Golden Frieza (Dragon Ball Z / Super Custom)
Non-Official / Custom · Custom / Unlicensed (Anime Inspiration)
Dragon Ball Super Fan-made · Approx. 2018-2023 (Modern Custom Era)
Figure ID
Non-Official / Custom
Theme
Custom / Unlicensed (Anime Inspiration)
Year Released
Approx. 2018-2023 (Modern Custom Era)
Rarity
Uncommon as a specific custom item, but high zero-market value in official LEGO terms
Head
Pearl Gold base with purple crown and 'gem' printing; stylized anime eyes and menacing expression. Note: uses a standard LEGO head mold but unlicensed print.
Torso
Pearl Gold torso with muscular chest definition (pecs and abs) and a central purple abdominal plate. Fixed purple hands and gold arms.
Legs
Pearl Gold standard legs with purple oval thigh markings and black/purple clawed toe printing.
Accessories
None visible in image; typically paired with translucent energy 'ki' blasts in custom kits.
Color Scheme
Pearl Gold and Purple; designed to mimic the Resurrections 'F' transformation.
Printing Details
Pad-printed or UV-printed on non-LEGO or blank LEGO parts. Highly detailed muscular lines and facial features consistent with secondary market 'budget' customs.
Variants
Standard Final Form (White/Purple), Mecha Frieza, and Black Frieza (manga version) exist from various custom manufacturers.
Condition Notes
Prone to print fading if UV-printed; the gold plastic is likely a metallic-injected ABS which may show 'swirl' marks or stress lines at the arm sockets.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Depending on brand e.g., WM, POGO, or Lab9)
Price (New)
$1.00 - $5.00 (Imported price from sites like AliExpress or specialty custom shops)
Compatible Sets
None; compatible with MOCs of the Tournament of Power or Frieza's Spaceship.
Character Background
Frieza is the primary antagonist of the Dragon Ball Z series; this 'Golden' form was achieved through four months of training to face Goku in Dragon Ball Super.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard minifigure geometry to represent a complex organic alien design, requiring significant creative liberty with torso 'muscle' prints.
Similar Minifigures
Custom Goku, Custom Vegeta, and official LEGO Lord Ras from Ninjago (for similar gold/animalistic vibes).
Collectibility
Low for purist LEGO collectors; high for anime fans who enjoy pop-culture crossovers that LEGO does not officially produce.
History
Part of the massive wave of bootleg and custom minifigures emerging from China to fill the gap in LEGO's licensed IP catalog (Anime/Nintendo/etc.).
Interesting Facts
LEGO has never officially partnered with Toei Animation or Bandai, making all Dragon Ball figures technically 'counterfeit' or 'custom' regardless of quality.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a battle scene against a Super Saiyan Blue Goku or in a villain-themed acrylic tiered case.
Modification Potential
Excellent; parts can be used to create custom gold superheroes (e.g., gold-boosted villains) or custom space aliens.
Overall Assessment
This is a non-LEGO custom/knock-off figure. While it has good aesthetic detail for a fan of Dragon Ball, it holds no value in the official LEGO investment market and should be treated as a novelty item.