Figures Have Come A LONG Way Since 1999

When I was a kid my favorite action figure was an Irwin Toys Dragon Ball Z series 1 "The Saga Continues" Super Saiyan Goku. At 9 years old, I thought that thing was perfect, but that was nearly 25 years ago and I've since realized that it was a flawed figure, especially when you compare it to the #SHFiguarts Legendary #SuperSaiyan Goku figure that was released in 2023.
In this video, I take a look at my old Irwin Toys figure and discuss some of the memories I have from when I was a child with that toy. I also unbox, react to and review the SH Figuarts Goku figure to show how far the action figure industry has come in terms of engineering, sculpting and painting. Concluding voiceover by Eli Harris. #actionfigures
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - My Irwin Toys Super Saiyan Goku Figure
01:20 - 1990s Irwin Toys "The Saga Continues" Toy Commercial
02:00 - Irwin Toys Super Saiyan Goku Review
02:38 - SH Figures Legendary Super Saiyan Goku
03:30 - Legendary Super Saiyan Unboxing
04:45 - Super Saiyan Goku Comparison
05:05 - Legendary Super Saiyan Accessories & Sculpt
07:14 - Legendary Super Saiyan Articulation
09:31 - 25 Years of Action Figure Advancement
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- Tamashi Nations Dragon Ball Z SH Figuarts Legendary Super Saiyan Goku Action Figure - amzn.to/3TNbM3v
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[@vascotoys]

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[@thisguy9514]

1:31 "These edibles ain't shit, Kakaro-"

[@vascotoys]

🤣🤣🤣 things were interesting back in the 90s ...

[@tree_alone]

we had to use our imagination to fill the quality gap

[@mikewzowske]

💀

[@floppanewchannel]

1:25 if you say so let me try them

[@zaka_12084]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pyroflyx]

You're absolutely correct - Namek Saga is the best saga - and the fight between Super Saiyan Goku and Full Power Frieza was iconic and legendary! Can not wait for my figure to arrive!

[@vascotoys]

Yes! That battle was a huge part of my childhood and this figure really does that moment justice. You're going to love it when you get it!

[@donfransisco9404]

ill never forget being 7 years old explaining to my mom in the car how goku punched frieza in the stomach and made blood come out of his mouth😂 she didnt like that too much

[@ethanadams238]

I perfer the cell saga

[@vascotoys]

@@ethanadams238 Cell saga is also great! Good choice.

[@vascotoys]

@@donfransisco9404 yeah, the show had some violent moments for sure. 🤣

[@TriTomMaximum]

I loved the Namek Saga so much as a kid. I legit thought the series was going to end when Namek exploded and when they had more episodes afterwards, I thought as a kid "Oh that's nice. They're showing what everyone is doing after Goku died." And then the Android Saga started.

[@vascotoys]

It's so good, isn't it!? I remember thinking to myself "where are they going to go from here?" And then they took us through some awesome stories with the Android, Cell and Buu sagas.

[@user-gd9vp9lg4d]

@@vascotoys Cell saga was peak, also liked ss4 from gt

[@andrewzapata9420]

Lmao bro facts. Same

[@samuelflipaclip7415]

@@user-gd9vp9lg4dgt had alot of potential with super baby 2 and omega shenron (also ssj 4 but it was so RAW)

[@hemmydall]

As a kid, the original action figure is way more durable to play with, and the fewer joints means they won't wear out. As an adult, the new version is amazing for the variation of posing.

[@vascotoys]

I like this analysis! Thanks for watching the video.

[@-Francisco-]

I’m new to collecting figures and I had no desire of getting this figure even when it was first revealed for some reason, but after the past month, and seeing so many unboxing videos of this guy. I’ve changed my mind completely! I now gotta own this figure. Especially seeing how his face literally looks anime/manga accurate. Definitely will be getting this figure soon!

[@bootyjiggle5695]

You should before tamashii stops selling this figure, this is the cheapest you’ll ever get a SSJ goku especially awakening SSJ goku in recent years. I have this figure and my god it’s the best figure I have in my collection. THE.BEST.

[@vascotoys]

There have been so many great videos showing how awesome this figure is. I'm glad you are thinking of getting it for yourself. Thanks for watching.

