Tamashii Nations Launches CHANGEARTS Toy Line With Dragon Ball Hoi-Poi Capsule Items
The CHANGEARTS line applies Tamashii Nations' established transformation engineering to a collectible format that directly mimics the in-universe Hoi-Poi Capsule gimmick, making the toy itself a reference to the source material rather than just a static figure.
Reporting from 2 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Anime Anime.
Tamashii Nations has announced a new toy series called CHANGEARTS, which uses the company's transformation technology to recreate iconic vehicles and structures from the Dragon Ball series. The first wave, CHANGEARTS Hoi-Poi Capsule, consists of four items inspired by the Hoi-Poi Capsules that appear in the manga and anime. Pre-orders open on July 1, 2026, at general retail stores. The lineup includes Bulma's Motorcycle (No. 9), the Capsule House (No. 1), Trunks' Time Machine (No. 433), and Bulma's Airplane (No. 576). Each item comes in a Hoi-Poi Capsule-shaped case and transforms when removed. The motorcycle and the Capsule House are scheduled for release in December 2026, while the Time Machine and Airplane follow in January 2027. All four items are priced at 2,200 yen each. Bandai Spirits is the manufacturer. The toys are designed to be displayed alongside separately sold S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball figures.
The CHANGEARTS line is a new brand from Tamashii Nations that uses the company's existing transformation technology, called CHANGE ARTS, to turn capsule-shaped cases into detailed vehicles and structures. The technology is designed to balance ease of transformation with fine interior details, including parts only visible during the change process.
- No. 9 Bulma's Motorcycle: The front wheel rotates, and the movable stand supports the body. Capsule total length is about 110mm; the motorcycle body is about 90mm.
- No. 1 Capsule House: The interior is sculpted with reference to scenes from the series, including a shower room visible only during transformation. The main body is about 80mm long.
- No. 433 Trunks' Time Machine: The cockpit area is intricately sculpted. Capsule total length is about 110mm; the time machine body is about 75mm tall.
- No. 576 Bulma's Airplane: The rear hatch opens and closes downward as in the series. The interior is sculpted with reference to scenes. The main body is about 80mm long.
Each item comes with a Hoi-Poi Capsule-shaped case whose label is reproduced with stickers. The toys are made of ABS and PVC (the motorcycle and Capsule House) or ABS (the Time Machine and Airplane). Bandai Spirits is the manufacturer. Tamashii Nations recommends displaying the items with separately sold S.H.Figuarts figures, such as Bulma -Beginning of the Great Adventure- or Super Saiyan Trunks -The Boy from the Future-.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.