- Masterpiece Zoids MPZ-001 Shield Liger


Reveal in CoroCoro Aniki

    An all new Shield Liger! Designed by TakaraTomy this electronic Zoid was first revealed in the April 2015 issue of CoroCoro Aniki Magazine. It showed a diaroma styled image with a very vague description of all new Zoids.

    The Masterpiece Shield Liger is suspected to be the start of a new series by TakaraTomy, though it is unclear at this time if there will be others like it. The figure is intended to function with motorized 'life like' actions including sounds and highly detailed movement. It comes with a stand to hoist it up if the user wants to test the actions.

    Another view of the magazine can be seen on Zoikino's blog.

- Website and Twitter Account

    This page (and the above translation) was found on the TakaraTomy website. At a similar time they launched an all new Twitter account which would reveal news on further TakaraTomy Zoids releases. All of this gives the implication that we'll see more from them in the next year.

    Since the launch of the twitter account the following image(s) have been posted.

"MASTERPIECE
    The ultimate Zoids activate.

     The highest peak of high-end model series, which Takara Tomy is presenting to all Zoids fans.
     1/72-scale electric Zoids including newly-interpreted designs and carefully thought-out "movements overflowing with a sense of life".

    MPZ-01 Shield Liger
    The blue lion makes its advent.

     (Under earnest development, details to be updated as occasion calls.)"

- Translation provided by Falcarius


- Magazine Feature

    Another magazine view posted by Tag Hobby features a page showing new angles of the liger, shaping up to be an impressive kit. The article's text goes on to read the following.

"MPZ-01 Shield Liger (release date undecided / price undecided)

    Masterpiece Zoids activate! The ultimate 1/72-scale kits are born, combining newly-interpreted designs and the latest electronic actions! The first release is the lion-type Zoid Shield Liger!!

    It produces realness overflowing with a sense of life through electronic actions, such as animal-like footwork, breathing motions and head shaking. It also contains lights in its cockpit and heart area, and sound gimmicks such as an activation sound, footsteps, roaring, a heartbeat and machine noises. It comes with a display stand that suspends its body, so you can also display it while it's moving. The rubber caps on each part have been changed into durable lock-style caps, so you can enjoy assembling and disassembling it with the designated tools."

- Translation provided by Falcarius


- Updates



Official Web Page updated with full color photos, including previews of the naked form! Accompanied by a new video preview of the movements.




March 27th, 2015 - A new web page has been added to the TakaraTomy site.




    March 25th, 2015 - Images posted from Dengeki Hobby.



    "included pilot figure can be placed in cockpit"

    "lifelike movements, lights and sounds, such as activation (breathing noises, chest and back movements), walking (feline animal-like paw movements), roaring (opening mouth while turning head)"

    "Reproduces paw-like foot movements, and can keep contact with the ground while looking animal-like."

    "Added a function where the side parts of the face can deploy, which the old toy didn't have. Missile pods and rear beam gun can also deploy."

    "Tail displays flexibility by using rubber material as the shaft."

- Translation provided by Falcarius