[@giovannimyers6770]

Get him now man, from experience you definitely wanna find a guy as popular as this guy for original price. I swear i've had so many regrets when i don't get figures that fly off the shelves and are marked up 20$ to 100$ over the original price. Goodluck to your collection tho dood, I remember when i first started seriously collecting.👍

[@-Francisco-]

@@giovannimyers6770 I made it a priority to get this figure as soon a possible. If things go smoothly since money is tight right now. I’ll have my order placed for sure in February, but I appreciate the heads up man! 🙌🏼 I’ll keep that in mind knowing how crazy these figures can go

[@crow_g1639]

Fomo: Fear of missing out don't get pressured to buy these figures they are not going anywhere any time soon

[@shoeitchysaharadesert]

This guy lowkey bring back my childhood that how much i wanted these sh figuarts I always watched stop motions of dbz sh figuarts And always wanted them Sadly never got them and so this guy just gave me childhood vibes so i am subscribing

[@vascotoys]

Thanks man! I'm glad you liked the video and it brought back memories for you. Appreciate the sub!

[@shoeitchysaharadesert]

@@vascotoys no problem dude! Keep up the good work!

[@Chucitron]

man, I remember my freind getting this figure from an import shop in 96. They were $20 and back then that was alot of money for a toy. We also had to purchase VHS tapes to see the cartoon. It was not on TV. People I talked to made fun of me for watching this, now it is a worldwide phenomenon.😢

[@vascotoys]

Yes, I had some kids that made fun of me for watching as well, but I didn't care. I loved the show. Thanks for checking this out and leaving me a comment.

[@ada45169]

Now some kids get bullied for NOT watching it😂

[@vascotoys]

@@ada45169 that's wild to me. What a reversal from when we were kids.

[@ada45169]

@@vascotoys yeah

[@sdzero]

The Irwin Toys Super Saiyan Goku was very limited in articulation, but the sculpt was good enough to make it visually appealing. I still have my old Irwin Goku in box that I cut open seamlessly at the base for I could still play with it and put it back in the box like new condition. I learned that trick on TV from some collector's segment on a show. I remember seeing all these figures lined up and numbered in the back of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazines without a clue to who most of the characters were since we were stuck in the "DBZ Trickling Loop" when Saban/Funimation localized it. All I knew is that they looked cool and I wanted them all. 25 years later the target audience of kids in Japan grew up to make some unimaginable leaps in toy manufacturing. The best part about it is they're still finding ways to make them better! Great review! 👍

[@vascotoys]

Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your memories of the toys with me. I'm really glad you liked the review.

[@blueshot333]

You are talking about AB toys those were just resold by Irwin toys in america by

[@EpicBongZilla]

I say the old figures are exponentially better. Like 100s of times better. The ability to articulate modern models makes them look horrible with all the cuts and breaks. Looks incredibly unappealing and just a bunch of places to break the figures articulating them. The older figures look better and are significantly better quality overall in my opinion. Would never invest in new dragon ball figures. They just look terrible.

[@stonedwizard0420]

@@EpicBongZilla HARD disagree. Look at the terrible sculpt on all the older figures, they're so barely recognizable they look like bootlegs. The new figures look much better, breaks or no breaks. As a kid I always DESPISED figures that had such limited articulation, especially for characters that are supposed to be doing things dynamically--it limited how I could move the toy, and while imagination can fill in the gaps, four points of articulation is godawful for posing or playing. I think peak articulation for me is going to have to be the 3-inch GI Joe figures they used to sell--the ones that bent at the waist via a rubber band, and had the legs connected to a metal bar that held the rubber band in place. Loved those toys

[@EpicBongZilla]

@@stonedwizard0420 always hated original GI figures. Same reason I can't stand new dragon ball figures with more articulation. I'd 100% disagree. I'd say the complete opposite of what you said. newer models with all the cuts to articulate. Are far harder to discern as their actual character and look way more bootleg imo. I'll always be a far bigger fan of the OG toys with the interchangeable heads and especially the series that came with a dragon ball with each figure. Looking at my beautiful Z sword gohan from 2000 right now. No gohan figure looks better. Peak dragon ball toy development. Nothing can change my mind. But that's what's interesting about people. The variability of opinion

[@ferelpuma]

Lol, me as a kid thinking THOSE were the definitive figures. I could never have imagined how good figure technology would become. I wonder if in 20 years we'll think the same of 2023 figures.

[@vascotoys]

That's how I felt! Who knows, maybe you are right, but for now I am in awe of how good this is.

[@Ryoku1]

Yup I definitely have the gold haired version of that Goku from my childhood . I also have base Vegeta and gold haired Trunks in armor. My first OC was putting Vegeta's armor on Trunks.

[@vascotoys]

Oh those were great! I never had the gold hatred version of this one, but I did see it in some Japanese import stores. Very cool.

[@benjaminjane93]

I still have my first Dragon Ball toys I ever got. I was a problem kid at school in like 3rd grade, and so I was assigned to do most of my work in an environment where I wouldn't get into fights on the regular. The teacher assigned was this Persian (Iranian) lady, whose eldest daughter was working in London at the time, and as a gift she had bought me a set of different Dragon Ball Z action figures. Goku, Piccolo, Captain Ginyu, Frieza, and Trunks iirc. Still have them 'til today. And I still send flowers to my teacher every Christmas, going on twenty years.

