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Toy Review: Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H Figuarts Android 16 "Dragonball Z" Action Figure

Android 16 is one of my favourite characters from the Dragonball Z universe and I think he is highly under-rated. The SH Figuarts Android 16 toy figure is a must get to complete the Android trio and they really look awesome together.



Paint-job is again immaculate and the sculpt is spot on. The Android 16 figure does not come with many accessories but he is one big and bulky figure, taller than Piccolo and measuring close to 7 inches measures from the tip of his hair and really works well and is to scale with the other Dragonball Z characters in the S.H Figuarts line. They should have included one or two little birds or small animals to show him in his gentler side though, that would be perfect.

The SH Figuarts Android 16 comes with 3 interchangeable face pieces (yelling, laughing and battle damaged) for a total of 4 faces. 2 pairs of hands ( clenched fist and open hands with slightly bent fingers) and removable forearms which reveals his cannon for his Hell Flash Attack. I really like the battle damaged face a lot as there are many details going into revealing the mechanical parts inside his head.

Android 16: "Gohan, let it go. It is not a sin to fight for the right cause. There are those who words alone will not reach. Cell is such a being. I know how you are Gohan. You are gentle, you do not like to hurt. I know because I too have learned these feelings, but it is because you cherish life, that you must protect it." These were his last words before being destroyed by Cell which helped Gohan unleash his powers fully to transform into Super Saiyan 2 Son Gohan.

Articulation is great with tight joints and very solid movements. Due to the lack of accessories, he is a little boring as a stand alone figure but I am pretty sure most collectors will not stop at only 1 figure as I think the purpose of Android 16 is to look good standing beside Android 17 and Android 18.

The SH Figuarts Android 16 figure is still reasonably priced now at the point of writing. As we observe the S.H Figuarts line long enough, we know that prices tend to sky rocket as supply drops so do get this figure now before it is too late. 

The Android 16 toy figure currently holds a score of 4.4/5 on Amazon.com with 46 customer reviews. Here are some of the things they are saying about this amazing figure.

  • Another great release! Couldn't find any flaws with it
  • The figure is nicely sculpted and the paintjob is on point
  • The best Android 16 figure to date
  • Great figure everyone should get it for the low price for now before it is gone
Material :ABS,PVC
Release Date: Feb 2015
Original Price: 5940 Yen (Approximately USD$56)

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