Nintendo - amiibo Figure (Super Smash Bros. Cloud)

For over 2 and a half years I've collected the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, and I've waited patiently for the final 3 figures in the series to come out. They finally arrived recently and I have to say that they were worth the wait. The Cloud amiibo in particular is my favorite of the latest batch. It is extremely faithful to the character in-game model, which itself is faithful to the original 1997 design. It features great details that I feel wouldn't have been present had it been released towards the beginning of the amiibo line - Nintendo has stepped up their game as far as quality goes. The paint job is good and the shiny silver sword on his back is a nice touch. Overall the figurine is around 3.5-4 inches tall which is in-line with other Smash amiibo. In-game the amiibo works as it always has - you scan a character in and he becomes an A.I. that you can fight, level up, and save to the figurine. It's a really nifty feature because the A.I. actually learns how to fight against you. If it wasn't clear already, I highly recommend this amiibo, even if you are new to the Smash series or amiibo in general. I hope we get more amiibo of this quality in the future.

For those new to the whole Amiibo thing, these are basically a combination of collectible figure and downloadable content (DLC). They tend to offer some sort of bonus to multiple games on the Nintendo Wii U, Switch, and New 3DS systems, often more if the amiibo is of a character from that particular game. Currently, Cloud's biggest use is as a trainable computer-controlled fighter in Smash Bros, and will probably remain so unless a Final Fantasy-related game makes its way to one of Nintendo's systems anytime soon. Still, as a figure, it's a very nice one. There's quite a bit of detail for a rather small figurine, and Cloud is decked out in his classic attire from Final Fantasy VII. Considering that most figures of this character are going to be expensive Japanese-produced ones, this is a pretty affordable choice for someone who doesn't want to break the bank. There's also a second figure of Cloud, sporting his clothing from Advent Children; I can't judge that one, though, as I do not have it myself. So I'd definitely suggest this if you're a fan of the character or the game.

Having purchased every Smash Bros. amiibo released and waiting so long to finally get this last one, of course I was going to purchase this on release day. It must take Nintendo a long time to make these amiibo from concept to final figure in hand since it took so long for the last three DLC characters to release. But if that is the downside to an upside of high quality, I'll make that tradeoff. Cloud is not the most detailed figure but fits in quite nicely with the Smash Bros line. There is also a Player 2 counterpart to go along with it if you are lucky enough to find it. Really cool to see a Cloud / Final Fantasy product manufactured by Nintendo.

To any Final Fantasy fans and/or amiibo collectors, this is another great addition to the amiibo series. The figure brings back a lot of great memories of playing Final Fantasy VII on the Playstation 1. Cloud has a classic pose and the level of detail on the figure is outstanding. The quality of amiibo has continually increased after every release. Considering this is one of Nintendo's newest amiibo releases, it looks great! On top of that, it does provide some fun in game functionality for Super Smash Brothers on the Wii U and 3DS. Train Cloud and then fight him! Can you beat yourself?

Everyone's favorite spiky-haired merc is finally playable in Super Smash Bros, and he got made into a nice amiibo figure, too. Cloud's face and hair are nicely detailed, his iconic sword is straight and sharp-looking, and the figure is sturdily built---no big plastic supports like you sometimes see on other amiibo. Of course, since Cloud is not a Nintendo character, it's unlikely this figure will be compatible with many games besides Super Smash Bros. But if the price is right for you, I can say this is among the nicest amiibo figures in my collection.

In a world where Square ditched Nintendo in favor of the PlayStation and created Final Fantasy VII... In a world where a character from Final Fantasy VII got put into a Final Fantasy and Disney crossover game... In a world where a certain Final Fantasy character made more appearances on a Nintendo system through a spin off game mixed with Disney characters rather than actually ever having a game on a Nintendo system... Somehow in that world... Cloud from Final Fantasy VII made it into Super Smash Bros. AND WE LIVE IN THAT WORLD.

One of the most iconic video game characters finally receives his own Amiibo to the delight of Super Smash Bros. and Final Fantasy! The highly-detailed Cloud figure dons his classic SOLDIER outfit in his classic pose taken straight from the artistic pages of Tetsuya Nomura's original Final Fantasy VII character designs, serving as a nostalgic reminder of the Buster Sword-wielding hero's reserved personality and the enduring legacy of one of the most memorable RPGs of all time. The planet is crying because it's weeping for joy!

As Nintendo has produced more amiibo the quality of the various figures has only got better. As one of the last Super Smash Brothers amiibo to be released this amiibo is great; the pose, details, and quality of the piece are amazing for a $13.00 (or less with Gamers Unlocked discount) collectible. And, this is Cloud, an iconic game character that is definitely one of the most memorable characters of a console generation and is still highly regarded two decades after the release of Final Fantasy 7.