[@vascotoys]

That's an incredible story. What an awesome gift to receive as a kid. Thanks for sharing this and for watching the video.

[@lovesgibson]

Those OG action figures were the best. There was just such a collectible aspect to them

[@vascotoys]

They were great! I agree. That was back in the day when collecting a whole wave of figures didn't cost a fortune.

[@Anytyme06]

I remember the super Saiyan Vegeta had the snap on chest armor. I had a bunch of them. Raditz, SSJ Vegeta, future Trunks and chibi Trunks, base Goku, 100% power Freeza, Piccolo (which had removable turban and cape). Now I have over 100 S.H. Figuarts DBZ figures. Crazy.

[@vascotoys]

Yes! DBZ stuff is so much fun to collect. Thanks for taking the time to comment on the video.

[@DuaneShootsToys]

Awesome job, I enjoyed watching this! It's great to see you continually evolving your editing style, keep the videos coming!

[@vascotoys]

Thank you, Duane! Always appreciate your support and your help.

[@machtashmacta7143]

As a kid, I always felt like the collectible figurines were the best quality toys. I'd buy McFarlane quality figurines and the clerk would look at me like: "You know, this isn't a toy, right?" Me: "It is now!"

[@rcdune7132]

I thankfully still have my ENTIRE collection of Bandai and Irwin DBZ figures ❤❤❤❤❤

[@vascotoys]

That's awesome!!! Wish I had kept everything I had.

[@rcdune7132]

@@vascotoys that's like the only thing I kept from my childhood for some reason... Lost all my old Pokemon cards, all my old power ranger figures and all my old Star Wars figures from the 90s.. have absolutely no idea what happened to any of those so I damn sure made sure to hold on to all of my old DBZ figures!💯

[@vascotoys]

@@rcdune7132 well good for you for at least having those. I have some of my other stuff, but I stupidly told my parents to sell stuff at garage sales, so that is on me.

[@rcdune7132]

@@vascotoys oof... Yeah that's Definitely painful my friend.. I'll do you one better haha we had to move out of the house I grew up in when I was 17 and I stupidly left a lot of stuff behind, including Jurassic Park and Godzilla figures, video game systems like Sega, Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 along with plenty of games... My reasoning was because I'm an adult now and I don't need childish things 🤦🏻🤦🏻... Like bro... Every time I think about that moment I just want to punch myself in the head for being so stupid...

[@vascotoys]

@@rcdune7132 ohhhhhh that's the same reason I told my parents to sell some of my stuff. Luckily I was smart enough to keep at least a handful of things.

[@GorillaWhale]

💯 yes!! That’s the best version of Goku with his big boulders for shoulders I can hear him saying, “It’s done…you’re not even a challenge to me anymore.”

[@carson21211]

I've been waiting on this figure for so long. I missed Awakening SSJ Gokou so this was a must have for me. Great video man. You're a passionate and long-time fan of Dragon Ball and this was a great review. Cheers!

[@vascotoys]

Thanks Carson! I appreciate you saying that. I have Awakening Goku and love that figure, but this one is WAY better. You will love it.

[@carson21211]

@@vascotoysMuch love, my friend.

[@shifttwo952]

Thank you for making this. I've been pretty on the edge on getting this figure and this video has solidified my wand for it now.

[@vascotoys]

Hey that is awesome man! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@troysantos2234]

My older brother actually had a copy of that Goku figure from way back when. When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a very familiar figure, and when you mentioned that it had a snap-on shirt accessory I knew it was definitely that model. Brings so much memories.

[@vascotoys]

Man that's so cool! Thanks for giving the video a watch and for sharing that memory with me.

[@emasabates]

Best review of this guy. I also bit the bullet and ordered two for the same reason. He is still in my pile of loot at bbts and i can't wait to get him. Your personal history with DBZ toys made this review. Subbed.

[@vascotoys]

It is so cool to hear that and I sincerely appreciate it. I very rarely do figure reviews, but I was just so excited for this that I had to film a review.

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

dude! this video is phenomenal, from the thumbnail. to premise and great editing and script. bravo!

[@vascotoys]

Thank you Rocco! Thanks for always encouraging me. As you know, I really try to get better every time I make a video and I am so glad to see people have decided to watch this one.

[@Mikemegabyte]

I know you

[@noahdimensiondraws]

Rocco wow I'm subbed to you😂

[@thecouncil719]

This is super cool man! I'm super glad you shared this one with us! I really really want one of these now haha

[@vascotoys]

Hey thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and want the figure. As you can probably tell, it is one of my favorites.

