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In the anime world, theDragon Ballfranchise is probably the biggest franchise that has evolved for more than two decades and has released many anime series, movies, games, and much more. The estimated worth of the highly acclaimed series is probably around $23 Billion making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
However, the franchise ofDragon Ballalso includes merchandise and action figures that have been a global phenomenon among anime fans and are being sold all over the world. These action figures usually are replicas of the characters and their popular forms being produced for hardcore Dragon Ball fans.
These action figures are sold for a hefty amount because of their popularity and despite being pricey, fans love to buy them. S.H. Figuarts is one of the most common brands that sells these action figures all over the world. The top 5Dragon Ball Zaction figures include characters like Broly and Piccolo. However, the protagonist of theDragon Ballseries, Goku is not the highest-selling action figure.
1Dragon Ball ZS.H. Figuarts Porunga And Dende LuminousDragon BallSet
Porunga is the Dragon from Planet Namek that grants wishes. The Namekian meaning of his name is “Dragon of Dreams” or “Dragon of Law”. Porunga was summoned by Dende during the Namek saga. The action figure of Porunga and Dende is the highest-selling S.H. Figuarts action figure with a whopping amount of $299.99.
It’s a nice touch to have both Porunga and Dende as viable display options because they can be combined to stand as one enormous figure or they can each shine on their own. Dende has a different face and an extra pair of hands, but Porunga has three extra hands.
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2Dragon Ball ZS.H. Figuarts Shenron Event Exclusive
Shenron is a magical Dragon from theDragon Ballfranchise. According to legend, Shenron resides in the Earth’s fiery center. Whenever he is summoned, he will come to fulfill a single wish before going back to sleep in his fiery home until he is called again. In the first scene, Shenron is called upon by Emperor Pilaf and his goons outside of Pilaf’s Castle.
At $160, this 11″ Shenron action figure is the second highest-selling model. Shenron is a single-piece figure without any additional faces or accessories, but his body is surprisingly flexible, enabling him to strike a good variety of poses. He also includes aDragon Balleffect for the base of his stand. Because it’s an exclusive event figure, there’s no chance that this Shenron will be reissued or sold in bulk, which adds to its total value.
3S.H. FiguartsDragon Ball Super: Super HeroBroly
The powerful Saiyan mutant Broly is Paragus’s son. He is the most recent of Universe 7’s 1,000-year-old Legendary Super Saiyan warriors, who are demonic Saiyan fighters. InDragon Ball Super: Broly, he plays the dual roles of the main protagonist and the misguided central antagonist. Due to how large and powerful Broly is as a character, even though this figure is only 7 1/2″ tall, it still seems larger.
He costs $120 and is the third-highest-selling action figure. He comes with several different expressions, such as a more humorous sobbing face, multiple hands that can be switched out, and an alternative hairstyle. Broly’s outfit and muscles are intricately detailed, with particular attention to the pelt around his waist.
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4Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroS.H. Figuarts Goku
Everyone who knows about the anime world knows about Goku. Not only is he the protagonist of theDragon Ballfranchise, he has been the inspiration for many other manga creators and their main characters. He is widely considered the strongest warrior in theDragon Balluniverse and has immense willpower and strength
He has a total of seven alternating hands, so he can make a lot of different faces. One particularly striking aspect of Goku’s attire is the coloring and overall level of detail. This 5-1/2-inch-tall Goku figure is available for only $35. Goku has excellent speech and facial expression skills. He can convey astonishment, confidence, and fight readiness, among other emotions.
5. Dragon Ball ZS.H. Figuarts Cell (First Form)
Dr. Gero’s ultimate creation, Cell, was created through cell recombination utilizing the genetics of the best fighters the remote tracking device could locate on Earth. Being completed by Dr. Gero’s Supercomputer in a different timeline, he was one of the few Red Ribbon Androids who was not directly finished by Dr. Gero.
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At slightly over 6 1/2″ tall, “First form Cell” has a wide range of articulation that allows him to strike a variety of poses. He costs $74.99 in total. Three different facial expressions and four different pairs of hands are included with him. A different head and optional tail parts are also included in the S.H. Figuarts version of the first form Cell.
These figures are sold by BigBadToyStore.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
