Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review
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Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 29/12/2007 6:28:59 PM
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WIKD
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I acquired both versions of Hammer Rock late into the collection, in fact it was one of the very last pieces I needed to complete the NJR line. I was lucky to land both versions at nearly the same time. I ended up ordering the NJR version, and the OJR version was a gift from none other than Doc (Zoidspoison.com) himself. All the pieces in my collection remind me of different times when they were built, and some of the most special pieces are those that were given to me. The OJR Hammer Rock is one such piece.
Lets take a look at both versions.
I enjoy both boxes. nothing beats vintage boxes, but the Iron Kong PK featured on the NJR Hammer Rock makes for a wicked box front also.
Below, a closer look at the sprues of each version:
The most obvious variation on is on the clamshell head pieces curvature which is way more prominent on the OJR version.
The NJR version features a truly awesome sticker sheet. Giving the Zoider a choice between the three main logo's: Killer Bee, Strong Arm, and Sledge Hammer it is one of the better sticker sheets ever produced. The OJR sticker sheet is a foil based sheet with vintage style graphics that, when placed, give the piece that true OJR flavor.
Pictured below is the build process which is identical in both versions. The build is simple, fun, and satisfying and I highly recommend this piece be added to any collection.
Pictured below: Hammer Rock
This has been a Zoid.US production. No image may be used without permission. © 2007 -WIKD
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 30/12/2007 6:45:35 AM
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Great comparison WIKD and hammerrock is officially top 3 of my favourite windups. Don't you think it looks so much like Mighty Joe? 
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 30/12/2007 3:48:51 PM
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Interesting comparison, especially the colour sccheme. The OJR Hammerock has a similar colour scheme to IK PK, while the NJR has a similar colour scheme to Deadly Kong. Coincidence perhaps?
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 30/12/2007 8:35:54 PM
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WIKD
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Much like Mighty Joe I know Hammerock has been review to death, but I had to post it!
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 31/12/2007 12:00:25 AM
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Should have a mini-deadly kong as well. I wonder if the Philippines giveaway fast-food deadly kong parts can fit into the main body unit of Hammerrock.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 31/12/2007 3:52:27 AM
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lol. Nice review there WIKD really enjoyed looking through those pics especially the OJR. At least now ZP has the complete review on the NJR,OER & OJR Hammerock.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 3/1/2008 8:16:01 AM
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EDMAESTRO
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LOL! good try there.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 3/1/2008 4:38:59 PM
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Charlie
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There are four reason why I have three Hammerrocks in my collection.
1.) He's a great Wind Up Zoid
2.) CP-24
3.) CP-25
4.) CP-26
I share the same reasons with you. Do a group pic just like the elephanders on your sig (I have five of the elephanders though).
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 6/1/2008 10:49:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: EDMAESTRO
LOL! good try there.
Would you believe every part from CP-24 and 25 are on him except for the gun barrels from CP-24, which were never really intended for hammerrock anyway?
And the best part is that he STILL walks when you wind him up with all that stuff hanging on him!
Just goes to show, he's one tough Iron Monkey!
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 6/1/2008 10:52:50 PM
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zoidmagnite
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Do a group pic just like the elephanders on your sig (I have five of the elephanders though).
Five, eh? One comander, three troopers, and a sniffer?
I plan on doing the Hammerrocks soon. I got the 24 and 25 ready. I just get nervous everytime I look at that hard to find CP-26 on my shelf. I don't want to mess that one up.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 8/1/2008 4:37:38 PM
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Five, eh? One comander, three troopers, and a sniffer?
I got the three basic configs, Th CP-15 regular head and, gunner trunk config, and a custom I'll try in the future with as many spare parts of the elephander that I can fit.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 8/1/2008 4:40:38 PM
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A parts swap on those Hammers would be pretty cool, too. One would look like a mini Kong with red-black, the other would be two-tone grey. Nice side-by-side review! I still don't have an OJR Hammer. :(
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 8/1/2008 5:24:24 PM
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Aha, a parts swap! I knew there was something I'd been meaning to do 
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 9/1/2008 3:43:17 PM
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Charlie
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Per Charlie's request and my "oh what the h*ll craziness" here's the Iron Monkeys aka Hammerocks sportin CP-25, CP-26, and CP-24 Respectively.
Hammerrocks Rock!
Thanks, I think 24 and 26 looks better on the stand alone unit, and 25 was menat to support the other two.
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 9/1/2008 4:06:46 PM
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Oh wow. Never seen all 3 Cps on all 3 Apes thanks for the pic Zoidsmagnite
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 18/1/2008 2:07:40 PM
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Because of this superb review, I've gotten 2 classic hammerrocks! It really rockzzz!
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RE: Hammerock NJR and OJR: The Review - 19/1/2008 8:58:11 AM
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Would you believe every part from CP-24 and 25 are on him except for the gun barrels from CP-24, which were never really intended for hammerrock anyway?
And the best part is that he STILL walks when you wind him up with all that stuff hanging on him!
Just goes to show, he's one tough Iron Monkey!
That's great! Can't quite believe that it can carry the CPs...
I din get Hammer coz I had a lousy experience with the OER version (Should be OER since I got when I'm a kid and there are english wordings on it.) It does not move at all. The limbs will only move when I lift it up in the air. :(maybe the spring coil was too crappy for the heavy forearms.)
Anyway, fantastic pics of the monkeys!
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I definitely see your point of view. I have always thought an alternative configuration was for CP-26 to be a long range strategical, CP-24 to be a medium range Strategical, and CP-25 to be an "in your face" close combat config.