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Start small. Buy the figure of the character you actually love (not the one that is "rare"). Be patient. And remember: Power levels are bullshit, but your collection doesn't have to be.

From rare S.H. Figuarts figures to vintage manga and anime cel art. Here is your complete guide to starting, organizing, and mastering a Dragon Ball Z collection. Introduction: It’s Over 9,000! (But Your Collection Can Be, Too)

If you are reading this, you probably remember rushing home from school to catch the next episode of Dragon Ball Z . You remember the first time Goku turned Super Saiyan. You remember the screaming. The powering up. The three-episode-long Spirit Bombs.

Today, collecting DBZ merchandise is bigger than ever. With new lines like Dragon Ball Super and premium re-releases of classic figures, the market is flooded. But how do you move from a fan with a few Funko Pops to a curator of a true DBZ collection?

Nostalgia is a powerful drug. But DBZ collecting is more than that. It is about reclaiming a piece of your childhood. It is about the hunt. It is about the moment you finally find that SSJ2 Gohan with the broken arm for a reasonable price.