[@mattxstarx]

seeing them side by side is sooo insane. towards the end of last year i've been finally taking notice of the sh figuarts lines of figures...and i think i'm finally fully converted. that new goku looks amazing

[@vascotoys]

I totally agree! It's crazy to see how far things have come. If you get one in hand I think you'll be even more impressed. I love my Dragon Ball Z SH Figuarts collection!

[@broly2316]

​@@vascotoys I agree I currently have the S.H.Figuarts Bardock,Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta and Super Saiyan Full Power Broly and they are well worth the amount I spent for them

[@NurseDre]

This video was so much fun. Well done

[@vascotoys]

Thank you 🙏 I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to make.

[@DemonFox369]

I’m not a fan of how separated the new one’s body looks due to all the deep lines on it. That’s what allows for the movements but it looks like his chest is body armor.

[@CRL365]

Yeah, it looks like shit tbh

[@tomwalker8944]

@@CRL365 100% agree. I honestly feel like the old design + a better face would just be better lol.

[@dhgmrz17]

Yeah, not the best looking S.H. Figurart. The figures with his shirt look way better that this. They went way too overboard with articulation with this figure.

[@tomwalker8944]

@@dhgmrz17 Dude looks like a Lego robot... It's REALLY bad.

[@rolfathan]

I'm actually a little torn. This new figure is amazing. For how posable it is, the joints aren't that visible. That being said, they are still VERY visible. As I don't change poses on my figures often as I display them, I wonder if a more dynamically pre-posed goku, but with less joints is better for me, or this one because it is an insanely impressive figure.

[@vascotoys]

I think it comes down to preference. There are some really detailed statues that don't articulate you may want to look at by a company called Banpresto and then compare to the SH Figuarts figure.

[@holty1314]

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about

[@vascotoys]

🤣🤣🤣 this literally made me laugh out loud.

[@Sky_Of_Death54]

My figure arrives in February, and my only complaint from what I've seen so far is the coloration on the chest piece, but fixing that doesn't look too hard.

[@vascotoys]

I think once you have it in hand, you'll be very happy. And yes, if you are comfortable painting your figures, the chest piece can be repainted. Thanks for watching the video!

[@Sky_Of_Death54]

@@vascotoys Just discovered your channel, so I’ll be sure to stick around some more.

[@vascotoys]

@@Sky_Of_Death54 very cool! Thanks, I'm so glad you like the channel and appreciate the support.

[@lionsbrush]

Bro you convinced me to buy my first ever Figure 😮

[@vascotoys]

Yesssss! I think you're going to love it, Leonardo.

[@Brolly5]

I remember these toys vividly. Despite their lack of extensive articulation, they were so damn fun to play with. I had base goku, super saiyan goku, base vegeta, super saiyan vegeta, future trunks, perfect cell, broly, super saiyan teen gohan, super saiyan adult gohan from movie 10. All great toys.

[@vascotoys]

They were definitley awesome for the time! I have very fond memories of them from my childhood. Thanks for watching the video and leaving me this comment.

[@mm39607]

Great video!!! The new Sh Figuarts Ssj Goku is perfect, it is astonishingly amazing, a true masterpiece ❤ I sure hope I can get him. And also nice story about your Irwin Toys Ssj Goku, I know what was like having a very special toy back then ❤

[@vascotoys]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video and appreciate the support.

[@darkside7802]

Now we have SH Figuarts level stuff.

[@AllYouCanEat540]

I remember my little brother showing me pictures of this guy a few months ago and I remember thinking to myself, this is the toy I wish I had as a kid! I love this figure so much and it's what Jumpstarted my SH figuarts collection! I love this toy!!

[@vascotoys]

Yes! If we had this figure as kids it would have blown our minds. 🤯

[@dbz-dredd255]

I love how both chest pieces are still discolored😂

[@vascotoys]

A few people have said that. I really don't see it on the new figure.

[@kaijuboi9]

Your reaction when having the Goku in your hands was like my reaction when I first held the S.H. Figuarts Raid On Onigashima Luffy in my hands

[@vascotoys]

That's awesome, I absolutely love this thing. Probably the most excited I have ever been to open something.

[@kaijuboi9]

​@@vascotoysexactly like that's the feeling when you get your hands on one of these

[@kaijuboi9]

Can you please review S.H. Figuarts Luffy Raid On Onigashima?

[@vascotoys]

@@kaijuboi9 I'm really glad you liked this review and want to see me review another figure. I only really review a figure when I have a strong connection to the character or a ton of excitement about it. I don't have that kind of connection to One Piece or Luffy, so I don't think the review would be very good.

