Krillin (Custom / Bootleg)
Unknown (Non-Official) · Anime (Unofficial)
Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball Super · Unknown; likely produced between 2015-2022 during the rise of third-party anime figures.
Figure ID
Unknown (Non-Official)
Theme
Anime (Unofficial)
Year Released
Unknown; likely produced between 2015-2022 during the rise of third-party anime figures.
Rarity
Common (Bootleg); essentially worthless to official LEGO collectors. These are mass-produced in factories in China and sold on sites like AliExpress.
Head
Flesh-toned head with Krillin's signature six moxibustion burns on the forehead, no nose (accurate to character), and determined black eyes with heavy eyebrows.
Torso
Orange martial arts gi (Turtle School style) over a dark blue undershirt with a dark blue belt. Features chest muscle line printing.
Legs
Short black legs (fixed/non-posable type frequently used in bootlegs). Note: Character traditionally wears orange pants.
Accessories
None pictured. Usually sold with energy effect pieces or a Dragon Ball.
Color Scheme
Orange, Dark Blue, Flesh, and Black. Matches the classic Turtle Hermit Gi palette.
Printing Details
Low to medium quality pad printing. Lines appear slightly thinner than official LEGO standards, and ink opacity on the blue sections is typical of knock-off brands like POGO or WM.
Variants
Standard adult Krillin; other variants often include the white police officer uniform or the hair-grown Buu Saga version.
Condition Notes
Visible plastic sheen suggests lower-grade ABS plastic. The neck peg shows some wear. Bootlegs often have loose limb friction (clutch power issues).
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD. Has no resale value in the legitimate secondary market (BrickLink/BrickOwl).
Price (New)
Usually sold for approximately $1.00 USD on bulk import sites.
Compatible Sets
None. Not an official LEGO product. LEGO has never held the Dragon Ball license.
Character Background
Krillin is the strongest Earthling in the Dragon Ball series, Goku's best friend, and a practitioner of the Turtle School martial arts.
Design Notes
The use of short legs on an adult torso is a common 'chibi' or height-accurate style choice in custom anime figures to represent Krillin's short stature.
Similar Minifigures
Custom LEGO-compatible Goku, Master Roshi, or Yamcha figures from brands like WM, Kopf, or Xinh.
Collectibility
Zero for purist collectors. Moderate for anime fans who want 'LEGO-style' representations of characters LEGO refuses to license.
History
Dragon Ball is one of the most requested licenses on LEGO Ideas, but due to Bandai's licensing grip and the mature nature of some content, it remains a bootleg-only staple.
Interesting Facts
The six dots on the forehead shown in the printing are meant to be incense burns from Buddhist monk training.
Display Suggestions
Display with other Z-Fighters. Keep away from authentic LEGO if you are a purist, as some bootleg plastics can off-gas and damage official bricks over long periods.
Modification Potential
The head is the most useful part for making a 'purist' custom of a monk character using official LEGO Star Wars or Ninjago torsos.
Overall Assessment
This is a non-authentic, third-party 'knock-off' figure. While it captures the character's likeness well, it holds no value as an investment or official collectible.