Zoids Information - HOBBY NEWS 1

Living Mecha -- ZOIDS (Genesis)
The Zoids Story Finally Starts

  •  New Product Information: All About The Zoids Armies

  •  Customization Course No. 1

Story


 The story began when the spacecraft, the "Globally III" crash-landed on an unknown planet called Zoid.


Zoid and Earth: They were 60,000 light-years away from one another, on opposite sites of the galaxy's center.
 It was around the era when the Earth's humans advanced into the solar system, entering the Age of Discovery, aiming for interstellar flight. A huge spaceship took off from the Earth' space station, looking towards the distant stars. This ship was named the "Globally III". The Globally III left the solar system carrying pioneering immigrants looking for a new home, scientists trying to solve the mysteries of the universe, and Galaxy Syndicate members (GS Adventure Merchants) dreaming of making a fortune, along with many others who were betting on space. Continuing at superluminal speed, the Globally III eventually found a solar system that looked exactly like their own, located at the exact opposite side of the center of the galaxy. It had six planets centered around a medium-sized star similar to the sun, and the existence of mysterious life forms and intelligent life was confirmed on the second planet. The crew of the Globally III were excited and full of hope, but then something unexpected happened.

 A rebellion broke out on the Globally III. It was a rebellion of the GS Merchants, who had been sharply opposed to the starship's captain since the ship's departure from Earth. The GS Adventure Merchants were ready to carry out their evil business with impunity. The captain, however, was unwilling to allow this, for the sake of the honorable development of the people of Earth. A battle broke out between the two groups on board the ship, and heavy damage started to appear on various parts of the huge spaceship. Eventually, the ship's flight control system was destroyed, and it finally became impossible to navigate. The GS Adventure Merchants took possession of all the small rescue ships on board and escaped. The Captain, who still remained, desperately tried to steer the ship, but it plunged toward the second planet.



 Then, the ship crash-landed. The captain, along with many of the crew lost their lives, but some of the passengers survived.


The crash-landed Globally III

Notice

 Summer Vacation Zoids Idea Contest Challenge!

  A unique and original "Zoids Idea Contest" will be held during summer vacation. Read this Zoids Information carefully, and try to create your own original Zoids. We hope to receive many entries.



Messages From Customers
"I've modified my Zoids, but when will parts be available?"
Takeshi Miyagi, Shizuoka Prefecture

—Takeshi-kun, they're scheduled to be released around early March. Please wait just a little longer.


Story


Planet Zoid was surrounded by an atmosphere similar to that of Earth, and covered by exposed metal veins.


 The landscape of the second planet was very similar to that of old Earth's. There was greenery, though not as much as on Earth. There were oceans, flowing rivers, grasslands, and forests. What was characteristic was that there were many high rocky mountains with exposed veins of metal ore.

 Globally III crash-landed in the desert at the foot of the mountain range, which was the highest among the rocky mountains. A creature that they'd never seen before appeared in front of everyone who had landed, as if scouting them out. The creature was almost like the dinosaurs that had once prospered on Earth, but there was also an intelligent being that controlled the dinosaur. This intelligent being was a bipedal creature with reptilian features, who called themself a Zoidian. He also told them that the dinosaur-like mecha creatures were living mecha, Zoids. This second planet was also called Zoid.

 Immediately after the first contact with Zoids, a squadron of Zoidians, controlling mechanical organisms resembling winged dinosaurs, attacked from the sky. In response, a new Zoid unit appeared on the ground, and a fierce battle ensued. The battle ended in victory for the ground forces, and when the Zoids who'd attacked from the sky pulled back, they led the people of Earth to their capital.

Emperor Zenebas (Left)   President Helic (Right)

 The capital was a city built mainly of stone. Although they were similar to the people of earth in terms of thoughts, emotions, and other aspects of their world, which was primarily based on farming and hunting, their major difference was still their structure as living creatures. The research conducted by the Earthlings revealed that they had evolved in the same way as the Earthlings, but when the age of the dinosaurs arrived, some kind of biological upheaval had suddenly occurred. And now, the Zoidians were divided into two groups. Those who saved the people of Earth from the Captain's side had established a republic, the Helic Republic. In contrast, the enemy force was the Zenebas Empire, which was an aristocracy and slavery system. The GS Adventure Merchants had already joined the Empire's side. The two nations had been fighting each other across the mountain range, but the arrival of the people of Earth was about to bring about a new conflict. The Earthlings' arrival was to usher in a new era of warfare: Their main weapons, the battle-ready living mecha, Zoids, had been modified and made even more powerful by the Earthlings. Sixty thousand light-years away, the epic flow of time was now beginning.



