Android 18 (Custom / Third Party)
Custom - Not an Official LEGO ID · Custom / Anime (Unofficial)
Dragon Ball Z (Third-Party / Bootleg) · Circa 2016-2020 (Unregulated production)
Figure ID
Custom - Not an Official LEGO ID
Theme
Custom / Anime (Unofficial)
Year Released
Circa 2016-2020 (Unregulated production)
Rarity
Common for custom markets but 'rare' as it is non-official; easily found on budget import sites like AliExpress or DHGate.
Head
Flesh-toned head with anime-style eyes, thin eyebrows, and no nose (typical of anime faces). Includes a yellow swept-back bob hairstyle piece.
Torso
Light blue denim vest printing over a black shirt. Features white arms with black horizontal stripe printing representing long sleeves.
Legs
Light blue legs with black and gold printing to simulate high-top boots and denim skirt/pants transition.
Accessories
None pictured. Typically sold without accessories or with small energy blast effects in translucent orange or blue.
Color Scheme
A mix of light blue (Medium Azure/Bright Light Blue), black, white, and yellow.
Printing Details
Pad-printed or UV-printed on non-LEGO plastic. Detail is high but clarity and alignment often fail to meet official LEGO standards, particularly on the arm stripes.
Variants
Numerous variations exist from different custom brands like WM, Kopf, or POGO, varying in face sharpness and plastic texture.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose arm joints and brittle plastic. The printing on the arms often wears off quickly compared to official LEGO parts.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (Minimal resale value as it is a knock-off product).
Price (New)
Usually sold for $0.50 to $2.00 on wholesale import sites.
Compatible Sets
None. This figure was never included in an official LEGO set.
Character Background
Android 18 is a character from the Dragon Ball Z franchise. Originally a human named Lazuli, she was converted into a cyborg by Dr. Gero to destroy Goku.
Design Notes
Mimics the style of official LEGO minifigures but utilizes IP (Intellectual Property) that LEGO does not currently hold a license for.
Similar Minifigures
Other custom Dragon Ball figures like Goku, Vegeta, or Android 17; official LEGO Marvel/Star Wars figures with 'denim vest' prints.
Collectibility
Low. While popular with Dragon Ball fans, serious LEGO collectors generally avoid non-official 'bootleg' figures as they have no investment value.
History
Part of a massive wave of unlicensed Chinese-manufactured minifigures that began flooding the market in the mid-2010s to fill gaps in LEGO's licensed themes.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an 'Android,' the character is technically a Cyborg as she was born human, which is why she can later have a child with Krillin.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a custom Anime MOC or a Dragon Ball themed vignette; avoid mixing with rare official figures as the plastic quality may stand out.
Modification Potential
High. Since it is low-value, parts can be used for custom 'purist' builds or as test subjects for painting/sculpting without financial risk.
Overall Assessment
This is an unofficial, third-party custom/bootleg figure. While it captures the character's likeness well for fans of Dragon Ball, it holds no value for LEGO purists or investors.