In the Dragon Ball collecting community, one of the most talked-about items lately is this Childhood Series Master Roshi figure.
The domestic Dragon Ball figure market has always been lively, and once again, it’s a release from Statue Brother’s Childhood Series that’s sparking major discussion.
When this Master Roshi—based on Infinite Studio’s Childhood Series—launched at $99.8, with the sea turtle accessory sold separately at $59.8, collectors’ first reaction was almost universal: disappointment.
But setting aside the controversy, how does this Dragon Ball figure actually perform on its own merits? Let’s break it down objectively.
Product Contents
This Dragon Ball figure includes:
- Dual-head sculpt design
- Normal sunglasses head
- Nosebleed expression head
- Head sculpt base
- Simple display base
- Removable turtle shell (with real hemp rope details)
- Sunglasses
- Walking stick
- Interchangeable left arm
- Removable feet
Packaging:
- Color box
- Tie-down fastening
- Pearl cotton protection
Overall, this is standard for domestic Dragon Ball figures.
Head Sculpt Performance
In terms of accuracy, this Master Roshi figure does a solid job reproducing the original sculpt.
The paint is clean and smooth overall, with consistent detail work.
A few minor flaws:
- Beard layers lack definition, likely limited by material
- Good internal mouth detail, but lower buck teeth appear slightly blurry
- Left eye sits a little low
On the plus side, this slight asymmetry actually gives him a more natural, elderly look and doesn’t feel out of place.
Highlight:
👉 Hair quality is excellent, with almost no noticeable issues.
Paint Application
Overall paintwork is satisfying.
Standouts:
✨ Natural shading on the turtle shell
✨ Clean highlight work on the heart-shaped eyes
✨ Cloth texture matches the character’s vibe perfectly
Minor issues:
- Slightly weak highlights on the left pant leg
- Slightly unnatural transition around the knee
These may be individual unit differences.
Size
- Figure height: 18.5 cm
- Height with base: 22.5 cm
This is a standard size for Dragon Ball collecting scales.
Notable Shortcomings
The figure is not without flaws:
1️⃣ Loose accessories
- Sunglass arms are loose
- Walking stick hand peg hole is oversized
- Parts easily fall off
2️⃣ Basic base design
- The original sculpt included beach elements, which are mostly missing here.
3️⃣ Misaligned forehead lines on the nosebleed head
- A fairly obvious paint flaw.
4️⃣ Inherited issues from the original sculpt
- Skin texture is overly smooth
- Slightly unnatural hand proportions
- Character vibe is slightly off
These were present in the original design.
Overall Score
⭐ Subjective score: ★★★★
Overall, this Dragon Ball figure is well-finished and even delivers some pleasant surprises out of the box.
Is It Worth Buying?
Many fans made up their minds on the night of the “sea turtle controversy” without even seeing the physical product.
From a rational perspective:
This price + this quality
would likely have flown under the radar with a different brand.
As for the separately sold sea turtle: the original sculpt also sold it as an optional add-on.
Many compare this Master Roshi to more budget-friendly alternatives on the market.
- If you only want a single Master Roshi figure, better options exist.
- If you want:
🎯 Full cohesion with the Childhood Series🎯 A unified Dragon Ball character collection
then this is still a reasonable, standard pick.
Conclusion
Compared to previous releases, quality in the Childhood Series remains consistent.
The brand is clearly trying to repeat last year’s success with the Z Warriors line using the Childhood Series—this time, the market just reacted faster.
The collecting community is simple:
👉 If you don’t think it’s worth it, don’t buy it.
👉 If you want the full series set, add it to your collection.
For many fans, this figure is just one piece to complete their Childhood lineup.
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