Lecture Notes: Son Goku Figure Review

General Information

• Figure: Son Goku, often referred to as the "Lowest Born Saiyan"
• Exclusivity: Target and Walmart exclusive
• Purchase: Bought at a local Walmart in Indiana for $35
• Theme: Captures the Goku that saved the Z fighters after Nappa's attack

Out of the Box

• Accessories Included:
  • Six hands (right)
  • Three face plates (left)
  • Extra hairpiece (from previous Kamehameha effects)
• Face Plates:
  • Base form face plates are considered the best so far
  • Features include angry Goku, screaming Goku, and side-eye Goku
  • Compatible with different hair scopes

Articulation

• Head:
  • 360-degree rotation, tilt, limited neck articulation
  • Caution with neck pegs to avoid breakage
• Arms:
  • Butterfly joint allows limited self-hug and Kamehameha poses
  • Bicep swivel, elbow bend, wrist articulation available
• Upper Body:
  • Ab crunch can be modified for better articulation
  • Waist rotation limited
• Legs:
  • High leg lift, slight sideways lift due to waist restriction
  • Thigh swivel, knee articulation, toe hinge available

Poses

• Notable Poses Include:
  • Neutral stare down with Vegeta
  • Generic martial artist pose
  • Kamehameha pose
  • Modifications can improve articulation for certain poses
• Camera Angles:
  • Adjustments and removal of pieces can improve visual appeal

Size Comparison

• Other Gokus:
  • Compares with other Goku figures (same body, different features)
  • Newest 3.0 body stands out
• Z Fighters:
  • Comparison with Krillin (note differences in timeline accuracy)
• Villains:
  • Size comparison with Vegeta, Nappa, Kid Gohan
  • Vegeta's scale somewhat inaccurate

Final Thoughts

• Overall Impression:
  • "Just another Goku," but from a specific timeline
  • Essential for collectors of all Goku timeline figures
  • Features new logos and refined aesthetics
• Availability:
  • Available in Target and Walmart, $35
  • Currently hitting the Midwest (Indiana)
• Recommendation:
  • Suitable for dedicated Dragon Ball Z and Goku fans

Note: For additional modifications or pose ideas, tutorials may be available on YouTube or upon request.