones unturned. I mean...they even gave the doorman at Corneo's mansion his own backstory 😅 Happy collecting, my friend~
Hi ETB! Thanks for the thorough review; managed to nab one a little while back along with Cloud. To your knowledge, is there a way to remedy/prevent the issues with Cloud's metal pegs wearing down showed off at 4:15? I don't plan to have mine hold his sword due to this fear, but if you have any suggestions to prevent them from going loose, it would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you so much for watchin~ The unfortunate thing about Cloud's metal arm peg is that there's really no way to slow down the wear. Mine's still able to hold up the weight of the arm but definitely not the sword. Not sure if it will work but if and when the day comes, I would stick a thin sheet of paper to wrap the metal peg to give it more friction. My guess is Saran wrap might work too, as long as whatever you use don't damage or leave residue on the socket because that would be very tough to clean. I know it's not much, but I hope it helps~
Thanks for watching! Don't forget that the fix in place once you have it setup~ I find myself forgetting after awhile and over-apply forces trying to move it, which might knock it loose by accident. Good luck!
Great review as always! Although it's subtle, that guitar riff of Why by Ayaka at the ending part was a nice touch. When you got to the side by side comparison part, VTS Zack looks like a terrible shadow clone of Naruto 🥹 Regarding the neck issue of Zack, from the issue you mentioned it looks like you're caught up with GT's international source 😁 I also think like there's a batch setup for Zack release and GT will potentially release Zacks without the neck issue (Although I'm not so sure about this, and I'm unsure if it will be the same in my region because there are still no release update on local pre orders even though Zack has already been released in other countries).
Thanks for catching that! I spent way more time than I'm proud of just to make that BGM work 😅 But yeah, the VTS Zack didn't look as bad before the GT one came out...MIND. BLOWN. That's interesting too if GT is planning another batch. Last I checked, they were replacing defective head sculpts so long as you're willing to send yours back to them to fix...Sadly that's just for collectors in the mainland. Either ways, I hope yours is from a batch free of issues~
nice review. zack looks good. :) nothing much to comment other than i hope gametoys would attempt the girls of final fantasy in the future, including best girl barret.
Your comment never fails to make my day 🤣🤣🤣 There is an unlicensed Barret by Sharktoys announced not too long ago. If GT isn’t doing down that route, then that might be the best chance of getting THE BEST GURL 😐
Hi friend! just got my Zack the last week and i like it, but, theres some point that i think that Gametoys can Improve, Firts, as another TH-camr says, the body are weird and very restricted, and in my Zack copy the old head comes with some black paint in the head, just little points.. the other head its Fine, also, the hands cant hold the swords
Oh no~ Sorry to hear about the defects. Is the black paint on the old Zack head sculpt coming from the shirt? I'm storing them separately for now because I was afraid they will be stained like the arms. And are the sword gripping hands too tight? Could the swords not slip in place even after you remove the pommels?
I got mine from GunDamit via pre-order. Unfortunately, GameToys fulfill inventory based on pre-sale allotments across its retailers. Now that Zack's released, the best chance to score one would be from private marketplaces like eBay or AliExpress (I would advice finding a reputable seller on these sites before committing to a purchase). Hope that helps~
Thank you so much for the kind feedback!! Unfortunate I don’t know of any official avenues to follow GameToys as they keep a very low profile. Though it might be helpful to follow social media for retailers such as KGHobby, OneSixthKit, Giantoy, and Gundamit. They carried past release by GT and likely would post an update for future pre-orders. Hope that helps. Happy collecting~
@@MikazukiFive As you might have noticed, there isn't much GameToys inventory on the market because they were sold as pre-orders. They also keep a low profile as they are, after all, an unlicensed 3rd party. That said, I'd highly recommend giving these retailers a follow on whichever social media platform they use: GunDamit, OneSixthKit, and Giantoy. Checking their newsfeeds is the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest pre-orders from GameToys. For any missed pre-orders, these retailers might even have leftover stock at reasonable prices for a short time during release. More the reason to follow them 😉 Happy collecting~
Unfortunately, these were sold primarily via pre-orders about a year ago, so there are little to no leftovers as retailers are only allotted with a certain quota. The best way to get one now is to scour for a deal in private marketplaces like eBay or AliExpress. Neither are ideal as prices tend to be higher than MSRP, but that's the sad truth about unlicensed figures from a company that's trying to keep a low profile 😔
@@ElbearToys Thanks for the info, Really like this figures sculpt a lot especially the heads and seamless arms, I was looking into a Zack figure since I found the pre order from PLAY ARTS Kai that's releasing a new one.
