It is with absolute pleasure we bring to you this gem. For auction with Final Fortunes, we have a ULTRA rare and still sealed in it’s original box, a Final Fantasy 7 VII 1st Edition Cloud Strife & Hardy Daytona from 1997 made by only the best, Kotobukiya statue maker! This stunning cold cast resin statue comes complete with everything as it has never been opened!
We procured this piece from a long time collector in Japan who has continued to keep their collectibles in pristine condition. We are always working hard to obtain pieces such as this for the hard core collectors. This is like a AAAA++++ best of the best right here! Even the outer box has only one bottom corner with wear and the bottom barely has any scuffs, please see attached photos for this amazing piece.
As always, the photographs of the item are the final judgement of it’s overall condition. Thank you!
Also note, you may see some other Cloud and Hardy Daytona Statues available that are “series 2” models created by Kotobukiya or even newer models, which look similar but are actually different. This one we are selling is the original 1997 Limited edition, not the 2nd edition 2004 version, making it that much more rare and highly sought after. It was the original statue released when the game first came out in 1997. Since Final Fantasy VII was such a success, and actually in the top PlayStation “Greatest hits”! Square actually made another set in production referred to as “Series No. 2” by Kotobukiya made in 2004 which is also very rare as well and limited in production. Following that there have been numerous productions with Plays Art in larger quantities which do not hold anywhere near the value of the first or second series statues. However again this statue we have for sale is the original statue that was released when the game was created. A lot of these statues of been damaged or missing so it’s amazing that we actually managed to find one still sealed. This is a true gem for the avid Final Fantasy VII collector. Whose a hard core Cloud fan like we are? We love that video when they flee the Shinra Building!
Newel_Luk –
Item was exactly as described and is now a prized possession. Seller was wonderful to deal with, patient, fair, and easy to communicate with. Would 100% buy from again and recommend to all. A+++++.