Banpresto Ichibansho Dragon Ball Figure – Oolong & Shenron (Dragon History II) 14cm
Relive one of the funniest, most unexpected and memorable moments from the saga’s origins with this exceptional figurine of Oolong and the sacred dragon Shenron. Part of the commemorative "Dragon History II" collection ( Revive Moment series) from leading manufacturer Banpresto, this superb collector’s item stands approximately 14 centimetres tall. Part of the high-end Ichibansho sub-category, this figurine stands out for its superior artistic quality, immortalising key pop culture characters in powerful narrative scenes through sculpting of surgical precision.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Banpresto.
- Range / Sub-category: Ichibansho / Revible Moment (Dragon History II).
- Characters: Oolong & Shenron.
- Licence: Dragon Ball.
- Product type: Static collectible figure.
- Material: PVC.
- Figure height: Approx. 14 cm (5.5 inches).
- Manufacturer’s reference (SKU): IS68467.
- International barcode (EAN): 4573102684677.
- Packaging type: Closed cardboard box, fully illustrated in the colours of the Dragon History II collection and the Bandai Namco franchise, specially designed to provide optimal protection for the dragon’s complex structure against dust and physical damage during transport.
Origin and universe of the characters
This magnificent relief display is directly inspired by the very first narrative arc of Dragon Ball, the timeless masterpiece created by legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama. Just as the fearsome Emperor Pilaf is about to use Earth’s seven Dragon Balls to make his wish for world domination before the gigantic, divine dragon Shenron, the small shape-shifting mouse Oolong overcomes his legendary cowardice. Risking his life, he interrupts the tyrant at the last moment to make a completely absurd and zany request (to obtain a pair of knickers), thereby catching the sacred dragon off guard and saving the world from a terrible dictatorship.
This figurine, of great symbolic value, perfectly captures the duality between the epic magic and the schoolboy humour characteristic of that era. The sculpture meticulously highlights Shenron’s sinuous silhouette, coiled around rocky elements reminiscent of giant mushrooms, with his detailed green scales, antler-like horns and piercing red eyes. At his feet, the small anthropomorphic pig Oolong is depicted in traditional attire, frozen in a posture of surprise, panic and absolute ecstasy in the face of the immensity of the spiritual entity he has just tricked. The meticulous work on the PVC’s colour shades and the scrupulous attention to proportions make this an absolute centrepiece for any long-time fan wishing to showcase the first wish in the manga’s history.
