- ZWR01 Wild Liger "Clive Dias Version"
- Basic Details
Release Date: July 2021Price: 4,500 Yen
Parts: ??
Size: L
Motion: Motor (x1 AAA Battery)
Description:
A new series of Zoids Wild begins! Its name is "Zoids Wild Biographies!"
We have a real moving kit that completely recreates Lieutenant Colonel Clive Dias's favorite machine, which appeared in the TV anime Zoids Wild ZERO as the first product in the Zoids Wild Biographies series. The Wild Liger "Clive Dias Version" is finally on sale!
- Teaser Photos
- Official Product Photos
- Unit Description
Lt. Col. Clive Dias's favorite machine, this medium-sized lion-type Zoid appeared in the TV anime Zoids Wild ZERO.
It's equipped with a 9-Barrelled A-Z Cannon on the back, 2 A-Z Anti-Aircraft Guns on the sides, and 2 A-Z 3-Shot Charge Missiles on the legs.
Furthermore, the coloring of the unit has been changed to blue and blue-gray, which are characteristics of the special unit used by Commander Dias. Some parts are painted, and details like the color of the eyes, claws, and fangs are faithfully recreated in the anime colors.
The characteristic mane with its white lines and the tail are painted. The Republic's emblem is attached in the form of a sticker.
The A-Z Anti-Aircraft Rapid-Fire Gun moves up and down in conjunction with the walking action, and when the bullet shield is opened, the 9-Barrelled Cannon appears, and is also equipped with an Evo Blast gimmick that performs a simultaneous firing action.
Also, like the ZW01 Wild Liger, the Wild Blast unit, Mane Claw, is also included, so you can enjoy the Wild Blast gimmick by equipping it.
- Zoids Wild Biographies
The official side story "Zoids Wild Biographies" depicts the side stories of the characters and Zoids that appeared in the TV anime "Zoids Wild ZERO".
In the first episode, Lieutenant Colonel Clive Dias, who lost his favorite machine, the Triceradogos Kai, takes over the lion-type Zoid Wild Liger, and confronts Douglas Aldridge of the True Empire Army, the cause of his Triceradogos Kai's death.
Lieutenant Colonel Dias and Wild Liger challenge Aldridge, who pilots his new favorite Zoid, Fangtiger, to a battle to avenge the Triceradogos Kai.
- Zoids Wild Biography: Clive Dias
- Episode 1: Man and Horse As One
A blue-painted lion-type was running through the wilderness.
It was equipped with heavy artillery, something that wasn't typical of lion-type Zoids, which normally excelled at melee combat. There were two 3-Shot Charge Missiles and a 9-Barrelled Cannon from a Cannon Bull. Two iconic AZ Anti-Aircraft Guns were installed as well. Heavy firepower for a Zoid with high fighting abilities. That was the Wild Liger Kai. It was in the process of moving to its next deployment spot.
"Even running around with all this equipment, we're still cruising at 170 km/h. He's pretty amazing."
Lieutenant Colonel Dias murmured. It was his first solo run in quite a long time.
"Grrrrrowlll..."
The Liger replied with a slight rumble in his throat as he ran. It seemed there was still room for improvement.
- Beep! Beep! ...
At that moment a request came in from the Gannontoise Force, requesting support. They claimed that they'd been ambushed by the Fangtiger from the True Empire.
"I've never had a chance to let you show off your true potential..."
Since he'd received it, the Wild Liger Kai had continued to carry out primarily support artillery missions. It hadn't had a chance to show off its fighting abilities yet. Dias felt a surge of excitement at the chance to demonstrate its true abilities. But, could he really bring out those abilities as its rider? When...
"Roar!"
Liger's reaction eased Lieutenant Colonel Dias's tension. It may even be more appropriate to say that it gave him greater confidence. Dias took a deep breath.
"Okay, Liger! Full speed!"
This Wild Liger Kai had been assigned to Lieutenant Colonel Dias ever since he had lost his beloved longtime Zoid, the Triceradogos Kai in a battle against the Genospino. However, the time that he'd spent with this machine was much too short compared to the time he'd spent with the Triceradogos, who he'd known since he was a Private.
It was before the battle of Raps Island that Colonel Leonam had called him. The colonel was a famous ace within the Republic. He was also one of the few riders who had allegedly reached the point of "horse and rider as one", a state where Zoid and rider reached the plateau of their trust for one another.
"I think I can trust you with this."
"What was that...Colonel Leonam?"
After a moment the Colonel answered.
"I suffered the same fate by Aldridge..."
"What?"
Lieutenant Colonel Dias knew now why he'd been called. It was only recently that he'd lost his favorite machine, the Triceradogos Kai. It was the result of his battle against the Genospino, which had been piloted by Aldridge. He had been saved by the Tricera's heavy armor, but the Tricera itself, which had been cut straight in half through its torso, would never move again...
