Dragon Stars | Features, Details, and Specifications

Everything you need to know about this collection of Bandai figures, Dragon Stars Series.

Find detailed information here about this collection of articulated action figures, including price, scale, types of releases, and more.

The Dragon Stars Series are mid-range articulated figures manufactured and distributed by Bandai. Their main feature is that they are released as "toys," but due to their great quality, variety, and price, many 1/12 scale collectors choose these figures. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the collection.

Manufacturer, distributor, and sales.

The Dragon Stars Series are manufactured and distributed by Bandai for the American and European markets, meaning they are not sold in stores in Asian countries like Japan.

These figures are released as toys for a child audience, suitable for ages 4 and up according to their packaging, making them relatively easy to find in any toy store or standard retailer.

The starting price of these figures usually averages around $25, although this only applies to the regular line.

The different boxes of the various Dragon Stars lines.
The different boxes of the various Dragon Stars lines.

The evolution of the brand and its different lines: Regular, BAF, Power Up Pack, and Battle Pack.

Since 2017, with the release of their first "wave" or series of 3 figures consisting of Beerus, Super Saiyan Goku, and Vegeta, the Dragon Stars Series have slightly improved the sculpting of their faces and articulation system. This is clearly visible when comparing the Goku released in 2017 to the Goku released in 2020.

Regarding the brand's evolution, it's important to explain that when it first launched, it followed a direction that changed in 2019. Let's break this down:

In its early stages, Dragon Stars were released in 'waves' or series of 3 figures at the same time, and each of these figures included a piece of another figure, which you needed to collect by purchasing 2 consecutive complete series. This BAF (Build-A-Figure) system allowed us to build 4 figures from series 1 to 7. However, with the release of wave 8, this completely changed, and the launches became more irregular. They no longer had to be 3-figure series; sometimes they were 2 or even 4.

This wasn't necessarily bad, as it led to better-quality and better-sculpted figures in later releases. Additionally, over time, they introduced 2 extra lines that would differ from the regular line in various aspects.

Today, we can classify the Dragon Stars into 4 different launch lines:

  • BAF: This was the regular line until 2019 when they removed this system.
  • Regular: The standard line of figures, which includes only one figure and its basic accessories.
  • Power Up Pack: A special line that includes Ki effect accessories. The characters released here already have a figure in the regular line, share the body, but come with a different face.
  • Battle Pack: A special line that includes two figures representing a duo or rivalry, sold together. These are figures that were previously released as regular figures, with minimal differences.

Articulation, scale, and accessories of the Dragon Stars.

The articulation system of the Dragon Stars is quite robust and competent, with a minimum of 15 points of articulation spread across the arms, legs, and head. Unfortunately, it does not include any articulation for the torso.

The scale that Bandai is "supposedly" working with for this brand is 1/12, which corresponds to around 15 cm or 6 inches in height for an adult Goku. However, when compared to Nappa, who should be at least a head and a half taller, the scale falls short. Also, if we place the 'mini' Goku from Daima next to any adult figure, he is too tall. Conclusion: rather than 1/12 scale, these are figures of approximately 6".

The accessories in this collection are quite scarce. In the regular line, they only include 2 pairs of hands, and occasionally 3 or a ki attack. The Battle Pack line is similar, with 2 pairs of hands for each figure and a ki attack for one of the two characters. But the Power Up line is different: here, we can find up to 3 pairs of hands, various attack effects, and ki aura.

If you're looking for more mobility, better scale, and more accessories, you should opt for the S.H. Figuarts.

With this, you now know everything you need to know about the Dragon Stars Series by Bandai for Dragon Ball.

Dragon Stars Goku figures from 2017 and 2020 versions.
Dragon Stars Goku figures from 2017 and 2020 versions.

Discover all Dragon Ball Dragon Stars through our checklists!

Complete List by Sagas

Complete List by Lines

Some of the Dragon Stars figures from Dragon Ball we have cataloged:

Here, you can see just a few of the more than 100 figures that make up the complete Bandai Dragon Stars Series collection.
Super Saiyan Broly

Super Saiyan Broly

Year:
2020
Run:
Exclusive
Convention Exclusive
Saga:
Dragon Ball Z
Películas
Number:
062
Buy:
Super Saiyan 3 Goku

Super Saiyan 3 Goku

Year:
2019
Run:
Standard line
Line:
Series 10
Saga:
Dragon Ball Z
The Menace of Buu
Number:
036
Buy:
Vegito

Vegito

Year:
2018
Run:
Standard line
Line:
BAF
Broly
Series 8
Saga:
Dragon Ball Super
Black Goku
Number:
030
Buy:
Goku & Mutenroshi

Goku & Mutenroshi

Year:
2021
Run:
Exclusive
Convention Exclusive
Line:
Battle Pack
Saga:
DBZ - Resurection of F
Number:
073
Buy:
Mutenroshi

Mutenroshi

Year:
2021
Run:
Standard line
Line:
Series 19
Saga:
DBZ - Resurection of F
Number:
071
Buy:
Frieza 1st Form

Frieza 1st Form

Year:
2022
Run:
Exclusive
Saga:
Dragon Ball Z
Planet Namek
Number:
083
Buy:

News, Articles, and Updates on Dragon Ball Dragon Stars

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10 February 2025

Bandai sells you the same figure in two different collections.

The figures from Bandai and Dragon Ball, including Dragon Stars and Limit Breaker, use the same mold or sculpt for both collections.
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06 February 2025

The main differences between the Dragon Stars Series and S.H. Figuarts of Dragon Ball

Comparison and differences between the two most successful 1/12 scale Dragon Ball collections: S.H. Figuarts vs. Dragon Stars.

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