Kotobukiya has posted a blog entry for the HMM Lightning Saix Marking Plus Ver. Although the kit uses the original box art, the blog does go on to say that Mercy's next original artworks will include the Pteras Bomber, Geno Breaker, Wild Liger Guren, and Gun Sniper Wild Weasel Spec. This kit will be released on September 17th, for 5,200 yen.

 The blog also announced rereleased for the HMM Command Wolf Repackage Ver., Dark Horn, and Death Stinger. A twitter post following soon after announced that the Liger Zero Jager Unit "Marking Plus" would be released.

 Kotobukiya has announced their next recolor kit, the HMM Gun Sniper Wild Weasel Spec.! It's scheduled for a January 2021 release, for 4,800 yen. This recolor kit will include a new blue color combined with silver armor, providing a color scheme much more accurate to the NJR release of the kit. The legs will come in multiple sprue colors, meaning you can have blue legs, silver legs, or a mix of the two, as illustrated in the LABO article.

 The kit of course comes with the WW unit, as its name implies. Parts for the normal Gun Sniper are included, if you prefer just the booster look. Like most other kit revamps, it comes with a greatly expanded decal sheet. For those who are wondering about the jump in price, Kotobukiya has been quite honest about the price being impacted by the current state of the world. They specified that even if they removed the WW unit, the price would only be different by a few hundred yen, so they felt going with the complete item was the best choice.

 An article posted by Crunchy Roll discusses a recent Hasbro announcement regarding the Zoids franchise. The article introduced Tanks (Gannontoise) and Ruin (Gilraptor), two "Mega Battler" packs (model kits) that'll be released by Hasbro. These kits are listed at a retail price of $19.99, which is almost $10 less than their Japanese counterparts (retail $30), with both kits being released on February 9th, 2021. Kits are recommended for ages 8 and up.

 As we already knew, Hasbro kits will include figures of the pilot characters that they have in the show, making all Hasbro kits distinct from the Japanese release. They will also have two-toned bodies instead of black, and a few will have mold changes. They'll be available at most major retailers, and also available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com starting September 26th at 5:00 PM ET. More information will be revealed in the Zoids panel at Pulse Con, on September 26th, 10:50am ET.

 Aside from toy news, the article also announces that the remaining Zoids Wild (Hasbro dub) episodes will be released on Netflix on October 1st. All in all, lots of exciting news!

 The new Liger-type Zoid thats been teased lately is finally up on the TakaraTomy Mall. Welcome the Burning Liger, scheduled to release October 24th for 2,500 Yen! This brand new kit marks a change in the design scheme of Zoids Wild Zoids. Not only does it include a cockpit, but it also introduces a new gimmick: The Core Drive System. This weapon type draws power directly from the core, and in the model kit's case, will mean a fully motorized weapon set.

 These weapons can be mixed and matched, and will function on any other Zoid that includes the CDS design scheme. The ZW45 Burning Liger will not come with the Impact Gatling, which will instead be sold separately or in a set.

 Burning Liger was also shown off in CoroCoro Comic, where additional Core Drive weapons were previewed (not shown on the online article). The whole kit, including box and instructions, was shown off on TakaraTomy's "3 Big Boys Toys Special Program" stream! Takara Tomy also posted some fresh out of the box photos of the kit.

- Burning Liger Information

Stats:	Weapons:	Equipment:
Length: 9.2 m  Height: 3.9 m  Width: 3.0 m  Weight: 42.0 t  Max Speed: 215 km/h	2-Barrelled Beam Gun  Blow Claw  Hide Missile Pods  Laser Fangs  Retractable Guidance Missiles  Sawed Off Shotgun  Small Retractable Missiles  Whip Tail	Dual Sensor  Guardian Shell  Mane Protector  Power Axis  Power Cylinder  Z-O Visor

 A medium-sized Zoid, and the first lion species of the Imperial Army. It was developed to compete with the Republic's new Zoids. It has a lightly armored frame, large claws, and is equipped with several small weapons. It's also equipped with the Z-O Visor, which allows the pilot to draw out the power of the Zoid at their own timing, and its strong limbs allows it to fight nimbly in combat. The Blow Claw has been significantly modified to give it a stronger impact against enemy Zoids. The Core Drive System (CDS) was developed to convert the energy of the core to use as a power source for the weapons, making the Burning Liger the first Zoid to use the CDS in the Imperial Army. It's possible to equip Core Drive Weapons (CDW), which are compatible with the CDS using the rail on the back.

 Immediately following ZW45 is the ZW46 Core Drive Weapon "Impact Gatling". This weapon is scheduled for release on October 24th for 1,000 yen. This is the first CDS (Core Drive System) weapon, and will be compatible with any CDS Zoid going forward. When equipped, it links up with the motor, and spins the gatling barrels as the Zoid stomps along. You can view its official page here.

