Square-Enix is increasing their Bring Arts action figure portfolio and the latest title to be added is Final Fantasy XI. The first two figures announced are Lady Shantotto and a Chocobo.
Let's talk about Shantotto first. She is a Tarutaru, a race of small people. Tarutaru is one of the races the player can choose in this Final Fantasy XI MMORPG. FFXI is the only FF game I haven't played yet. The game Dissidia Final Fantasy introduced me to this character.
The Shantotto figure looks really good and accurate to the character's in-game model.
I guess Square-Enix finally figured out the articulations for smaller and round-ish characters. The articulations of this figure looks really clean. So can I wish for an actual Nanamo FFXIV Play Arts Kai now?
Shantotto comes with a Chocobo. She can ride this Chocobo. I'm guessing the rest of the Bring Arts figures can ride this Chocobo. That's why SQEX made a separate solo Chocobo figure for sale along with the Shantotto/Chocobo two-pack.
The Chocobo can sit lower too! The articulations looks great and some blends well (kinda hidden) with the toy's design. So again, can I wish for a Chocobo Play Arts Kai figure now?
Here's Shantotto riding her Chocobo. They both look cute.
It's nice that Shantotto's staff can be mounted at her back. The mount uses a transparent plastic to simulate the way the players mount their weapons at their back without any sheaths (They're invisible floating weapon mounts).
The Shantotto/Chocobo two-pack comes with standard accessories for both figures. Shantotto got her staff, and alternative face (or head) with a smiling expression and a total of six extra hands. The Chocobo comes with a saddle and a handlebar for riders to hold to. Both figures have their own display stand.
The Shantotto/Chocobo two-pack price is $157.99 (approx. Php7,650.00) and their release date is around May 2021.
The solo Chocobo figure's price is $125.99 (approx. Php.6,100.00) and its release date is around May 2021. That's really pricey and it's Play Arts Kai's price range!
I guess getting the two-pack is a sweet deal because if you do the math, a solo Shantotto figure costs around $33.00 (approx. Php.1,550.00). While it's nice to see a Chocobo made into a cool action figure. I will pass on this one. If you have the money then by all means, get this bundle. I recommend it.
Cheers and Happy Collecting!
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