Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama began serialising Dragon Ball in 1984, following Son Goku from cheerful boy martial artist to Earth's greatest defender. Through Dragon Ball Z and its successors, it became one of the most influential action series ever made. Generations of artists cite it as their inspiration, its transformations and power struggles are pop culture shorthand and its characters are recognised on every continent. Toriyama's imagination reached well beyond the battles too. Capsule Corporation's Hoi-Poi capsules, which compress vehicles and even whole houses into pocket-sized containers, remain one of fiction's most charming inventions and are finally getting the collectible treatment they deserve.
Collector's Guide
Collectibles
The range at Zero Variant spans several official lines:
- S.H.Figuarts action figures by Tamashii Nations, highly articulated releases built for dynamic posing, featuring Recoome of the Ginyu Force
- Changearts by Tamashii Nations, a line of transforming Hoi-Poi Capsule items, including Bulma's motorcycle and airplane, Trunks's Time Machine and the Capsule House
- A World Collectable Figure Premium Kame House diorama by Banpresto, recreating the famous island home in miniature
- High-end resin statues by Tsume, including the HQS Gohan vs Buu battle scene and an HQS Dioramax diorama of Trunks's Time Machine
Together they cover both sides of the series: the fighters themselves and the wonderfully inventive machines that carry them around.
Why Collectors Love It
Goku's journey is one of popular culture's great stories, but the supporting details give the world its texture. Toriyama was a superb mechanical designer, sketching rounded, friendly vehicles that look like nothing else in manga, which is exactly why the Changearts capsule vehicles feel so fresh as collectibles. Recoome and the Ginyu Force capture the series' knack for villains who manage to be absurd and menacing at the same time. Kame House, the little island retreat where so much of the early story unfolds, is a location fans remember with real affection. Whether you collect fighters, vehicles or dioramas, this is a world built from four decades of beloved detail.
Shop Authentic Dragon Ball Collectibles at Zero Variant
Everything here is officially licensed merchandise from makers such as Tamashii Nations, Banpresto and Tsume, brought in through authorised supply lines. Collectors can count on secure packaging, honest stock information and friendly support if a question comes up. Explore the selection, from articulated fighters to capsule vehicles ready to pop open on your shelf.
FAQs
What is Dragon Ball?
Dragon Ball is Akira Toriyama's manga about Son Goku, a martial artist who grows into Earth's mightiest protector. Its anime adaptations, especially Dragon Ball Z, made it a global phenomenon.
What is S.H.Figuarts?
S.H.Figuarts is a premium action figure line by Tamashii Nations, known for extensive articulation and accurate sculpts that allow dramatic fight poses.
What are Changearts Hoi-Poi Capsule toys?
Changearts is a Tamashii Nations line recreating the vehicles and buildings stored in Capsule Corporation's Hoi-Poi capsules as transformable miniatures that pack into capsule-shaped cases.
Are these figures officially licensed?
Yes. All Dragon Ball products at Zero Variant are official releases from licensees such as Tamashii Nations, Banpresto and Tsume, obtained through authorised distributors.