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Post by cloudymecha on Jul 18, 2018 19:38:22 GMT -5
Yay! More zoids kits announced! I wish they'd give us a Fang Tiger kit already, it's quickly becoming my favorite zoids in the series!
And thank you Falcarius for taking the time to sub the anime! I don't think anyone else would be if not for you. Dx
Out of curiosity, does any one know how Zoids Wild is doing in Japan? Seems the kits are at least popular enough to be memes. With the plamo girls all riding the zoids, getting eaten by Gabrigator, etc.
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Post by Leon35 on Jul 18, 2018 20:24:26 GMT -5
where have you seen the plamo girls doing that?
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Post by Hanyoutai on Jul 18, 2018 21:37:38 GMT -5
I can't say for a fact, but Zoids Wild kits have been rapidly selling out across the board. A lot of people had trouble getting them even in the physical stores during the first week or two, where they'd only have one or two kits left. There are many posts about grabbing the last kit of a specific type! Some stores even seemed to have moved them closer to the doors so they'd have a more prominent location.
Admittedly, the Dimetro is very underwhelming to me, but we'll see. If it has a good design I might come around, but the name makes me think it is just another Dimetrodon (including electrical effects), and I'd love to see them do something else. Like maybe a powerful shield generator, or even a magnetic field that keeps other Zoids from coming in close for their Wild Blast.
Tentatively excited for the wolf, but the pic we did see, did not look anything like a wolf to me. So I fear how funky, CA-style the design might be.
Super excited for whenever we get the Anky. I wish they'd gone with the original headdress of the Pachy. I'm guessing they couldn't make it low set on the kit, so changed the anime version to reflect the model design.
Just ordered Corocoro a couple days ago. Excited to see the next chapter~
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Post by Orion on Jul 18, 2018 22:07:41 GMT -5
I finally got around to watching the second episode, but haven’t seen it with Falcarius’ sub yet, but it seemed enjoyable and a nice continuation of the first episode. As with Vig and Maisasa, the purple lipstick Death Metal leader with his feminine screams and over-dramatics are quite hilarious for the style. I’m very interested to see what goes down next episode between Arashi and Bacon! I’m really starting to like Fang Tiger a lot more than Wild Liger as well, even though I don’t dislike Wild Liger’s design as much as I first did. Thanks Falcarius for the the update on the new kits via the leaks, especially with the pricing info! It’ll make it much easier to plan out the pain my wallet will go through now. I’m very perplexed and disappointed by the lack of Fang Tiger being released this year, especially given how prominent it’s been in both the anime and manga. It’s also nice to have names for the Ankylo and Pachy now, and a new wolf type sounds wonderful! More kits is always wonderful, although they really seem to be pushing the medium sized (3000Yen) Zoids, I wish there was a few more smaller (1200Yen) Zoids to soften the blow. @ Falcarius, Fisoku’s source of eHobby lists all of Wave 3 (ZW-09 to ZW-15) as releasing in September, with expected arrival to their Taiwanese shop in October. Um, no? Check eHobby's Stegosage page, for example. "2018年11月預定(台灣預計11-12月到貨)" = "scheduled for November 2018 (expected to arrive in Taiwan in November-December)" Sorry Falcarius, I meant no disrespect or to question you. I’m not sure whether it was a glitch or a browser error on my end, but when I checked at the time they all had the same date as the Wraptor. Checking now, there is indeed different dates for the later kits. Again, my apologies. I can't say for a fact, but Zoids Wild kits have been rapidly selling out across the board. A lot of people had trouble getting them even in the physical stores during the first week or two, where they'd only have one or two kits left. There are many posts about grabbing the last kit of a specific type! Some stores even seemed to have moved them closer to the doors so they'd have a more prominent location. Likewise I’ve seen a lot of Japanese users on Twitter and other social media complaining about finding kits the first few weeks they are released (in store or online), and it’s been quite difficult to order the kits on-line (especially internationally). It definitely leaves the impression that Tomy either underproduced for the demand or that they really are flying off the shelves! |