[@kaijuboi9]

​@@vascotoys I've only seen one episode of Dragon Ball but I really want you to review the S.H. Figuarts Goku Black. I like Godzilla and seeing Godzilla's new Evolved form just reminded me of Super Saiyan Rose, so can you please try to review Goku Black? Thanks for reading this!

[@ChaoticDarkness1]

The way you feel about this Goku is how I feel about the SHF second form Frieza since I used to have the Irwin figure when I was a kid. That’s always been my favorite form for Frieza he looks so cool.

[@vascotoys]

Second form Frieza is SO COOL! I totally get it. Thanks for watching.

[@Jbg1217]

I had that first Goku you showed. I traded a bunch of stuff with a friend to get that Goku. Absolutely loved that figure played with it constantly. I kept it hidden under my bed because I didn’t want my parents to know I traded so much for it. One night the dog slept under my bed and destroyed that Goku figure. I was devastated. Just seeing that in your vid brought back so many memories.

[@vascotoys]

Ahhhh man, I'm sorry it got ruined by the dog! I'm glad the video helped bring back your fun childhood memories of the figure, though. Thanks for watching my video.

[@Fernando2699.]

THIS IS SUCH A TUFF FIGURE

[@King_V2]

Battle damage SSJ1 is THE Goku I always picture in my head.

[@faceheadman]

the irwin line releases were always absolute kino or pure arse, i still have my giant ssj goku he's got a strong presence on my shelf still to this day

[@vascotoys]

That's awesome that you still have the giant SSJ Goku! Thanks for watching the video.

[@TheBreakingProgram]

That Irwin Goku Is A Classic ❤ & You Kept It In Great Shape. 👍 🔥

[@vascotoys]

Thank you! Glad I was able to hold onto it!

[@askendathbeast7383]

I just got mine this week, and it's definitely #1 in my collection

[@luhgarf]

Where’d you get it? I’ve been wanting this figure for a long time

[@askendathbeast7383]

@@luhgarf I bought mine at Toy Arena for $80 dollars

[@vascotoys]

Yes! It's such a good figure. So glad they put this out.

[@uasakura]

Honestly, seeing someone that passion gives me a smile, i know that sigh of satisfaction at 4:14, thats the sigh u make when ur truly happy n excited lol

[@vascotoys]

Thank you for saying that! That figure is something I have been waiting to get really since I was a kid. I was truly excited and I am glad that came through in the video.

[@uasakura]

@@vascotoys i can totally see it, and i had the same toy u had back then i had goku, vegeta n freiza. It was so cool, but i lost freiza's tail cuzi it was too fun to spin his tail as a kid lol

[@matthewascolese8793]

This is probably the quintessential version of Goku and the version I most think of for DBZ. Although all versions of Goku are awesome! I would also say this Goku is one of the best action figures I've ever held in hand. I was amazed when he arrived at how great he is. Great job, S.H.Figuarts!!!

[@vascotoys]

Awesome and yes, they absolutely nailed this. I think this is the best figure they have ever made (although I don't have all of them).

[@jotarojoestar898]

The very first one I had was the Super Collection Trunks back then in the 90s. I still remember how I couldn't get the Goku (which is the SS Namek Arc ver.) and was kinda bummed about it. I think I also had the Vegeta too. The only thing that was movable was their arms and that was it. They're pretty much like a Sofubi. (vinyl toys)

[@vascotoys]

Oh very cool, I never had that Trunks but always thought he looked cool. Yeah, the articulation was almost non existent back then. Thanks for watching and for sharing your toy memory with me.

[@jotarojoestar898]

@@vascotoys Not at all! Thank you for making such an awesome review!

[@crmac135]

“Ultra powered up version” had me

[@vascotoys]

I appreciate you watching!

[@sslocke]

Totally remember those old DBZ figures. I had a few of them. This same Goku and Golden Haired Gogeta were two of my favorite. I remember the Beckett Dragon Ball Z Collectors magazine had a check list of all of them and it was my dream to collect them all some day. Sadly i only had about 6 or 7. SS Goku Golden Hair Gogeta Black Hair Vegito Fat Buu Saiyan Saga Vegeta Cell Saga SS Trunks I feel like I also had SS3 Goku but that couldve just been the next one I wanted on the list

[@vascotoys]

Oh awesome! I definitley didn't have the Gogeta or the Buu. Thanks for sharing this with me!

[@gotanksshine]

I used to have so many of those little Dragon Balls from when I was a kid. I've moved multiple times since the early 2000s, even to a different state, and still to this day, I find them in the most random places. They somehow always find a way to follow me through a move lol

[@vascotoys]

That's amazing! I remember having like a drawer full of them as a kid. They were everywhere!

[@mmystixx3285]

wow this figure is actually beautiful, gonna get this myself!

[@vascotoys]

Yes! It's really an incredible piece for any collector that enjoys the dragon ball franchise. Glad you are picking one up!

