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DX Vinyl Volume 4 Yajirobe figure close up
There are currently a total of 30 Yajirobe collectibles that have been released by numerous companies to date. A gallery and the attached information appends to the official releases and genuine specifics in regards to the additional merchandise pertaining to each release.
Bandai
Mini Figure Selection series Yajirobe and Goku miniature collectible
- Dragon Ball Mini Figure Selection series Part 2
- Release date: 2003
The Mini Figure Selection series Part 2 has included a repertoire of characters from the Dragon Ball series in a nice bronze color highlight. Included in this set is a miniature Yajirobe with Goku as they ride the cycle. Yajirobe is driving the vehicle as Goku holds onto him. The cycle is raised upward due to gathering momentum and the culmination of speed as it prepares to dash away. Yajirobe's wears the Dragon Ball around his neck as it slides swiftly with the motion of the moving vehicle. This miniature figurine is well-crafted and has a distinct bronze coloring scheme, matching the rest of the Mini Figure Selection series set.
Chara Puchi series Yajirobe figurine
- Chara Puchi Miniature series
- Release date: 2004
The Chara Puchi releases by Bandai were not limited to the phone strap series. In December, 2004, there's also a mini figure set that was released and incorporated plenty of characters from the series run. In this set, all the characters came sitting on top of a mini Dragon Ball or another item (such as a space pod). This specific set was entitled "Gohan," concentrating on the Saiyan/Vegeta Saga. Yajirobe came sitting on a Dragon Ball and with a miniature base. He keeps his arms crossed and a serious expression on his face. Others included in this set and also sitting on Dragon Balls are King Kai, Kami, Bulma, Kid Gohan, Chi-Chi, Goku, Piccolo, Nappa (on top of space pod) and Vegeta (on top of space pod). Also, the initial releases of these mini-figurines came with a small piece of candy.
HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe and Korin figurines
- HG Collection Part 9
- Release date: 2005
Bandai released its Part 9 set in December, 2005. This set included Super Saiyan Gohan (from History of Trunks), Goku, Vegeta, Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks, Super Saiyan Gogeta, Nappa, and of course, Yajirobe with Korin, who were all packaged in the basic gashapon bagging. Aside from being in his arms-crossed posture, Yajirobe maintains a serious and angered expression as Korin stands beside him. All the details are exquisite on this piece, including his sword attached to his belt. Also, the figure comes with a transparent base to aid in standing upward. The overall paint job is extremely on the mark. Since these were gashapon figures, they are individually sealed in their plastic Dragon Balls.
Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Announcer figurine color version
- Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10
- Release date: 2008
Bandai has released the Soul of Hyper Figuration series, which included Yajirobe and Korin in volume 10 of the series. Yajirobe is seen with a smirk across his face and some shy marks on his cheeks as he crosses his arms. His sword is kept to his side as it is strapped to his belt. Released in January 2008, the series also included Broly, Super Saiyan Goku bidding farewell, Adult Gohan with school outfit, Videl, the World Tournament Announcer, Goku with kid Gohan playing with him, Kid Buu, and Super Saiyan 3 Goku unleashing his dragon fist technique.
Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Yajirobe and Korin figurines black and white variant
- Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10
- Release date: 2008
The same Soul of Hyper Figuration set was simultaneously released by Bandai as a black and white alternate coloring scheme. The same Yajirobe and Korin figurines are included in this set along with all the same characters from the color version. There is, however, more impression placed in the form of shadow outlining, which makes the black and white version equally collectible in terms of design. Also released in January 2008, this part of the Hyper Figuration series involved characters from the movies and last half of Dragon Ball Z, including the Great Saiyaman and Kid Buu Saga.
SG Collection series 1 Yajirobe
- SG Collection series 1
- Release date: Unknown
Bandai's repaints were a common venture and it was no exception when it came to the Dragon Ball Kai SG Collection series. The Volume 1 set included a repertoire of characters in red, blue, and yellow coloring schemes. These were all the same as their original HG Collection pieces in terms of the models but the paint job was altered just for this specific set. Spanning the Vegeta saga and some of the movies which revolved around Saiyan-related characters, the SG series 1 set included the following characters and their pertaining color scheme in accordance: Broly (Yellow), Vegeta (Blue), Goku in charging position (Red), Raditz (Red), Nappa (Blue), Bardock (Blue), Yajirobe (Yellow), Gogeta (Red), Krillin (Blue), Goku in battle stance (Blue), Chiaotzu (Yellow), Piccolo (Yellow), Tien (Red), and Kid Gohan (Blue).
Banpresto
DX Vinyl Series 4 Yajirobe
- DX Vinyl Series 4
- Release date: 2008
This 9 inch (22cm) Sofubi Vinyl Yajirobe was released by Banpresto in 2008. It is Yajirobe's largest model and most distinctive piece in terms of design. He is depicted with a smirk and sarcastic expression as he has an arms-crossed posture, tilting his head and staring towards his side. Also included is his Katana sword. It is part of the DX Vinyl Series 4 set. Others included in this same set are Kid Goku and Korin. The DX Vinyl set is likely the best large-scale series attributed to Dragon Ball characters. The packaging depicts the Dragon Balls scattered around and the design from the World Martial Arts tournament as the backdrop with a yellow coloring scheme.
Hachette
Legend of Manga series collectible number 38 Yajirobe
- The Legend of Manga series
- Release date: 2009
Hachette has added a great deal of pieces to their appending "Legend of Manga" releases. Included with the manga volumes is a miniature figurine. Included with Number 38 of this wide range of volumes is none other than Yajirobe. Released in November, 2009, this piece was no exception to the great deal of detail Hachette has placed on the Dragon Ball manga characters. Yajirobe's pose is that of a complete swordsman, tightly gripping his katana as he prepares to yank it out and swiftly and silently end his opponent. His feet are placed in the perfect samurai attack stance. His clothing is also extremely accurate in its depiction, right down to the Dragon Ball dangling from his neck, making him an exceptionally detailed collectible overall.
See also
Gallery
 Mini Figure Selection Part 2 Yajirobe and Goku  Chara Puchi Dragon Ball Z Part 1 Yajirobe figurine  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe upper angle view  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe angle view close up  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe backside angle view  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe and Korin figurines front view  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe and Korin figurines front angle view  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe and Korin figurines angle view  HG Collection Part 9 Yajirobe and Korin figurines backside angle view  Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Yajirobe and Korin color version front view  Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Yajirobe and Korin color version front view  Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Yajirobe and Korin color version backside view  Soul of Hyper Figuration Part 10 Yajirobe and Korin black and white variant front view  SG Series 1 Yajirobe blue figurine  Dx Vinyl Volume 4 Yajirobe in packaging  DX Vinyl Volume 4 advertisement including Yajirobe, Korin, and Goku |