This convertible PVC figurine depicts the legendary Hoi-Poi Capsule No. 433, one of the most complex and crucial technological artefacts in the cult manga and anime universe of *Dragon Ball Z*, created by Akira Toriyama.
The model incorporates the realistic features, accurate proportions and revolutionary engineering of the brand-new CHANGE ARTS technology range released by Bandai Tamashii Nations. The figurine perfectly captures the sleek, rounded retro-futuristic aesthetic of the famous Capsule Corporation capsule. With a few simple, intuitive movements, thanks to an ingenious mechanical system of concealed moving parts, this object unfolds and transforms to reveal the highly detailed miniature version of Trunks’ legendary time machine, complete with its distinctive dome-shaped cockpit, its thrusters and the iconic “Hope !!” inscription painted on its bodywork.
Designed primarily for display on a shelf, desk or in a showcase, this officially licensed collectable comes in its original elegant cardboard box 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. 433 (Trunks’ Time Machine)
- Material: PVC plastic
- Product type: Mechanically transformable figurine
- Product height: Approx. 9 cm (90 mm)
- EAN code: 4573102722669
- Packaging type: Themed collector’s box set
Character’s origin and backstory (Lore)
In the Dragon Ball universe, Capsule No. 433 houses the time machine designed by Bulma in an alternate future devastated by the cyborgs C-17 and C-18. This unique device enables her son, Future Trunks, to travel twenty years back in time to warn Son Goku of the impending danger, deliver him a vital heart antidote, and rewrite history to save humanity. A true technological masterpiece from Capsule Corporation, this capsule-shaped vehicle mounted on a tripod embodies the major narrative turning point in the Cyborgs/Cell saga. This figurine celebrates one of pop culture’s most memorable inventions, brilliantly bringing the magic of the Hoi-Poi instant transformation to life right in collectors’ hands.