"When I had my first run-in with him, he was piloting the Fangtiger. Thanks to Liger's good defenses, I was able to make it back alive, but I'll never ride a Zoid again..."
Colonel Leonam stroked the Wild Liger's nose as he said that. The only finger he had left on his hand was his thumb. Dias was at a loss for words.
"Grrrooarr..."
Liger grumbled.
"Don't worry, he understands that I've entrusted him to you."
"But I have my own Zoid..."
"You're a soldier, you know that, don't you? Just as a Zoid can't choose its rider, a rider can't choose their Zoid."
"Yes, but..."
"I don't know of any other Zoid that I could trust more than this one, and no other rider that I could trust more than you! Dias, this is an order. Go out and defeat him yourself!"
Colonel Leonam's words didn't sound like a command. It didn't really matter if it was an actual order, though. He noticed that the Liger's gaze was locked on him.
"This is a momento from your predecessor..."
The AZ Anti-Aircraft Guns had been inherited from the Triceradogos, and now they were being loaded onto the Liger's back with a crane.
"From now on, we'll fight with the feelings of our companions backing us up. For the Colonel, and for Triceradogos..."
A rider whose Zoid had been taken away, and a Zoid whose rider had been taken away by the same enemy. Was it wise to find meaning in such an encounter? They'd only just taken their seats...
"Hmm, these guys aren't very responsive..."
Major Aldridge of the True Empire said as he spat. The Republican Gannontoise force was on the verge of annihilation. The powerful artillery for their size and their group formations were powerless in the face of his Fangtiger.
"If the Empire was having trouble with these small fry then it was the right choice to come to the True Empire."
- Boom! Boom!
The bombardments of the Gannontoise Kai echoed, but it was all in vain as he nimbly evaded each shot.
"Can't you see that it's useless? You small fry are so worthless."
Aldridge opened fire. The Gannontoise Kai's armor could defend against the attack. However, the impact would be relayed to the rider on board. Even if the Zoid could withstand it, it was still a direct hit. It was enough to arouse the fears of the rider.
"Checkmate. Small fry..."
He fired a shower of bullets at them, then rapidly approached and aimed his claws at the gaps in their armor. He noticed a steadily growing group of stranded soldiers, but hadn't bothered to finish any of them off yet. He enjoyed slowly terrorizing his opponents. That was just the type of person Aldridge was.
"It's a pity we didn't get a chance to activate our Machine Blast..."
-Boom!
"I'm starting to feel bad for you, that you'd even think this kind of bombardment is still going to work... Haha, hahahahaha..."
-Boom!
"It's useless..."
-Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-BOOM!
There was a sudden rain of shells. He was almost struck by a direct hit. Aldridge's expression changed.
"Who's there? You gotta be kidding me. When'd you get close enough to fire off that bombardment?"
The search radar detected its location. It still seemed to be bombarding them, and it was fast. What Zoid could move at this speed while packing that much firepower...? The monitor finally showed its figure. It was a liger type. Morever, this particular individual looked familiar.
"Ha, hahaha, you're still alive! You didn't die!"
Aldridge recalled that the Wild Liger Kai was Colonel Leonam's Zoid, who he had defeated once before. He couldn't forget. This particular "prey" from the Republican Army had been his most satisfying victory yet.
"I was just saying I needed someone to use my Machine Blast on."
The bombarding rain continued to fall, but it was easy to avoid. All he had to do was get close to the stranded Gannontoise. Aldridge knew that the Republican Army would refuse to fire any bombardments if they thought that their companions, who might still be alive, would be caught in the crossfire.
"It's so sweet... I could puke."
Fangtiger kept its stance low as it waited for the Wild Liger, which was heading straight for it.
It had been a surprise attack, approaching the enemy at a speed that just wasn't possible for most heavy artillery-type Zoids, then unleashing the incredible firepower. So far, this tactic could only be carried out by Lieutenant Colonel Dias's Wild Liger of the Republican Army. The fact that his enemy had dodged it with such little notice implied that his opponent was considerably skilled.
"There's no doubt about it, it's him!"
Wild Liger confronted the Fangtiger.
"This is Lieutenant Colonel Dias of the Republican Army! This is Republican territory! Leave this place immediately!"
"What, Dias? What happened to the other guy?"
Aldridge's voice answered Dias's call.
"So, that incompetent pilot was your superior officer! Hahaha... Hahahaha! You should've seen it, he cried like a little baby!"
Dias's anger flared.
"Aldridge... I hope you're ready for this!"
-RROAARRRR!
Wild Liger echoed. He knew that he was facing an opponent he had history with. They were already approaching close range. Even at this close of a distance, the artillery-type Evo Blast was still easily avoided. Even so, he couldn't afford to back out of this fateful fight against Aldridge. Wild Liger would feel the same. If they couldn't act as man and horse as one, threading their attacks through the eye of a needle, they had no chance of winning.
