Dragon Ball Z - Special Version by Banpresto (1995)

This time Banpresto tried something new and left aside the usual Super Deformed look of UFO plushes and approached a more "real" representation of the characters.

The result was this set named "Special Version"

The "Special" thing about this set is how the characters look specially ugly.

Son Goku Super Saiyan 3

Face and hair don't look too weird but those arms and hands? Is that ball a Kame-hame-ha or a dragon ball?

Son Gohan

Not sure if that expression is because he's worried or just angry for being that weird-looking.

Goten and Trunks

Yes, they are attached as one single prize. I prefer the SD versions made after this one, though.

Piccolo

In my opinion this is the only one from the set that looks just fine. The body proportions and face are quite right for a realistic version from character.

Majin Boo

Again those arms and hands make the plush look weird. Also, I don't remember him having that long nose!

Tags

So random image. Why 2 Trunks and a Goku SSJ2 which is not in the set?

Maybe with that background diorama the set looks cooler than it is! The upper text says "Relive the hard and exciting battles!!"

Dragon Ball Z - Taffeta Set by Banpresto (1995)

During Majin Boo saga in Japan, Banpresto launched a DBZ set made from a different fabric than plush and polyester: taffeta.

I'm not a fan of this kind of shiny fabric, but the characters look funny enough to give them a chance, right? :)

All set had to be taken in 2 pictures since figures are a little bigger than usual (around 25-30 cms.)

It's Mr. Satan's debut in this UFO toys!

It's also Goten and Trunks debut as well. Although Goten could be mistaken as a Son Goku in SD form...

Son Goku (after-life version) 

Well, it's Goku with an aureole. What did you expect? SS3? Nah....

Son Gohan (Supreme Kai Planet version)

He looks pretty good. When you see next post, you'll really miss this version....

Son Goten

Trunks

What's with the ribbon instead of a belt???

Piccolo

Mr. Satan

I really think Mr. Satan is the star of this set along with Majin Boo (which I haven't found yet)

Tags

In this case, tag is folded so you can open it to check the picture of the complete set inside.

Here's Majin Boo! I can't open the tag completely unless I cut it out from the plastic attached to the toy. And that's not gonna happen...

Here says something like "From Banpresto Corporate Sales Agency" and below there's the Tokyo address.