[@ComedyExplosion]

I love that era of dragon ball Z so much, including the art style of those early sagas. Goku was suuuuuper jacked and the figure looks just like how he did in the show. A diorama set up of him standing over cut-in-half frieza would be so dope.

[@vascotoys]

Thanks for checking this out! I totally agree. Figuarts us coming out with the 100% Frieza later this year and I will be for sure making dioramas for he and Goku to battle in.

[@gokussjgssj4818]

The new figure is basically how we saw the old figure back in the day

[@vascotoys]

Yes, exactly!

[@Speculector]

That's insane, reminds me of how i still have my 4Kids era Monkey D. Luffy figure from when i was a kid, but recently got the post timeskip Luffy figure by the "Anime Heroes" figure line. funny enough thanks to Anime Heroes i was finally able to get a Kurosaki Ichigo action figure, since as a kid they only had Goku, Naruto, and Luffy because Bleach was on Adult Swim so it didn't have toys. so now i finally have The Big 3 and their predecesor, Goku! lol.

[@vascotoys]

Love hearing stories about collecting. Thanks for sharing this one with me and for taking the time to watch my video.

[@adamramirez507]

Aside from the few quality toy companies, I feel the toy figure industry died a long time ago. It's nowhere near as prevalent in terms of quality and direction as it once was. Most Target and Walmart toys are pretty much glorified happy meal toys😢

[@vascotoys]

It is sad to see the toys made for children are so lackluster at this point. I think you are spot on. The companies making collectibles are doing amazing things, but toys intended for children leave a lot to be desired these days.

[@DragONheart27X]

Those super battle collection figures are my childhood, the first one I got was that kid gohan, and I had so much fun with them.

[@vascotoys]

I loved that Gohan figure as a kid! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@Marvelous_Mayhem]

3:15 one to rock and one to stock!

[@vascotoys]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Marvelous_Mayhem]

Wow you replied quick 😂

[@PlatinumStrikes]

Quality action figure 100%. Dragon Ball Z always has the best figurines from what I remembered as a kid. But naw these action figures are incredible nowadays. This video made me consider collecting now that I'm older.

[@vascotoys]

Thanks for the comment and for watching the video! That's cool that the video made you want to collect again.

[@sixupsidedown]

Great video!

[@vascotoys]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching.

[@tomaspat4392]

Funny thing is I used to have ssj Goku and ssj Trunks with sword when I was maybe 6yo in 1993 or something, but had no idea about DBZ at all. Years after it was shown in CN here in Europe and still some years after the show (lost action figures somewhere unfortunately) I realized where those figures were from lol

[@vascotoys]

That's so interesting! I bet when you finally saw the show it was a mind-blowing type of experience. Awesome!

[@Sword420]

Wow. This figure is amazing. I have the original gen 1 version and LSSJ Z Broly. I might have to get this guy somehow. Subscribed.

[@vascotoys]

Appreciate the sub and the comment! If you like DBZ, you should try and get this new Goku for sure.

[@FirestormAudio]

I have SS Goku, Piccolo, Frieza, and Kid Trunks from the Irwin line. Those were always my favorite line of DBZ toys just out of nostalgia. I could never find SS3, but wanted it so bad. lol

[@vascotoys]

Very cool! These figures were such a huge part of my childhood. Always glad to talk with someone else who enjoyed them too. Thanks for watching.

[@shadow-bdonleeyt5759]

Im so glad he said kamehameha the original way they said it

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

I had that original Goku too. I remember always wishing the arms bent.

[@vascotoys]

Same here! Thanks for watching the video.

[@blessedbydarkness]

I remember that figure. One of my favorites. I collected from '00-'03. Idk remember how many I had but the only ones I wasn't allowed to have was kid trunks. The models back then were damn cool also.

[@vascotoys]

Yes. These figures were awesome to grow up playing with!

[@eddy67]

Damn i had that SSJ Goku figure. There was one with metallic golden hair too that was sick

[@vascotoys]

Very cool! Yes, that was the Bandai version, I believe.

[@jacknickel7765]

That is actually crazy how far these figs have come! The old ones look like bootlegs compared to the new ones!

[@vascotoys]

Totally, Jack! The new figures are really amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@jacknickel7765]

@@vascotoys I agree!

[@CollectorsProblems]

I used to make my kids wash their hands before playing with my Star Wars toys and any of our gaming consoles. 😂😂

[@vascotoys]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 so you know the drill...

[@alexlionheart5385]

I have this figure. It really is awesome especially growing up with the original. I wish that the extra hair was the OG manga Super Saiyan Hair from the first exclusive release of this figure.

