Before Piccolo was an ally, he was the most terrifying villain the original Dragon Ball series had ever seen — and Bandai Spirits’ Match Makers King Piccolo figure makes absolutely sure you don’t forget it.

The Match Makers series is built around a specific concept: figures designed to face off against each other, posed mid-battle to create dynamic confrontation displays when paired together. King Piccolo is sculpted in full offensive fury — lunging forward with one clawed hand extended, mouth open in a battle cry, his dark blue gi and pink weighted training bands instantly recognizable to any classic Dragon Ball fan. The energy swirling behind him in sickly green tones reinforces just how much raw, malevolent power this figure is projecting.

What makes this release particularly compelling is the character choice itself. King Piccolo is a villain from the original Dragon Ball era — pre-Z, pre-Super — which makes him a rarer subject for premium figure treatment. For collectors focused on the classic series, this is exactly the kind of release that fills a gap in most Dragon Ball displays. The sculpt faithfully captures his aged, scarred appearance with the antenna, pointed ears, and kanji-marked gi that distinguish him from his later reincarnation.

Whether you’re pairing him against a Goku Match Makers release for a confrontation display or showcasing him solo as a classic villain centerpiece, this figure delivers on both nostalgia and sculpt quality in equal measure.