Hope thay make Angeal since he's basically just a taller Zack and hopefully get a Genesis as well both with wing just like how they did Sephiroth. With the soldiers 1st class clothes already and wing it feels like it shouldn't be as hard to make them, maybe Genesis since he have a custom red coat and red swords hope we get the whole ff7 character
Very true. Both Angeal and Genesis don’t stray too far from what GT had already have. Hopefully this means they’re more likely candidates for future figures. A shelf full of Crisis Core lineup…crazy to think about 🤤
For Gametoys in particular, orders are fulfilled based on pre-sale basis, which is why it's difficult to find leftover inventory at MSRP. At this point, the retailers that I'd recommend no longer have it in stock for that exact reason, so aftermarket or private sales are the next best bet. It's also really unfair to those who don't follow this hobby. Gametoys, being an unlicensed party, keeps a very low profile so they aren't easy to reach. As such, I'd recommend following retailers like KGHobby, Onesixthkit, Giantoy, or Gundammit on whatever social media platform they use as to not miss out on future Gametoys releases. Happy collecting~
You think any of these companies have a sora from Kingdom hearts? I'm a huge Kingdom hearts collector, really looking for a figure of this quality for sora or any Kingdom hearts characters. P.S After watching this video I bought second class zack for $336.
From the teasers that I know of, there's nothing related to Kingdom Hearts at the moment, unfortunately. But hey, never say die. Any of the figures that Gametoys released thus far were equally unlikely. And with a majority of the releases being characters from Nomura, maybe Sora will be released some day 😉
Agreed. I guess it's also poetic that Remake Cloud will have to share the sword since they're technically one and the same. Though the greedy collector in me wishes that both version were included in this release because I'd love to have the new pommel design on the Remake sword as well.
@@ElbearToys I don't really agree - we already have, and will have plenty more versions of the remake Buster Sword - be it from GT, Square, or other companies. The Crisis Core Buster Sword, on the other hand,... is basically a piece of history. For someone who has loved the original Crisis Core since I bought a PSP in 2007 to play it, and was blown away by the game's quality, I LOVE the fact that my Zack has HIS original sword. :)
May I ask with which retailer did you get your Zack? From what I can gather, GameToys had already fulfilled pre-orders to all the retailers. The reason I'm asking is because there's at least one retailer who was accepting pre-orders without securing any stocks with GameToys (and thus likely won't actually have any inventory).
@@ElbearToys I just got it as of this comment! I ordered from Toys Wonderland! They were great as they notified me that the two Zacks would be late. But here they are in my room as we speak!
@@nightcall7398 Congrats on getting yours! Definitely good news because the experience (via what I can gather at the forums from other collectors) with Toys Wonderland had been overwhelmingly negative. Some were not able to get their Cloud/Daytona because the delay seemed indefinite. Others had their orders dropped by Toys Wonderland because of damage from their warehouse. But hey, you got yours. Better late than never! Definitely check for stains if you're using the seamless arms. Good luck~
@@ElbearToys I am familiar with this controversy with Toys Wonderland, but thankfully my experience has been consistent otherwise I'd be another one of those bad reviews. Btw, love all of your content, keep up the great work this new year!
I have a feeling Square-Enix is shooting themselves in the foot recently because even some of the unlicensed statue looks better than their official products 😅 The only thing that looks good right now is the Master Line Terra Brandford statue from FFVI...which costs $12k USD. But yeah, glad to have this Zack around. Cheers~
Gametoys is slowly but surely filling my Final Fantasy shelf. Thanks for a great review 👍
Thank you so much for watching! It's still a foreign thought to me that our shelves will actually have a sizable FF7 presence thanks to GT. Hopefully I'll get used to it 😃
"If you want to be a hero, you need to have dreams and honor." Great review my friend.
