S.H.Figuarts SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKU -LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN- [BEST SELECTION]

Description

S.H.Figuarts SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKU -LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN- BEST SELECTION figure is a highly sought-after action figure, a part of the S.H.Figuarts “Best Selection” re-release line by Bandai Spirits.

The BEST SELECTION line typically reissues popular figures with simpler accessory counts to offer them at a more affordable price point compared to the original release.

Here is a breakdown of the product’s features and details:

🌟 S.H.Figuarts SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKU -LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN

This figure is based on Goku’s iconic Super Saiyan transformation moment during his final battle with Frieza on Planet Namek in Dragon Ball Z, famously featuring his severely battle-damaged outfit with a torn upper gi.

🎨 Product Features & Details

1. Figure Sculpt and Design

• Iconic Appearance: It faithfully recreates Goku’s look after transforming into a Super Saiyan on Namek, featuring his tattered orange gi, exposing his muscular upper body.
• Coloring: The figure boasts a detailed paint application to capture the distinct yellow-gold Super Saiyan hair and the intense, enraged look of his first transformation.

2. Articulation

• High Poseability: As an S.H.Figuarts figure, it utilizes the advanced articulation system characteristic of the line.⁵ This allows for a wide range of dynamic posing, perfect for recreating battle scenes and signature moves like the Kamehameha.
• Joint System: It features articulation cultivated from the S.H.Figuarts series, ensuring smooth movement without compromising the figure’s silhouette.

3. Contents (Accessories)

The “BEST SELECTION” version is known for its simplicity and affordability, and generally includes the essential parts:

• Main Body: The articulated figure itself.
• Interchangeable Face Parts: Typically includes one interchangeable expression part (totaling two faces—the one on the figure and one extra) to capture a different mood, such as an enraged yell.
• Interchangeable Hand Parts: Generally includes two pairs (a total of four hands) of interchangeable wrist parts, allowing for various action poses.

Note: The original SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKU -LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN- release typically included more accessories, such as three face parts, five pairs of hands, an interchangeable hair piece, and a Kamehameha attack effect part. The Best Selection version simplifies this list.

🐒 Son Goku: The Ultimate Martial Artist and Defender of Earth

Son Goku (originally named Kakarot) is the central protagonist and ultimate hero of the Dragon Ball manga series, created by Akira Toriyama. His character is a legendary blend of the Chinese folktale character Sun Wukong (The Monkey King) from Journey to the West and influences from Hong Kong martial arts cinema.

Here is a detailed description of his background, personality, and abilities as portrayed in the manga:

1. 🌌 Origins and Background

• Saiyan Heritage: Goku was born on Planet Vegeta as a member of the Saiyan warrior race. His birth name is Kakarot, and his father was a low-class Saiyan warrior named Bardock.
• Mission to Earth: As an infant, he was sent to Earth just before his home planet was destroyed by Frieza. His original mission was to conquer the planet for the Saiyan Empire.
• The Head Trauma: Upon arriving on Earth, he was discovered and adopted by an elderly martial artist named Son Gohan. As a small, violent child (due to his Saiyan nature), he fell down a ravine and suffered a severe head injury. This incident caused him to lose his memory, effectively erasing his Saiyan aggression and turning him into the cheerful, pure-hearted boy known as Son Goku.
• Early Life: He lived a secluded life on Mount Paozu, training in martial arts under Grandpa Gohan, and cherished the Four-Star Dragon Ball as a keepsake.

2. 💖 Personality and Character Traits

Goku’s defining characteristics often set him apart from typical shōnen heroes, particularly in the original manga’s portrayal:

• Pure of Heart (The Core Trait): Goku is famously described as being pure of heart. This innocence leads to a lifelong naïveté regarding social norms, romance, and even basic concepts like kissing. He is often called “simple-minded” by his friends and wife, Chi-Chi.
• Love of Fighting (The Main Drive): His ultimate motivation is not the protection of the innocent (though that is a consequence), but the desire to fight the strongest opponents and constantly push his own limits. This Saiyan drive for battle is the central theme of his character.
  • Manga Intent: Creator Akira Toriyama stated that in the manga, Goku is more of a selfish fighting genius than an altruistic hero, primarily driven by his craving for a challenge.
• Merciful Warrior: He consistently spares the lives of powerful enemies (such as Vegeta and Piccolo Jr.), primarily because he wants to fight them again later or is curious to see how much stronger they will become. This is often viewed as his greatest strength and his biggest weakness.
• Dedication to Training: Goku is relentlessly devoted to training. He views life’s challenges as opportunities to train and grow stronger, which is the path he believes is necessary to defend the Earth.
• Appetite: Goku has a famously insatiable appetite, capable of eating gargantuan amounts of food in a single sitting.

3. 💪 Key Abilities and Signature Techniques

4. ⚡ Major Transformations

Goku’s journey is defined by his transformations, each representing a new peak of power:

• Super Saiyan (SSJ): First achieved in a fit of pure rage after Frieza kills Krillin on Namek. It is characterized by golden hair, green eyes, and a massive power multiplier.
• Super Saiyan 2 (SSJ2): A further power-up with more rigid, spiky hair and crackling electrical energy in the aura.
• Super Saiyan 3 (SSJ3): An unstable, energy-draining form where his hair grows dramatically long and his eyebrows vanish.
• Super Saiyan God (SSJG): A form achieved through a ritual with other Saiyans, granting a slimmer build, red hair, and the ability to utilize divine Ki.
• Super Saiyan Blue (SSJB): The Super Saiyan form combined with Super Saiyan God power, featuring blue hair.
• Ultra Instinct (UI): A divine state that separates the consciousness from the body, allowing Goku’s body to move and fight completely autonomously without thought. It is the ultimate form of self-movement, granting him god-like speed and defensive capabilities.