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Fans of Dragon Ball Super certainly know that the series originally was inspired by the Chinese classic, Journey to the West, with Goku being a direct parallel to that story's Sun Wukong. Few, however, realize that the trend of drawing from Journey to the West even applies to characters from Dragon Ball Super, in particular Goku Black.

Many original Dragon Ball characters, such as Oolong, Puar, and even Bulma were counterparts to Journey to the West characters which shared similar roles. As Dragon Ball gradually became its own thing, these similarities diminished, but the characters who were drawn from the classic tale remained a part of the world. By the time of Dragon Ball Z, the story had completely diverged, and it seemed no other elements of Journey to the West would likely make it into the series. However, as it turns out, Dragon Ball Super's villain Goku Black...

With some of the best deals of the year, Black Friday is a fantastic time to buy gifts for your friends, loved ones or even yourself! There are deals on everything from technology to toys that you won’t want to miss out on. One great example is this Lego Monkie Kid The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain kit.

Lego Monkie Kid — An Elaborate Set List Price: 169.99 Deal Price: 118.99 (30 off)

The Lego Monkie Kid The Legendary Flower Fruit Mountain kit is currently 30 percent off at 119.99, originally 169.99. With 1,949 pieces, this Lego kit presents a fun challenge and hours of entertainment. This Lego set is inspired by the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West. It is designed to help children develop resilience, optimism and courage.

The set includes eight mini figures, including Monkie Kid, Brother Monkey, Sister Monkey, Evil Macaque and four additional versions of Monkey King. It also includes multiple authentic features designed for storytelling.