"Thank you. I won't forget. Good night...Zack." Gets me every time 🥲
Thanks for watching~
I've been waiting for your review of this! Great and detailed review as always.
I love how detailed and sharp the hair of Zack compared to Cloud's, I hope they'd do that with the AC version.
Now I have to prepare my poor wallet since I preorder this 😆
Hi friend!! Thank you as always for the kind feedback! And yeah, the upgraded hair sculpts were amongst the first things that jumped out at me when I first opened the box. My shots don't do it enough justice.
My wallet's been wailing in agony ever since I got into this hobby. So now I just learned to ignore its desperate cries for help. That will show it who's boss.
I'm waiting for the GameToys Final Fantasy Cloud Advent Children and Fenrir Bike
Same~ It's still awhile before release, but I hope GT can sort out whatever went wrong with this one so the seamless body for Cloud will be stain-free.
Just ordered this from Ebay. Will be my first Gametoys figure. I have the AC Cloud on peorder. I am excited:)
Wooh~ Congrats on picking one up!! Prices in this hobby tend to go up over time, so now is better than later. Just in time for Crisis Core Reunion too 😁
Be sure to check for stains when it gets here. Good luck!!
@@ElbearToys Already paid the "too late for PO fee" for this one. But it was still a relatively reasonable price.
@@ElbearToys didnt expirience any staining issues on mine. maybe your shirt just has too much dye.
@@mucknstrunz Nice! That's very uplifting news. From what I was able to gather via fellow collectors, the stains aren't an isolated incident. But I'm glad to find that the issue might not be as widespread. Enjoy! I set mine next to the TV at the moment as I'm working on CC Reunion 😁
2:28 that detail is very hard to notice in game but in cgi its there, just shows how much gametoys care about detail
Hell yeah! Awesome review was well worth the wait!🎉
I almost spit out my water from that putty on the neck ball joint 😂.
Hi friend! As always, thanks for the kind words!!
That putty on the ball joints looks like...like uhh Toad from Mario Kart? 😅
@@ElbearToys .....YES! Exactly! Toad!....ahem...yes, exactly. 😅😅
1 step forward, 2 steps back on this one. Hopefully they learn from the mistakes and AC Cloud doesn't have any issues.
You might have gotten a lemon as well. Mine JUST shipped this morning (crossing fingers).
Good luck with yours!! I do hope mine is a lemon...the setbacks here sure aren't characteristic of Gametoy's pursuit of perfection (then again, this is their 5th release ever...so the sample size isn't great). Here's to hoping they sort out whatever hiccups before AC Cloud is released~
Hey man, i'm really happy i found your videos! I was about to order a PAK Sephiroth figure, until i discovered these GT figures in your videos! Damn, if only i knew before!
I was looking for a GT Seph around but they seem really overpriced now... until i casually found a retailer in my country (Spain) selling a brand new GT Zack for 280€, which seems pretty fair given the time that passed since its release!
I want to thank you for that, for just a bit more, i found a beast of a figure of one of my all time favorite FF characters that looks way better than any PAK one! (I can only dream now for some FF X GT figures, i would insta-buy an Auron and Tidus for sure!)
Top notch quality and to the point! Keep the good work!
Sorry for the late reply, and thank you so much for the kind words 😊
And congrats on getting yours~~ GT Zack is an interesting case in that, there are some production quality issues, but that's evens out with prices that aren't (always) sky high like Cloud and Sephiroth, at least for the time being.
I hear the man in charge of GT is a perfectionist, so it takes awhile for anything to release...meaning there's no telling if we'll ever get any GT FFX offerings. However, Toys Era has a 1/6 "The Summoner" (aka FFX Yuna) slated for release some time this year. Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be at least decent 🤞
@@ElbearToys Yeah i got that one on tracking.
Which production quality issues? Mines seems perfect, but i'll check it.
