Hey everyone. This will be the last episode of Weekly Dragon Ball News for 2025!
First up, figure fans have plenty to get excited about. Pre-orders for S.H.Figuarts Bardock – The Father of Goku – opened on Premium Bandai on Tuesday, December 23rd. Bardock, the Saiyan who dared to stand up to Frieza, arrives as a brand-new action figure packed with detail. From the battered battle armor to the visible injuries, this figure captures Bardock at his most intense.
On the same day, pre-orders also opened for the Dodoria and Zarbon figure set. As a bonus, these come with a swappable expression part you can use with Bardock, making this trio an especially tempting pickup for collectors.
Next, some big poll news. Voting for the Final Stage of the worldwide Dragon Ball popularity poll, DRAGON BALL THE ONE, wrapped up on Wednesday, December 24th. A huge thank-you to everyone who cast a vote. The final results will be revealed on January 24th, and an announcement video featuring Toyotarou is scheduled to drop on the Dragon Ball Official Site’s YouTube channel. Keep an eye out.
Moving right along to games. A brand-new Summon began in DRAGON BALL LEGENDS on Wednesday, December 24th. Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Goku enters the fray as an ULTRA rarity character. Don’t miss the jaw-dropping animation that recreates the iconic moment where Goku receives Saiyan Power from his allies and pushes himself to full power.
Here are a few other hot topics from last week:
In DRAGON BALL LEGENDS, LEGENDS LIMITED Super Baby 2 received a ZENKAI Awakening on Wednesday, December 24th.
Also on Wednesday, Legendary Super Saiyan Broly joined the battle in DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA.
Now, on to this week’s highlights. The 9th set of Dragon Ball Super Warrior figures hit stores across Japan on Monday, December 29th. One of the project leads shared more details in a video, but here’s the rundown.
Lin from Bandai’s Candy Division introduced the new lineup, which is based on illustrations from Dragon Ball Super Warrior Sticker Wafers Seals, including designs from the “Drive for Victory” set. The lineup features nine figures representing a wide range of super warriors, including characters from Dragon Ball DAIMA.
One standout feature this time is a paired set of figures that lets you recreate the emotional scene where Goku says, “Bye, guys,” before performing his final Teleportation. Super rare golden versions with luxurious gold paint are also part of the lineup. These figures are available in snack aisles nationwide in Japan, so be sure to check them out. For full details, head over to the related article on the Dragon Ball Official Site.
Next, Stand-Out Dragon Ball Accessories #3 will start appearing in Gashapon machines across Japan in January. These charms are perfect for bags, umbrellas, or anything you want to decorate. The lineup includes five designs: Gohan’s hat, a spaceship, Porunga, Puar, and Oolong.
There’s also a special treat for readers of V Jump. A special offer is available to all applicants in V Jump’s super-sized February issue. This project turns an illustration by Toyotarou into a figure in the MASTERLISE -OUTSIDE- series, created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dragon Ball Super. Be sure to check the issue for application details.
Looking ahead, next week’s broadcast on January 5th will be a special edition featuring Toyotarou and the figure’s sculptor, VAROQ. They’ll dive into how the figure was made and what details fans should pay close attention to, so don’t miss it.
Finally, here’s what’s coming to the site this week. Toriyama Archives continues to update every other day, and on Tuesday, December 30th, the Weekly ☆ Character Showcase will go live. Release dates may change.
That’s it for this week’s Dragon Ball News, thanks for tuning in and we hope you have a Super Week!
