Dragon Ball Figures

This department brings together 90 Dragon Ball figures, ranging from 10 to 53 cm and from €24.90 to €324.90. It is the store's second-largest department in terms of pieces, and the one that contains the largest of all: 53 cm.

A series collected through transformation

Dragon Ball invented a mechanic that figures exploit better than any other license: the same character changes appearance, and each stage has its own hair color, aura, and musculature.

Result: 27 pieces bear the name Goku, 18 of which mention a Saiyan form. These are not duplicates—they are successive states, and when aligned in order, they tell the story of the series better than a frieze.

Characters in the department

Goku, 27 pieces. Base, Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 3, Blue, Ultra Instinct, child. He is the most varied character in the license and the most in-demand.

Antagonists make up the second block, and this is what distinguishes this department: Majin Buu (11 pieces), Frieza (7), Cell (3), the Ginyu Force (4). Few licenses give this much space to villains.

Vegeta and his lineage: Vegeta (5), Trunks (5), Gogeta (4) — the fusion.

Gohan (4), through his ages, and Shenron (4), the dragon, which provides the longest pieces in the department since the serpentine body must be accommodated.

Choosing by size

The department's median is 27 cm, from the smallest at 10 cm to the largest at 53 cm. Here is how the catalog is distributed and what each range implies.

• Under 15 cm — 5 pieces. The desk format: stands between two books, collected in sets.
• 15 to 24 cm — 21 pieces. The standard format, tall enough for the sculpt to be appreciated on a standard shelf.
• 25 to 34 cm — 28 pieces. The centerpiece: one per shelf, not three.
• 35 cm and up — 23 pieces. The statue, which requires its own space and a background that does not compete with it.

The department contains the largest piece in the store, at 53 cm. The 23 pieces over 35 cm are mostly dioramas or Shenrons, for which length counts as much as height.

Choosing by budget

From €24.90 to €324.90, with a median of €119.90. Three tiers, and they correspond to three different types of objects.

• Under €50 — a good, simple sculpt, often in a small format, on a flat base. This is the tier for gifts and first-time purchases.
• €50 to €150 — the heart of the department. Intermediate to large size, detailed base, careful painting. This is where the value-for-money ratio is at its best.
• Above €150 — the display piece. Large format, diorama, transparent effects, multiple characters. You buy one, not five.

The intermediate tier is particularly well-stocked here: 28 pieces between 25 and 34 cm, which is the easiest format to place on a shelf.

The aura, the signature of the range

It is the visual marker of the license and the best test of a piece's quality. A successful aura has three characteristics: it is translucent and tinted throughout rather than surface-painted, it rises rather than surrounds, and it is cut into irregular tongues rather than a smooth cone.

On an inexpensive piece, the aura is a block of uniform yellow plastic. On a quality piece, it has a transparency that varies from bottom to top. It is visible in the photos, provided you know where to look.

What you will find in this department

All of Goku's transformations, and most of Vegeta's. This is the heart of the department.

The forms of Buu, from the fat pink one to Kid Buu, which create very distinct silhouettes from one another.

Combat dioramas and bases with terrain effects — craters, debris, shards — which are a specialty of this license.

Reading a figure photo

We buy based on images, and not all images are equal. Here is what to look at, in order, before making a decision.

The face, by zooming in. This is where everything happens. The eyes must be symmetrical and sharp, the hairline clean. A squinting gaze or a messy fringe betrays a worn mold, and no other detail can make up for that.

The joints. Between the character and their energy effect, between the body and the base, between two limbs. A visible joint is normal — the piece is molded in several parts — but it should be clean, not filled with glue.

The base. It often represents a third of the price and is what ages the best or worst. A detailed base — terrain, shards, decor — provides context; a plain black disc leaves the piece floating.

Photos from multiple angles. A single front view usually hides a sloppy back. Our product pages show several angles when the supplier provides them, and we prefer to state when that is not the case.

What determines a piece's price

Three factors, in order of their impact. Height first: the volume of material and the molding difficulty increase much faster than the size. Number of elements next — a diorama with a sculpted base, transparent effects, and two characters requires several molds and assembly. Paint fineness finally, which is visible in the faces and gradients, and is what truly distinguishes two pieces of the same size.

What does NOT determine the price: the character's fame. A well-sculpted supporting role costs more than a poorly made hero, and that is a good thing.

Before ordering

The height is in the title, base included. This is the only reliable benchmark: a studio photo on a neutral background provides no scale, and the same framing is used for a 12 cm piece and a 40 cm one.

Packaging is on the product page. Part of the catalog arrives without an original box, in protective packaging. This does not take anything away from the piece, but if the box matters to you, check the line before ordering.

No direct sun. PVC deforms in heat and UV rays fade paint. A display case facing south is the worst possible place, even behind glass.

Frequently asked questions

What material are these figures made of?
Painted PVC for almost all of them, with sometimes ABS resin elements for fine parts and tinted translucent plastic for energy effects. This is the standard for collector's figures: it holds the detail of the sculpture and does not break at the first impact.

Do I need to assemble anything?
Most arrive assembled. Some require fitting the piece onto its base or attaching a separate effect, without tools or glue. The product page specifies when this is the case.

How do I dust them?
With a soft brush — a clean makeup brush works very well. A cloth pushes dust into the crevices and scratches shiny surfaces. Never use alcohol or household cleaners: they attack the varnish.

Do you deliver to Belgium and Switzerland?
Yes, as in the rest of Europe, with tracking. Delivery is free from €49, which a single piece from this department usually reaches.

What should I do if a piece arrives damaged?
Photograph it in its packaging before taking it out, and write to us. The photo in the box resolves the issue in two messages rather than ten.

To explore further: our Dragon Ball Chibi figures, our Dragon Ball posters — 74 pieces, the largest poster department in the store — our Dragon Ball iPhone cases, and our guide to rare Dragon Ball figures. And the rest of the department: all our manga figures — or related licenses: One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen.