Aerith Gainsborough Final Fantasy - Figures
Final Fantasy VII is a Japanese RPG that was developed by Square Enix and released for the Playstation in 1997. Even though the Final Fantasy franchise had already gained renown across the globe, the seventh main entry in the series brought the popularity of the series to an entirely different level. In response, many different manufacturers were eager to make collectible merchandise for fans to pick up. Among the wide variety of plushies, art books, clothing, and other trinkets produced, figures are one of the most popular kinds of merchandise that fans like to collect. Some of the most popular figures are inspired by the character Aerith Gainsborough, one of the playable characters in the game. Three of the most popular figures of Aerith include the “Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy VII Remake Aerith Gainsborough”, the “Play Arts Kai Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Aerith Gainsborough Action Figure”, and the “Final Fantasy Trading Arts Kai Mini No. 7 - Aerith Gainsborough”.
Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy VII Remake Aerith Gainsborough Figure
This figure from Square Enix is a recreation of Aerith as she appears in the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The outfit from this version of the character includes a light pink dress lined with lace at the bottom, a bright red jacket that ends at the stomach, dark brown shoes, metal bands worn on her wrists, and pink ribbons that are tied in her hair. This figure is also not limited to a single pose, as it has several points of articulation in the arms and legs that allow the user to choose a variety of different stances for Aerith to take. Furthermore, there are several extra parts included with the figure, like a second facial expression, several pairs of hands, a staff, and a flower basket. All of these features give users an impressive amount of freedom when displaying this figure.
- Release Date: February 2021
- Manufacturer: Square Enix
- Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale PVC action figure with optional parts and stand
- Height (Approx.): 63 x 39 x 247 mm
Play Arts Kai Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Aerith Gainsborough Action Figure
This figure of Aerith is inspired by her design from the PSP game, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and features an outfit that takes more from her original design. Although this clothing is rather similar to the one shown in the previous entry, there are some notable differences, namely the dress. It is a much more vivid shade of pink and is lined with red trim instead of lace. Furthermore, the dress includes other details as well, like buttons and seams. Much like the previous entry, it is also a part of Square Enix’s Play Arts line of figures, which feature articulation and include a variety of different parts to allow users to recreate a variety of scenes from the game.
- Manufacturer: Square Enix
- Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale PVC action figure with optional parts and stand
- Height (Approx.): 87 x 82 x 247 mm
Final Fantasy Trading Arts Kai Mini No. 7 - Aerith Gainsborough Figure
Despite this figure being quite small, it allows for an impressive amount of customizability. Points of articulation in her waist and shoulders and the extra included parts allow for a variety of poses and expressions. Included in this figure are a base with several parts to hold the figure steady, a miniature Cait Sith, a flower basket, a staff, a separate body with an alternate outfit, several dialogue panels, and 3 different expression plates. One notable thing about this figure is the blank expression plate, which allows more artistic fans to create their own facial expression for Aerith.
- Manufacturer: Square Enix
- Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale PVC and ABS action figure with optional parts and stand
- Height (Approx.): 41 x 43 x 68 mm
About Aerith Gainsborough
Aerith Gainsborough is a playable character in Final Fantasy VII. She was raised in the Sector 5 slums of Midgar and can often be found in the abandoned church there tending to the flower patch inside. Although she treats most people with great compassion and kindness, Aerith is quite eager to put a stop to Shinra’s plans, as they desire to harvest the planet’s energy for their own personal gain. Aerith also has a history with Shinra, as she was held captive by them as a child because she was half-Cetra, an ancient race of beings with a unique connection to the planet. Fortunately, she managed to escape to Sector 5 with her life.
Other Important Final Fantasy Characters
Before the events of Final Fantasy VII, Aerith meets Zack Fair in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The two end up getting along quite well together, despite Aerith being scared of members of SOLDIER. They even end up keeping in contact for several years after their first meeting, showing just how close the two had become. Several years later, she meets Cloud Strife in an almost eerily similar fashion to how she and Zack met. After enemies threaten to arrest Aerith, she asks him to protect her. After learning of Cloud and Avalanche’s plans to stop Shinra, she ends up joining the party as well.
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Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy VII Remake Aerith Gainsborough
Play Arts Kai Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Aerith Gainsborough Action Figure
Final Fantasy Trading Arts Kai Mini No. 7 - Aerith Gainsborough
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