Yeah, i got the hardy daytona Cloud from GT and now the Zack. Looking for a Sephi is a hard task. Expensive AF haha
Excellent review - thanks for the info on the head and shirt staining issues! Still, I'd call those minor details, as the figure is simply fantastic. It demolishes any other Zack figure in existence (mine just arrived today; had to resort to Ebay, since TW ... cough cough, but totally worth the double price I had to pay on Ebay).
I really enjoyed how faithful this review was to the game by the way - the use of music, the recreated poses and scene at the end... great job!
p.s. I'm not really a collector, just a huge fan of FF and Zack in particular. And I am SO glad I found out about Gametoys. Before preordering the GT Zack, I had almost ordered the VTS Zack, thinking that was "the best" version out there. Ha-ha, right?
Congrats on getting yours!! These GameToys figures tend to only go up in price so now is better than later.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback~ It really makes my day to know that you enjoyed the ending sequence. Crisis Core's ending has a special place in my heart 🥲
And yeah, I think Stockholm Syndrome is the only way the VTS version will be considered "good". As in: if there are no Zacks out there (includeing the PAK version), then VTS would ascend to "the best" version 😅
@@ElbearToys No no, thank YOU. Seriously, I watched a few more of your videos, and the quality is very impressive! I can't thank you enough for the attention to detail, and pointing out things like the head and staining issues/solutions. Not to mention the comparisons to the other figures (super helpful to see them next to each other). The beautifully shot cover/movie scenes were also noticed and appreciated :)
The ending has a special place in my heart as well... back in the FF7 days, one of my Japanese friends would casually "test" anyone who said "they played/liked/loved FF7" with one simple question: "Ok, who's Zack?"
Prior to Crisis Core, I'd say Zack was the most unsung hero of any FF. I mean he's at the core of, and responsible for literally the entire story of FF7, yet many hardly remembered him being in the game. Between Aerith in the original, the end of CC, and then.. the ending of FF7 Remake; those are some of the most emotional gaming moments of all time for me. Seeing Zack again, and having hope for Aerith in the latter parts of Remake fills me with that feeling/hope of "maybe we CAN right the wrongs from 26 years ago". If any two characters ever deserved to be together and well...
Oh, and as a bit of feedback - I've been very careful with my seamless arms, but so far - zero staining (I have kept them fairly still)! I hope you were able to get it off the arms on your figure though.
Also, I was playing Reunion and noticed that the pattern on the top of the pauldrons from the GT figure IS actually in Reunion! It's just very subtle, in the game. I also hadn't noticed it until now.
But yeah, TOTALLY worth the price I paid ($400). It's such an outstanding figure. As you said, I too am beyond thankful that such a figure even exists!
And, haha, you're probably right about VTS. But, if GT didn't exist, I don't think it'd be considered bad at all. Do you actually prefer the older Play Arts Zacks? I mean I like them for the nostalgia, but if I were to be objective, the CC figure slightly failed on likeness, and even the 2018 one (which I sadly barely missed out on) wasn't exactly perfect. Yet, I spent a few years trying to find one for a reasonable price (kind of hard in Europe, apparently), and everyone wanted $200+ for either one (which is what GT Zack should've cost me).
So, by comparison, I think VTS doesn't really fair too badly against Square's figures, both in terms of price and likeness. It's just that GT blows them both out of the water so badly, that we've become too picky xD
Anyway, sorry for the long comment, I just can't get over how happy I am with my Zack! Thanks again, I'm off to do some squats...
p.s. Oh, 2nd place for most unsung hero of FF7 - my vote is for Kunsel. I was sooo happy when we heard his name in Remake. I really hope they include him (I'm sure they will) in the future.
@@victorpayne1731 Thank you so much for the kind feedback~ Don't worry about the long comments!! We both love FF7 so it's always a joy to read comments like these!
Unsung hero is an understatement for us fans coming from the original PS1 version of FF7. What blows my mind the most is that the flashback of Zack's death was not in the Japanese version until the "international" re-release, and that it's SO easily missed in the US version. I'm sure she knows somehow but Aerith never learns the truth about Cloud during their short time together. It also explains a lot about why Aerith is so intrigued by Cloud when they first met. And that's well before Crisis Core was a thing.
