LEGO Dragon Ball Set Officially Teased as an Adult Collector Display Piece
A LEGO Dragon Ball kit is officially on the way. However, it does not appear to be a children’s playset; judging by the teaser, it is likely a full-scale collector’s display piece.
The Teaser Hints at Shenron
The teaser shows a lone LEGO Dragon Ball rolling toward the other six before they glow with a blinding light. Its caption reads, “Ready to make a wish?” The video ends with LEGO’s “Adults Welcome” tagline, strongly suggesting that this will be an adult-oriented display model similar to LEGO Pikachu and Poké Ball or the playable Donkey Kong Arcade set.
Although the teaser provides limited information, it reveals a great deal about what LEGO Dragon Ball may feature. Gathering all seven Dragon Balls allows a wish to be made, summoning the dragon Shenron. With that in mind, it seems highly probable that Shenron will appear in the set.
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A Long-Rumored Collaboration Is Finally Confirmed
The existence of LEGO Dragon Ball has been rumored for quite some time, so it is a relief to see the toy maker finally confirm it. The announcement has already generated excitement among fans, including Hardware Editor and resident Dragon Ball enthusiast Rosalie Newcombe.
When asked for her thoughts on the set, Newcombe said, “Seeing the original Dragon Ball series logo in the teaser video instantly grabbed my attention. When rumors of this collaboration first leaked, I assumed we would see sets based on Dragon Ball Z, which holds the most nostalgia for anime fans over a certain age. The original series does not receive as much appreciation as it should, and there is significant potential for minifigures of Kid Goku, Bulma, Yamcha, and even Oolong and Puar. I am already making space in my figure cabinet.”
Release Date Remains Unknown
There is no word yet on when LEGO Dragon Ball will reach shelves, and it is difficult to estimate when further details will be revealed. LEGO often teases products about a week before their full unveiling, but some are announced months ahead of the initial reveal, as demonstrated by the LEGO Super Mario minifigure range.
It remains to be seen whether this release will be good enough to join the list of the best LEGO sets. With any luck, it will match the quality of the newly announced LEGO Downton Abbey set.