- Impact Gatling Information

Weapon Parts:

Conversion Engine  Core Energy Magazine  Laser Canal Barrels  Power Baring  Purge Trigger  Radiation Fin  Stabilizer Axis

 A system developed by the Imperial Army that converts a Zoid's core energy into power for its weapons. Zoids can be equipped with a variety of Core Drive Weapons (CDW) by using the common, standardized back rail.

 An automatic weapon developed exclusively as a weapon for the Burning Liger, the first machine of the Imperial Army. It's capable of converting energy from the core inside of a conversion engine, and then firing it as ion-convergent bullets.

 By equipping the Burning Liger with this weapon's excellent, instantaneous power, the CDW can be used to further increase its combat power. It fires ion-convergent rounds that use converted core energy, making powerful artillery possible from a medium range. The Burning Liger can withstand the weight of the Impact Gatling because of the power cylinders that reinforce its legs.

 Rounding off the Burning Liger releases, ZW47 is a combined set. You can buy both the Burning Liger and the Impact Gatling in the same purchase with this item, scheduled to be released on October 24th for 3,500 yen.

- Stream

 The gorgeous Republican colored Gilraptor LC is now up on the TakaraTomy Mall! This kit is scheduled for an October 24th release, for 3,000 yen. It features white armor and a possibly metallic-blue frame, and includes the A-Z Laser Gun and A-Z Impact Laser Gun in silver, the only non-limited release of this weapon so far. Combine them together to create the A-Z Long Range Laser Gun! Takara Tomy has posted pictures of the unpainted kit. View its official page here.

- Gilraptor LC Information

Stats:	Weapons:	Equipment:
Length: 8.4 m  Height: 4.5 m  Width: 3.3 m  Weight: 36.0 t  Max Speed: 250 km/h	A-Z Impact Laser Gun Kai  A-Z Laser Gun  Hook Claw  Wing Shotels	Head Radar  Jet Boosters

 A Deinonychus Zoid that slashes enemies with the large claws on its feet, and the third claw on its back, the "Wing Shotel". The Gilraptor LC (Laser Custom) is a custom machine that's equipped with an additional A-Z Laser Gun and A-Z Impact Laser Gun, allowing it to provide support fire from the rear. By connecting the two weapons, you can also make an A-Z Long Range Laser Gun, which can be fired from a long distance. It's also capable of moving at high speeds with its superior spring-loaded legs and the Jet Boosters on its back. It has a Head Radar with highly developed sensory function on the top of its head, which allows it to coordinate with multiple units to detect enemy movements and ensure that they're killed.

 CoroCoro Premier (Pal-Shop) has announced a Zoids Wild 2020 campaign, which will include a public sale for Liger The Arthur! Liger The Arthur is available through their online webstore for 3,910 yen. Some of you may remember the last CoroCoro Premier sale, which featured the Death Rex Purple Dragon Form for 8,250 yen. While that kit is still available, CoroCoro Premier is also offering a Zoids Wild Liger The Arthur + Death Rex Purple Dragon Form Special Set for 12,160 yen. So if you missed the Death Rex, and want to pick up both Zoids now, consider this set! The combined set will have free shipping, while the individual sales will not, so you can save 1380 yen by buying the set.

 All of the above items are scheduled to start shipping out around late September. You'll need to use a deputy service, like From Japan, White Rabbit Express, etc. to purchase from this website.

 Takara Tomy's official youtube channel has posted a video of the Zero Grizis, including concept art and comparisons to other Zoids! Definitely check it out if you're considering getting one of these big boys.

- Video

 You've probably already heard about this all over social media, but a couple week ago, a whole slew of Zoids instructions surfaced on Hasbro's Customer Care website. This included large images of the box arts, names, and designs of several of the Zoids, including: Tanks (Gannontoise), Alpha Shadow (Hunter Wolf), Tryke (Triceradogos), Liger (Wild Liger), Ruin (Gilraptor), Needle (Scorpear), Pincers (Kuwaga), and Rapterrix (Raptor). Zoids were divided into 3 classes: Giga, Mega, and Beta.

 The instructions included manga-style artwork done by Moritya himself, the artist of the Zoids Wild and Zoids Wild 2 mangas. Much of this artwork is brand new, which was an exciting development. To improve playability, the boxes for these kits fold out into a playmat, which can be used for a wrestling game. Who doesn't love pitting their Zoids against each other? Besides Arashi

 ZOIDS BATTLE RULES

 1. Start with Zoids battler on the orange hexagon with all feet on the mat.

 2. Ready, Set, Unleash! Knock your opponent's battler off the mat to score 1 point. Having two or more feet off the mat means the battler has been knocked off.

 3. First battler to 3 points wins the match!

 Aside from that, all kits have continued the trend from last year's leaks, with each kit's body color being divided into 2 colors. The eyes are pre-attached, and with beautiful artwork and every Zoid getting a pilot figure, these are considerably different from their Japanese counterparts. We have no release date or price at the moment, but keep your eyes peeled for more news!

