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Goku and Dragon Ball Toys - Dragon Ball

Given the seemingly endless success and popularity of the Dragon Ball franchise, it's no surprise to see the wide variety of products on offer. Action figures, collectibles, card games, and toys are just a few of the products available. Due to the extremely high quality of many pieces, each is often considered a work of art, and this fact is often used to justify the high prices usually associated with them. Many of these products are produced in small, limited quantities, making them rare or difficult to find. Occasionally, a very valuable series of figures is even signed by the artists of the piece, adding an extra dimension of value to the beloved and treasured masterpiece of fans.

Collector's item

Due to the large franchise and even larger fan base, all kinds of products are available. Since fans of all ages can enjoy the series, many products are available for different ages. Some of the most popular products are collectible figures, which are primarily aimed at older audiences who want to collect the wide variety of figures depicting the characters in different poses. For younger audiences, there are character toys available. While similar to figures, they are made with a wider range of changing poses. Some toys are made in a classic toy style and, most often, have a high degree of poseability and are equipped with accessories and weapons. Some are capable of performing combat actions, martial arts techniques, and action sequences, as well as being equipped with the function of speaking or playing music. To complement these toys, there is a wide range of vehicles, fighting games, and collectible sets available to expand and personalize each collector's and fan's personal Dragon Ball universe. Whether these products are also intended to be kept safe as collectibles or used as toys varies depending on the fan. Some of the products listed below are just a few of the popular ones available.

Son Goku Products

Many characters, heroes, villains, and even creatures from the anime and manga series have been released over the years. However, the Dragon Ball toys that are arguably the most popular are those featuring the main character of the story , Son Goku. Toy manufacturers like Bandai Tamashii Nations have released seemingly unlimited versions of Son Goku at all stages of his life in his endless storylines. Since he is the main character of the very long-running series, all sorts of toys are available.

Action Figures: Among the most popular products are action figures that allow children to move Son Goku's body however they want, creating imaginary scenarios for them to play with. Other available versions of the Son Goku character are figures that depict his many adventures, famous events, battles, and life moments that fans can collect and cherish.
Chibi: (Japanese slang used to describe a small and short person. These types of models show the characters sculpted in various positions highlighting their cute and "chibi" shapes.) There are also younger versions of himself done in chibi.
Pop Vinyls: These come from an American company, Funko, which manufactures licensed pop culture collectibles, best known for vinyl figures and bobbleheads, showing how popular the Dragon Ball series is and inspiring foreign companies to produce products to promote its popularity. Son Goku is also available as a pop vinyl, which also resembles the chibi figure, but is a different side of one of their favorite characters.
Piggy Bank: Designed for children, fans can enjoy a different kind of Goku figure riding a cloud. Users can play with the cloud and save money.
Plush Toys: Plush toys are available with many characters, in addition to the main character Son Goku. While most merchandise focuses on action figures, plush figures are also popular for children's toys to prevent young children from getting hurt.
Capsule Toys: Popular with fans of all ages, capsule toys, also known as gachapon or gacha-gacha due to the sounds made when the toy dispenser is turned on. These toys are small and are enjoyable even when cranking the handle, as you never know which character will appear. Many fans spend huge amounts of money trying to get the toy they want.

Dragon Ball Model Kits

For fans with a steady hand and artistic flair, many Dragon Ball model kits have also been produced and made available. These are generally considerably cheaper than higher-quality resin cast figures. Model kits offer the added benefit of being able to work on the project themselves, spending time creating and customizing the final look. With model kits, it's a process that brings the world of Dragon Ball to life in the fans' homes. The added element of freedom allows them to tweak colors and add detailed finishing touches. Plus, they get a certain level of satisfaction knowing their efforts have produced a beautiful Dragon Ball collectible.