One passionate and dedicated fan of the iconic Final Fantasy 7 recently achieved a remarkable feat by snagging a truly unique Lego sculpture. This extraordinary piece was auctioned off and the fan managed to purchase it for an astounding $12,500. This Lego scene is a recreation of the momentous Sector 5 slums encounter between Cloud and Aerith, which was crafted as part of a Square Enix social media giveaway back in 2023. In this captivating rendition, Cloud and Aerith stand within the deserted church where Aerith has artfully cultivated a lush field of vibrant flowers. The sculpture was meticulously created by Square Enix and then given away as a prized giveaway; Lego was not directly involved in its making.

One of these highly sought-after sets found its way onto the platform of Heritage Auctions, as was noticed by Kotaku. This offered the opportunity for those with the means to splurge to acquire this exceptionally rare Lego set. The auction concluded on August 23, and it sold for an impressive $12,500, achieved through 23 bids. Square Enix had estimated that the value of this sculpture at the time of the giveaway was a retail price of $150.

Here’s how Heritage Auctions described this remarkable item:

Here comes a rarity that you might never have the chance to bid on again. After a fierce fan vote, the fateful encounter between the characters Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII in the Sector 5 slums was chosen to be recreated into a LEGO model. This exclusive set, created as a tie-in with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, was given away to a single lucky fan. Only two of these sets were produced. Measuring an imposing 41.5 feet tall, 29 feet wide, and 20 feet deep, this massive and highly detailed diorama features Cloud and Aerith within the ruined sanctuary, complete with stained glass windows, gothic columns, broken pews, a hole in the roof, and scattered flower petals on the floor. The roof structure showcases elaborate rafters, adding depth to the scene. Focusing primarily on the church’s interior, this set beautifully captures a crucial moment in the storyline, making it an absolute must-have collectible and display item for fans of the game and LEGO builders alike. It is in complete and excellent condition.

Final Fantasy fans were able to cast their votes prior to the giveaway to choose which scene would be recreated in Lego: the Sector 5 slums church, Aerith’s house, Cloud and Tifa sitting on the Nibelheim water tower, or the Honeybee Inn. And of course, it was the Sector 5 scene that emerged victorious. To enter the giveaway, all one had to do was follow the Final Fantasy 7 X, formerly known as Twitter, account, then like and retweet a specific post.

“After an intense fan vote, the fateful encounter between Final Fantasy VII characters Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough in the Sector 5 slums was chosen to be recreated into a LEGO model,” Valerie Spiegel, the managing director of Heritage Auctions’ video games division, said in a news release. “This exclusive set, created as a tie-in with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, was given away to a single lucky fan.”

This rare Lego scene was part of Heritage Auctions’ Video Games Signature sale, which spanned from August 23 to August 24. A plethora of sealed games were on offer, including a copy of The Legend of Zelda that was graded at a 9.2 and sold for an impressive $375,000. A Nintendo World Championships trophy, won in 1990, fetched $5,000. And a Nintendo PlayStation SNES prototype controller from Nintendo’s failed collaboration with Sony went for $35,000. These were just a few of the items up for auction, which surely delighted a great number of collectors.