 TakaraTomy has been posting a large number of Zero Grizis customs to fill out the summer vacation! This is split up between youtube videos and posts by Zoids Official over on Twitter. So far we have the following creations, some of which can be created in the upcoming Zoids Wild: Infinity Blast game for the Nintendo Switch.

 Name: Zero Grizis Ikadzuchi
 Concept: A form that specializes in combat using modified close-range weapons, mainly weapons obtained from the defeated Genospino.

 Name: Zero Grizis Death Bone
 Concept: (None)

 Name: Grand Rizis
 Concept: We've unearthed a hideously powerful-looking Zoid!

 Name: Blue Buster Grizis
 Concept: Members of an organization performed digital remodeling simulations, and modified a Zero Grizis based on those remodeling plans.

 Name: Zero Grizis Ver. CAMO
 Concept: We aimed to remodel it based on the world view of ZOIDS, as well as the highly designed product.

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 Zoids Official posted a look at the full image of the new Liger, which appeared in CoroCoro. The scale of the Gilraptor being crushed in its jaws implies that the upcoming series will be returning to 1/72 scale, or very close to it.

CoroCoro Text

 Mecha lifeform hobby items that you build and mobilise!!
 ZOIDS WILD

 An evil new Liger approaches!!!
 Ligers are the stars of "Zoids Wild", and the veil is finally lifted on their fourth generation!! Is this one seriously "evil"!?

 This Liger's an enemy!!!?
 Generations of Ligers have fought for peace!! But the fourth generation... is a dark-side Zoid that fights for itself!!

 Ferocious gimmicks made possible because it's evil!!
 A goody-two-shoes wouldn't be able to survive on the intensifying Zoid battlefield!! What are its overly ferocious weapon gimmicks, made possible because it's an evil enemy!?

 And the new Liger - was born for you!!!
 More than anything else, the Liger is everyone's Zoid!! A joyous revolution breaks out so it can be delivered into your hands!!

 Next issue, the new Liger awakens!!

 A secondary video was posted to TakaraTomy's Youtube Channel. This discusses the game in a little more detail, but also reveals our first good look at Rising Liger: Infinity Blue Version! This is a full kit that'll come with the special edition of the game, not just an armor. It features metallic blue armor, a metallic bone structure, and bright silver parts.

- Zoids Wild Infinity Blast Gameplay

- ZW Long Range Buster Cannon!

 The above video also brought up a Zoids Wild series remake of the Long Range Buster Cannon! Featured in the recent episodes of Zoids Wild Zero, this weapon is a remake of the classic "Gojulas" cannons. It has standard pegs so that it can be equipped to various Zoids Wild kits. Details for how to obtain it will be released at a later date.

 CoroCoro posted an exciting article revealing the new liger. The article is vague but gives us an awesome look at its face.

 It's finally time to unveil the fourth generation of the protagonist Liger machines of Zoids Wild!

 However, something is wrong. This is different from the successive ligers who've fought for peace, with a confusing figure and atmosphere... Is this Liger an enemy!!!?

 The information known at this time will be published in the September issue of CoroCoro!

 We have a few videos for Zero Grizis, including this Twitter Video showing off a small mock battle between the Grizis and a... rather unlucky group of Kill Scythes. There's also a Build Video on CoroCoro Next, and a Diorama Video featuring Grizis and Grizis Dark Form. This video also shows off the customized examples shown in CoroCoro, which used purple-silver spraypainted weapons. These weapons are similar to the Purple Version weapons being released for the next campaign!

 Grizis is making the rounds, with a remodeling example posted in CoroCoro Comic and a brand new commercial that shows off this Zoid's Zero Blast, Zi End! The Zero Blast effects look great, and the commercial has some interesting implications. We'll see if the anime matches up!

- Zero Grizis Commercial

- Zero Grizis Build Video

 Kotobukiya posted a blog entry on the HMM Dibison Marking Plus Version. It goes over a lot of nice photos, including what a Dibison might look like with Gojulas Cannons!

 Zoids Wild: Battle Card Hunter has updated its site with the new installment! There's a lot of cool cards and variants to see here, and since the last set has finished, you can view its story cards here. On August 5th they also released two Jushin Thunder Liger cards, as a collaboration with the pro wrestler, Jushin Thunder Liger. We've also got some large images for the Omega Rex Breaker story card, Gabrigator Agito, Zero Phantoth and Geno Breaker, and Drei Panther!

 A twitter blog known as "After 10 Years" has recently been posting a slew of old Zoids Commercials, including some that aren't so common. Many of us didn't get to see these commercials back in the day, so consider giving it a look! Gairyuki, Seismosaurus, Gungyalado, Orudios, Gilvader, Gunbluster, Deadborder, BLOX, Gojulas Giga, and King Gojulas!

 Kotobukiya has announced a reissue for the original HMM Red Horn! This kit will be rereleased in November for 7,480 yen. If you missed these last time around, now's your chance to grab one.