Balthier's Play Arts Collection

[Balthier]

Hi, Shino07!
I already have all of Sora's forms as well as some other stuff that are not pictured.
The problem is with my camera, it was busted so I can't take new pics.

[sweetcynicism]

WOW! Nice collection you have there..must have cost you a fortune..goodluck with the other Play Arts!

[Balthier]

Thanks, sweet-chan.

To answer your question via PM; Balthier and his father, to be referred to as "Dr. Cid;" started collecting in December 2005. His first female figure is Winry Rockbell from Full Metal Alchemist, which was a Christmas gift from my now-Canadian-based cousin; and his first male is Sephiroth from Bestoys. Balthier never had any Play Arts Figure during High School because he started it post-HS Graduation to slip away from the harsh realities of college life. Oh gosh, the drama.

Here's a complete checklist of my target(s) as authored by tooya_ph and Azure-Dallas

A. Play Arts Arms

1. Final Fantasy VIII and X - Lionheart, Strange Vision, Caladbolg, Nirvana and Masamune [ HAVE ]

2. Kingdom Hearts I and II - KH1 Ultima Weapon, KH2 Ultima Weapon, Charm of Promise/Oathkeeper, Memories Past/Oblivion and Wishes Lamp [ WANT ]

3. Final Fantasy XII - Fomalhaut, Crystal Shield, Demon Shield, Deathbringer and Golden Axe [ WANT ]

B. Play Arts Action Figures

a. Final Fantasy X-2 = 1/3
1. Yuna [ WANT ]
2. Rikku [ WANT ]
3. Paine [ HAVE ]

b. Full Metal Alchemist = 3/3
1. Edward Elric [ HAVE ]
2. Alphonse Elric [ HAVE ]
3. Winry Rockbell [ HAVE ]

c. Final Fantasy VII – Advent Children series 1 = 8/8
X. Cloud and Fenrir (Advent Pieces) [ DON'T WANT ]
0. Cloud and Fenrir (Overseas version) [ HAVE ]
1. Tifa Lockhart [ HAVE ]
2. Vincent Valentine [ HAVE ]
3. Sephiroth [ HAVE ]
4. Cloud Strife [ HAVE ]

d. Dragon Quest VIII = 4/4
1. Hero [ HAVE ]
2. Jessica [ HAVE ]
3. Kukule / Angelo [ HAVE ]
4. Yangus [ HAVE ]

e. Final Fantasy VIII = 3/3
1. Squall Leonhart [ HAVE ]
2. Rinoa Heartilly [ HAVE ]
3. Sephie Tilmitt [ HAVE ]

f. Final Fantasy X = 3/3
1. Tidus [ HAVE ]
2. Yuna [ HAVE ]
3. Auron [ HAVE ]

g. Kingdom Hearts II = 3/9
1. Sora [ WANT ]
2. Roxas [ WANT ]
3. Kairi [ WANT ]
4. Axel [ HAVE ]
SE1. Valor Form Sora [ HAVE ]
SE2. Final Form Sora [ HAVE ]
SE5. Limit Form Sora [ SHIP ]
SE3. Wisdom Form Sora [ SHIP ]
SE4. Master Form Sora [ SHIP ]

h. Final Fantasy XII = 3/4
1. Vaan [ HAVE ]
2. Ashe [ SHIP ]
3. Balthier [ HAVE ]
4. Gabranth [ HAVE ]

i. Final Fantasy VII Advent Children series 2 = 3/3
5. Yuffie [ HAVE ]
6. Reno [ HAVE ]
7. Kadaj [ HAVE ]

j. Final Fantasy VII series 1 = 1/3
1. Cloud Strife [ DON'T WANT ]
2. Tifa Lockhart [ SHIP ]
3. Aerith Gainsborough [ HAVE ]
0. Cloud and Hardy Daytona [ WANT ]

k. Final Fantasy VII series 2 = 0/4
4. Yuffie Kisaragi [ WANT ]
5. Vincent Valentine [ WANT ]
6. Sephiroth [ WANT ]
7. Red XIII and Cait Sith [ WANT ]

l. Final Fantasy XIII = 0/1
1. Lightning [ WANT ]

m. Star Ocean IV = 0/2
1. Edge Maverick [ WANT ]
2. Reimi [ WANT ]

n. The Last Remnant = 0/3
1. Rush Sykes [ WANT ]
2. Irina [ WANT ]
3. Torgel [ WANT ]

Grand Total (all): 52 (PA), 3 (PAA)
Balthier's Total: 29 / 50 (PA), 1 / 3 (PAA)

[sweetcynicism]

Nice list you have there! aaaaand I'm sure you are a dedicated collector.. Good luck! Oh, and I thought you already have FFx2 Yuna Play Arts (according to your pic) but why is it under the WANT category of your list?

[Balthier]

Thanks again.
I need a new Yuna because she is not in a good shape after five years of unprotected display.
I also need new Sora, Roxas and Kairi figures because the three pictured there are owned by dad.
[ SHIP ] means on the way to my house, being shipped by the stores I ordered them from.

[Balthier]

Camera restored.

New shelf arrangement. Aeris = New item.


Stun Rod looks better with Rinoa. Chick with concealed weapon = instant win.


Dragon Quest VIII - Clearer picture.


The best pose that I can think of for Tidus.


I was so pissed off with the Rement box (figure company renowned for doll house accessories) that I bought last year. I got nothing but a bunch of crab boxes. However, I shouldn't fret anymore as I found a better use for the "Styrofoam crab compartment." Vaan loves it too.


Those arriving items...I feel that I'm gonna have a Play Arts haul on February. ;D
I can't wait.
In March, I'd get rid of the Kingdom Hearts II bootlegs (Sora Standard, Roxas and Kairi) by buying new ones from a trusted online store. The bootlegs will then be guinea pigs for my custom.

[shino07]

Nice update dude! Question po! XD
How tall is the Aerith PA compared to the AC version Cloud, Tifa and the others. Can you post pics? Thanks!!!

[Balthier]

Aerith seems to be as tall as Tifa. Lookie ;D



As for the others, I don't think I can compare them with Aerith/Aeris. I'm sorry because I don't have much time today to take more photos (d**n Midterm exams...d**n UST..err..jk)

[vic01]

Nice collection you have there! Nwayz, can you please show a shot of Auron with the Masamune and the hand holding it please? I might consider collecting the Arms. Also, are the weapons made of die-cast? Thanks!

vic01

[shino07]

Dude! Thanks for the pic! I guess I'll be getting this Aerith and display her along the AC PAs, ;D

[no3Ljm]

nice update balthier.

no offense meant. but i think you should resize your posted photos to 640x480 pixels based on the forum photo posting guideline. or if you want you can post the thumbnails that will lead to your bigger photos when clicked. wallpaper size photos i think is big enough for those who's using dial-up connection. hope you understand. thanks.

[Balthier]

Play Arts Shrine UPDATE! XD

[蠍座 shinn]

where's zell?

[jeri]

very nice collection, glad to see a fellow Play Arts collector.