We've got new pictures of the Shoulder Zun figs that appeared a while back on Rakuten! The set includes four figures in total, Gojulas, Shield Liger, Death Saurer, and Iron Kong. Hobby Watch has some 3/4 shots of the figs. They're scheduled to release in late January for about 400-yen each. You can find them on sites like Rakuten.

 For those unaware, Code Name B.U.D.D.Y. has been getting posted each month over on Hero Bunko, which includes the first chapter and the second-to-latest chapter available for free. It's a cute story worth checking out!

 After its run in Japan the 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Tour hopped over to Taiwan, where it started providing even more adorable illustrations! We have Bang and Raven eating lunch with their Zoids, Sieg and Shadow, and a photo of the venue.

 They're also preparing for an online sale of much of the merchandise through Loft Net, which'll have its own exclusive illustrations. Pteras units meeting up to share souvenirs, the white Gordos picking fruit with its pilot (I'm not crying, you're crying-), and a whole collection of pilots and Zoids!

 Zoids is doing a crossover with the Godzilla Battleline app! They posted a preview video featuring the 3D model scenes from the AZ model kit videos and some in-game footage. The app now has the Blade Liger, Geno Breaker, and Death Saurer, so have some fun stomping on cities and frying up other monsters!

 Hobby Watch posted an interview with the staff members involved in the 40th anniversary of Zoids. It talks about each member's journey through the company and their involvement in the various parts of development.

 Zoids Galaxy Quest Planet Zi is resuming! Chapter 11 is now available to read. In this chapter, the death match between the ominous Chimera BLOX, Kugo's Leoblaze, and Guo's Unenlagia continues. Their only escape is to destroy the Chimera's Zoid Core, but the two individual BLOX are still sorely outmatched.

 Aside from Chapter 11, roughly 100 pages have been updated throughout the story to correct the translations. Some, mistakes on my part, and some, inaccurate translations from the official English version. For those who weren't here when the project started, the project began using the original Japanese version images with translations from the Chuang Yi company, which released the books in English in Singapore years ago. These translations... leave something to be desired, to say the least. I've decided to change translations that seem off to better match the original JP version, while still trying to retain the spirit of the Chuang Yi translations, such as including bold words for emphasis.

 A new post about the Raven Saber shows even more updates regarding the custom broken armor pieces of the kit. It not only includes the bare claws and face, which we knew from earlier photos, but even includes a shredded silver lower leg piece for the left leg, and a torn off right-leg. It's still unclear if this part is a custom piece or if the leg would normally be assembled around it, but either way, it's pretty cool! Pre-orders expected to open in November.

 Hobby Watch has posted an interview discussing the first Metamor Verse figure, the Blade Liger! The interview is more or less what you'd expect, but an interesting note is that they'd also like to do male characters, not just female characters. The example given was Irvine and his Command Wolf. Few of these lines try for characters like Irvine, so it'd be interesting to see what they come up with.

 SigemikanZ, maker of many of the customs used in official product photos, has posted photos of the Gatling Fox Mizutsune and Knuckle Kong Rajang. These customs were used for the box arts of the two Monster Hunter collab kits, which have just released!

 The 63rd All Japan Model Hobby Show is starting tomorrow, and we've seen a heaping ton of exciting reveals. T-Spark will be among those exhibiting at the event. Perhaps one of the most exciting developments was the launch of a new animated video, Zoids Battle Films. In this animated short we see multiple toylines featured, including RMZ and HMM, with a peculiar Death Saurer reminiscent of the Concept Art universe. We have no context yet about this animation. If it's a one off, why certain pilots seem so familiar, or what to expect going forward. For now, though? It's exciting to have a new animation. At the start, I almost thought it'd be the battle of Valhalla. I have to admit, seeing Falcon viewed in a doomier light was such a cool perspective.

- Zoids Battle Films

 Well this one came out of left field! RMZ has announced a new variant, the RMZ-016 Blade Liger Panzer, scheduled for Winter 2025! This Zoid is... exactly what it sounds like- An RMZ Blade Liger with Panzer armor installed. It featured as a primary character in the Zoids Battle Films short (well, sort of, they used an HMM, but still!) and was announced alongside the other armor. The prototype is on display at the venue, and Hobby Watch, Dengeki Hobby, and AmiAmi have both posted photos. I'm rather curious if this armor will fit the following kit...

 Alongside the Blade Liger Panzer, RMZ also announced a Liger Zero Falcon, scheduled for 2026!! This kit featured as the other key protagonist of the animated short, sporting Liger Zero armor for the rear legs. It seems the RMZ will be fully clad, and will be the first Zero we're getting in the line! It's interesting to start with one of the less popular armors.

 A new group photo of the RMZ display at the event reveals for the very first time that RMZ is planning to also do the Command Wolf Urban Warfare Spec. from Episode 16 of Chaotic Century! (Name subject to change; the text isn't very visible.) This episode was so iconic to me when I was younger, so I'm stoked that they're making an official kit of it!

 The prototype for the RMZ Zabat is on display at the event! Not only do they have two of them around to show off the articulation, but it also seems like this Zoid will come with a special hangar bay with bars in it. This means the Zabat will probably be able to hang upside down, like a real bat, which was one of the coolest features of the old Tomy kit.

 The first promo image of the RMZ Saber Tiger Raven Spec. brings with it the announcement that pre-orders are starting in November. Even more interesting, however, is that it includes broken armor pieces for the face! In the recently-broadcasted stream we got to see that it had peeled claws, but it's awesome to know they're going the fully distance and including the damaged maw of this hateful Zoid. It also has a display at the event.

 Kotobukiya's promo twitter made two exciting announcements today, the Lightning Saix Irvine Spec. Recolor 2000 and the HMM Gun Sniper Rinnon Spec. Re/color 2001 with a slash through it because... y'know. NC/0!. We don't know yet what exactly these rereleases will entail. If they'll include anime pilots, painted or otherwise, what 'recolor' will mean, or what other changes they may still have. Even so, it's exciting news for fans who missed the earlier waves of anime Zoids, and have waited patiently for another chance!

 The event display for the Advanced Zi series shows off a brand new variant, the Murasame Liger Original Color Version! This variant has the striking blue that Murasame Liger was first released in (as a kit), still sporting a chrome blade. The display even seems to have a recreation of the glow-in-the-dark blade, which was a limited option part from the old Tomy line!

 Zoids Official also posted sketches of the Advanced Zi Liger Zero CAS units! This may be why RMZ is starting later in the armor line~ It's exciting to see X represented alongside the other armors, and I look forward to the prototypes.

 The AM-Z02 Blade Liger is also on display at the venue! The prototype was photographed by Hobby Watch (Yes, same link as earlier~) and a new concept art image was also shown off, featuring the new design! The clear blades are an interesting touch for the prototype, and may imply additional LED gimmicks. It looks rather cute from the front!

 The AMZ display included new photos of Sturm and Jagd, with some delightfully shiny silver!