Choosing between these action figures comes down to two very different collecting priorities: a new Contra pair with display-oriented details, or a used Donkey Kong figure tied to the Super Mario Bros. franchise. The listed prices span USD 120.00 to USD 300.00, so character focus and condition matter as much as the price gap.
Quick verdict
Pick NECA Contra Bill & Lance when you want two named characters, 7-inch scale, articulation, and included weapon-blast effects plus a power-up capsule display piece. The package is described as unopened, though the box has noticeable dents and bends.
Pick Takara Donkey Kong when Donkey Kong is the priority and you prefer the listed PVC figure from Japan. It is the higher-priced choice and is listed as used and opened.
At-a-glance comparison
| Decision point | NECA Contra Bill & Lance | Takara Donkey Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 120.00 | USD 300.00 |
| Condition | New; unopened item with box dents and bends noted | Used; opened |
| Character and franchise | Bill and Lance from Contra | Donkey Kong from Super Mario Bros. |
| Display details | 7-inch figures, articulation, pixel-style paint deco, blast effects, power-up capsule, and support stand | PVC construction and standard edition |
| Country of origin | China | Japan |
Where each figure wins
NECA Contra Bill & Lance wins for a Contra-focused display with more included pieces. The pair brings together Bill and Lance rather than centering on one character, and the description calls out articulation and pixelated video-game-inspired paint decoration. Detachable weapon-blast effects and the power-up capsule with clear support stand give the set several display elements. Its USD 120.00 listed price is USD 180.00 below the Donkey Kong figure.
Takara Donkey Kong wins for shoppers who specifically want Donkey Kong. It is a Takara figure with Donkey Kong as the named character, a Super Mario Bros. franchise designation, PVC material, and Japan as its listed country of origin. For a character-led collection where Donkey Kong is the goal, those details are more relevant than the Contra set's two-figure format.
Product notes
NECA Contra Bill & Lance 7-Inch 2-Pack
The strongest reason to choose the NECA set is its focused Contra presentation: Bill and Lance are both included, each stands about 7 inches tall, and the game-inspired pixel paint deco extends the video-game appearance beyond the character selection alone. Articulation and the included blast effects, power-up capsule, and clear stand make it suited to a display that uses accessories. New condition is another clear draw for collectors who prefer an unopened item. The tradeoff is packaging condition. The box is described with minor as well as noticeable dents and bends, so the cartridge-style window box may not suit a collector whose emphasis is on an unmarked package.
Takara Donkey Kong Action Figure
Choose the Takara Donkey Kong figure when one character is more important than building out a Contra scene. Donkey Kong is clearly named in the title and attributes, while PVC material, standard-edition designation, and Japanese origin give the figure a straightforward profile for a Super Mario Bros. collection. The USD 300.00 listed price places it at the top of this comparison, which can make sense when this specific character is the target. Its concrete limitation is condition: the figure is listed as used and the description says it has been opened. That makes it a different fit from the unopened NECA set for buyers prioritizing new condition.
Final choice by use case
For a new two-character Contra display, take the NECA Contra Bill & Lance 7-Inch 2-Pack. It combines articulation, game-style decoration, and multiple accessories at the lower listed price.
For a Donkey Kong-centered Super Mario Bros. collection, take the Takara Donkey Kong Action Figure. Its appeal is the named character, PVC construction, and Japan origin, with the understanding that it is used, opened, and carries the higher listed price.
