TakaraTomy launched the Zoids Original line in early 2013. While the website originally contained 5 Zoid slots the series suffered constant delays, with release dates pushed back on almost every kit. The 5th slot was later removed, though there's no confirmation that a 5th Zoid was actually planned. Later in early 2014 it was announced that the Storm Sworder FSV, the 4th kit in the line would be the last.
Each Zoid in the series aside from the FSV contained brand new variation parts. They were all accompanied by online web stories and comics, following the story of the Zoids Concept Art Books. Two short films were also developed for the starting model kits of the series.