Vegeta (Sayan Saga - Scouter)
Custom / Bootleg · Dragon Ball (Non-LEGO)
Custom / Unofficial Figures · Circa 2015-2022 (approximate for third-party production)
Figure ID
Custom / Bootleg
Theme
Dragon Ball (Non-LEGO)
Year Released
Circa 2015-2022 (approximate for third-party production)
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced unofficial product)
Head
Light flesh tone with black eyebrows and a smirk. Features a printed Scouter eyepiece on the left eye with a green lens and silver/black hardware. The top of the head in the image is missing the characteristic 'flame' hairpiece.
Torso
Black torso with white and yellow printing depicting Saiyan battle armor (Frieza-style). Front printing features a white chest plate, yellow midsection ribbing, and black/white arm detailing. One arm is missing in the image.
Legs
Black legs with a white hip and boot section. The front print features a yellow loincloth-style armor piece with a grey tail wrap-around detail printed on the central lapel.
Accessories
Missing in image (would originally include a spiked black hairpiece and an oversized white armor neck/shoulder piece, currently attached).
Color Scheme
White, Black, Yellow, and Light Flesh. Accents of metallic silver and green in the scouter print.
Printing Details
Digital or UV print quality, typical of third-party custom manufacturers. Includes torso, leg, and head printing; alignment appears centered but lacks the precision of official LEGO pad printing.
Variants
Standard scouter version. Other versions exist with different expressions (angry/teeth bared) or Super Saiyan hair variants.
Condition Notes
Damaged and Incomplete: Missing the right arm and the hairpiece. Noticeable scuffing on the white printing of the chest and legs. Typical for lower-quality plastic used in unofficial brands.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD (Minimal value due to missing parts and non-authentic status).
Price (New)
$2.00 - $5.00 USD (Typical price on secondary markets like AliExpress for custom figures).
Compatible Sets
Not compatible with official LEGO sets as a product, but fits on standard LEGO studs.
Character Background
Vegeta is the Prince of the fallen Saiyan race from Dragon Ball Z. This version depicts his appearance during the Saiyan Saga when he first arrived on Earth with Nappa.
Design Notes
Utilizes a custom-molded armor piece that fits over the neck peg. The design attempts to replicate the Akira Toriyama art style using the LEGO platform constraints.
Similar Minifigures
Other custom DBZ figures like Goku, Frieza, or Nappa from brands such as WM, Kopf, or POGO.
Collectibility
Low. Real LEGO collectors usually avoid non-authentic figures; DBZ fans may find it a cheap Novelty, but the damage significantly reduces desirability.
History
LEGO has never officially held the Dragon Ball license. This figure represents the wave of 'bootleg' figures that became prevalent on online marketplaces to fill the void left by official products.
Interesting Facts
The tail printed on the waist piece is a key character detail, as Saiyans maintain their tails in this era to transform into Great Apes.
Display Suggestions
Best used in a custom DBZ diorama. Due to missing parts, it is better suited for 'battle-damaged' scenes.
Modification Potential
The armor piece is a useful part for MOCs (My Own Creations) involving sci-fi soldiers or space knights.
Overall Assessment
This is an unofficial/custom LEGO-style figure of Vegeta. It is not a genuine LEGO product. Given the missing hairpiece and arm, it has negligible collector value and should be considered a toy grade item or for parts only.