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The video discusses the popularity and admiration of Chrono Trigger, focusing on collectibles such as PVC figures and tiny dioramas inspired by the game. The PVC figures, initially sold in blind boxes, garnered attention for their rarity, with Play Asia being a key retailer. The dioramas captured iconic game scenes with meticulous detail and faithful recreation, resonating with fans despite some missing elements. The narrators express a desire for more figures based on Toriyama's artwork, praising the current ones for their intricate sculpting. Overall, the collectibles are viewed as miniature masterpieces that evoke players' nostalgic adventures in Chrono Trigger.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the popularity and adoration of the video game Chrono Trigger, known for its art design, characters, time-travel plot, and score. Despite its acclaim, there were limited collectibles associated with the game until Square Enix released a set of PVC figures in 2010 as part of the Formation Arts line. These figures were initially sold in blind boxes which collectors bought in hopes of completing the set. However, a window box collection released in the United States excluded one figure, making it the rarest in the series. Play Asia was a popular site for these collectibles.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the increasing prices and value of a set of five tiny figures inspired by Akira Toriyama’s illustrations for Chrono Trigger. The detailed dioramas capture iconic scenes from the game, closely matching the characters’ original artwork and settings. The narrator highlights the meticulous coloring, intricate details, and faithful recreation of key moments, such as Luca fixing Robo and a dungeon fight in the magic cave. Despite simplifications in some scenes, the figures impress with their accuracy and quality, resonating with fans of the game.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on various dioramas inspired by the game Chrono Trigger. The first diorama depicts a scene with Robo, Chrono, and Isla frozen in mid-movement, capturing a sense of pent-up energy. The second diorama showcases a confrontation with Magus, where details like intense expressions and dynamic poses are highlighted. The third diorama features Marl admiring her pendant under a starry sky, with intricate details like textured bark and a translucent canopy of leaves. While the dioramas beautifully capture key moments from the game, some elements are missing, such as Luca and Frog. Overall, the dioramas are praised for their detailed craftsmanship, although some positioning and character representations may be lacking.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker expresses frustration at the limited expansion of Toriyama’s illustrations in the figures of Chrono Trigger characters. They wish that more of Toriyama’s artwork, such as the epoch with a transparent cockpit or the nighttime campfire scene, had been made into figures with the same level of detail as the set being discussed. Despite this, the current figures are praised for their intricate sculpting, capturing characters’ emotions and essence. These figures are described as miniature masterpieces that evoke memories of players’ adventures through time in Chrono Trigger.