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Bardock Dragon Ball - Figures

Dragon Ball is one of the biggest names in the Japanese anime and manga industry. Spanning an incredible 36 years since its first publication in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, the Dragon Ball franchise is still going strong. With its easily relatable comedy/martial arts style, the adventures of Son Goku and his gang of friends have propelled Dragon Ball to unimaginable heights of success. Written by Akira Toriyama, of Dr. Slump fame, the original Dragon Ball series ended in 1995 with the defeat of Majin Buu and world peace restored. Along the way, many questions have been answered both officially through Toriyama's work and unofficially through spin-offs and specials from third parties such as animation studios. One such question is that of Goku's father, Bardock. With a number of spin-offs and special series, and even appearing in his own OVA, Bardock and his team have found favor with Dragon Ball fans. Here are some popular figures of Goku's father, Bardock, including the "SHFiguarts Dragon Ball Z Bardock," the "Dragon Ball Z Famous Low-class Warrior Bardock," and the "Dragon Ball Z Grandista Manga Dimensions Bardock."

Dragon Ball Z Bardock Figure from SHFiguarts

Bardock is Goku's father, the most powerful lower-class Saiyan to ever live (excluding the genetically gifted Broly ). Standing proudly with clenched fists and a stern expression, Bardock wears his traditional black and gold Saiyan armor without shoulder pads with thigh guards and his tail wrapped around his waist. Also visible are his classic red leg, head, and armbands. Jet-black hair, the same iconic style as Goku and with optional bangs. Also included are optional expressions, a scouter, hand variations, and a beam. At 145mm (5.7"), SH Figurarts Bardock is articulated and ready for action.

Series: Dragon Ball Z
Product line: SH Figuarts
Manufacturer: Bandai
Features: Painted, articulated, non-scale PVC and ABS figure
Height (approx.): 145 mm | 5.7"
Also includes: 3 optional expression parts, 2 optional left and 3 right hands, optional bangs part, scanner, beam attack effect part

Figurine of Bardock, famous lower-class warrior from Dragon Ball Z

Bardock is famous for his time working under Frieza. Bardock is a mercenary who captures a planet with his trusted team. But all that changed when Frieza decided that the Saiyans were a dangerous race and needed to be exterminated. Canonically, Bardock died when Frieza blasted Planet Vegeta with a giant death ball, but non-canonically, he survived by being teleported back in time. He awoke to find himself on an unknown planet surrounded by unknown aliens until Frieza's henchmen showed up. It turns out these henchmen are actually the henchmen of Chilled (Frieza's ancestor), and during the ensuing battle, Bardock transforms into a Super Saiyan, starting the legend of the Super Saiyans that Frieza fears so much. Spirit Cannon Firing Hand and Super Saiyan Golden Hair, At 17cm / 6.7", Bardock may not be poseable, but he strikes an impressive pose.

Series: Dragon Ball Z
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Features: Painted figure, non-articulated, non-scale, with stand
Height (approx.): 17 cm / 6.7 in

Bardock Figurine Dragon Ball Z Grandista Manga Dimensions

The difference good shading makes can be truly astounding. Such is the case with Dragon Ball Z Grandista Manga Dimensions Bardock. Standing at a fairly tall 280mm, Bardock features excellent shading. The highlights and shadows give a look straight out of an animation. The contrast gives the model a real 3D feel. Green Scouter on the left ear and his iconic red bandana in his left hand, the classic Bardock look.

Series: Dragon Ball Z
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Features: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale, ABS and PVC figure, with stand
Height (approx.): 280 mm / 11 in

About Bardock

Bardock was the leader of a five-man space mercenary team working for Frieza to eradicate and capture planets. He and his team were likely responsible for numerous deaths and countless planets being illegally sold by the Frieza Empire. Canonically, Bardock learned of Frieza's plan to wipe out the Saiyan race and, before the planet was destroyed, sent his infant son Kakarot (Goku) to Earth in a space pod. His eldest son Raditz accompanied Prince Vegeta on a combat mission, ensuring his safety. Non-canonically, however, moments before Planet Vegeta's destruction, Bardock was teleported to the past where he battled Chilled (Frieza's ancestor) and became the first Super Saiyan.

Other important characters in Dragon Ball Z

With the addition of the Broly movie, it was revealed that Bardock's wife and Goku's mother was named Gine. Frieza is potentially the most important character compared to Bardock. Without Frieza destroying Planet Vegeta, Goku would never have been sent to Earth by Bardock and the Dragon Ball series would not have existed as it is.