Kid Goku Dragon Ball - Figures

For a large number of people, the words anime and Dragon Ball are synonymous. This simply goes to show how strongly Dragon Ball has affected popular culture the world over. Interestingly France and Latin America were among the first countries outside of Japan to receive Dragon Ball; even now Dragon Ball has a huge following in those countries. Dragon Ball first hit the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1984. Already highly regarded as a genius author for his work on Dr. Slump, Akira Toriyama would unknowingly go on to create some of the most widely recognized and influential characters to come out of the world of manga. Initially, the series was an action/gag manga and featured some nods to the Chinese classic story, Journey to the West. Both main characters are called Son Goku; one being the monkey king, and the other being a small boy with a tail—who turns into a giant ape when viewing the moon. The story follows Son Goku, a little boy determined to find the dragon balls and become a strong warrior in the process. Son Goku has appeared in and continues to appear in all iterations of the Dragon Ball series, but at least in Japan is most fondly remembered as Kid Goku from the original Dragon Ball series. Being one of the most famous manga characters of all time, there is no end to the merchandise available. Here are some of the more popular figures of Kid Goku from the original Dragon Ball manga that include the “Dragon Ball Child Goku & Flying Nimbus Figure”, “Dragon Ball Super Goku Fes!! Vol. 4” and the “S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Kid Goku”.

Dragon Ball Child Goku & Flying Nimbus Figure (Re-run)

Available in Goku’s standard orange gi or his original blue gi (fighting uniform) this figure is simple and classic. Riding on the flying nimbus (a golden cloud only usable by those pure of heart) and brandishing his trusty power pole, this scene is the embodiment of what the original Kid Goku is all about. When not traveling with Bulma and co, Goku would use the flying nimbus to travel around at super high speed; originally given to him by Master Roshi (who is unable to ride it due to his impure thoughts) for saving his friend turtle. Non-articulated and pained at 13cm Goku is held aloft by a clear plastic stand in his search for the dragon balls.

Product Name: Dragon Ball Child Goku & Flying Nimbus Figure (Re-run)
Series: Dragon Ball
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure with stand
Height (Approx.): 13 cm | 5.1”

Dragon Ball Super Goku Fes!! Vol. 4 (Re-run) Figure

Even as a child Goku proved to be an immensely powerful fighter. Having learned the basics of martial arts from his Grandpa Gohan, together with his non-human Saiyan biology, Goku was able to beat characters with far more combat experience. For example, the desert bandit Yamcha used his most powerful attack ‘Wolf Fang Fist’ sending Goku flying rough pillars of rock, only for Goku to survive easily (but very hungry). Mid aerial attack with the power pole, Goku is painted in his second gi, the turtle school gi given to him by Master Roshi upon joining his school. 15cm tall and held up by a plastic stand Goku is about to crush with his power pole.

Product Name: Dragon Ball Super Goku Fes!! Vol. 4 (Re-run)
Series: Dragon Ball Super
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale PVC & ABS figure with stand
Height (Approx.): 15 cm | 5.9”

S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Kid Goku Figure

S.H.Figuarts Kid Goku has an awesome amount of articulation; fit for almost any pose imaginable. Not only that but with over ten optional parts, the variation never ends. 100mm and painted in his turtle school gi Kid Goku is ready for an adventure with power pole and flying nimbus.

Product Name: S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Kid Goku
Series: Dragon Ball
Product Line: S.H.Figuarts
Manufacturer: Bandai
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure
Height (Approx.): 100 mm | 3.9"
Also Includes: 6 pairs of optional hands, 2 expression parts, 2 types of Power Poles Sheath, 2 tails, and Flying Nimbus

About Kid Goku

Despite being short for his age, Goku was a little powerhouse. Raised by his adoptive parent Grandpa Gohan after being found alone in the mountains, Goku has extremely limited knowledge about the world. So much so that he didn’t understand the difference between male and female humans, requiring certain checks to tell them apart. He also had never seen technology before and assumed Bulma’s car was a monster before trashing it. To make things even more bizarre, Goku was able to take a gunshot from Bulma with seemingly no damage. Unbeknownst to little Goku, when he looks at the moon he transforms into a giant ape (Oozaru) and gains tremendous power. Unfortunately, this is how Grandpa Gohan died - crushed by a giant ape Goku. Of course, Goku had no recollection of the event and assumed that a monster squashed his grandpa.

Other Important Dragon Ball Characters

Bulma is Goku’s first friend and human encounter apart from Grandpa Gohan. The two quickly become allies and set off in search of the dragon balls. Along the way, the pair meet a number of characters including Yamcha, Oolong, Puar, Krillin, and more. Krillin is Goku’s first real rival and eventually becomes his best friend.