Here we have Goku in-hand, being a more saturated figure than prior versions of the character were in the past. While it does make sense for the Daima artstyle, it should be worth mentioning that mixing and matching with other characters will depend on which of them have a similar level of saturation and simplicity. His build is slightly less exaggerated than most other versions of the characters, though it could be argued to him having a smaller head. As a result, he kind of has a similar issue some people had with Hasbro Marvel Legends but not as bad given he still has some good build to his physique. Of note is that this version of his gi has a skirt, and while it is removable, it is only for better posing him with a swappable one rather than leaving him with the option to be closer to the classic belt. Articulation cuts are noted to be more naturalistic, especially with the knees, so while the Daimaesthetic isn't going to suit everyone, it will at least have better joint integration.
His head sculpt is a good take in a simple smiling Goku, now with blushing cheek stripes. While the heads may be swappable, there should be consideration in how much synergy there would be with a Daima-styled head and a body used for Z/Super. For his accessories, he comes with three alternate faces, 3 pairs of hands, a swooshing hair piece, and a skirt more splayed out for better range in fighting poses.
His articulation consists of a double ball neck with a hinge between, ball joints for the stems of the shoulders, hinges for moving in and out, bicep rotation, double jointed elbows, wrist joints on two ball pegs and a hinge in the middle for the option to move them in and out or up and down, he has a double ball joint for the torso, hips can move front and back, in and out, thighs have slight rotation, knees are single jointed, the feet can swivel, hinge, and pivot, and the toes are on hinges.
As for Vegeta, he ends up feeling a bit smaller than he's usually depicted. Granted, Vegeta's height is known to be mocked when compared to other anime characters outside of the DBZ universe, especially given how it probably contributed towards his temper, but even with the muscle adding some form of bulk, he ends up being a bit petite compared to Goku. The sculpt being a bit softer than normal makes sense for the artstyle of Daima, but on its own, it makes his musculature even less pronounced than in Goku, especially comparing a spandex suit with chest armor versus a somewhat baggy gi. I wasn't, however, prepared for such a weird butt sculpt where bro looks like he has it riding up his colon! If you thought some Legends and McFarlane figures have weird cake ratings from AnthonysCustoms, then we have an ass comparable to the shots from Batman & Robin during the suit up sequences! If Bulma's known for her big booty bubble butt, then Vegeta's going to have his defined Saiyan man ass to compliment his wife.
If me talking about that Vegetass makes you uncomfortable, then I'll change the topic. His head sculpt is the best part of the figure, and I'd argue won't look out of place on most head swaps than Goku's. His accessories include the same number the same number of faceplates and hair piece as his fellow Saiyan, but he gains an extra pair of alternate hands and a set of crossed arms to boot.
The display options are always a treat for someone like Vegeta, who's usually the more stern and aggressive one of the two. Not having a skirt could make this Vegeta easier to fit in with a DBZ display though maybe those extra alternate hands may play into an issue worth bringing up for the next category.
For some mold and size comparisons, here we have Goku and Vegeta with their prior iterations. I am using the ASROE version of the former and the Super Saiyan: Blood Awakening version with the head from the Scouter 2.0 version of the latter. I should probably use the head that came with the dark grey battle clothes version. While most would argue that the older Vegeta buck looked a bit like his muscles were marbles wrapped in blue paper, he doesn't look as lean as the Daima version. Maybe if there was an extra bit of bulk in the Daima version, I could like it more? Maybe the height difference between not just Goku but also himself will put that into consideration, because the prince is a shorter dude than he normally comes across as. As for the Goku comparison, I feel like the ASROE version makes for the better version of the character, what with the proportions capturing the raw power that the Saiyans were armed to the teeth with rather than the build we have with Daima Goku. I feel like the difference in the arms and legs as well as the head being smaller makes the more classic physique better fitting for that exaggeration we see in superheroes and other people like Goku, while the build we have for Daima has that Fortnite feel (ironic because of the collab). While the Daima versions of Goku and Vegeta are still fine figures, and they make good entry points into the Figuarts line, I can't help but feel they're not anything that special compared to other characters we're getting in the Daima line. That and we're always going to get other versions of the Saiyan duo, meanwhile we still can't get Krillin with hair or current age versions of Chi-Chi and Bulma. Admittedly, the likes of Goku and Vegeta always sell no problem to casual collectors, with Piccolo and Trunks not far behind, but you won't feel like you're missing out on much unless you love these characters or have plans for kit bashing.
Final ranking: ⭐⭐⭐ and a half out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (for both)
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