”Is this really a figure?” The level of perfection in this ”PLAY ARTS SHIN” series is even higher, to the point where you might say that out loud. Tifa Lockhart from FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has evolved significantly from the conventional ”PLAY ARTS KAI,” and the change in the articulation structure is particularly impressive. Unlike the click-type joints of the past, new-specification joints that move smoothly have been adopted, making the naturalness of poses feel like something completely different. There will be many moments when you are impressed by ”how much it can move,” and it makes you strongly feel the value of not just displaying it, but moving it and having fun.

Despite its presence-filled size of approximately 249mm in height, the attention to detail is surprisingly precise. The glossiness of her black hair, flowing down to her waist, changes its expression depending on how the light hits it, to the point where you might even have the illusion that it is swaying in the wind. Her body lines are not merely ”slim,” but reproduce the toned physique characteristic of Tifa, who is well-trained, and even when stationary, the core strength of the character is conveyed. Furthermore, the differences in texture for each material, such as boots and gloves, are firmly expressed, and the satisfaction when you hold it in your hand is beyond imagination.

Indispensable when talking about the charm of this figure is the direction of facial expressions and gaze. Thanks to the gimmick where the eyeballs move, you can freely create the ”nuance of gaze” that was difficult with figures in the past. For example, it is interesting that the impression changes significantly with just a slight adjustment, such as being able to create tension by just averting her gaze a little, or expressing the strength of her determination by having her look straight ahead. If you combine it with replacement face parts, you can recreate everything from sharp expressions during battle to a gentle side, and the range of scene creation expands at once.

The richness of the accessories cannot be overlooked either. By using the moving back hair parts, you can create the dynamism of action scenes, and by combining them with replacement wrists, you can express even fine gestures. Furthermore, since you can have her hold flowers, you can recreate not only battle scenes but also gentle scenes like a slice of daily life. This ”breadth” enhances its value not as mere character goods, but as a tool for capturing the world of the work. Precisely because there is no ”correct” way to play, there is the fun of building your own Tifa image.

Worth noting is the fabric material used for the socks part. By adding softness and elasticity that cannot be expressed with plastic, a natural silhouette around the legs is realized. It is because of this ingenuity that even though it is a figure, there is a certain feeling of ”wearing” them. This combination of different materials raises the overall reality, and you can feel the developers' dedication even in the fine details.

This item offers the fun of not only admiring the completed sculpt, but also ”finishing” it with your own hands. By combining the smoothness of the joints, the adjustment of the gaze, and the abundant parts, even the same figure shows a completely different expression. There are new discoveries every time you display it, and it has a charm that makes you want to pick it up again and again. There are not many figures that can so freely draw out the multifaceted nature of a character like Tifa.