[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Great Ape Vegeta

Back in October 2019, Tamashii Nations revealed a working prototype for S.H.Figuarts Great Ape Vegeta during their previous event. Then in the months following since October, Tamashii began posting various teasers regarding its release within 2020. Now as of today, we have that answer, as Tamashii Nations update their listings and opened its order page on Premium Bandai’s official store!   To begin, Tamashii Nations is promoting S.H.Figuarts Great Ape Vegeta as the largest Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts to ever be produced, as the figure will stand at 310 to 325mm…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Piccolo Daimao

Within the past month rumors began to spread about on Bandai/ Tamashii Nations releasing a S.H.Figuarts based on Demon King Piccolo from Dragon Ball. Then as of today, the official confirmation appeared regarding the release! Tamashii Nations is releasing S.H.Figuarts Piccolo Daimao, but as a Premium Bandai exclusive in Japan. However, the item will most likely be distributed to North America as a regular retail figure. Fans of the series, fondly remember Piccolo Daimao as the most iconic villain of the original Dragon Ball chapters before his demise and reincarnation…

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Goku Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon

What’s happening heroes? In some news I did not see coming, Goku is receiving a balloon in the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This is a huge moment given that the Macy’s Parade celebrates American pop culture icons; for Goku to receive a balloon is a huge moment in history. It is showing the world that Dragonball Z is being recognized as apart of American pop culture history. I do not think we will have other anime related balloons besides him and Pikachu, but for what it is worth I…

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NYCC 2018: Dragon Ball Super: Broly Trailer

IGN scored the first look at the all-new English dub trailer for the upcoming movie, Dragon Ball Super: Broly. This new trailer focuses on the 20 to 30-minute prologue that set-ups the fate of Planet Vegeta, and the survivors of the Saiyan Race. Fans of the franchise, will notice that this portion of the film will adapt Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Minus, which featured the debut of Goku’s mother, Gine. Now, this trailer was also made available to attendees at this year’s New York Comic Con. Dragon Ball Super: Broly…

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The Drop Episode 27: Goku Blanco?

On this week’s The Drop, Fighter xaos talks about Dragon Ball of course, and the incredible Power Rangers news! For those not following the story, Saban and Bandai America are no longer partners. Now, he seeks to re-establish Power Rangers with Hasbro who are known for providing Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel toys! Whereas, the news on Dragon Ball Super looks at Goku mastering Ultra Instinct. In addition, xaos just cannot seem to get away from BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, as even more details emerge about the game.…

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Dragon Ball Super – Time Change, Hiatus, or Finale?

News broke overnight that Dragon Ball Super is going to be switched out for the Gegege no Kitaro series on April 1st. In addition, Fuji TV vaguely explained that there is no intention of a new Dragon Ball series, or that Super is officially over. This has led fans to speculate that Fuji TV is trying to avoid saying outright the series is cancelled. Whereas, others believe it is just moving, or being placed on a hiatus. According to this newspaper, the new Gegege no Kitaro series will indeed take Super’s…

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Official Images: S.H. Figuarts Goku

Bandai Tamashii has updated the Dragon Ball page on their official website with images of the upcoming release of S.H.Figuarts Goku.  While Bandai Tamashii has released a standard version of Goku in S.H.Figuarts form in the past, this version of Goku is a brand new mold that is more faithful to his design. The figure will be a retail release in June 2018 priced at 3,780 Yen.  Source: Bandai Tamashii

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Bluefin Brands Announces S.H.Figuarts Goku Black Release

Bluefin Brands has updated their official website with release details for S.H.Figuarts Goku Black.  The figure will be released next April priced at $65.    The figure will include: Alternate Super Saiyan Rosé head Black Kamehameha Wave Effect Violent Fierce God Slicer Alternated face parts X2  Exchangeable wrists (Left X2, Right X5)     “I’m impressed a human made it this far. Now I’ve got something special to show you…” Transform into Super Saiyan Rose! From the “Future Trunks” arc of “Dragon Ball Super” comes a much-requested figure of GOKU BLACK! Includes Super Saiyan Rose, letting you…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Goku Black

Over night, Premium Bandai listed up two order pages for upcoming anime related S.H.Figuarts releases. The first order page to be listed was for S.H.Figuarts Goku Black from Dragon Ball Super. S.H.Figuarts Goku Black will include an optional head to be displayed in Super Saiyan Rosé. In addition, it will include a Black Kamehameha Wave Effect and his energy blade, the Violent Fierce God Slicer. Furthermore, the basic Goku head will have three optional expressions whereas, the Super Saiyan Rosé will have two. Also, the figure will feature at least two pairs…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku

Last night, Premium Bandai updated its site with the listings for the May 19th pre-order items. Among the items listed is the previously teased S.H.Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku! Fans best know this form of Super Saiyan for its debut in the 2013 Dragon Ball Z film, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. The form was achieved through a ridiculous process where Shenron was summoned, and a wish was made to inform the Z-Fighters of the necessary ritual to obtain the form. The ritual in question, required five Saiyans to merge their energy…

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