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RE: TOMYTEC Zoids Kits? - 20/5/2012 11:17:25 PM
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Darwock
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OMG!!! This is what we've been waiting for! Zoids have gone back to Tomy... releases starting around next January!
Looks like they are passing the franchise onto a new offshoot of the parent company, kind of odd that the Takara name is left out of the equation, I wonder why that is?
From the description it doesn't sound like a spin off line, but we'll have to wait and see. Fingers crossed this will be the real deal, original motorized model kits in 1/72 scale.
YAAASSSSSSS!!!!
(the only thing that slightly takes the edge off my excitement is that the silhouettes are all known designs, but hopefully some new ones will come with them)
edit - it does make mention of the 30 year anniversary, I knew they wouldn't leave that milestone unmarked. 
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RE: TOMYTEC Zoids Kits? - 20/5/2012 11:31:44 PM
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oh wow!!! i'm so glad i found this then!
i doubt it will be a motorized line, sadly :c the silhouettes just look too.. koto-esque.
definitely interesting though aw man!
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Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 20/5/2012 11:36:28 PM
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OK, a little bit of translation now that I've calmed down.
The first line says that TOMYTEC are going to add a new category to the high skill miniature world [of Zoids]
The text box says (roughly) "2013 is the 30th year of Zoids and TOMYTEC are going to relaunch the scale model line. We have been doing this for a long time, so we have the know-how to produce kits with gimmicks and world-view". Don't ask me what they mean by that, but 'gimmicks' is a very strong indication that they will be motorized.
(*edit - for the doubters, all the motorized Zoids use the same word on the packaging to describe the walking action*)
The red box says "planned release this winter" (which as we learned from the d-style ultra effectively means next January).
The line at the bottom says "This project is currently under development"
I wonder which part of it is the tentative name? Surely not Zoids, maybe it's the "pre-painted action plastic kit" part.
< Message edited by Darwock -- 21/5/2012 12:10:16 AM >
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 20/5/2012 11:38:38 PM
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SyncSaix
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maybe this will turn into a more detailed zoids model line? wow i am so excited for this now ahh!!
thanks so much for the translations darwock!
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 20/5/2012 11:41:55 PM
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i doubt it will be a motorized line, sadly :c the silhouettes just look too.. koto-esque.
The silhouettes are just CG illustrations, as the project is still under development you can't expect them to be teasing final kits just yet. So I wouldn't read anything into it from that, but the text does indicate motors will be involved :)
Never been much of a fan of koto's way of doing things and like they say, Tomy have been doing it for a long time, so I don't think they will be subjected to any HMM influence.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 20/5/2012 11:47:49 PM
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Just been reading some of the comments on the blog thread, they are pretty funny.. lots of excitement over this news in Japan too I guess. Someone said "bukiya no okage", meaning "all thanks to kotobukiya!".
Apparently this was revealed at the Shizuoka hobby show, presumably where the photo was taken.
I wonder if Maethius was correct in his theory that the Art books were part of a back story rewrite to go along with a relaunch?
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 20/5/2012 11:55:34 PM
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I dont think they'd go motorized either.
And "gimmicks" could mean anything. I wouldn't consider it a strong indication of anything.
Gimmicks could mean armor, guns, new pices etc. Any number of things could be gimmicks.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 12:02:59 AM
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In english, yes. Maybe I should have explained, but on the Japanese Zoids boxes the motorized action is always described as a gimmick. So in Zoids parlance, gimmick basically means motorized. Then you can add in the fact that the english text says action plastic kit.
I'm actually wondering why you would even doubt it, considering 95% of all Zoids produced by Tomy have been motorized.
edit - also, why would they allow kotobukiya to use their license and then, once koto have got a good hold of the market, go into direct competition against them? I don't believe they would be that stupid, especially considering how much of the fanbase has been crying out for the motorized line to return.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 12:12:05 AM
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In english, yes. Maybe I should have explained, but on the Japanese Zoids boxes the motorized action is always described as a gimmick. So in Zoids parlance, gimmick basically means motorized. Then you can add in the fact that the english text says action plastic kit.
I'm actually wondering why you would even doubt it, considering 95% of all Zoids produced by Tomy have been motorized.
Yes I suppose that could be it. Action Plastic Kit made me think of something like what the Bandai D-Arts line is like.
