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Final Fantasy Art Collection Cards
Topic Started: Jul 28 2010, 02:02 AM (3,777 Views)
Shiva
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Years ago, a friend on another forum (Clorith), posted pictures of her Final Fantasy Art Collection cards. Yes, these are official, but pretty rare:

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Note: Some of these images are the backs of cards.

There are the translations Clorith did for us:

#056 Stealing the Planet from Mother…
Calamity from the skies… Aerith who sells flowers in Midgar saw the commotion and felt uneasy. (something about Avalanche against ShinRa) At the same time, Cloud joins Avalanche in their bombing activities. Aerith meets Cloud and their destinies collide. They start a journey to the Promised Land. A battle that puts the Planet’s future at stake takes place.


#057 The Cetra were born from the Planet, speak with the Planet, and unlock the Planet. And....... then...... The Cetra will return to the Promised Land. A land that promises supreme happiness.

The heroes are nothing but a threat to the Planet. (??) Cloud and company decided to fight Sephiroth in the North Crater. They saw the miracle of the Lifestream. Time passed, and he (Red XIII) rides on for the city that promises wealth and prosperity. The days of fighting alongside people who protected this Planet…


#064 CLOUD STRIFE
Cloud’s misery all began 5 years ago. Cloud who is very stubborn about his own past is involved in this huge battle that saves the Planet. However, dream and reality… Cloud’s journey to retrieve and overcome the barrier he set for himself becomes a journey that saves the Planet.

“But I can't remain trapped in an illusion any more...... I'm going to live my life without pretending.”
(Cloud who decides to pick himself back up.)

“Memories of Aerith, we’ve got to set her free.”
(Before he decides to go for the last battle.)


#065 AERITH GAINSBOROUGH
Going to the Promised Land… The fated meeting with Cloud wavers the fate of Aerith. The Cetra language that Aerith heard from her mother when she was young. A person who nurtures the Planet. As the last of the Ancient race, she takes it as her responsibility to go to the Promised Land that she has not seen. Aerith sees traces of Zack in Cloud and her very pure heart leads her to develop a liking for Cloud.

“Well then, let's see...... How about if I go out with you once?”
(Payment for Cloud.)

“No, Cloud... I'm searching for you...”
(First and last date.)


AMANO CARDS

#073 Drawing of Tifa in monotone has a red colour. Talks about air of beauty. Just describes the painting. No comments after description.

#074 Here is Sephiroth who looks back. He feels tortured by his sorrows. What did he gain from it? This strong thought directs the final result of the story.

#075 Vincent who stands in the middle of a dark room. This is a self-image of Vincent and at the same time draws out the inner heart and self of Vincent. From that very kind look in his eyes, you can see the thought of abstinence from a sin that he does not intend to repay.

#076 Cloud and Red XIII who rest in the wet forest. We can think of it as a primary forest that has a lot of strange mushrooms and insects never touched by people. Special colours show the international view of FFVII and Cloud’s inner heart. Cloud’s sad and cold eyes are very impressionable.

#077 (Not too sure what this card says! XD) Cloud who fights… We see a strong sense of protection in his eyes. He who fights above sacrificing himself… fights to remove sadness… Sword holds his real power…

#078 Aerith who sleeps in Cloud’s hands. Mysterious black birds that flock in the dark room seem to be trying to lure Aerith into death. The black dress that surrounds Aerith’s body gives the strong image of a burial.

#079 Birds, butterflies and unbelievable/mysterious animals are in the midst of protecting Cloud, who tries to hold the fallen Aerith up. His eyes and his hands have the feeling of a final parting. We can feel his gentleness and sadness towards Aerith.

#080 Cloud and Red XIII who run in the darkness. From the strong looks in their eyes as they face front, we can feel their resolution to use their own powers to open the future. The two of them part from the darkness and run to the future, what kind of a tomorrow do they face.

#081 In the narrow corridor of time that is constantly changing, Aerith and Sephiroth who feel the Planet’s fate. From the sad atmosphere and air that the two of them have about them, you can feel the loneliness and sadness of people that carry the fate of the future. The two of them, in order to get to the future that their fate promises, walk towards the Promised Land.

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#082 Cloud who looks up to the ShinRa Building in the middle of Midgar. In the taken away memories lie the secret that is kept deep inside his heart. When he is betrayed by the huge dream of the past, Cloud feels a strong sense of loss and starts on a journey to find himself again.


#083 Aerith who sends off the flying jet at Junon Airport. Aerith is an Ancient, her fate and bloodline…(not too sure). The Cetra were born from the Planet, speak with the Planet, and unlock the Planet. And then the Cetra will return to the Promised Land. The blood of the Cetra will bring Aerith to the Promised Land in order to obtain the promised future.