[@vascotoys]

Awesome! It really is a great figure. Interesting thought on the hair. I hadn't really thought of that as an option for this, but could be cool. I do really like the hair sculpts we got though.

[@ToShIN212]

Still got mine. After tax they were $6.26 a figure. I remember because that’s where my allowance went every week 😂

[@LaurenceHoneytoast]

Just posed mine up on the shelf he was worth the wait for sure now for the buff Frieza.

[@vascotoys]

Yessssss! I am so excited we are getting that figure. Having that Frieza with this Goku is going to be the centerpiece of my collection. I'm going to have to make a Diorama to recreate that battle between them.

[@tendousouji14344]

i think what is more great with today's technology is the movability / number of articulated joints

[@vascotoys]

Yes! I love the articulation of these modern figures.

[@tendousouji14344]

@@vascotoys I actually have the base goku, base trunks, ssj gohan (picollo outfit) and broly legendary ssj hehe. when i was young i was already amazed with just movable shoulders :D

[@FireBomberBassist]

This is easily my favorite figuarts Goku in a long time

[@vascotoys]

Yes!!! Totally agree. Thanks for watching the video.

[@jcman-lp6lg]

Rare to see toys/games in such good condition. Most children I know absolutely destroy their game consoles and toys when they're kids by taking horrible care of them me included.

[@vascotoys]

Thanks! I do wish I hadn't lost the pop off shirt piece, but otherwise am happy with the condition of something so old.

[@GoyBenius_0901]

Crazy how the discoloured chest issue still persists 😂😂

[@vascotoys]

It's unfortunate and that does need to be fixed. Idk if it is an on-camera thing versus an in-hand thing or the fact that I was so excited, but I didn't notice it on mine.

[@mikeskis7887]

Super battle collection was the absolute best

[@venomandcarnage140]

I had to do my brothers chores to play with his toys

[@vascotoys]

Oh man! So I guess I wasn't the only older brother abusing his imaginary authority over his younger siblings? Thanks for watching and for sharing.

[@charliegee2532]

I also bought two of them, such an amazing figure

[@vascotoys]

Yes! Well worth getting two of this one. Love the figure.

[@OrangeCounty92]

Single bang hair looks awesome. It gives me Super Saiyan 2 vibes.

[@vascotoys]

Yes I agree! Thanks for checking this out.

[@Wolvoline]

Oh my god you could grind meat on that.... Got to love some 90's style Goku

[@vascotoys]

90s style Goku is the BEST!

[@BeardPvP]

New to getting DBZ figures, but not new to dbz. thanks and i would love your same back drop and whatever you said LOL. but i did not see them on your store sadly. so i will find the video you suggested and attempt to make my own! thank you very much.

[@vascotoys]

Hey thanks for watching! The Namek terrain dio I mentioned isn't on the site, but my ultra board backdrops are. Here is the direct link - vascotoys.com/products/emerald-sky-30-x-16-backdrop

[@BeardPvP]

thank you!!@@vascotoys

[@BeardPvP]

sadly spent way too much on figures this paycheck. hopefully you will still have it in stock in a couple of weeks LOL

[@vascotoys]

@@BeardPvP no worries. They are made to order. I designed them and they get printed by a professional printer.

[@SickestToys]

Only real ones remember KB Toys lmao wow

[@vascotoys]

Yessss, KB Toys was awesome. Wish it still existed.

[@adrianelice9871]

Goku at the 23rd tenkaichi budokai is peak dragon ball. Gets the win. Gets the girl. Completely clutch.

[@vascotoys]

That is a great choice as well! Thanks for watching this.

[@ClaytonOHara]

there was a 2005 Bandai line that was the best imo. some even came in black and white. got a bunch still somewhere lol. Adult Gohan, Vegito, SSJ3 Goku

[@vascotoys]

I know exactly what you are talking about! I forget the name of the line, but those figures were legit.

[@DBZAOTA482]

Irwin Toys was the mist FUNIMATION could invest in at the time. Now they have direct partnership with major holders of the Dragon Ball license (Shueishia, Bandai Namco, etc.) so they can afford to distribute all the quality figures.

[@IMightNameThisLater]

I still have that damn Ssj Goku from when I was a kid lmao it was my first Godzilla action figure. I still have the shirt snap on too.

[@vascotoys]

Very cool! I wish I still had the shirt accessory, but that is long gone for me.

[@johnboona4048]

That's a cool looking toy!

[@vascotoys]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@eaguilera6781]

I loved that OGGoku figure too, but my fav was the Vol 21 Gogeta i got for my 10th bday in 2000

[@vascotoys]

Oh I don't think I had that one! Very cool. Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.

