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Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), front view
Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), fighting stance
Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), Kamehameha pose
Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), jumping pose
Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), arms crossed
Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.)

Images: Bandai Spirits

Researched

Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.)

A snap-together Goku with five faces and a wider range of motion than older kits.

$30.95 at Bandai Spirits · Price checked Nov 12

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Our verdict

The Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.) is a build-it-yourself Goku from Dragon Ball Z. Bandai says its Muscle Build System PLUS splits the parts along the muscles and widens the range of motion at the neck, chest, hips and wrists, which it calls the highest in the line's history. The kit includes five facial expressions, five hand parts, a marking sticker with the dogi mark and a display pedestal, and the colors come from the molded plastic. Gundam Planet listed it at $30.95 with three left; Bandai rates it 15+.

We found no owner reviews on the Gundam Planet page, so we can't report how the joints hold up over time. USA Gundam Store listed the same kit at $29.99 as a pre-order.

It suits a Dragon Ball fan who would enjoy building the figure. Skip it if you want a ready-made action figure, or if you rely on owner feedback before buying.

Key details

  • Ages 15+
  • 1 build
  • Model kits
  • Bandai Spirits
  • Available

More info

  • Line: Figure-rise Standard
  • Series: Dragon Ball Z
  • System: Muscle Build System PLUS
  • Included: 5 expressions, 5 hand parts, pedestal
  • Markings: 1 marking sticker with dogi mark
  • Assembly: No cement or paint needed
  • Launched: Oct 29, 2022 (Japan)
  • Pieces: Not listed
  • Age: 15+ (Bandai, Japan label)
Best for and who should skip it

Best for

  • Dragon Ball fans who like to build
  • A first character kit for a teen
  • Shelf display in a fight pose

Skip it if

  • They want a ready-made action figure
  • They want owner reviews before buying
What we like and what to keep in mind

What we like

  • Five facial expressions and five hand parts
  • Colors come from the plastic; no paint needed
  • Display pedestal included

Keep in mind

  • No owner reviews on the page we checked
  • Only three were left in stock at Gundam Planet
  • The retailer lists nippers as a basic tool; they are not in the box
How we reviewed it

Researched, not hands-on tested. This review is based on the sources listed below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Check the current product listing and packaging before buying.

Based on the maker's specifications and public owner reviews, checked Nov 12, 2026.

Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), front view

Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.)

Researched · Ages 15+

$30.95

Links go to the retailer

Check price at Bandai Spirits

Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.)

$30.95 · Links go to the retailer

Check price

Sources.

What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.

  1. 01 Bandai Hobby Site (Bandai Spirits). Figure-rise Standard SON GOKU (NEW SPEC Ver.) global.bandai-hobby.net · Checked Nov 12, 2026
  2. 02 Gundam Planet. Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (NEW SPEC Ver.) product page gundamplanet.com · Checked Nov 12, 2026
  3. 03 USA Gundam Store. Dragon Ball Z Figure-rise Standard Goku (New Spec Ver.) Model Kit usagundamstore.com · Checked Nov 12, 2026

How it compares.

This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.

Detail Bandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.), front view This reviewBandai Figure-rise Standard Son Goku (New Spec Ver.) Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, front 3/4 with variable rod rifle Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn Good Smile Company MODEROID Evangelion Unit-08α, front view Good Smile Company MODEROID Evangelion Unit-08α
Price$30.95$24.95$26.99
Maker’s ageAges 15+Ages 8+Ages 15+
CategoryModel kitsModel kitsModel kits
Good forDragon Ball Z fansWitch from Mercury fansEvangelion fans
StockAvailableAvailableAvailable

Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.

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