Dragon Ball enthusiasts have just a short wait ahead before Piccolo makes a comeback in one of his most unconventional appearances yet.
According to listings on digital storefronts like BigBadToyStore and Jump Ichiban, pre-orders are officially live for the Dragon Ball Arise — Piccolo Petrified Version figure. Priced at $364.99, this highly detailed collectible offers a wonderfully distinct tribute to a fleeting moment in the series, making it a standout addition to any Dragon Ball Z display.
Piccolo’s Most Unexpected DBZ Transformation Is Now a Stunning New Collectible
The official product overview from Jump Ichiban describes the piece: “As a new addition to the Dragon Ball Arise lineup, we present a 3D sculpture of Piccolo following his transformation into stone by Dabura. Take home this striking and unique Petrified Version, which stands apart from the standard releases.” International collectors can anticipate shipments arriving around November 2026, while U.S.-focused platforms are pointing toward a January 2027 rollout.
First appearing back in 1988 within chapter 161 of Akira Toriyama’s original manga, “The Fist of Son Goku,” Piccolo famously evolved from a terrifying adversary into one of the franchise’s most beloved protectors. As the offspring of King Piccolo, this fierce Namekian warrior has spent decades standing as an unwavering pillar of righteousness—even sacrificing his own breath during the clash with Nappa to keep Gohan safe.
The petrifaction itself occurred during the demon king Dabura’s brief but destructive campaign. Utilizing his dark magic, Dabura possessed the ability to freeze foes into stone simply by spitting on them. Fortunately, this curse wasn’t permanent; Dabura’s eventual defeat reversed the condition, and Piccolo was successfully restored thanks to his innate Namekian regeneration after his stone form was accidentally shattered by Trunks.
Beyond his classic history, Piccolo remains a vital player in modern arcs, such as the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga from the Dragon Ball Super manga—a storyline currently headed toward an anime adaptation. Originally teased during January’s Genkitamatsuri event, the upcoming Dragon Ball Super 2: Galactic Patrol will finally bring several fan-favorite figures, including the sinister villain Moro, to the screen.
The Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga centers on the breakout of the ancient sorcerer Moro from his interstellar prison. Once liberated, Moro embarks on a universal rampage, laying waste to multiple planets before targeting the galaxy’s strongest warriors to drain their life force.
Throughout these harrowing events, Piccolo repeatedly steps onto the front lines to defend the universe. He plays a crucial part in the confrontation against Android Seven-Three and teams up with Gohan to fight Saganbo, holding the line until a Perfected Super Saiyan Blue Goku arrives to take on the threat directly.
The Dragon Ball Arise — Piccolo Petrified Version figure is currently available for international pre-order through various online hobby shops.
- Release Date
- 1989 – 1996
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Directors
- Daisuke Nishio, Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Osamu Kasai
- Writers
- Akira Toriyama, Neil Bligh, Hiroshi Toda, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Aya Matsui, Keiji Terui, Reiko Yoshida, Toshiki Inoue
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Masako Nozawa
Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)
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Ryo Horikawa
Vegeta (voice)