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Post by cloudymecha on Jul 18, 2018 22:55:47 GMT -5
where have you seen the plamo girls doing that? They're all over the Japanese Zoids tag on twitter and maybe some on instagram? They're mostly using those Kotobukiya Megami Device girl plamos. A personal favorite was Gabrigator eating the hexagear governor. xD
Glad to hear it's doing well or at least exceeding TT's expectations. Hopefully this is further encouragement for an international release. :X
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Post by Falcarius on Jul 19, 2018 6:13:58 GMT -5
Orion, you're fine, I probably came across as more aggressive than I intended. I just wanted to debunk any mistaken information before it spread. Well, the second episode of Wild Blast Radio is out, so here's a quick summary. The guests this time were Ami Koshimizu (Sauce's voice actor) and Youji Ikuta (Candy's voice actor and the vocalist of Penguin Research), with Kenta Suzuki assisting as usual. In the "New Species Excavated? Zoids Laboratory" segment, they tried to imagine how a sloth Zoid would function, and revealed that next week's animal would be the chameleon. (The intro also mentioned that "in the world of Zoids Wild, scientists and the Death Metal Empire restore Zoids by applying special electric currents to fossils scattered across the world".) In "Team Freedom Bulletin Board", they discussed the ending (Shounen no Boku e) and insert song (Wild Blue), as well as the upcoming Kuwaga and Grachiosaurus kits (noting that the XL class was "the largest size in the series"). "Great Ancient Treasure Variety Judges" involved people discussing their own personal treasures - Youji Ikuta's was a well-loved towelket, while Ami Koshimizu was fond of models and figurines (especially ones of characters she'd played). A couple of listeners had also sent in emails: Pistachio had a collection of snowglobes bought on overseas trips as mementos, and Zoidniki had a necktie pin his daughter bought him when she was in high school. Finally, "Instincts Unleashed! Wild Blast Council" involved moments in people's daily lives where they wanted to go Wild Blast mode - all Ami Koshimizu could think of was virtual gachas, but Youji Ikuta talked about his spot of nervousness just before going onstage for a solo concert recently.
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Post by cougan on Jul 19, 2018 8:19:46 GMT -5
I can't say for a fact, but Zoids Wild kits have been rapidly selling out across the board. A lot of people had trouble getting them even in the physical stores during the first week or two, where they'd only have one or two kits left. There are many posts about grabbing the last kit of a specific type! Some stores even seemed to have moved them closer to the doors so they'd have a more prominent location. Admittedly, the Dimetro is very underwhelming to me, but we'll see. If it has a good design I might come around, but the name makes me think it is just another Dimetrodon (including electrical effects), and I'd love to see them do something else. Like maybe a powerful shield generator, or even a magnetic field that keeps other Zoids from coming in close for their Wild Blast. Tentatively excited for the wolf, but the pic we did see, did not look anything like a wolf to me. So I fear how funky, CA-style the design might be. Super excited for whenever we get the Anky. I wish they'd gone with the original headdress of the Pachy. I'm guessing they couldn't make it low set on the kit, so changed the anime version to reflect the model design. Just ordered Corocoro a couple days ago. Excited to see the next chapter~ As i am not looking for wolf zoids so much i definitely would like to see a wolf with new movement. The older ones don’t walk very smooth in my eyes. Cougan |
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Post by ultimateultrasaurus on Jul 19, 2018 9:22:48 GMT -5
For the fans of this dude, oh and apparently he's called Captain Sodars |
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Post by Maiasa Liger on Jul 20, 2018 3:22:47 GMT -5
Oh yay thanks! Although the dude seems to have skipped leg day a lot lol
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Post by Falcarius on Jul 20, 2018 10:13:22 GMT -5
More leaked info on this year's Zoids!
