Despite ending its serialization in 1995, Dragon Ball continues to hold the #2 spot in best-selling manga… almost twenty years after its completion. Carrying on the franchise’s legacy are its many anime adaptations—Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Kai—along with a variety of action figures that have continued to be released throughout the series’ span.
With literally hundreds of Dragon Ball figurines on the market, let’s take a look at some of the most rare, limited, and expensive ones available that are most worthy of a true collector’s cabinet.
Mekke Dragon Ball Selection Volume 5 Diorama – Super Saiyan Goku and Porunga
Depicting battle-damaged Goku in his Super Saiyan form, along with the dragon Porunga, this limited edition statue is 5th in a series of dioramas produced by Mekke. The bright orange colors of the five-star Dragon Ball and Goku’s Super Saiyan form contrast beautifully with the deep purples of the cracked base and spewing fumes. A plate on the front of the base reads “Dragon Ball Son Gokou,” giving this diorama an exclusive collector’s flair. The piece’s rarity demands an equally high price, with some sellers asking as much as $1,400.00 for it.ZEEM Diorama Model – Great Ape Vegeta and Yajirobe Tail Cut Version
Released as an exclusive at the Japan Super Festival and Hobby Con in 2009, this dramatic diorama captures the moment that Yajirobe slices off Vegeta’s tail in mid-air. The statue features Great Ape Vegeta, Goku, Gohan, and Yajirobe, and stands twelve inches tall. At only 300 pieces world-wide, however, it’s a rare item that can sell for as much as $900.Banpresto Ichiban Kuji – Shenron Gold and Silver Version
No collection of Dragon Ball figurines can be complete without the “Eternal Dragon” Shenron the Dragon God. These gold and silver Shenron statues by Banpresto were released in limited quantities of one hundred each; in addition, they could only be won through the Ichiban Kuji—a lottery for special edition figures from Banpresto. At twelve inches tall, Shenron is portrayed soaring majestically above the Dragon Balls. While the regular version is more affordable, the gold and silver Shenron collectables by Banpresto are much more highly prized (and priced) at $400-$600.
Banpresto Tokyo Toy Festival – King Cold
Limited to only 500 pieces, and available only at the 2008 Tokyo Toy Festival, this statue of King Cold towers over other figures at thirteen inches tall. Cold can be displayed on or off of his throne and is sculpted from soft vinyl.ZEEM Diorama Model – Great Ape Vegeta and Goku: Genki Dama, Arlia, Black, and White Versions
As one of the most limited pieces ever released for the Dragon Ball series, this diorama depicting Great Ape Vegeta and battle-worn Goku (in position to create the Spirit Bomb) is a must-have for collectors. The diorama was released in four different versions—the Genki Dama, or Spirit Bomb, version (the regular version distributed in mass quantities), the Arlia version (limited to fifty), the Black version (limited to twenty), and the white version (limited to ten). While the black and white versions are the most rare of the four, the Arlia version is also considerably difficult to find (and pricy, too).
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