Android 17 (Dragon Ball Z / Super)
Custom / Third-Party · Dragon Ball (Custom)
Android Saga · circa 2018-2023 (Market release)
Figure ID
Custom / Third-Party
Theme
Dragon Ball (Custom)
Year Released
circa 2018-2023 (Market release)
Rarity
Niche collectibility. As a third-party custom (likely pad-printed by a studio like WM, Lab9, or similar), it is not mass-produced by LEGO but available in the custom market.
Head
Custom pad-printed flesh-tone head with blue eyes and thin arched eyebrows characteristic of Akira Toriyama's art style. Hair is a custom molded black mid-length parted piece.
Torso
Black vest over white long-sleeve shirt. Features the Red Ribbon (RR) logo on the left chest and an orange scarf/bandana printed at the neck. Pad printing extends to the arms.
Legs
Blue jeans with printed brown belt and holster details. Includes green socks/leg warmers and blue/white sneakers. Features 360-degree printing common in high-end customs.
Accessories
None shown in image, though typically includes custom blasters or energy effect pieces in retail packaging.
Color Scheme
Black, White, Orange, Blue, and Flesh. Uses standard LEGO-compatible color palettes but with higher detail density.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing (UV or traditional). Includes front, side, and back prints on torso and legs, exceeding official LEGO detail density.
Variants
Variants exist from different custom makers (e.g., Dragon Ball Super version with 'Ranger' armband or different hair molds).
Condition Notes
Custom figures often have tighter or looser joints than official LEGO. Check for 'neck rub' on the RR logo and silvering on the hair mold.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $30.00 USD depending on the specific custom brand (WM/POGO vs. Phoenix/Lab9).
Price (New)
$2.00 - $15.00 original custom retail price.
Compatible Sets
None (Official). Designed for adult collectors and MOC (My Own Creations) dioramas.
Character Background
Android 17 (Lapis) is a character from the Dragon Ball franchise, created by Dr. Gero for the Red Ribbon Army to kill Goku.
Design Notes
The use of a dedicated mold for the hair is a hallmark of high-end customs that want to bridge the gap between LEGO aesthetic and anime accuracy.
Similar Minifigures
Android 18 (Custom), Future Trunks (Custom), Cell (Custom), or official LEGO Star Wars figures with similar hairpieces.
Collectibility
Moderate to high for Dragon Ball fans. Custom figures do not hold 'purist' value but are highly sought after to fill character gaps LEGO refuses to license.
History
This figure represents the 'Golden Age' of custom printing where third-party manufacturers achieved near-official quality for unlicensed anime properties.
Interesting Facts
The Red Ribbon logo is often slightly modified on some customs to avoid copyright strikes, though this one appears faithful to the anime.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Android 18 and Cell in a wasteland or urban ruin diorama. Keep out of direct sunlight as third-party inks can fade faster than official LEGO ink.
Modification Potential
The hair and head are frequently swapped with other custom anime characters. Parts are 100% compatible with official LEGO pieces.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality third-party representation of a popular anime character. Desirability is high for fans, though strictly 'non-official' for LEGO purists.