wow not even a thank you huh SharkyMcShark. I go out of my way to take pictures for you cause you asked and I dont even get a thank you?? wow. Looks like I wont help again.
VGM out...
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wow not even a thank you huh SharkyMcShark. I go out of my way to take pictures for you cause you asked and I dont even get a thank you?? wow. Looks like I wont help again.
VGM out...
I recently got a HMM Gun Sniper Leena Special. The base Gun Sniper is already finished - being a smaller Zoid, it was a quicker, easier build than the Liger Zero.
It didn't take too long to assemble the rest of the kit. Unlike my Liger Zero, which has no paint on it, I decided to try painting small sections of the weapons with black, dark grey and silver to break up the greys.
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The Wild Weasel unit...
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...and the complete Leena Special.
With Liger Zero:
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Leena's shopping:
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A couple of days ago, I got the Liger Zero Jager unit...
Wow that Gun Sniper is tiny but with so much gear! I'll have to put this along with the Liger Zero Panzer on the shopping list.
How do you rate Jager? I just ordered all 3 units and Liger Zero itself from HLJ. Can't wait till June :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
I was disappointed that I could never find the original Liger Zero back in the day(let alone the modules). Such a cool design, especially with the custom armor parts.
Right now, I personally like Jager better than Schneider, although it is a slightly more challenging build because it has more moving joints. I don't think my pictures captured it well, but it has a very sleek look when everything is retracted, and I like the shade of blue plastic used. In comparison, Schneider strikes me as being more angular (appropriate, really).Quote:
Originally Posted by King Atlas
Aesthetics aside, both CAS kits (as well as the base Liger Zero) have great moulded detail, and the base Liger body has great poseability - I doubt you'll be disappointed when your kits get here :D
I recently got the HMM Blade Liger AB (Leon's version). Pics to follow when it's assembled.
The HMM Shadow Fox was announced a little while back, and is available for preorder from AmiAmi, HLJ and Hobby Search.
The Blade Liger AB...
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...and Liger Zero Panzer.
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I just got my Liger Zero Panzer too. Such a huge box crammed with plasticky goodness. Can't wait to get started on it.
In the interest of trying new things, i'm considering getting a zoid on my trip to Japan next month. What do i need to know/consider? Do you need glue or tools and what range comes recommended? Any help appreciated!
I've only built the one HMM Zoid, being the Lightning Saix but I really enjoyed it. Most of the parts are separated by colour and no glue is required. Parts mostly snap together or are held in place with vinyl caps. Joints are vinyl ball and socket. Paint would make it look better in my opinion but that's just me.
At the bare minimum a nice sharp side cutter is needed.
Thanks Gamblor!
How far removed from a typical Gundam build would you say? It sounds pretty similar based on what you just said. Is the finished model sturdier than a gundam?
I've had a blade liger sitting on my shelves for over 10 years now, figure works as well now as it did when I first made it.
A sharp blade or file is useful for separating the pieces from the sprues, but after that it is gamblor said, all clicking together and held with small clips.
I haven't got a lot of gumdam experience but I would say they're about the same? It's really a posable figure rather than a 'playable' toy.
I only have Liger Zero HMM and it's custom armor parts.
Coming from someone who hates stickers and isn't good at painting, I think these look awesome right out of the box. I've only done a few Gundam model kits, and IMO I think it's really solid in comparison. It has some weight to it and I can pick it off the shelf without pieces falling off.
That is about all I can say since I don't have much experience with either. I have seen Collectors say Liger Zero is the best kit released in the HMM line.
I'm not sure if it's because of build quality, articulation, plastic used or popularity.
I Have not read about the kits released after either.
Can't wait to get Panzer, looks great.
Hey people - I'm just beginning my Zoids toy nostalgia-fest (like another toyline we all know, I love the old UK comics [which included some very familiar creators...])
A no-prize for guessing whose art this is in a children's comic that includes a line about an 'excellent butt':
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6352/zoids.jpg
Anyway, this is my massive collection as it stands at the moment (including that butt-pervert, Zunder) although I have a disturbing amount on its way in the post:
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5599/p9280580z.jpg
Sadly, my Hasbro Pteramander didn't come with a sticker guide - does anyone have Salamander/Krark/Radox instructions that would tell me where exactly they go (or know of a Zoids instructions archive?) Naturally, the only ones I can find online are for the Hasbro one I already have that lacks a sticker guide. Any help would be brilliant.
Cool! Are you getting Hasbro/Tomy Zoids or the Kotobukiya HMMs?
The Hasbro/Tomy ones - I like the G1 toys and reissues. :p The Kotobukiya ones aren't mechanised, is that right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
Oh, and I've got some Kenner Technozoids on the way too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
Just curious where can you buy zoids? I have looked around and had no luck, I have always wanted to make a custom of a zoids megazord as I have always thought it would look preety cool using the zoid parts and the megazord zords.
My collection grows by four...
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2484/pa020580.jpg
(Quite eclectically - Zoids 2 Stego, Technozoids Evil Scorpion, Genesis Rainbow Jerk (with the Power Up Parts on the way), and Skullcrunc... I mean... Rebirth Century Barigator TS. I spent the morning putting them together - much fun! I was surprised by a general lack of sticker guides though - I had to go by box photos [and there are still a few that I have no idea about where they go.])
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6327/pa020581.jpg
Nice little collection already. The world needs more mecha scorpions.
Nice acquisitions. Sorry for not getting around to answering you earlier - the Kotobukiya Zoids don't have motors.
Speaking of which, I recently finished assembling the HMM Shadow Fox:
http://i.imgur.com/HLuZP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/m3zJ8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WYmnz.jpg
So I was poking around a couple of websites, which led to this: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/zoids/masterpiece/
Apparently it's a new electronic line of Zoids. Thoughts?
if its anything like the old diecast one then i'm in .... look like its got excellent articulationQuote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
I have quite a number of HMS zoids to build so probably skip.
Liger Zero is where it's at. Gimme those armour packs for it and I'll probably bite :cool:
Maybe even a Blade Liger...
MP Shield Liger Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FV5KHSdGe4
It's different to what I was expecting, which was something more like TF MP's and based on the anime, but this seems more like a perfect grade Gundam taking the motorization to a new level. It's pretty cool but I hope they have improved the caps.
Not sure it's for me, but if they do some of the dino ones then maybe.
Not keen. Very limited posability due to the walking gimmick I imagine. I too was hoping for something like MP TFs :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord_Zed
the walking gimmick look very tacky...like the old 60s robot walking , with the open the chest .... :D :p i wanted a very articulated figure .... look at the tail...it just one solid piece :(
Pretty impressive, if you ask me. It's still a motorised kit you assemble, but it also simulates breathing (which explains the non-articulated tail) and stops to roar. Are those walking noises also generated by the model, or are they dubbed in as part of the ad?
Considering the 'core' gimmick of the classic Zoids was motorised walking, it makes sense for these MP Zoids to be able to walk as well. I think the idea is if you want super-detailed, highly articulated, posable Zoids, get the Kotobukiya HMMs.
Don't know if I'd bite, though. Maybe if I saw a MP Liger Zero...
TakaraTomy now has a dedicated page for MPZ-01: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products...ce/mpz-01.html
MPZ-02 is the Saber Tiger: http://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=282185
I honestly think the HMM ones look way better in detail. But if is walking version, then this is it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus