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[Angelo2113]

I'm not trolling, but perhaps I was a little too blunt. I apologize. I just believe there is too much expectation for a character that has been relegated into the background and who has already "peaked". This is largely the fault of the writers, who have dramatically underutilized Gohan and he's roughly the same character in DBS as he was in DBGT and the character his mother"wants" him to be. It's almost as if Chi-chi is the writer's voice for where they want to position Gohan.

In the context of "filling Goku's shoes" and taking the hero mantle that it's often believed Toriyama was directing the character towards prior to Goku's return, he's fallen woefully behind. I believe that some DBZ fans keep hoping that Gohan will suddenly emerge with tremendous power much like his father and like he briefly did during the Buu saga but I personally think it won't happen not only based upon the character's history, but also based upon the real-life writing and marketing push that Goku will "always" be the hero of Dragon Ball and everyone will be second fiddle...and I'm speaking as someone who desperately wants Vegeta to get a "win". Yes, Gohan fights more to protect his family and it's admirable, but in comparison to the main "fighter" characters, he's still quite powerful, but behind and I even feel his character development is behind as well. Obviously he's much more of a family man than his father though.

Killing Gohan off and following the character in the underworld as he struggles to get back to his family, and returning to life, would be a new development for his character. He's one of the few main characters who has NOT been dead and it can go a long way toward deriving his reasons for fighting and even depicting how much his father cares for him after he sought to first protect him and then encourage his true potential.

I feel like other characters are the writer's voice for Gohan. It has been all about reaching his "hidden" power and unlocking it, but every time he achieves something, he's pulled back in favor of other characters. I've just given up on emotionally investing in the character.

It's alright. I was more shocked that it was coming from you so I was confused as to what type of tone to read it in.

There is too much expectation, I agree. I don't think Chi-Chi is at fault for this though. Gohan never wanted to be a fighter, like Goku, out of passion. He was always pulled into these situations and he fought to protect his loved ones.

Gohan's characterization and importance in Dragon Ball was reaching his hidden power but only until the Cell Saga. The context of Gohan filling Goku's shoes was a mistake by Toriyama which he corrected in Buu Saga. While it may be disappointing to some fans, it shouldn't necessarily be expected for Gohan to pursue that mantle anymore. I'm not so sure that Gohan's character development is behind either. He's a scholar, has a family, and has continued training to protect that family. That is essentially his character's core.

Everybody will be 2nd fiddle to Goku. While it may not be the most popular decision in certain fan groups, Goku will always be the main character of the story and that is how the stories will be written.

While it does sound interesting, the problem with killing Gohan off is that death in Dragon Ball isn't taken seriously. There will be no struggle for Gohan to get back to his family because all it takes is a wish from the Dragon Balls. Gohan was killed off during the Buu Saga when Kid Buu destroyed the Earth though.

 

[Tonito Vader]

I am waiting that ssj3 arrive this week, I am gonna do the change of neck with the warrior awakening, do you guys want photos of the process? (not my photos)

 

[Silrian]

I think some of you all need to realize that Gohan is a loser. And his character is boring and bland, just like he originally wanted his life to be.

He peaked at the Cell saga and has been on a downhill spiral ever since, he will NEVER eclipse Goku or even Vegeta. Hell, even Future Trunks came back demonstrated he was more bad @$$ than Gohan. They can retire Gohan to the perreneal background character. He'll have his "moments", but they'll barely be anything.

He can serve ONE more purpose.

Gohan must die.

Gohan's death can unlock a new form for Goku's God Ki. In fact, I'd suggest it finally turns Goku into the God of Destruction for a future storyline.

Lmfao! What a post dude! Gohan dying... Hm considering meaningless death is in dbz, I guess that could happen. On ther hand, in a tournament where it would disqualify a universe and they have senzu beans (so no frieza trick) it seems unlikely.