[@civil_protection_police7677]

@vasco toys you can order 3d printed custom parts, such as goku tanktop for the completion of your toy

[@hexisabeast]

lol assembling the effect.. i did the same thing i wanted to port in the wrong side ... i love this figure so much.. new tooling and plastic.... aesthetically great too....figure of the year

[@vascotoys]

I would agree! Figure of the year for me as well. 🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad I wasn't the only one fumbling around with the effect piece. I'm just glad to finally have one. I probably have 20 SHF Dragon Ball Z figures and none of them came with this piece.

[@hexisabeast]

@@vascotoys nice 👍 this is like my third I think, I got one with ultra instinct Goku.. and orange piccolo brought one for Gohan

[@vascotoys]

@@hexisabeast very cool! I didn't get those ones. I'm glad some of the newer figures are getting these. Seemed like we went a while where figures didn't have them.

[@Mirlatgamer_DBZ-FAN]

Namek, Future Trunks and the Androids sagas were the best!

[@vascotoys]

Yeah all of those were great! Thanks for watching.

[@TheRelaxedGamer]

when you opened the goku it sent shivers down my spine and i said"golly thats looks so cool" - trg the relaxed gamer sinceraly

[@vascotoys]

Thanks TRG! That was such a cool moment for me. I'm really glad that I decided to do this video so I could capture that moment. Appreciate you watching.

[@MUIZILLASAURUS_REX]

if you take the body of the old Irwin goku, it would be cool to customize it to fit the dragon ball evolved heads, gives you more options and all that, ssj, ssjb, UI, mui and so forth

[@vascotoys]

That's an interesting idea. Do you think the Evolve heads are the right size? I think they may be too small to fit on the Irwin bodies. Also the Irwin heads are fixed on the body, so it might be hard to remove those.

[@MUIZILLASAURUS_REX]

@vascotoys the heads are pretty much in scale However you would have to add a balljoint at the head with some clay Since the irwin heads move at the middle of the neck

[@vascotoys]

@@MUIZILLASAURUS_REX gotcha! I've actually never customized a figure before. I don't think I have the guts to try something like that 🤣

[@RikuHino]

I had so many of these as a kid I brought them in a backpack to daycare one day like 30 figures.... They got stolen. I'm salty to this day about it.

[@vascotoys]

Ohhhhh man that is rough! I don't blame you for being salty.

[@L3monsta]

I wonder if action figure designers in the future will find a way to hide the joints on figures under a "skin" of sorts that it both durable and affordable to create. I think it would make this so much better.

[@vascotoys]

I'm sure they will find ways to continually improve them. There is a Dragon Ball Z line made by Bandai that was seamless joints. The figures are 8" tall.

[@chun-bonntang5391]

I still have that bandai super battle collection super saiyan goku which I purchased from hong kong in 1992. The best figures from that line was Future Trunks, Super Saiyan Gohan and Majin Boo. Though comparing bandai's super battle collection line which started in the late 80s and ended around 1997 with Super Saiyan 3 Kid goku from GT with Bandai's SH figuarts feels kinda unfair as SH figuarts are rather expensive collectibles than toys for kids. I personally collect bandai Dragonstars which are overall nice figures especially the more recent releases with improved face sculpting and they are affordable.

[@vascotoys]

I understand your point. My main reason for making the video was to show the progression of the action figure industry and share my excitement about the new figure and the figure I had as a kid. I appreciate you checking it out.

[@chun-bonntang5391]

@vascotoys thank you for your reply. Indeed the level of details and articulions has increased s lot over the years. I think the expectations back then was less high. Same for the star wars figures back then from the late 70s and early 80s compared to the black series from the past years. I remember that i was not satisfied that bandai didn't release any of the cyborgs in the super battle collection line but only main villains and Broly which was a huge figure.

[@cturtle4573]

This figure looks great. The articulation, the accuracy to the source material, this is something I could see myself buying if I had the income for it. One question though, it looks like the belt is a fixed piece, how does it interact with the left thigh? It looks like you can't afford to move it forward at risk of snapping the belt

[@vascotoys]

I'm glad you like the figure! So the belt is a soft plastic that you can move around easily. I dont think there is a high chance of it snapping.

[@marcojacinto8716]

such a beautiful figure! hopefully they fix that Chest Plate Colour Discoloration in the next Batches, seeing his chest being a slightly different colour is a bit sad on something so otherwise Epic looking

[@vascotoys]

I know a lot of people were upset about that, but honestly I didn't notice it on mine. But if it is something that is happening it needs to be fixed.

[@spencermcbride3881]

That original goku figure is from 1991. It's from the Super Battle Collection made in japan, and later China.

[@vascotoys]

Yes! But I purchased it in 1999 in a KB Toys. I mentioned these were re-releases of figures previously released by Bandai. Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.

[@brittanyN1410]

Your welcome for saying that to you