- Gordos - Colored Version
Gordos, like all of the art statues features a great scene of the Zoid in the wilderness. Compared to the others, however, I feel like it's kind of a let own. Aesthetically I love the choices they made but I've had more than a couple of these and all of them had droopy guns from the material sagging over time. There are also some issues with the guns falling off or trees uprooting if bumped, but that's not nearly as bad as the Gojulasgiga. The scene itself is well done, and I quite like how the colors of the Gordos blend into its environment.
- Gordos - Grayscale Version
You wouldn't think this would be much of a change, since the original figure is in such muted colors. The grayscale actually works great to accentuate details that otherwise would've gone unnoticed, such as all of the caps along the side and the weapon details. The base, as usual, is a darker and browner shade than the rest of the figure.
- Gungyalado - Colored Version
Gungyalado is one that you won't have any trouble finding. Volume two is probably one of the most common sets (barring the Wild Kong), and there is almost always a Gungyalado figure on Ebay. The statue itself is wonderful, with translucent wings in a fiery gradient that allows them to capture light and illuminate. The roaring pose is also cool.
Gungy is one of the figures that can shed parts a bit easily, but it's not too bad. The wings will also warp more over time.
- Gungyalado - Grayscale Version
The colorless version of Gungyalado isn't bad. The position makes it blend together a little less than a lot of the other figures. Like the normal one, it's fairly well put together.
- Iron Kong - Colored Version
Iron Kong is a fairly common Art Statue to find but it's visually appealing with good balance and color coordination. The inclusion of what looks to be a wrecked Gustav underneath adds some nuance to how this Zoid is nonchalantly hanging off of rebar to look out over its environment.
It's also sturdy so you'll probably not have many problems with it falling apart. Though parts like the rebar can often be prone to warping, their structure helps keep this from happening, but even if it didn't, the part would benefit by only looking more mangled.
- Iron Kong - Grayscale Version
The same good construction as the original, this time in grayscale. I do love this figure, but on Iron Kong it feels like the grayscale detracts more than usual. Perhaps because it points out the warping in some of the parts. Which is just something you have to deal with when it comes to this material. The Gustav ends up looking even more dead, turned to stone, which is neat.
- Orudios - Colored Version
Orudios is an absolutely stunning figure. The pose and the old ruins fit well together, without it being an obvious prop up part. The pose is dynamic and the colors rich, with the blue weathering helping to keep the white light and airy compared to other white art statues.
Unfortunately, it can also be one of the more stubborn kits to come across from the second volume. If you can find it though, definitely go for it. The other down side is that Orudios' design is one of those designs that is prone to warping over time because it deals in a lot of long, narrow pieces.
(CHASE FIGURE) Wild Kong - Colored Version
The second chase figure is the Wild Kong. This was a particularly fascinating one, because wild Kong had never been depicted quite like this. This was a design that was wholly unique to the art statue universe, and it was a genuinely well done figure. The natural elements look like something straight out of the pacific north west, and the dark colors all around blend it together beautifully. If I'm being honest, I don't have any complaints whatsoever about this one. Even the macabre 'stitches' of the shoulder panel is an intriguing design aspect.
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Color Versions
Grayscale Versions
Gojulas
Gojulas
Orudios
Wild Kong
Wild Liger