S.H.Figuarts -PICCOLO -THE PROUD NAMEKIAN-

Description

The S.H.Figuarts – Piccolo -The Proud Namekian- by Bandai Tamashii Nations is widely regarded as a benchmark release for the Dragon Ball Z line. Serving as a major structural upgrade over older iterations, this figure features refined proportions, advanced joint articulation, and a complete soft-molded cape system designed specifically to capture Piccolo’s iconic battle-ready stance and signature weighted training gear.

🎨 Sculpt, Aesthetics & Anime Fidelity

• Anime-Accurate Proportions: Captures Piccolo’s tall, muscular frame and distinct Namekian anatomy, complete with sharp facial features, pointed ears, and vibrant pink muscular limb patches across his arms and legs.

• Dual-Style Display Options: The figure is engineered to be displayed in two distinct looks:

  1. Weighted Training Gear: Wearing his heavy white turban and signature flowing white cape.

  2. Unweighted Battle Form: Removing the turban and cape to reveal his bare head with flexible antennae and his deep purple demon-style martial arts gi.

• Character-Accurate Height Scaling: Standing at approximately 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall, the figure scales correctly against shorter Saiyan characters like Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta on the shelf.

⚙️ Key Product Features & Articulation

• Multi-Layered Cape Engineering: The weighted white cape is constructed from multiple layered, lightweight PVC sections. The shoulder pads and back drape feature independent swivel joints, allowing the cape to flare outward during high-speed aerial or charging poses without throwing off the figure’s center of gravity.

• Deep Butterfly Shoulder Joints: Internal forward-sliding chest mechanics allow his arms to cross deeply over his torso to pull off his signature Special Beam Cannon (Makankosappo) charging pose with two fingers pressed to his forehead.

• High-Friction Hip and Knee Articulation: Upgraded ball-and-socket hip joints allow for wide martial arts stances, sweeping leg kicks, and low-ground defensive lunges.

📦 Box Contents & Accessories

• Piccolo Base Body

• Interchangeable Head & Face Parts:

  • 1 Turbaned head sculpt

  • 3 Alternate bare-headed facial expressions (Stern/Stoic, Screaming/Shouting, and Gritting Teeth)

• Interchangeable Arms & Hands:

  • 1 Swappable Crossed-Arms Piece for his iconic folded-arm standing pose

  • 2 Two-finger Special Beam Cannon posing hands

  • Multiple pairs of open-palm combat hands, clawed strike hands, and clenched fists

• Removable Weighted Cape & Turban System

• Severed / Re-grown Arm Parts: Includes alternate sleeve components to recreate scenes of his battle damage or limb regeneration.

🔍 Technical Specifications

Piccolo (also known as Piccolo Jr.) is one of the most vital tacticians, martial artists, and central heroes in Dragon Ball Z. Originally conceived as a reincarnation of a ruthless demon king bent on global conquest, Piccolo undergoes a profound arc—transforming from Goku’s arch-nemesis into Earth’s stoic guardian and a beloved father figure to Gohan.

🧬 Origin, Heritage, and Dual Identity

Piccolo’s origin story is one of the most intricate in the franchise, spanning two generations and two distinct alien identities:

• Rebirth from King Piccolo: In the original Dragon Ball, the ruthless King Piccolo terrorized Earth. Right before dying at the hands of young Goku, King Piccolo spat out a final egg containing his reincarnation and son: Piccolo Jr. Inheriting his father’s memories, malice, and power, Piccolo was born with a single purpose—surpass Goku and avenge his father.

• The Namekian Revelation: Throughout his early life, Piccolo believed he was a demon. It isn’t until the arrival of Raditz in Dragon Ball Z that he discovers the truth: he is actually an alien from Planet Namek.

• The Nameless Namekian & Kami: Eons prior, a Prodigal Namekian escaped a cataclysm on Planet Namek and landed on Earth. To become Earth’s Guardian (Kami), this alien purified his soul, splitting himself into two entities: the benevolent Kami and the evil King Piccolo. Because Piccolo Jr. is spiritual kin to King Piccolo, his life force remains tied to Kami—if one dies, the other dies, and Earth’s Dragon Balls disappear.

🎨 Visual Design, Appearance, and Gear

• Namekian Physiology: Piccolo stands tall at roughly 7’5″ (226 cm) with hairless green skin, pointed ears, prominent brow ridges, and distinct pink/yellow muscular patches across his limbs.

• Weighted Demon Gi: His signature outfit consists of a dark purple martial arts gi held together by a red sash, brown leather pointed boots, and his legendary heavy weighted white turban and cape. He uses this weighted clothing during training to suppress his strength, dropping them in battle to unleash his full speed.

• The Arc of Maturity: As the series progresses, his harsh, glaring expression and solitary demeanor soften into a calm, analytical presence, reflecting his growth as a teacher and leader.

⚙️ Evolution and Key Milestones in Dragon Ball Z

• The Truce & Unlikely Alliance (Saiyan Saga): When Raditz arrives on Earth, Piccolo reluctantly teams up with Goku. He develops his legendary Special Beam Cannon (Makankosappo), using it to kill both Raditz and Goku in a desperate sacrifice.

• Bond with Gohan: Tasked with training Goku’s young son, Gohan, for the arrival of Vegeta and Nappa, Piccolo initially treats the boy harshly. However, Gohan’s pure heart melts Piccolo’s cold exterior. In a defining moment, Piccolo leaps in front of Nappa’s lethal blast to save Gohan, dying with tears in his eyes after confessing Gohan was the only person who treated him like a friend.

• Fusion with Nail (Namek Saga): After being resurrected on Planet Namek, Piccolo merges via Namekian Namekian Assimilation with the warrior Nail, boosting his power exponentially to overpower Frieza’s second form.

• Reunification with Kami (Android/Cell Saga): Facing the threat of the Androids and Cell, Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice of his individuality by fusing permanently back together with Kami. Becoming the “Super Namekian,” he briefly stands as the strongest fighter on Earth.

⚡ Signature Abilities and Combat Style

Piccolo is widely regarded as the ultimate tactical brain of the Z-Fighters, relying on strategy, Ki control, and biology over brute Saiyan rage:

• Special Beam Cannon (Makankosappo): A concentrated energy drill fired from two fingers on his forehead that can pierce straight through target defenses and planetary bodies.

• Hellzone Grenade: Piccolo fires dozens of Ki blasts around his opponent, trapping them in mid-air before snapping his hands together to rain all energy spheres down simultaneously.

• Namekian Regeneration & Elasticity: He can stretch his limbs to catch opponents at range, increase his overall body size to giant proportions, and instantly regenerate severed limbs (provided his head remains intact).

• Telepathy & Telekinesis: Inherited from his Namekian heritage, allowing him to communicate across vast distances and manipulate heavy objects without physical touch.

📦 Premium Collectible Highlight

For collectors wanting to recreate his iconic weighted training look or battle poses on the shelf, Tamashii Nations captured his definitive anime proportions in 1/12 scale.

S.H.Figuarts – Piccolo -The Proud Namekian-

A completely upgraded 3.0-body sculpt released to replace older iterations.

• Removable Weighted Cape & Turban: Built with multi-layered, articulated shoulder pads that flare outward for dynamic aerial poses.

• Special Beam Cannon Hands: Includes dedicated two-finger posing hands and a crossed-arms swap-in piece.

• Severed / Re-grown Arm Parts: Comes with alternate sleeve components to recreate scenes of his battle damage or limb regeneration.