Oh and I can't believe I'd be talking about Kunsel here. I was pretty psyched to see that the infantryman who recognized Cloud in Remake might just be Kunsel. I hope we get to see more of him and Cissnei in Rebirth.
@@ElbearToys Holy crap, I did not know about the end scene missing in the original Japanese version! Just looked it up. That's even crazier!
As for Aerith - even before CC, I ran into a lot of discussion/analysis of her "Date scene" in VII. She clearly sees Zack "in him", but it's a bit ambiguous what her true feelings are for the "I want to meet... you" part. I just hope her and Zack can be reunited..
And yeah, would love to see Kunsel (and Cissnei) in Rebirth and Part 3. But, I don't think that was Kunsel in Chapter 2 of FF7R - Kunsel would still be (at least) 2nd Class SOLDIER, not a security infantryman. My guess has always been that that infantryman said "Wait.. I know that [sword]". Between first Angeal, then Zack's leadership to other SOLDIER/troops ("Embrace your dreams"), you'd think the Buster Sword would be pretty memorable. And it would explain the confusion in the infantryman's reaction - if he knew Cloud (also a possibility of course), I feel he may have taken a harder stance on "Wait, hold on, don't shoot him!". I think he recognized the sword, and didn't know how to react seeing CLOUD wielding it. Or.. the whole thing could be a misdirect for "Cloud having friends in SOLDIER", for anyone who doesn't know his true background.
@@victorpayne1731 Oh that is true huh, Kunsel won't be running with the infantrymen (let alone dressed like one) 🤔 Love your take and especially attention to details!
I guess only time will tell how Kunsel (or perhaps someone new) will fit into the Remake series. It's very clear the people running the show are hardcore FF7 fans as well, so I place my trust in them that they'll leave no stones unturned. I mean...they even gave the doorman at Corneo's mansion his own backstory 😅
Happy collecting, my friend~
Another most awaited review !
Very wise choice! I swear the VTS one didn't use to look this jarringly bad...but having the GT version next to it was a wakeup call 😧
Hi ETB! Thanks for the thorough review; managed to nab one a little while back along with Cloud. To your knowledge, is there a way to remedy/prevent the issues with Cloud's metal pegs wearing down showed off at 4:15? I don't plan to have mine hold his sword due to this fear, but if you have any suggestions to prevent them from going loose, it would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you so much for watchin~ The unfortunate thing about Cloud's metal arm peg is that there's really no way to slow down the wear. Mine's still able to hold up the weight of the arm but definitely not the sword.
Not sure if it will work but if and when the day comes, I would stick a thin sheet of paper to wrap the metal peg to give it more friction. My guess is Saran wrap might work too, as long as whatever you use don't damage or leave residue on the socket because that would be very tough to clean.
I know it's not much, but I hope it helps~
How can I get this figure 😭😭😭 I really love zack
Dude your content is Amazing! Will you do Zack Fair Play Arts Kai action figure?
I like the younger portrait best. Bumpy release, but overall I'm very happy for those who decided to pick up Zack.
Bumpy indeed~ Defects and all, this one is still a blessing compared to any existing Zack figures out there.
The review was so so good! I got mine in and gotta do the neck hack haha.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget that the fix in place once you have it setup~ I find myself forgetting after awhile and over-apply forces trying to move it, which might knock it loose by accident. Good luck!
@@ElbearToys thank you will do!
The Real Hero 🔥
And the hero that could have been...New players to CC Reunion will know why we miss Zack so much.
Great review as always! Although it's subtle, that guitar riff of Why by Ayaka at the ending part was a nice touch.
When you got to the side by side comparison part, VTS Zack looks like a terrible shadow clone of Naruto 🥹
Regarding the neck issue of Zack, from the issue you mentioned it looks like you're caught up with GT's international source 😁 I also think like there's a batch setup for Zack release and GT will potentially release Zacks without the neck issue (Although I'm not so sure about this, and I'm unsure if it will be the same in my region because there are still no release update on local pre orders even though Zack has already been released in other countries).
Thanks for catching that! I spent way more time than I'm proud of just to make that BGM work 😅 But yeah, the VTS Zack didn't look as bad before the GT one came out...MIND. BLOWN.
