You’ve probably heard about the popular toy line Zoids by the Japanese company TAKARA TOMY. With this year marking 40 years since the launch of this beloved franchise, an epic “ZOIDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECT” is underway. A noteworthy project highlight has been the company’s exciting collaborations – from working with renowned IPs like Fist of the North Star and Patlabor to announcing a capsule collection with CAPCOM’s massively popular gaming franchise, Monster Hunter. This cross-over spawned the production of limited-edition collectibles such as Beast Liger Mal Armor and Sonic Bird Rathalos.
Zoids’ fandom erupted with anticipation when the company announced its exciting “MONSTER HUNTER × ZOIDS” collaborative project with Monster Hunter in December 2023. For all those excited fans, the wait is finally over, as the first round of crossovers has been revealed on October 10! This includes Beast Liger Mal Armor, which combines ZW-25 Beast Liger with Tiger Rex, and Sonic Bird Rathalos, a fantastic collaboration between ZW-39 Sonic Bird and Rathalos. To add to the hype, pre-orders will start on January 12, promising more detailed sales information soon. This wait is delivering some serious suspense for fans!
Zoids has undoubtedly come a long way, from entertaining us with its intricate animal-like mechas to keeping up with the times by crossing over with popular gaming franchises. For both Zoids and Monster Hunter fans, the collaboration brings the best of both worlds, adding a unique collectible twist to the fun of game-inspired merchandise. Feast your eyes, folks – more to come with these limited-edition items!
