This convertible PVC figurine depicts the legendary Hoi-Poi Capsule No. 576, an iconic technological artefact from the cult manga and anime universe *Dragon Ball*, created by Akira Toriyama.
The model incorporates the realistic features, accurate proportions and revolutionary engineering of the brand-new CHANGE ARTS technology range from Bandai Tamashii Nations. The figurine perfectly captures the futuristic, sleek and rounded aesthetic of the famous Capsule Corporation capsule. With a few simple, intuitive movements, thanks to an ingenious mechanical system of concealed moving parts, this item unfolds and transforms to reveal the highly detailed miniature version of Bulma’s famous fighter and reconnaissance aircraft, complete with its distinctive wings, turbines and rounded cockpit canopy.
Designed primarily for display on a shelf, desk or in a display cabinet, this officially licensed collectable comes in its original elegant box-style cardboard packaging, ideal for protecting and enhancing the unique transformation experience.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Bandai Tamashii Nations
- Range: CHANGE ARTS
- Licence: Dragon Ball
- Model: Capsule No. 576 (Bulma’s Airplane)
- Material: PVC plastic
- Product type: Mechanically transformable figurine
- Product height: Approx. 9 cm (90 mm)
- EAN code: 4573102722676
- Packaging type: Themed collector’s box set
Character background and universe (Lore)
In the Dragon Ball universe, Capsule No. 576 contains one of the high-tech transport and combat aircraft developed by Capsule Corporation’s laboratories under the direction of Dr Brief. This pocket-sized jet, with its rounded and compact design, allows Bulma and her companions to travel across the Earth in record time to collect the seven Dragon Balls or to reach strategic battle zones. Skillfully blending military aeronautical aesthetics with Akira Toriyama’s signature retro-futuristic style, this craft is an indispensable tool for the team as they face numerous planetary threats. This figurine celebrates a milestone in the engineering of the original work, brilliantly bringing the magic of the Hoi-Poi instant transformation to life right in collectors’ hands.