#111 The Planet’s largest amusement park is run by Dio. Cloud and company visit this place many times in their battle. They meet Cait Sith here. A promised date that ends in a magical night. In the city of desire that floats above the sands, the light memory of the two people is asleep even now... (??!!)

“I think I must have seen him again, in you... But you're different. Things are different... No, Cloud... I'm searching for you...”


#116 Sephiroth who holds all the power to change the fate of this Planet. Aerith goes to the City of the Ancients in order to stop Meteor. When the two opposing strong thoughts and meanings clash, a sad parting hits Cloud and company. Aerith who summons Holy on the altar in the water is suddenly attacked by Sephiroth’s long sword. The life that was returned to the Planet cannot return again.

“What about my pain? My fingers are tingling. My mouth is dry. My eyes are burning!”


#117 Cloud who buries Aerith in the lake in the Forgotten City as a final parting. The summoning of Holy changed her life in the end. Aerith saves the Planet with the Lifestream. As she is the only survivor of the Ancient race, the strong mission to live the fate pushes Cloud and company along. Above that, it is in order not to lose the thing they must protect.

“The secret is just up here. At least it should be. ...I feel it. It feels like I'm being led by something. Then, I'll be going now. I'll come back when it's all over.”
(In the Sleeping Forest, Aerith who appears in Cloud’s dream.)


#124 Cloud who decides to fight in the North Crater with Jenova and Sephiroth. He feels Sephiroth calling him deep into the Planet. Cloud challenges Sephiroth to a final battle. Sephiroth, who holds powers and skills that are much better than Cloud, is defeated. The gentle light of the Lifestream surrounds Cloud.

“Aerith's memories... Our memories... We came... to tell you... our memories... Come Planet! Show us your answer!”


#125 Sephiroth calls for the battle. In the Planet’s body, Sephiroth who fights and loses to Cloud. He invites Cloud to a final battle that brings him into a world of consciousness and thoughts. The two people’s thoughts that’s totally released starts a final battle that puts at stake all of themselves. Sephiroth, who is attacked by Cloud who uses his entire power, returns to the center of the Planet in a flash of light.

“I am becoming one with the Planet. Mother..... it's almost time.... Soon..... we will become one.”
(In the Temple of the Ancients.)


#126 The answer from the Planet, the Promised Land. Cloud who decides because of the consequences with Sephiroth finds an answer in himself. What kind of answer does the Planet give? Aerith’s prayer, everyone’s prayer, becomes one with Holy and moves Cloud and company out of the North Crater. They see the Lifestream’s light that surrounds the Planet, this is the Planet’s answer.

“......I think I'm beginning to understand. An answer from the Planet... the Promised Land... I think I can meet her... there.”


If any of you would like to translate further, feel free. :P
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Quexinos
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WOO HOO!
HOLY... thanks so much FFG, these came up on TFC the other day. I'm glad to see we finally have scans :D

Thanks!

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which one has the date on it? :unsure: I know Aerith's does... which of the others ones do? It's kind of hard to see.
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Aww, yay! These are lovely! I've always loved the headshots used in the game, and you don't see them outside on merchandise as often as some of the other art, so I'm glad they got their own set of cards here.

And I've never seen some of those Amano pieces before, like the ones with Cloud and Red together.

Thanks for sharing them!
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Oh, thank you for posting these!! C:

#079 Birds, butterflies and unbelievable/mysterious animals are in the midst of protecting Cloud, who tries to hold the fallen Aerith up. His eyes and his hands have the feeling of a final parting. We can feel his gentleness and sadness towards Aerith.

Oh, I always wanted to see the description for that card. "gentleness and sadness" *le sigh*
#078 Aerith who sleeps in Cloud’s hands. Mysterious black birds that flock in the dark room seem to be trying to lure Aerith into death. The black dress that surrounds Aerith’s body gives the strong image of a burial.


Hmm, so both pictures are about Aerith's death then?

Hey, Shiva, could you post a bigger version of these? :3
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Thank you SO MUCH for posting these!!! :woot: They're totally awesome! I've seen them before, but I didn't have the scans. *copies them now*

I think what this card says is interesting:

#056 Stealing the Planet from Mother…
Calamity from the skies… Aerith who sells flowers in Midgar saw the commotion and felt uneasy. (something about Avalanche against ShinRa) At the same time, Cloud joins Avalanche in their bombing activities. Aerith meets Cloud and their destinies collide. They start a journey to the Promised Land. A battle that puts the Planet’s future at stake takes place.


Cloud and Aerith start a journey to the Promised Land? :unsure: The end of the game has Cloud saying that he thinks he can meet Aerith there. This makes it sound like they both actually got there. Hmmm...