Man and horse as one. The feeling that Zoids and Riders felt when they shared a common goal, and resonated with one another. Would he and Wild Liger, who had only just met, reach that height? No, they would definitely reach that point. Dias was certain of it. Because they had the same destiny.
"Let's go, Wild Liger! We have to defeat him!"
Liger's claws kicked off of the earth with renewed strength.
"You think you can take on Fangtiger with your body weighed down by all that heavy equipment? Idiot!"
Aldridge's blood boiled. The Liger rushed straight at him. He looked like a sitting duck to Fangtiger, who specialized in close-range combat. He couldn't help but smile. Fangtiger kept a low stance as he rushed in toward the Liger, who was coming at him from the front.
"Weapon Release! Machine Blast!"
Aldridge activated his Machine Blast. The Twinned Fangs equipped to his back unfolded. He started off with this most beautiful form because he was certain of his victory.
"That's it! Armor up, Liger!"
Dias also shouted from the depths of his chest. Liger jumped, following the exact trajectory that he had imagined.
Two horses passing each other. The Fangtiger's blade struck right against the barrel of the AZ Anti-Aircraft Gun on the Liger's back, and was caught by the 9-Barrelled Cannon's Bullet Shield, which deflected the blades. With this, they barely hit. There was no slash. It was more just a basic impact. Moreover, the thin but strong blades bit halfway into the armor and got stuck.
-Ca-lang
An indescribable, dull, gut-wrenching shock coursed through Aldridge and the Fangtiger. It was a head-on collision with Liger, which was rushing forward with a large mass of heavy artillery equipment. It was only natural that Fangtiger, who boasted great agility and mobility, would be overpowered.
"Ahh... What an absurd way to fight..."
Even the impact of the Machine Blast that was originally meant to pierce their opponent came back on him. Its power seemed to far exceed the tolerance of the B-Suit. He could taste blood in his mouth.
"Th, There's no way I'm going to lose to this small fry Liger..."
His body was numb. It was time to withdraw. While Aldridge was prone to fits of rage, he had become a better judge of when it was time to back off. As a warrior he had learned that from his failure with the Genospino.
"Fangtiger! Regroup. Run as fast as you can!"
Because of his pride, he couldn't ever bring himself to say the word "Escape." Fangtiger responded well to his orders, acknowledging his rank. It was unbelievably fast considering the damage he'd just received. He could make even the combative saber-toothed tiger withdraw with all its might. This was another example of man and horse as one.
Lieutenant Colonel Dias didn't dare to chase Aldridge. He needed to watch out for Liger's legs, which were overworked already by running with so much heavy equipment. That didn't mean he'd let him off so easily, though. Liger stomped the ground and prepared to fire horizontally with the AZ Anti-Aircraft Gun on his back. Lieutenant Colonel Dias took aim.
"Don't underestimate this guy's range, Aldridge..."
-Be-Beep!
"Let's go!"
The target was locked on sight. He pulled the trigger.
-Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-bam!
The bombardment grazed the armor on Fangtiger's front-right leg.
"Whoa! Shake it off, Fangtiger! We're almost there!"
"I didn't hit him, he's still..."
The barrel must've been misaligned when it was struck by the Machine Blast. He'd locked on, but hadn't been able to land a direct hit. Soon, he'd be out of bullets, too.
-Be-beep, Be-beep, Be-beep...-
Fangtiger disappeared from all sensors.
"Did he escape...?"
Dias was disgruntled. He felt his frustration and irritation swelling at the fact that he'd missed his chance to achieve being man and horse as one with Wild Liger. All of this anger had nowhere to go. The uncomfortable feeling made him want to scratch his chest...
"Thank you! Lieutenant Colonel Dias!"
Suddenly, a crisp voice over the radio snapped Dias' attention back to reality.
"This is Captain Tario of the Gannontoise Force. Thanks to you, everyone has been saved!"
Oddly, Aldridge's bad taste, playing with things without killing them, turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Because of it, the Gannontoise Force hadn't suffered any casualties, of either Zoids or riders. The soldiers who exited the hatches rushed to start medical treatment for the injured, as well as emergency repairs for the stranded machines.
Dias was ashamed of himself. He was alive, and though he'd finished the battle, he had forgotten his initial purpose and had only lamented the revenge he had failed to achieve. He hadn't even been aware that he was working alongside his allies.
"Thank you... Wild Liger..."
"Grrraarrr..."
Wild Liger replied to Dias' words.
"Haha... You're a really great guy, you know that?"
Lieutenant Colonel Dias got out of his seat and stroked the Wild Liger's nose. He saw Captain Tario walking up. The sun was soft, and a pleasant breeze was blowing.
- Clive Dias
Since joining the Republican Army he has emerged as a Zoid Rider, and been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel at an exceptional speed. He has a straightforward personality and is highly trusted by his subordinates. He'll be a great success as a field commander of the Republican Army during the important phases following the Genospino battle.