Messages From Customers
"I'm a fifth grader. I still only have one Glidoler, but I plan to collect more and more of them. I hope there will be many more."
Kazumasa Okada, Tochigi Prefecture (11 years old)

"I have the entire Zoids series. And now, I'm making a Zoid base out of styrofoam."
Naofumi Kataoka, Osaka (11 years old)


New Product Information

Imperial Zoid Mechas Releasing In June

Zoid Mechas were remodeled, becoming a powerful gigantic Zoid Army


Zoid Gojulas (Dinosaur Type)
The Zoid Mecha with the greatest destructive power

3,800 Yen
C Battery x2, AA Battery x2
Scheduled for late April


Guysack (Scorpion Type)
A specially designed machine thats been transformed into an advanced land exploration vehicle

780 Yen (Modification parts included)
Wind-Up


Godos (Carnivore Type)
A specially designed machine thats been transformed into a powerful fighter beast

780 Yen (Modification parts included)
Wind-up

Spiker (Mantis Type)
A cutting-edge land exploration Zoid with offensive capabilities!

580 Yen
Wind-Up
Scheduled for Late April

Furolesios (Plesiosaurus Type)
The second amphibious battle mecha!

580 Yen
Wind-up
Scheduled for June

Additional Parts

  • Figure Set No. 1   Earthlings - General Soldier
  • Remodel Set No. 1   280 Yen

Zoids Series Lineup (Republic Side)

Garantula (Spider Type)
Gorgodos (Dinosaur Type)
Aquadon (Frog Type)
Pegasuros (Bird Type)

580 Yen Each 		Garius (Dinosaur Type)
Hidocker (Dinosaur Type)
Elepantus (Elephant Type)
Glidoler (Bird Type)

(Uses Micro-Spring
Wind Up units)
Bigasauru (Mother-ship Type) - 2,800 Yen (2x C Batteries Required)
Zoid Mammoth (Mammoth Type) - 2,000 Yen (2x C Batteries Required)

Battle Machine Beast Zoids: Wild mechanical organisms that've been modified for combat

* Prices listed are the standard retail prices as of February 1984.
  • Snap-together kits that require no glue
  • Compact power unit
  • Machine Beasts with unique forms and realistic action
  • Easy to customize

Messages From Customers
"I created a Bigasauru using the best parts from Garantula!"
Genta Hiraishi, Akashi City, 6 years old

"I've never built a plastic model as clever as Zoids. That's why they're so cool."
Hiromichi Akashi, Tokyo City


Customize No. 1


 The main attraction of Zoids is that they're easy to customize. You can modify the armor and weapons as you wish. In this corner, we'll be posting a series of ideas for modification, so please make use of them in your own modification plans.




 The key point of this modification was the addition of wings to increase the jumping ability of the Spiker. The cockpit area in particular has also been strengthened. The entire body was painted in olive drab, and a camouflage pattern was applied in medium gray.

 Let's modify Spiker, a new type of melee Mantis Zoid to give it the image of a "forest ninja." Add some wings and camouflage to give it an elusive feel.

  • First, make a pattern for the wings based on the diagram and cut out a piece of plastic board or cardboard.

  • Attach two sets of large and two sets of small wings to the main body.

  • The firearms around the cockpit have been upgraded while paying close attention to the balance between the left and right side.

  • The final touch is the paint job. As the Spiker hides in the trees of the forest, the entire body was first painted with olive drab. Then the camouflage was added in a medium gray. Next, use your own ideas to fill in some details.


Add wings to emphasize the mantis-like appearance.
  • Make two wings in each size

  • The material used is transparent 0.5 mm thick plastic board or cardboard
Add weapons around the cockpit.
  • Use plastic model airplane and tank parts


Detail Up Plan (1)


 Why not try modifying Furolesios with these cut-out style details?
  • It can be cool to place jet engines and such inside the floater.
* This can also be used for Aquadon.

Zoids Mechanical Configuration No. 1

Zoids Mammoth

The Zoids Mammoth, with its lightweight armor and an emphasis on mobility


 The Zoids Mammoth's performance is characterized by the use of reinforced metal for its armor, which has succeeded in reducing its weight. It's based on the prototype of the Bigasauru (mothership type), but its firearms are several times more powerful, and it's equipped with optimal speed and power for local warfare. The Republican Army's Zoidz Mammoth is becoming a great threat to the Empire.


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