Once again, thank you so much for posting these! ^_^
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Jul 28 2010, 01:32 PM
Thank you SO MUCH for posting these!!! :woot: They're totally awesome! I've seen them before, but I didn't have the scans. *copies them now*

I think what this card says is interesting:

#056 Stealing the Planet from Mother…
Calamity from the skies… Aerith who sells flowers in Midgar saw the commotion and felt uneasy. (something about Avalanche against ShinRa) At the same time, Cloud joins Avalanche in their bombing activities. Aerith meets Cloud and their destinies collide. They start a journey to the Promised Land. A battle that puts the Planet’s future at stake takes place.


Cloud and Aerith start a journey to the Promised Land? :unsure: The end of the game has Cloud saying that he thinks he can meet Aerith there. This makes it sound like they both actually got there. Hmmm...

Once again, thank you so much for posting these! ^_^

Not sure about the promised land thing but I just noticed I forgot to say something;

" Aerith meets Cloud and their destinies collide."
That means both Cloud's destiny and Aerith's destiny came together to form one destiny--that quote technically says they have their own destiny together. Could it get any more obvious?

I swear there was a quote Clotis would go on and on about that talked of destinies. In a matter of fact a few I was debating with in the past even said that "destines" mentioned between Z/A made it hard for them to deny their "love"(despite Aerith moving on)

"The destined encounter with Zack makes them becomes the irreplaceable existence to each other."
(This quote doesn't even say Z/A's destinies collide, it just says their meeting was destined, and that could have been destined so that Cloud and Aerith could be brought together so Cloud and Aerith's destinies could come together.)

If they take that to mean Z/A love each other, what will they think of this quote for Cloud and Aerith? :whistle:
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HOLY... thanks so much FFG, these came up on TFC the other day. I'm glad to see we finally have scans

Thanks!
No problem! :D I thought you guys would find them interesting. From what I hear, they are really rare, especially in a completed set like this.

Quexinos
 
which one has the date on it?  I know Aerith's does... which of the others ones do? It's kind of hard to see.
I'm not really sure, but I THINK it is the CG one of Cait Sith at the Gold Saucer.

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Hey, Shiva, could you post a bigger version of these? :3
I'm sorry, these are the biggest versions I have. :no:

Anastar: Do you think Clorith would respond if you emailed her about these to get bigger pics?

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I love how the cards are pushing CloudxAerith. *laughs*

I've seen all those artworks, so I'm glad to see descriptions for them. They're so beautiful! My favorite has to be Aerith's funeral. I love how Cloud's arm is hovering above her, like he just released her or is going to wrap his arm around her.
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Jul 28 2010, 12:03 PM
I love how the cards are pushing CloudxAerith. *laughs*

I've seen all those artworks, so I'm glad to see descriptions for them. They're so beautiful! My favorite has to be Aerith's funeral. I love how Cloud's arm is hovering above her, like he just released her or is going to wrap his arm around her.

You're right, they're very ClAeris-directed. I'm not sure when they came out, but they're pretty old, WAAAYYYY before anyone even considered the Compilation of FFVII. IMO, they show the true intentions of the creators and the intended couple of the game.
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Shiva
 
Anastar: Do you think Clorith would respond if you emailed her about these to get bigger pics?

I haven't heard or seen anything of Clorith in *ages*. I think chances are just as good that she'd respond to you. :dunno:

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That means both Cloud's destiny and Aerith's destiny came together to form one destiny--that quote technically says they have their own destiny together. Could it get any more obvious?

Yes, I love that quote about their destinies colliding. :yes: I also love the one about Cloud's sadness. I remember a number of times in the old GameFaqs debates when Cloti's tried to claim that Cloud wasn't sad when Aerith died.

I'm still wondering what they mean about Cloud and Aerith's journey to the Promised Land, though. That makes it sound like Cloud actually gets there *during the game*, which is very interesting.
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I'm still wondering what they mean about Cloud and Aerith's journey to the Promised Land, though. That makes it sound like Cloud actually gets there *during the game*, which is very interesting.

Oh, yeah I agree, it's very interesting.
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If they take that to mean Z/A love each other, what will they think of this quote for Cloud and Aerith? :whistle:

Well there's only one way to find out :P
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Jul 28 2010, 04:51 PM
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If they take that to mean Z/A love each other, what will they think of this quote for Cloud and Aerith? :whistle:

Well there's only one way to find out :P

I know, I can't wait till I have more free time to pull that quote out over at FC. :lmao:
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I already posted it... sorry I didn't know you wanted to do it, I put it on TLS as well... I can always delete one :P
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Jul 28 2010, 05:01 PM
I already posted it... sorry I didn't know you wanted to do it, I put it on TLS as well... I can always delete one :P

Lol, it's okay. At least I can read their responses. :P
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