Vegeta - Saiyan Saga (Custom)
Custom - Not an Official LEGO Product · Custom / Dragon Ball Z
Saiyan Saga / Namek Saga · Unknown - This is a third-party custom produced within the last 5-8 years
Figure ID
Custom - Not an Official LEGO Product
Theme
Custom / Dragon Ball Z
Year Released
Unknown - This is a third-party custom produced within the last 5-8 years
Rarity
Uncommon as a custom item; not mass-produced by LEGO
Head
Light flesh tone with printed Saiyan Scouter (device) over the left eye, aggressive smirk, and furrowed brow. This is a non-LEGO pad print on a standard-style head.
Torso
White Saiyan-style armor with yellow abdominal plating and black under-suit design. Includes dual-molded or printed arms showing light flesh tone skin and black shoulder pads.
Legs
White boots with black upper legs (tights), featuring red muscle-line printing on the flesh-toned exposed section above the boot line.
Accessories
Missing hair piece (typically a large black spiked hair mold). Originally would have come with a custom-molded hairpiece to match the character.
Color Scheme
Primary colors: White, Black, Yellow, and Light Flesh. Accent colors: Red (muscle lines) and Blue/Grey (scouter).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing (360-degree style). Printing appears on the arms and sides of the legs, which is common for premium third-party customizers like FireStar Toys or Christo.
Variants
Many custom versions exist by different brands (Minifigs.me, Lab9, Barbarian, etc.); this specific one features the 'Scouter' face variant.
Condition Notes
The figure is missing its hair piece. Visible scuffing on the head stud. Custom prints are often more delicate than official LEGO and can scratch or fade under UV light.
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD (Incomplete). Full custom figures of this quality often retail for $30-$60 when complete with hair.
Price (New)
None - Customs do not have a LEGO retail price. They are sold directly by specialty printers.
Compatible Sets
None - While it uses LEGO-compatible parts, it never appeared in an official set.
Character Background
Vegeta is the Prince of the fallen Saiyan race from the Dragon Ball Z franchise. This version reflects his first appearance on Earth and Namek, wearing the iconic Frieza Force armor.
Design Notes
The design replicates the 'Saiyan Armor' aesthetic using sophisticated printing techniques that LEGO did not widely use until recently (side arm/leg printing).
Similar Minifigures
Other Dragon Ball customs like Goku, Nappa, or Frieza; official LEGO figures with scouters like 'Captain Marvel' or certain Star Wars pilots.
Collectibility
High within the Animé custom community, but has zero value to 'LEGO Purist' collectors who only buy official pieces.
History
LEGO has never held the Dragon Ball license (Bandai holds most toy rights), leading to a massive secondary market for high-quality custom minifigures since the mid-2010s.
Interesting Facts
The scouter printed on the head is a direct reference to the power-level measuring devices used in the show, which gave birth to the 'Over 9000' internet meme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a custom Animé-themed frame or alongside other DBZ characters. Requires a black spiked hair piece (Part 98385 or custom equivalent) to be complete.
Modification Potential
High; the torso and legs are excellent for 'Mandalorian' custom armor or other sci-fi combatants due to the high-tech look.
Overall Assessment
This is a high-quality third-party custom minifigure. It is a 'replica' rather than a 'fake,' as it aims to fill a gap in LEGO's official line-up. It is currently incomplete without the hair.