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S.H.Figuarts Marks 200th Dragon Ball Figure With a Toriyama-Illustrated Goku Set

July 26, 2026
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Bandai's premium Dragon Ball figure line just hit a real milestone. Confirmed via Bandai Spirits' official reveal and reported by Toy People, the S.H.Figuarts Collection "Son Goku Beyond the Adventure" Set commemorates the S.H.Figuarts line surpassing 200 individual Dragon Ball figures, built around rare, previously unproduced Akira Toriyama artwork.

This is a confirmed milestone release with locked sourcing and timing, so here's what's included.

What's Confirmed About the 200th Figure Set

Bandai Spirits' official reveal, as reported by Toy People, confirms the following:

  • Commemorates the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball line surpassing 200 distinct figures
  • Includes a comprehensive history book documenting the line's run
  • Includes a brand-new action figure based on an illustration Akira Toriyama originally drew for the "Catchphrase Grand Prix" featured in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 23, 1989
  • Pre-orders opened Monday, January 26, 2026, and remained open through Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Scheduled for release Friday, October 23, 2026

A Genuine Archival Deep Cut

Basing the figure on a nearly 40-year-old Weekly Shonen Jump promotional illustration, rather than a scene from the anime or manga itself, gives this set a genuinely different sourcing story than a typical S.H.Figuarts release, leaning into Dragon Ball's print history rather than its animation.

Why the History Book Matters

Pairing the figure with a comprehensive history book documenting the S.H.Figuarts line's run to 200 figures turns this into a genuine retrospective release, not just another single figure drop, giving longtime collectors a documented record of the line alongside the physical piece.

Planning for an October Arrival

With the pre-order window already closed as of March 31, collectors who missed it should watch secondary listings and Bandai's restock channels as the October 23 release date approaches.

For the figure itself, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case, available up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches, offers flexible dust-free display for standard S.H.Figuarts scale.

For posing Goku alongside the included history book, EVORETRO's 4-step acrylic display stand adds a tiered presentation.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming pre-orders are still open, when the window closed March 31
  • Treating this as just another Goku figure rather than a documented 200th-figure milestone release
  • Overlooking the included history book as part of the collectible's value
  • Confusing this Toriyama-sourced design with a standard anime-accurate Goku sculpt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this set commemorate?

The S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball line surpassing 200 figures.

Where does the figure's design come from?

A rare Akira Toriyama illustration originally drawn for a 1989 Weekly Shonen Jump feature.

What else is included?

A comprehensive history book documenting the line.

When does it release?

October 23, 2026.

Final Thoughts

This 200th-figure set gives Dragon Ball collectors a genuinely archival piece, anchored by rare Toriyama artwork rather than a standard anime scene. With pre-orders already closed, it's worth tracking Bandai's channels as the October release approaches.

Having a case and stand ready means the figure and its accompanying history book will display well together once it arrives.

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