ZW09 Raptor (thankfully no W): Velociraptor Type, Death Metal, Wild Blast is its back spike moving up and forwards
ZW10 Knuckle Kong: Gorilla Type, Death Metal, Wild Blast is the outer halves of its shoulder armour sliding down to form bigger fists
ZW11 Triceradogos: Triceratops Type, Freedom, Wild Blast is a spike stabbing out of its forehead (and also bringing most of its frill forwards)
ZW12 Death Rex: motorised XL-size Tyrannosaurus Type, Death Metal, Wild Blast is automatic and complicated: stops mid-walk, mouth opens wide, drill inside mouth lights up and spins, side jaws swing forwards, both pairs of jaws make chomping motion, repeats actions 3 times before resuming walking
ZW13 Gusock: Giant Isopod Type, factionless?, Wild Blast is curling into a ball and sticking its antennae out sideways
ZW14 Stegosage (sadly no umlaut): Stegosaurus Type, Death Metal, Wild Blast is its back plates folding down horizontally
ZW15 Special Edition Wild Liger (the Japanese text calls it Awakened Wild Liger): motorised M-size Lion Type, Freedom, slight changes from standard Wild Liger: armour is pearl white and metallic blue, claws are painted gold, Mane Claws are chrome gold, motor is improved for a 20% speed increase, comes with special Coro Coro minibook
ZW16 Hunter Wolf: Wolf Type, Freedom, two-stage Wild Blast is back panels swivelling upwards and gun flipping up
ZW17 Catalga: Silkworm Type, factionless?, Wild Blast is chin lifting to reveal drills, comes with carrier trailer
A set of five "deformed figure keychains" (all of Wave 1 except Kabtor) is also in development.
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Post by ultimateultrasaurus on Jul 20, 2018 10:32:42 GMT -5
Thanks Falcarius!
The keychains were announced on the 7th of June but I didnt expect them to still come out. The only info I found back then was via Qenacta, but when you look for it now, most of the times the pages doesn't load. So good that they are still up for release.
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Ah luckily no Wraptor anymore  KnuckleKong sounds a bit better with those knuckles. Death Rex sounds awesome. Gusock...hmm just a poor version of Valga then.. Catalga could be cool (doubt it will be as cool as Gustav though, but has potential) And thanks Maethius for that Hunter pic! |
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Post by Maethius on Jul 20, 2018 10:35:40 GMT -5
So, does a Facebook pic of Hunter Wolf show up?  |
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Post by Maiasa Liger on Jul 20, 2018 10:47:05 GMT -5
I compiled the pics of the new kits here! Thanks Falc for letting me use your description~ I have to say I'm in love with the Hunter Wolf. Imo the best looking ZW kit so far. I'll take 10 please. And I'm glad the DX Awakened Wild Liger looks much better than in the first leaked pic. The wait begins... |
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Post by Vig on Jul 20, 2018 16:11:59 GMT -5
Hunter wolf! So happy to see a wolf zoid in the mix. It's blue back weapon looks like extreme fluffiness
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Post by Hanyoutai on Jul 20, 2018 16:15:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the info/pics everyone!
Hunter Wolf looks much less "out there" than I expected, which is good, though the eye placement is pretty strange looking. Another Wild Liger base which I expected, but I think it's a bit more unique to have a gun instead of another blade gimmick on the back.
Death Rex's Wild Blast is regrettably exactly what I thought it would be. The "big jaws" aren't actually much bigger, and really have no further range than its real jaws, which makes the weapon seem entirely useless. I do appreciate the extra kit gimmicks (lights and stuff) but there's just no point to its final move. Those normal jaws are already going to destroy anything they get ahold of.
Love the Stegosage blades~ Assumed this would be the Wild Blast but they look longer sticking out to the side than I thought they would.
Wasn't thinking of getting the 2nd Wild Liger but... that... book... Ineedit. Eventhoughit'sprobablyjustareprint.
Catalga is a lazy but cute throwback to our beloved Molga~ Nice to see a kind of shout out to us older fans. I think the motion of molga will be amusing to kids.
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