A new review has been added to the Model Kits section for the Command Wolf RGC! This has slowly become my favorite original kit and I'm not even sure why. It's got a lot of neat features, though, and is the third of the series. At this point in time I don't own the FSV but I'll try to obtain one sometime in the foreseeable future and finish off the Originals section.

    We've added a review for the Geno Ritter! This is the second Original kit and the review includes full translations of the box, box scans, and video of the motorized features (with random Zoidy audio thrown in). Instructions are also included.

    In similar news the Mirage Fox review has been updated with a section for the motorized wind up features.

    Zoids Original Story has been updated with Chapter 7 featuring the Command Wolf RGC. Translations courtesy of Falcarius! Starting sometime in January we'll be starting to work on updating SS again, and appreciate everyone's patience!

    The Storm Sworder FSV second variation has been added to the Zoids Original website, seen here. This is the first kit in the Original line to not have additional parts and instead includes holotech wings with additional gold painted parts. The scheme in general resembles the Fire Fox.

    Zoids Original has pushed the Command Wolf RGC back to December. This makes the month even more expensive for Zoid collectors!

    The Zoids Original section (under Books) has been updated with the profile page for Storm Sworder FSV. At this point in time they have not added the secondary variation; we'll likely see this in a future update. Translations for this page and the new Zoids SS chapter are courtesy of Falcarius!

    The Zoids Original website has updated with the next in line: Storm Sworder FSV (Flame Slash Version). This is featuring a red Storm Sworder (Note: Not the one from Guardian Force~) molded in a very bright red color (and not pink!). The alternate form of this Zoid hasn't yet been revealed but is said to have translucent molded wings. You can view the full page here where it is already up for pre-order for 3,675 Yen.

    The releases of Zoids Original are getting a little concerning, however. Storm Sworder FSV is to be released in March 2014, which is the largest wait we've had for an Original kit. Perhaps this is because they have had more experience to realize how long to expect releases to take (given the delays of all other kits) and are just trying to be more realistic, but equally disconcerting is that the 5th slot in the Original Line Up page has been removed. Perhaps that is just because it isn't being released in the foreseeable future.

    Kotobukiya has announced that they will now be mixing their sales activity with Zoids Original, and that Zoids Original kits will be sold through Kotobukiya's store. While this is not a Japan wide release it is still a step in the right direction towards better availability!

    Don't forget that the Photo Contest on the TakaraTomy site ends on October 15th!

    On the Koto news front the HMM Iguan as well as the MSS Great Sabre have been released! We're updating our sales links below. September Zoids have been removed and the Zoids Original Geno Ritter is being properly placed as an October release, expected Mid October.

    TakaraTomy's official website has posted videos of the limited prize contest Zoids being given away in the Photograpy Contest. They are looking great, and the transparent MSS Great Sabre appears to be similar to the ever-elusive ghost Zoids! See the page here.

    The Zoids Original website has hosted the second story chapter for Geno Ritter, seen here. A page dedicated to profiles for the Zoids and characters can also be read here. So far there is no video for the Command Wolf RGC.

    The Zoids Original website has updated with a complete profile for the Command Wolf RGC. It is shown that this Zoid will not only come with the RGC cannons, but with equipment to make three additional variations. The first is the basic Command Wolf. The second is the Command Wolf Interceptor which uses the LC cannon that is sold with the Irvine special originally. The third is the Command Wolf Zappa Version (Late Model) which is piloted by Commander Zappa from the Republican Trap Commando unit, as soon in the Concept Art Books and Zoids SS. Unfortunately they do not include the unique gun or shoulder armor seen to these Zoids, but it does include a new canopy cover for both the face canopy and the LC gun.

    You can view the full profile in Japanese on the Zoids Original site here. The TakaraTomy company has also upgraded a video on Youtube (seen here) which illustrates all of the movable parts, including a collapsable cannon. So far this Zoid is shaping up to be much better than the first impressions!

    Command Wolf RGC has a page in the Zoids Art Books > Zoids Original section. This includes a translation of the original image that was shown on the Zoids Original site. Unfortunately we do not have the full profile completed but this will be uploaded with the next update!

    The review second includes two new reviews: The first Zoids Original kit "Mirage Fox" and the NJR Konig Wolf. Both Zoids include box and battle story information which can be viewed by clicking the collapsable header image underneath of their box scans. This will reveal the translated story for both.

br>    The third model kit for Zoids Original has been announced! This is the Command Wolf RGC. The profile page unfortunately contains just this image, but you can find it here. There is no information like there was with the Mirage Fox and the Geno Ritter, but I suspect we'll be seeing this next month sometime. Maybe the month after that.

    In other Zoids Original news pre-orders for both the Mirage Fox and the Geno Ritter are re-opening. They have already opened on July 25th and will continue until August 6th. If you missed your first window I strongly recommend that you try to obtain one through the TT mall now.

    If you navigate to the Zoids Art Books Section, a little further down the Zoids Original section has been updated. This now includes information of the Geno Ritter, including weapons list and profile notes. While I could be wrong it seems that the vermillion Genosaurer type would refer to the Geno Breaker seen in Guardian Force, giving us a vague hint at the time line of this story. This is based on the observation that the name of the base Zoid often refers to multiple variations and is not used as strictly the original weapons set-up.