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IT DOESN'T GET ANY HOTTER THAN...
DRAGONBALL Z
Find out all there is to know about the hotter-than-hot phenomenon called DragonBall Z. Written by a mother and ten-year-old son team, you'll get all the fabulous DBZ facts from a kid's perspective! So DBZ fans unite-and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you read about:
* All the TV and movie episodes, action figures, trading cards and toys
* The characters-good and bad-what they do and where they come from
* Awesome anecdotes, entertaining facts, cool quizzes, and side-splitting jokes
* Interviews with kids just like you about DragonBall Z: their favorite episodes and characters, fun ways to play with DBZ toys, and much more
You know you're a DragonBall Z fanatic if...
...you think your teacher is a Saiyan
...you name your dog "Bubbles" and make him bounce around
your backyard "planet" at rocketship speed
...you insist that your power level is 1200 (on bad days)
...you wear red pajamas and a sash to school
...you use magic marker to put dots on your head so you can look like Krillin
DRAGONBALL Z
Find out all there is to know about the hotter-than-hot phenomenon called DragonBall Z. Written by a mother and ten-year-old son team, you'll get all the fabulous DBZ facts from a kid's perspective! So DBZ fans unite-and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you read about:
* All the TV and movie episodes, action figures, trading cards and toys
* The characters-good and bad-what they do and where they come from
* Awesome anecdotes, entertaining facts, cool quizzes, and side-splitting jokes
* Interviews with kids just like you about DragonBall Z: their favorite episodes and characters, fun ways to play with DBZ toys, and much more
You know you're a DragonBall Z fanatic if...
...you think your teacher is a Saiyan
...you name your dog "Bubbles" and make him bounce around
your backyard "planet" at rocketship speed
...you insist that your power level is 1200 (on bad days)
...you wear red pajamas and a sash to school
...you use magic marker to put dots on your head so you can look like Krillin
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Two words could sum up this book nicely. Nice try. The book would be great if the author and her son spent some more time researching, as all of their information is either wrong or in an order only the bravest would dare to comprehend. One of the character's names is spelt wrong, (which may not seem much, but for a guide it should be correct) the "quotes" in the book are from kids ages 5-12, the episode/saga guide could not possibly be in a worse order, and the author's sense of humour leaves something to be desired. The author spends a lot of the book "explaining" two of the Dragonball Z role playing games her son thought up, with enough numbers to make maths teachers drool. The characters in these games have names like "Oinky Chicken". Oh dear. The book keeps an informal tone throughout. This is not always a bad thing, but by the sixth chapter ("Danny's Top Ten List"), I was beginning to get tired of all the mentions to her wonder-son and their action figures. The blurb screams that "You'll get all the fabulous DBZ facts from a kid's perspective!" However, the blurb also offers "side splitting jokes!" If you read the book, you'll realise what facts are untrue from both these quotes. All in all, this book is an entertaining enough read, but if you're looking for real quality, steer well clear.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Being a massive DBZ fan, it was disapointing reading a book written by someone with clearly little to no knowledge of DBZ at all. She does not understand why Krillen's name is spelt 'Kurirrin' in Japanese, nor has she ever seen an original Japanese episode, and also voices her doubt that the series was censored (it was; heavily. In fact, DBZ censorship is a massive issue, one which she has completely dismissed).
Most of the book is dedicated to her son, his friends, his classes, what he thinks and says. She tells us which action figures she owns and how she plays with them. She even goes on for 3 pages about her daughter's flute lessons. And, commiting a true DBZ sin, she calls Tenshinhan "Tien", his censored name. Also at one point she even states about another character, "I don't know this character's name, but oh well."
I recommend you don't buy this book; I have never wasted my money like this before and hope I never do again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book simply because there are practically no other Dragonball Z books available in the UK, except for Pojo's highly recommended guide to Dragonball Z. If you have watched DBZ on TV then you will know almost everything in the book already: for example the author only really focuses on the Saiyan saga and not much else. The reason why I only awarded the book 2 stars out of 5 is that there are a few errors in the book (wrongly spelt names of attacks , characters and places etc) which, though minor, will irritate a hardcore DBZ fan (like myself) no end.
Another reason: the author, Lois, talks a bit too much about her son Danny, whom, though probably a perfectly likeable kid, you will find yourself directing all your frustrations at by the last page of the book. Too much space is wasted talking about him and not enough about Dragonball Z (hence the title of this review- Dannyball Z has a nice ring to it.)
A few good things about the book which saved it from getting the lowest rating- the personal insights are a handy guide to a newcomer to the series, and the product and RPG information is pretty sound. The cover is also a nice shade of green....
In conclusion- don't expect an in-depth guide to the full Dragonball Z series, characters and movies. You would be disappointed.
To be fair, this is a fairly entertaining half-hour flick-through for when boredom strikes. Good for so-so fans who have seen the show a couple of times and are interested in learning more. Bad for those who tape every episode, collect the action figures, the manga, the posters....You know who you are. (And I'm proud to say I'm one of the latter.)
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Good but it is flawed
Good book to read if you like dragonball z or if you want to know more about it.Hardcore fans you wont need to read this because it is pretty simple. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2001
THE BEST DRAGONBALL Z INFO BOOK ON THE MARKET
This book is really cheap for it's content. The best Dragonball Z Book ever writen
Published on 8 May 2001 by J. Perkins
Funny, informative. I'm glad I bought it!
At first, the book seemed pretty lame. when I got into the chapter about the RPG, I hadn't the foggiest idea what they were talking about. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2001
Dragonball Zzzzzzzzzzzz.......
If you are a fan of Dragonball Z and you know who Guru is, then you know more than what this book has to offer. This book is filled with limited information. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2000
Good for kids. Be cautious if you're an adult.
If your planning to buy this book for a child then go ahead. It's a lot of fun and also has some moralistic messages in that a child wouldn't be offended by. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000 by af_day@hotmail.com
Interesting, informative but not for hardcore DBZ fans
This book is packed with info on the popular tv show Dragonball Z but sadly if you watch the show, there's very little in it that you don't know already. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2000
Its got everything dbz, from trading cards to films..
I underestimated this book, due to its unofficiality, but it well and truly succeeds in delivering stacks of dragonball z info in a way that kids can enjoy. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2000
The only guide to get!
This is one of the best DragonballZ things you can get. It is humourus, and gives you the full lowdown on DragonballZ. From comics to trading cards, to quizzes and movies. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2000
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