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Toy Review: S.H Figuarts Tien Shinhan with Chao Tzu Dragonball Z Action Figure - Bandai Tamashii Nations

Tien Shinhan is one of the strongest Earthlings in the Dragon Ball Z series and an interesting character to allow us to take a break from Saiyans and Super Saiyans. The  S.H. Figuarts Tien Shinhan Action Figure captures this look very well but I sort of hope that he should have some clothing or accessory for us to convert his attire to a one shoulder tank top as seen in the Android Sage versus the bare upper body we see here.





One shoulder tank top attire and preparing the Neo Tri Beam attack to stop Cell Version 2 from getting to Android 18.



The S.H. Figuarts Tien Shinhan Action Figure depicts Tien Shin Han during the Vegeta Saga and hence the move that he is pulling off here is the Tri Beam and not the Neo Tri Beam. This move is always done with Tien hovering over his enemy and firing from the top down.

Sadly, this figure does not come with the display stand so you will have to purchase an extra one if you wish to pose him hovering in the sky with preparing for this move. You can purchase the Bandai Tamsashii Nations Humanoid Stands Here.




The S.H. Figuarts Tien Shinhan Action Figure along side Yamcha who is another non lead character that adds variety to the cast of characters other than Saiyans.


Now, the S.H. Figuarts Tien Shinhan Action Figure also comes with a non poseable Chao Tzu figure with a teary eye. This Chao Tzu figure serves only one purpose and that is to be attached to the back of Nappa to re-enact the scene where Chao Tzu self exploded in a bid to save Tien Shinhan but Nappa escaped unscathed and Chao Tzu sacrificed himself for nothing. That scene used to affect me greatly when I was a kid. Now, instead of feeling any sadness I find this Chao Tzu figure very cute.


So, I would say that Bandai Tamashii Nations has launched several interesting Dragonball Z action figures and you would need to collect Vegeta , NappaTien Shinhan and Chao Tzu and S.H. Figuarts Yamcha and Saibaman in order to fully re-enact the whole Vegeta saga scene and it makes for a very nice and interesting display.


The S.H. Figuarts Tien Shinhan Dragonball Z Action Figure comes with the following
  • Tien Shinhan S.H. Figuarts comes with a fixed pose Chao Tzu
  • Stands approximately 6 inches tall
  • This figure is a tamashii web shop exclusive item, release will be limited
  • Product bears official Bluefin Distribution logo
  • The affixed label with the Bluefin Distribution logo also entitles the purchaser to product support assistance

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