 

[misterW]

I am waiting that ssj3 arrive this week, I am gonna do the change of neck with the warrior awakening, do you guys want photos of the process? (not my photos)

That would be awesome, I would definitely like to see pics of the process [emoji7]

 

[Angelo2113]

I am waiting that ssj3 arrive this week, I am gonna do the change of neck with the warrior awakening, do you guys want photos of the process?

Tamashii will release a Super Saiyan Goku with the updated head mold at some point if you don't want to mess around with customizing.

Picture tutorial would be greatly appreciated though because I want to find a way to put Super Saiyan 3 Goku's head on Super Warrior Awakening body.

 

[Angelo2113]

 

[Big Deano]

I too would love to see it! Apart from the whole reversed ball joint problem the only way I could see it being done is swapping the peg itself.

Also, got ssj3 Goku in, review coming soon!

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[Tonito Vader]

Tamashii will release a Super Saiyan Goku with the updated head mold at some point if you don't want to mess around with customizing.

Picture tutorial would be greatly appreciated though because I want to find a way to put Super Saiyan 3 Goku's head on Super Warrior Awakening body.

Yes I know xD but I don't want to wait two years until they decide to bringing us a normal goku

 

[Angelo2113]

Looking forward to the review, Deano

Yes I know xD but I don't want to wait two years until they decide to bringing us a normal goku

Ha, that's certainly understandable. Hopefully it'll happen sooner rather than later now that Dragon Ball Super is gaining a lot of steam in the Western Market.

 

[TREOS115]

DROOOOOOOOOOOL!


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[Angelo2113]

I'm very excited for Shenron and I'm really looking forward to this packaging but I have no idea where to put him in my display.

Would anybody be interested in Dragon Ball Proplica?

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[crisis]

I have a set of life-size dragon balls for myself, but the balls that come with Shenron look pretty bland. It looks like they are all molded together & painted solid gold (hard to tell if there are stars painted on them, but it doesn't look like it)

it is essentially a nearly identical slightly larger version of the Mega WCF Shenron, except the balls were done better

 

[Angelo2113]

Which set do you have?

It's supposed to appear similar to when the Shenron has been summoned and have that glowing effect so I don't believe Tamashii ever intended to paint the stars on the Dragon Ball. I really hope they release the other 6 though. It's kind of crazy to release a single Dragon Ball and a combined mold with the glowing effect but not a full set itself.

 

[prodigy1367]

I could see them releasing all the balls with another release of Kid Goku maybe in his blue gi or they could always do it with a Bulma release and include the Dragon Radar with it


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[Angelo2113]

I could see them releasing all the balls with another release of Kid Goku maybe in his blue gi or they could always do it with a Bulma release and include the Dragon Radar with it

That's true. That release wouldn't have Flying Nimbus so a set of Dragon Balls would be great accessories. I can't see Bulma not coming with a hand accessory holding the Dragon Radar. Ash came with a Pokeball in his hands so it's nothing new for Tamashii.

 

[Angelo2113]

Nappa orders from Amazon are being shipped out.

 

[Jayrod88]

Nappa orders from Amazon are being shipped out.

I've been waiting for this day for what feels like 5 years. Nappa is on his way!!!

 

[Angelo2113]

Here's a display with custom made the Gods of Destruction. I actually wouldn't mind Banpresto releases of them. They look really cool together.

I've been waiting for this day for what feels like 5 years. Nappa is on his way!!!

It's been almost an entire year since his prototype was revealed but that time flew by so fast. I can't believe I'm finally going to get him. Very excited.

 

[user 62921]

I'll be ordering Nappa with Vegeta 2.0 but BBTS has yet to get the former in stock. Any ideas of when Nappa will be available there?

 

[Angelo2113]

I'll be ordering Nappa with Vegeta 2.0 but BBTS has yet to get the former in stock. Any ideas of when Nappa will be available there?

I've never ordered from BBTS but they're located in California, aren't they? I remember hearing an allocation about Nappa, not sure how entirely true it was, but that could be the reason. It's strange though because Toyz has their stock and Amazon has theirs as well. Usually the latter is the last one to ship out.