S.H. Figuarts Super Warrior Awakening Goku

Hey, everyone ready for Star Wars The Force Awakens? Good, let’s take a look at a new Dragonball Z figure then. :) Tamashii Nations has released the next figure in the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z line – Super Warrior Awakening Son Goku. This is Goku as seen in the final battle with Frieza when he turns Super Saiyan for the very first time. We’ve had a lot of Gokus (Gokai?) so far, but this time around we get an all new body and a remix of add on parts. The figure continues the upgraded feel plastic-wise that Gohan and SSGSS Goku had, a tighter, denser plastic with matte paint for the skin tone. Let’s take a look at Super Saiyan Goku after the break!

Make sure to check our previous S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z galleries here, and our Jump Off reference guide here!

Pros
New body mold
Dense plastic
Matte paint
Colors pop
Tight joints

Cons
None

Overall
I’ve been talking junk in the last couple reviews about how I was sick of that original Goku body getting reused over and over. Not this time, thanks Bandai! The body is a complete re-do, and it rocks. Sculpt is on point, joints are tight. New shoulder and crotch articulation is present and works well. The legs are also well done, giving us a thigh swivel hidden behind the ripped pants. Hands are standard reissue from previous Gokus except one set which looks new, a semi-curved open offering. SS hair is a port from previous SS Gokus as well. The faces are a remix of previous Goku releases – we get the angry face from the SDCC exclusive, the standard “yelling” face that older SS Goku had, and a resting neutral face, similar to previous before but not 100% the same (from what I can tell on quick glance). There is no non-SS head here, only Super Saiyan. I really hope this increase in plastic feel, matte paint, tight joints is here to stay, because the figures are like night and day from the first releases. You are paying a pretty penny for these things, and they finally feel worth it in the hand. This specific release, SS Awakening Goku – worth every penny and is a definite must buy. If you’re only going to get one Goku, this is the one.

Check some key shots here, full set of 50+ below!

Note: The Kamehameha blast effect piece is custom, made by the folks at Can of Beams. Hit them up if you dig it and grab one for yourself!