Series: Dragonball / Dragonball Z / Dragonball Super
Company: Bandai
Release: 2024
Size: 4.5cm x 5cm
Main distribution: Japan / USA / UK (Gashapon machines)
This is a Gashapon set of Dragon Ball artwork in mini frames made by Bandai. The art work are all drawn by Akira Toriyama and were used as the cover images of the Manga.
They come in orange transparent balls so you can see which one you got without opening it.
Each frame is individually wrapped in plastic, and comes with a large leaflet.
Each frame has a little kickstand so it can stand upright on its own.
2 series have come out, resulting in 16 little frames.
Dragonball Super Window Art Collection 1
There’s 8 different designs in this series. Each comes with a coloured leaflet.
I got 5/8.
Design C
Design C is the cover image of Dragonball Manga vol. 7, and depicts Bulma on a motorcycle with a young Goku hanging unto her pants.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2674991 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design E
Design E is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 4, and depicts Piccolo with a young Gohan waving in the background, from the Saiyan Saga era.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2674991 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design F
Design F is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 11, and depicts final form Frieza at the foreground, Super Saiyan Goku in the mid-ground and Piccolo in the background.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2674991 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design G
Design G is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 12, and depicts Master Roshi on a motorcycle in casual vintage clothing.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2674991 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design H
Design H is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 19, and depicts Goku with a halo waving good bye.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2674991 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Dragonball Super Window Art Collection 2
There’s 8 different designs in this series. Each comes with a black and white leaflet.
I got 3/8.
Design A
Design A is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 24, and depicts Gotenks giving a thumbs up.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2690018 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design F
Design F is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 8, and depicts Goku with Krillin and Gohan behind his right shoulder, and Vegeta behind his left.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2690018 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
Design G
Design G is the cover image of Dragonball Z Manga vol. 23, and depicts Majin Buu with Mr Satan/Hercule in a red car driving.
The back of the frame has the branding, and reads in an indented square in a raised font: © B/S · T B. 2690018 and the 4 dots of Bandai.
My local Gashapon store got these Dragonball Super Gashapon in now, so of course I had to have them. I love Akira Toriyama’s art, and I thought the little frames would also be cute in diorama’s or on my wall.
I’m not sure why it’s called Dragonball Super, seeing as none of the artwork is from Super, but I guess it’s simply because that’s the latest Dragonball and marketing is going with that.
The artwork is nicely framed in a floating box style, and the little stand is handy. I wish it was also a magnet or had a little hook on the back. Or perhaps even smaller so it fits better in diorama’s and looks even cuter. But they are great little artworks as is.
I’m trying to get the full set. The machine is now almost empty though, so not sure I will manage. I have a few double too, which I’m hoping to trade or sell off. If you like to trade, let me know.
The second series came out, and I tried to get some of those as well. These seem to go quite quickly however.
If you love Dragonball, or Akira Toriyama’s classic artwork, you’ll like these.
But if you prefer other merchandise, you’ll give these a miss.
Got any more details / information you think I should add? Or did I get something wrong? Do you own these frames? Do you agree or disagree with my findings? Let me know in the comments below!