Bandai sure is keeping the best for their web exclusives. Figuarts ZERO - Super Saiyan Son Goku will be released on August 2013 for 3,150 yen as Premium Bandai Web Exclusive, which means another Japan-only limited editions. Preorders starts today, 25th of March 2013 at 16:00 (JST).
This figure release was first seen at the Tamashii Nation 2012 event as an exhibit back in October, along with Figuarts ZERO - Frieza. These two are the first Dragon Ball Kai characters known to be released in Bandai's Figuarts ZERO line. Well, known at least for now, since this product line has a history of disappearing/cancelled character releases in the past, like Bleach's Gin Ichimaru, Naruto's Akatsuki's, etc.
Back to Super Saiyan Son Goku. I find the pose and facial expression very plain. He could have been in a drawing power bent knees position with mouth open as if he were shouting. It doesn't look appropriate next to Frieza which has a very dynamic mid-air jumping/flying pose. But regardless of the pose, the overall look and feel of the figure is top-notch. I like the battle damaged look and ripped clothes. That translucent hair looks fantastic, fitting to a glowing Super Saiyan effect. Adding those lightning effect parts, this release is amazing. I hope the mass production release will stay the same.
If I didn't know that this is a Figuarts ZERO, I could've mistaken this as a 1/8th scale figure. But of course this is a Figuarts ZERO line, in which releases looks very high quality on those promo images. But anyway, this is a must have for every Dragon Ball fanboys and fangirls alike. I hope Bandai will continue releasing more Dragon Ball Z characters in the future, but not a Premium Bandai Web Exclusives please.
As mentioned, this item will be released on August 2013 for 3,150 yen. A Premium Bandai Web Exclusive item which means to be doubly expensive to us living outside Japan. I that case, I'll have to start looking for the most acceptable deal for this one.
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