These are the only panels he gets in the manga, which I prefer. Gets right down to business!
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Hey Angelo, that's the same way I followed the story as a kid, since I never watched the show! I just recently found a bunch of drawings I did, and apparently I knew a heck of a lot of characters.
I have to disagree with you about the designs. I prefer Vegetto being so much simpler and really appreciate Toriyama doing that. It's just subtle touch-ups and it makes sense for the story. That's why I love the SSJ2 design, and dislike SSJ3 (grows hair), Boo (some ancient demonic creature that for some reason dresses like a martial artist), and Gotenks (White pants and grows a vest?). If he had to make his hair grow, it should gradually grow and de-grow, like the Oozaru. I'm so glad Battle of Gods made SSJ3 obsolete at least, because SSJ2 should have been the highest in my opinion. Did you see the rumors that Freeza's new transformation is just going to be like how he was in the trailer, with the purple part on his chest, just being white? I want that to be it! Just subtle!
Vegetto looks incredible, but I have to pass on him because of what Silrian said. If he was more integral to the plot or used in the upcoming movie, I'd buy him! Unfortunately, that's not the case. It's such an awesome design though! I don't have the money to spend on anything, but my absolute most wanted. I'm just buying major characters from now on, so no Nappa for me either. Although, I will be buying multiple forms of them! I will buy every canon version of Goku that's not SSJ3, Vegeta, Cell, Future Trunks, and Gohan that's not the Great Saiyaman. If they make Bardock and Namek Goku, then I'll have to get first form Freeza and 100% as well! If Tamashii pumped out more a year, I would have bought everything, but now they given me time to think rationally!
You asked about what our line ups for the Boo arc are. The only character I'm buying specifically from the Boo arc is Vegeta. The rest is from this "current Gods arc." I love it, so I'm down for a lot of the new designs for them! I'll buy the Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Beerus, and Freeza!
Sorry, I wrote so much!
Vegetto looks incredible, but I have to pass on him because of what Silrian said. If he was more integral to the plot or used in the upcoming movie, I'd buy him!
So you don't think Vegeto will look awesome in your display just because he wasn't integral to the plot of the show?
Buu saga/majin Vegeta is now my holy grail for this line, along with armor long hair Trunks.
You guys think all scalpers bad?
Awesome display!
@angelo I just like designs that are simple, but practical. That's why I don't mind the jogging outfit! They're just family and friends living through life, so I think its refreshing compared to most super powered heroes. Battle of Gods was basically getting together with old friends, so I don't think it was supposed to be taken too seriously. I have different expectations for the new film. I'm a guy who thinks that no one should have gotten SSJ2 other than Gohan, so I have to accept a lot things. I would have rather them used different strategies, mixing the "Full Powered," "Ascended," and "Ultimate" forms, instead of coming up with more SSJ forms. I saw that you enjoyed "Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return"! I thought the ending was perfect! I was really happy to see Lunch, since she's one of my favorite characters!
Being a big Superhero guy, I always preferred the more simple designs for them too. For Batman I prefer his "Year One" costume and gadgets, Spider-man in his black suit since it makes far more sense for stealth and scaring criminals (His fun personality can make up for looking so dark), Steve Rogers in his Super Soldier outfit, and Daredevil in pure red (Who doesn't?).
I also prefer a more serious and complex plot, which is why the Cell arc is my favorite. I would love to "hear" your thoughts on the Boo arc when you watch it! I hope you really like it. Unfortunately, I think every character was poorly written, except Vegeta, in order to be more comedic. Vegeta actually had some of Toriyama's most mature writing in the series. There's also an incredible scene with a sniper and his butler(?). It's one of the greatest scenes in Dragon Ball, but for some reason no one brings it up! Mr. Satan and the Fat Boo are a lot of fun! I think the anime gave them too many scenes, because they kind of become a bit like Jar Jar Binks, but they're really good characters. The manga cuts down their scenes a lot, so I looked forward to them a lot more.
Been on the hunt for Trunks and I still have no luck. I guess I won't be able to get him. *sigh* oh well.
Been on the hunt for Trunks and I still have no luck. I guess I won't be able to get him. *sigh* oh well.