That's interesting too if GT is planning another batch. Last I checked, they were replacing defective head sculpts so long as you're willing to send yours back to them to fix...Sadly that's just for collectors in the mainland. Either ways, I hope yours is from a batch free of issues~
nice review. zack looks good. :) nothing much to comment other than i hope gametoys would attempt the girls of final fantasy in the future, including best girl barret.
Your comment never fails to make my day 🤣🤣🤣
There is an unlicensed Barret by Sharktoys announced not too long ago. If GT isn’t doing down that route, then that might be the best chance of getting THE BEST GURL 😐
Would the Zack Fair body work with an AC cloud head sculpt ? Is there any skin tone mismatch
gametoys tifa pre-order is going up soon, be on the look out
The vts figure would make a great fit for a custom angeal
The VTS version certainly has the build for it. I guess if you squint your eyes, the VTS head sculpt could also pass for Angeal 😅
when is GT tifa coming?
Tifa might still be quite some ways away, I'm afraid. Last I heard, GT is shuffling releases around so Tifa isn't next in line as expected.
Hi friend! just got my Zack the last week and i like it, but, theres some point that i think that Gametoys can Improve, Firts, as another TH-camr says, the body are weird and very restricted, and in my Zack copy the old head comes with some black paint in the head, just little points.. the other head its Fine, also, the hands cant hold the swords
Oh no~ Sorry to hear about the defects. Is the black paint on the old Zack head sculpt coming from the shirt? I'm storing them separately for now because I was afraid they will be stained like the arms. And are the sword gripping hands too tight? Could the swords not slip in place even after you remove the pommels?
Where do you get the younger zack body ?
I got mine from GunDamit via pre-order.
Unfortunately, GameToys fulfill inventory based on pre-sale allotments across its retailers. Now that Zack's released, the best chance to score one would be from private marketplaces like eBay or AliExpress (I would advice finding a reputable seller on these sites before committing to a purchase). Hope that helps~
Great review 👌👌
Your reviews are on point, pretty good job 👌
I was wondering how do you follow Gametoys releases/news reliably and where do you purchase those ?
Thank you so much for the kind feedback!!
Unfortunate I don’t know of any official avenues to follow GameToys as they keep a very low profile. Though it might be helpful to follow social media for retailers such as KGHobby, OneSixthKit, Giantoy, and Gundamit. They carried past release by GT and likely would post an update for future pre-orders.
Hope that helps. Happy collecting~
@@ElbearToys Gotcha! Thanks for the thorough answer 😁
Not being able to pick these up anymore aside- where do you usually grab your gametoys figures?
@@MikazukiFive As you might have noticed, there isn't much GameToys inventory on the market because they were sold as pre-orders. They also keep a low profile as they are, after all, an unlicensed 3rd party.
That said, I'd highly recommend giving these retailers a follow on whichever social media platform they use: GunDamit, OneSixthKit, and Giantoy. Checking their newsfeeds is the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest pre-orders from GameToys. For any missed pre-orders, these retailers might even have leftover stock at reasonable prices for a short time during release. More the reason to follow them 😉
Happy collecting~
Where can I order on of these?
Unfortunately, these were sold primarily via pre-orders about a year ago, so there are little to no leftovers as retailers are only allotted with a certain quota. The best way to get one now is to scour for a deal in private marketplaces like eBay or AliExpress. Neither are ideal as prices tend to be higher than MSRP, but that's the sad truth about unlicensed figures from a company that's trying to keep a low profile 😔
@@ElbearToys Thanks for the info, Really like this figures sculpt a lot especially the heads and seamless arms, I was looking into a Zack figure since I found the pre order from PLAY ARTS Kai that's releasing a new one.
Hope thay make Angeal since he's basically just a taller Zack and hopefully get a Genesis as well both with wing just like how they did Sephiroth. With the soldiers 1st class clothes already and wing it feels like it shouldn't be as hard to make them, maybe Genesis since he have a custom red coat and red swords hope we get the whole ff7 character
Very true. Both Angeal and Genesis don’t stray too far from what GT had already have. Hopefully this means they’re more likely candidates for future figures. A shelf full of Crisis Core lineup…crazy to think about 🤤
Was lookin all around the internet for those. Where do you guys buy them? Any legit online shop where i can get some of them?
