Raditz (Dragon Ball Z Custom)
Custom / Bootleg · Non-Official / Anime Custom
Dragon Ball Z (Unlicensed) · Approx. 2015-2020
Figure ID
Custom / Bootleg
Theme
Non-Official / Anime Custom
Year Released
Approx. 2015-2020
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced bootleg) / Collectible (Custom community)
Head
Yellow skin tone with distinct Raditz facial features including a Scouter (power level reader) printed over the left eye, long black hairpiece with multiple jagged spikes typical of the Saiyan character.
Torso
Light bluish gray torso with red arms and white hands. Printing simulates the Saiyan Saga battle armor (Frieza Force style) with a white chest plate and brown ribbed stomach section.
Legs
Black legs with front printing including dark brown loincloth/armor plate details and yellow/gold circular patterns on the feet representing Saiyan footwear.
Accessories
Removable white plastic shoulder armor/pauldrons piece often called a 'neck bracket armor' and a long, spiky black hair piece (Part 98371 style or custom mold).
Color Scheme
Red, White, Black, and Tan/Brown. Specifically mimics the Saiyan combat suit colors from the Dragon Ball Z anime.
Printing Details
Digital or UV printing, likely non-LEGO standard. Features full torso detail and printed boots. The quality appears to be from a third-party manufacturer like POGO, WM, or Kopf rather than an official LEGO pad-print.
Variants
Numerous versions exist by different custom brands (Christo, Phoenix Customs, and various Chinese bootleg brands), varying in skin tone (flesh vs yellow) and hair mold accuracy.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose arm joints and fading on the thinner white ink of the armor. The shoulder armor piece is fragile at the neck ring and can snap if removed frequently.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD. As a non-official product, it holds very little resale value compared to genuine LEGO.
Price (New)
$1.00 - $3.00 via secondary market sites or specialty custom shops.
Compatible Sets
None. This figure was never included in an official LEGO set as LEGO does not hold the Dragon Ball license.
Character Background
Raditz is the biological brother of Goku and a member of the Saiyan race. He is the first antagonist of Dragon Ball Z, arriving on Earth to recruit Goku for the Frieza Force.
Design Notes
Uses a 'Frankenstein' approach to LEGO parts: a standard minifigure body with a custom-molded hair piece and a molded shoulder armor piece used in some official LEGO themes like Ninjago or Chima, repurposed here.
Similar Minifigures
Custom versions of Vegeta, Nappa, and Goku. This specific design borrows visual cues from official LEGO Ninjago Zane or Space armor pieces.
Collectibility
Low for purist LEGO collectors; Moderate for Dragon Ball fans or MOC (My Own Creation) builders who want to populate an anime-themed display.
History
Since LEGO has never produced anime figures for Dragon Ball, the 'AFOL' and custom communities have relied on third-party manufacturers to fill this gap for over a decade.
Interesting Facts
The hair mold used on many of these figures is often a modification of the 'Spiky Hair' from various LEGO themes, but scaled up to match the character's massive hair in the anime.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside a custom Goku and Piccolo to recreate the 'Raditz's Arrival' scene. Use a transparent stand to simulate flying poses.
Modification Potential
High. Because it is a custom figure, it can be easily disassembled for parts. The hair and armor are frequently used to create other Saiyan-style characters.
Overall Assessment
This is a 100% custom or 'bootleg' minifigure and not an official LEGO release. While it provides a fun representation of an iconic anime character, it lacks the material quality and investment value of genuine LEGO products.