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Post by Super Ghost Kamikaze » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:42 pm

Jerseymilk wrote: Maybe because, Goku's the star of the dang show and fights with him and Vegeta are always electrifying and interesting and they're experts at their discipline.
Yes. They're both quite excellent at the disciplines of turning into black lines with the odd explodey circle and cycles of the same four punches and blocks for close-range combat. And Goku is pretty good at the discipline of creating the Biggest Blast Ever So Far to defeat the next big baddie. I personally get a bit bored of this.
Maybe for you, but to me I simply get tired of them. Their antics get really old, really fast. When fighting Buu, I honestly wanted to smack them around after a while to smarten them up. I thought they acted like spoiled brats(and I don't care if they were unaware little kids who didn't seem to realize the gravity of the situation). They're one of the main reasons the Buu Saga is my least favourite of all the DBZ story arcs. Just because you're a fan of them, doesn't mean everyone is.
No, but just because you're a fan of someone doesn't mean they should completely dominate every story arc after the Saiyan arc.

I found their "antics" to be extremely refreshing. I simply preferred Dragonball pre-Saiyan to the Z portion, and things like Great Saiyaman, Fat Buu, Mr. Satan, and Gotenks comprise some of my favorite parts of Z. There are a few dramatic scenes that stick with me too, like Goku's plea to Krillin to spare Vegeta and the ever-popular Gohan SSJ2 scene. But overall, I prefer Z when it's humorous.

BrollysKin wrote:I was hoping for a darker special, kind of like movie 13 in nature. I never found Dragonball to be that humorous to be honest with you.
So...you basically skipped everything from Pilaf through the start of the Piccolo arc?

Dayspring wrote:...there's no way to explain how Tabaru looks so much younger than Goku.
Suspended animation, or something to do with Wibbly Wobbly, Timey Wimey Stuff.

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Post by Raki » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:43 pm

Maybe Table is a Saiyan midget....
The series doesn't start with the arrival of Raditz. Stop being lazy and watch Dragonball.

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Post by Kid Trunks » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:43 pm

Dayspring wrote:
Kid Trunks wrote:What does Tables wife look like? Is there a picture anywhere?
http://www.jumpfesta.com/anime/anime-info/index.html

She's the alien in the part of the picture with him.
Thats what I thought, but I was hoping I was wrong. Thats kind of weird, him having a wife like that.

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:43 pm

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kei17 wrote:Oh that's great but that can be a spoiler for people who don't want to know the plot until they see. You should take some action for that I think
I wouldn't worry too much. We've been talking about this stuff for pages. I think anyone who doesn't want details stopped reading a while ago. :wink:
Agreed. This is a spoiler thread, after all. :P
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Post by kei17 » Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:55 pm

I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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Post by BrollysKin » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:09 pm

Super Ghost Kamikaze wrote:
BrollysKin wrote:I was hoping for a darker special, kind of like movie 13 in nature. I never found Dragonball to be that humorous to be honest with you.
So...you basically skipped everything from Pilaf through the start of the Piccolo arc?
Huh? I never said I didn't watch it, I just said I didn't think any of it was funny. I certainly don't like DB as much as Z, but there is still plenty of action in DB to get me by.
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Post by Chuquita » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:16 pm

kei17 wrote:I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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Vegeta's wearing his Cell Saga armor? Even though he wore his Buu arc tank-top in the poster?

I hope its new armor; I can't imagine holding on to and still wearing clothes from 9 years ago. ^^;


He's got such a Vegeta-ish "hmph" expression to whatever Tabaru's asking him. I love it. XD
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Post by missyv » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:17 pm

kei17 wrote:I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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Oh thank you!!
It looks like Table is begging Vegeta..... interesting!

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:19 pm

kei17 wrote:I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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Good gods, I hope that's a flashback.
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Post by missyv » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:20 pm

Dayspring wrote:
kei17 wrote:I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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Good gods, I hope that's a flashback.
:lol: Somehow i don't think so!

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:21 pm

Uhh...Vegeta's not part of the screenshot, people. It's a stock photo of the manga. :P
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Post by snaku » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:22 pm

kei17 wrote:I got two screen shots of the special. If you already have it, I'm sorry
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OMG new Dragon Ball!

I'm still mad though. :x

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Post by missyv » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:24 pm

So nobody knows Vegetas reaction to Table showing up?

It weird how he already knew about him :?

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:26 pm

I hope his appearance (age and height) is a joke in the special.

Goku: "But Vegeta! How can you have a brother who's only 15 or 16?"
Tabaru: "What?! I'm 45!"
:lol:
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Post by kei17 » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:27 pm

Chuquita wrote:Vegeta's wearing his Cell Saga armor?
I guess that his tank-top in Buu saga was for the Tenkaichi Budokai. Fighters cannot wear protectors so he just didn't.
Dayspring wrote:Uhh...Vegeta's not part of the screenshot, people. It's a stock photo of the manga.
No, it's a part of the screenshot.

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:30 pm

kei17 wrote:
Chuquita wrote:Vegeta's wearing his Cell Saga armor?
I guess that his tank-top in Buu saga was for the Tenkaichi Budokai. Fighters cannot wear protectors so he just didn't.
Dayspring wrote:Uhh...Vegeta's not part of the screenshot, people. It's a stock photo of the manga.
No, it's a part of the screenshot.
**Looks again** Oh snap! That's Goku's hair and shirt sleeve! I thought it was Vegeta's hair and pants!

HOW THE FUCK IS VEGETA'S YOUNGER BROTHER AROUND THE SAME AGE AS TRUNKS?! :shock:
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Post by Raki » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:32 pm

Dayspring wrote:
kei17 wrote:
Chuquita wrote:Vegeta's wearing his Cell Saga armor?
I guess that his tank-top in Buu saga was for the Tenkaichi Budokai. Fighters cannot wear protectors so he just didn't.
Dayspring wrote:Uhh...Vegeta's not part of the screenshot, people. It's a stock photo of the manga.
No, it's a part of the screenshot.
**Looks again** Oh snap! That's Goku's hair and shirt sleeve! I thought it was Vegeta's hair and pants!

HOW THE FUCK IS VEGETA'S YOUNGER BROTHER AROUND THE SAME AGE AS TRUNKS?! :shock:
I still think Table is a midget.
The series doesn't start with the arrival of Raditz. Stop being lazy and watch Dragonball.

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Post by Dayspring » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:35 pm

Raki wrote:
Dayspring wrote:
kei17 wrote: I guess that his tank-top in Buu saga was for the Tenkaichi Budokai. Fighters cannot wear protectors so he just didn't.
No, it's a part of the screenshot.
**Looks again** Oh snap! That's Goku's hair and shirt sleeve! I thought it was Vegeta's hair and pants!

HOW THE FUCK IS VEGETA'S YOUNGER BROTHER AROUND THE SAME AGE AS TRUNKS?! :shock:
I still think Table is a midget.
Midgets can still age. :P

Here's hoping midget Saiyans can't, though. :P
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Post by Chuquita » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:36 pm

Well, Sera's blog said Vegeta was very entertaining in it, and that's enough to get me to look forward to this special.

I can deal with Goten and Trunks (I prefer Gotenks to Goten and Trunks, actually; so I'm happy to hear their fusion will be involved).


I wish there were more screenshots or clips of this special. TT_TT
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Post by Super Ghost Kamikaze » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:38 pm

Obviously, sex with whatever that tiny weird-looking species is causes de-aging and eternal youth.

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