For Gametoys in particular, orders are fulfilled based on pre-sale basis, which is why it's difficult to find leftover inventory at MSRP. At this point, the retailers that I'd recommend no longer have it in stock for that exact reason, so aftermarket or private sales are the next best bet.
It's also really unfair to those who don't follow this hobby. Gametoys, being an unlicensed party, keeps a very low profile so they aren't easy to reach. As such, I'd recommend following retailers like KGHobby, Onesixthkit, Giantoy, or Gundammit on whatever social media platform they use as to not miss out on future Gametoys releases.
Happy collecting~
@@ElbearToys Big thanks for the tips!
Watching this while I wait for mine. Any moment now... *gulp*
Congrats on getting yours soon~ Despite its shortcomings, it's still better than anything from VTS or the PAK line by a far mile.
This is it!!!!
You think any of these companies have a sora from Kingdom hearts? I'm a huge Kingdom hearts collector, really looking for a figure of this quality for sora or any Kingdom hearts characters. P.S
After watching this video I bought second class zack for $336.
From the teasers that I know of, there's nothing related to Kingdom Hearts at the moment, unfortunately.
But hey, never say die. Any of the figures that Gametoys released thus far were equally unlikely. And with a majority of the releases being characters from Nomura, maybe Sora will be released some day 😉
omfg yesssssssssss, he looks beautiful 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️
Zack himself is a two-legged beauty filter 😄
@@ElbearToys basically tbh. Man is like peak
Disappointed that they went with the original Crisis Core look for the Buster Sword. Woulda been nice if it matched the remake Cloud figure.
Agreed. I guess it's also poetic that Remake Cloud will have to share the sword since they're technically one and the same. Though the greedy collector in me wishes that both version were included in this release because I'd love to have the new pommel design on the Remake sword as well.
@@ElbearToys I don't really agree - we already have, and will have plenty more versions of the remake Buster Sword - be it from GT, Square, or other companies. The Crisis Core Buster Sword, on the other hand,... is basically a piece of history.
For someone who has loved the original Crisis Core since I bought a PSP in 2007 to play it, and was blown away by the game's quality, I LOVE the fact that my Zack has HIS original sword. :)
Still waiting for mine 😮💨
May I ask with which retailer did you get your Zack? From what I can gather, GameToys had already fulfilled pre-orders to all the retailers.
The reason I'm asking is because there's at least one retailer who was accepting pre-orders without securing any stocks with GameToys (and thus likely won't actually have any inventory).
@@ElbearToys I just got it as of this comment! I ordered from Toys Wonderland! They were great as they notified me that the two Zacks would be late. But here they are in my room as we speak!
@@nightcall7398 Congrats on getting yours! Definitely good news because the experience (via what I can gather at the forums from other collectors) with Toys Wonderland had been overwhelmingly negative. Some were not able to get their Cloud/Daytona because the delay seemed indefinite. Others had their orders dropped by Toys Wonderland because of damage from their warehouse.
But hey, you got yours. Better late than never! Definitely check for stains if you're using the seamless arms. Good luck~
@@ElbearToys I am familiar with this controversy with Toys Wonderland, but thankfully my experience has been consistent otherwise I'd be another one of those bad reviews. Btw, love all of your content, keep up the great work this new year!
@@nightcall7398 Thank you so much for your continued support last year~ Here's to another great year of figure-collecting~ 🍻
Mannnn what with that ending? I came from excited to sad so fassst :(
I just want Tifa
That makes the two of us. Though Tifa might still be awhile as GameToys is shuffling the releases around.
Finally another toy company beating up the original
I have a feeling Square-Enix is shooting themselves in the foot recently because even some of the unlicensed statue looks better than their official products 😅 The only thing that looks good right now is the Master Line Terra Brandford statue from FFVI...which costs $12k USD.
But yeah, glad to have this Zack around. Cheers~