Amazon has Cloud Strife's buster sword replica on sale right now — it's made of stainless steel, runs about 4.5 feet long including the handle, and weighs nearly 15 pounds. IGN Finds posted it on their X account yesterday and it quickly became one of the most popular items of the day.
The blade isn't sharp, but it's sturdy enough for display or cosplay use without worrying about it falling apart. At this price it's not the cheapest it's ever been — it dropped to $150 during Black Friday last year — but it's still one of the lower prices seen in recent months.
Cloud is one of the most recognizable characters in the Final Fantasy franchise, having crossed over into Kingdom Hearts, Super Smash Bros., and even Magic the Gathering. The buster sword has become nearly as iconic as the character himself at this point.
Amazon Prime Day is coming up later this month, so a deeper discount is possible. That said, U.S. tariffs on steel and overseas manufacturers mean prices on items like this could climb rather than drop over time, making the current deal worth a serious look if you're already interested.
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