Why wouldn't I doubt it? Its been a very long time since a motorized kit has been produced.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 12:13:16 AM
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well the DieCast Sheild Liger is portrayed as 'metal action' and being poseable o:
the only reason i'm doubting it is because Kotobukiya has obviously gathered attention on kits that have features and posability so Tomy may want to get in on that.
i would be ecstatic for new motorized kits though! maybe something blended between koto and the original models o:
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 12:21:29 AM
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the only reason i'm doubting it is because Kotobukiya has obviously gathered attention on kits that have features and posability so Tomy may want to get in on that.
Not Tomy's area of expertise though, so that would go against that sentence about them having the know-how from 30 years experience.
Like I edited into my last post it would also be pretty bad business sense to allow a competitor to get a solid foothold in the market (using your own brand no less!) and then try to compete directly against them.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 12:47:40 AM
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true...
i guess we'll just have to wait for more information! we should watch this blog for more posts now!
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 1:08:11 AM
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Deep inside Ive been knowing that one day Zoids would 'return'. Some of the model builders I hang with around
here, we have all spoke about it, we all know Zoids will make a comeback... in Japan.
But I'd really like to see them make a comeback in the US!
Even Koto has a US-based production company, but they do nothing Zoids-related sadly.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 1:55:23 AM
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A quick search for TOMYTEC brought up loads of information on diorama materials and electric train sets.
They also seem to make model kits such as those done by Airfix and Tamiya in days of yore.
This bodes well for a return of motorised Zoids kits, I think but with more surface detailing. I just hope it won't be like the super expensive Evodrives.
Thanks for the find, SyncSaix. This is the best toyline news I've heard this year.
Now I've got a reason to continue existing way past the use-by-date of this Earth at end 2012.
Armageddon it!
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:07:20 AM
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Well, those Mayans better be wrong. Oh, wait, they forgot to include leap years. So, we're good.
Anyhow, nice to see a return. Though, my question is who will be the "target" this time? The older Zoid lines (well, OER at least) were targeted at a younger generation. Same goes for the "anime-line" Zoids. HMM, on the other hand, seemed to have the hand for those who like, well model-model kits. So it's going to be interesting to see who the market is for. On another note, I'm going to doubt that an anime will pop up anytime soon.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:08:35 AM
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So a more hobbyist/collector focused division of Tomy rather than a kiddy focused one :D
Should be continuing more along the lines of the RCZ then, with the more fantastical/colourful anime elements kept to a minimum (I assume there won't be a cartoon this time). I hope!
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:12:49 AM
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Though, my question is who will be the "target" this time? The older Zoid lines (well, OER at least) were targeted at a younger generation. Same goes for the "anime-line" Zoids. HMM, on the other hand, seemed to have the hand for those who like, well model-model kits. So it's going to be interesting to see who the market is for.
I think Kotobukiya just realised (faster than Tomy did) that the kids who like the original Zoids had grown up. From the sounds of it TOMYTEC also cater to more mature markets, so maybe Tomy are actually targetting... us?
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:18:31 AM
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Not if they keep their expectations down, the market for HMMs is not super huge but Koto has been able to sustain production of the kits by not over extending themselves.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:21:58 AM
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Well, knowing us, we're quite the picky collectors. I would assume that a better market strategy would be trying to open up for the masses rather then the original collectors and a few curious passersby. But, that's just my thought. We'll have to see what the plan is as time goes on.
On one note, I pray they don't make every other release cat-related. Because, I'm sorry, but I think I can safely say most of us are growing bored by every company making a liger of some sort. I think at least.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:35:10 AM
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On one note, I pray they don't make every other release cat-related. Because, I'm sorry, but I think I can safely say most of us are growing bored by every company making a liger of some sort. I think at least.
Going to have to agree with you. =| I mean, I love Liger's I really do! But.. I'd like to see the other designs get more light.
On another note, I wouldn't mind seeing a new cartoon, as long as it isnt as bad as Fuzors, I'm down.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:37:06 AM
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Well, by the looks of the image, it appears that the models may be old-design given a new look, which isn't so bad since it's TT. So, we'll likely have to wait to hear more. Hope they make some new designs.
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:39:17 AM
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Several new designs were being prototyped for the RCZ line before it got nerfed. I'm really hoping they will make an appearance in this line (come on, give us that jumping frog!!).
I should really try and keep my own expectations in check, I'm going to be in for loads of disappointment at this rate. Can't help myself though!
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RE: Rebirth of Tomy Zoids - 21/5/2012 2:43:58 AM
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man this could lead to a LOT of new stuff. maybe even a return to the US!!!! now i'm just way ahead of myself haha.
dang the information on this is going to blow us away i'm sure. i can't wait to see more :3
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