'Dragon Ball Super' toy figure of Black Goku on top a rotating stand. (Photo : YouTube/ HUAYCAPAC)
"Dragon Ball Super" episodes are currently heating up with the revelations in the "Future Trunk's Arc." However, apart from the anime series, interest are also increasing as Bandai and Toei have announced the arrival date of the action figures or collectible toys of the hit anime.
While anime fans are already in the state of euphoria as "Dragon Ball Super" episodes are in constant update, toy collectors are still on the wait for the release of action figures for DBS. It can be remembered that action figures or "Dragon Ball" toys once dominated the market, together with other renowned Japanese action figures. But as the anime and its creator went on hiatus, demands or popularity of its action figures dwindled.
However, with the introduction of another series update, it seems like interest in toys and collectibles of "DB" has once again resurfaced. With the introduction of the new and interesting characters in the "DBS" world, kids and adults alike are once again checking for the availability of toy figures.
The likes of Beerus, Whis and even old characters including Frieza, Majin Buu,Piccolo, and especially Goku are being sought by toy collectors worldwide. And to somehow answer the increasing popularity and demand, Toei Animation, together with Bandai will soon release 7-inch action figures, according to Licensemag. Apart from that, other size options are also being promoted including 3.5-inch and 6.5-inch toy figures. To somehow spice up the presentation, role play items will also be included such Deluxe Scouter and Deluxe Kamehameha Shooter for kids and kids at heart to play with.
Though not explicitly intended, the said toy release is also in consonance with the 30th-anniversary celebration of the anime version of Akira Toriyama's epic martial arts comedy classic. This release serves as a recognition to the long history and appeal of "Dragon Ball" franchise to their fans worldwide.
"Bandai's creative ambition is at full force with the release of their exciting 'Dragon Ball Super' catalogue. The toys recognized the 'Dragon Ball' franchise's long history and appeal to a wide variety of audiences and we look forward to aggressively building out the licensing component of this franchise," CrunchyRoll quoted says Toei Animation president Masayuki Endo as saying.
The announcement of the "DBS" toy figures has been met by conflicting views and responses. While some are inspired to wait for the 2017 release particularly in the US, others are pointing out the said priority over toy figures rather than establishing any official English distribution of the show.
Watch here below toy review of DBS figures:
