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Zoids remains an active modeling franchise for Takara Tomy and Kotobukiya in 2026, with new Realize Model kits, HMM reissues, crossover kits, and a T-SPARK Adamas Machina release, plus a Tokyo Toy Show collaboration display.
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Zoids modeling output in 2026 spans several product lines and manufacturers. Takara Tomy's Realize Model series added the Liger Zero Falcon (RMZ-025), a 1/100 scale kit that combines a completely new Liger Zero base with the Jet Falcon, allowing assembly using either animation or original designs. Reservations opened in early August with a March 27, 2027 release at 8,558 yen. The Realize line also ran a lottery sale for the RMZ-EX02 Desert Liger, a 1/100 scale action model based on a 2003 game accessory, with delivery in late July.
Kotobukiya released two HMM series kits. The Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon, a Dark War era ZOIDS variant, is a Kotobukiya Shop exclusive with gold-plated Falcon Wing parts, two gold-plated pilot figures, clear parts, and a removable Zoid core, set for November 2026 at 32,780 yen. Kotobukiya also reissued the Dark Horn Harry Special from Zoids: New Century/ZERO with new mold colors to match the anime, gold armament in two tones, clear parts, and a new Linon Tros decal, also releasing November 2026 at 14,300 yen.
Takara Tomy's T-SPARK Adamas Machina alloy series added the Zoids Blade Liger as AM-Z02, with LED light-up in the canopy and laser blades, a first for the model. The Blade Liger releases March 27, 2027 at 31,150 yen. A third Patlabor crossover kit, the Fang Griffin, is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings designed by Hideaki Tenjin, supervised by Patlabor's Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito. It releases February 27, 2027 at 6,634 yen. At Tokyo Toy Show 2026, Takara Tomy displayed a ZOIDS collaboration with Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team alongside other TOYRISE items.
Key facts
- Blade Liger LED laser blades
- The T-SPARK Adamas Machina Blade Liger (AM-Z02) features LED light-up in the canopy and, for the first time, in the laser blades. ↗
- Blade Liger release and price
- Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp at 31,150 yen, with release scheduled for March 27, 2027. ↗
- Liger Zero Falcon kit details
- The Realize Model Liger Zero Falcon (RMZ-025) is a 1/100 scale kit combining a completely new Liger Zero base with the Jet Falcon, priced at 8,558 yen, releasing March 27, 2027. ↗
- Fang Griffin crossover kit
- The third Patlabor x Zoids kit, Fang Griffin, is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings designed by Hideaki Tenjin, supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito. ↗
- Fang Griffin release and price
- Release is February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen. ↗
- Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon kit
- Kotobukiya's HMM series Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon is a Kotobukiya Shop exclusive with gold-plated Falcon Wing parts, two gold-plated pilot figures, clear parts, and a removable Zoid core, releasing November 2026 at 32,780 yen. ↗
- Dark Horn Harry Special reissue
- Kotobukiya reissues the Dark Horn Harry Special (1/72 scale) with new mold colors to match the anime, gold armament in two tones, clear parts, and a new Linon Tros decal, releasing November 2026 at 14,300 yen. ↗
- Desert Liger lottery sale
- Takara Tomy Mall held lottery sales for the Realize RMZ-EX02 Desert Liger, a 1/100 scale action model based on 2003 game accessory colors, with delivery in late July 2026. ↗
- Tokyo Toy Show collaboration
- At Tokyo Toy Show 2026, Takara Tomy displayed a Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team and ZOIDS collaboration. ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Announced
- RMZ-026 Gustav Munbay specification model kit · 2026-09-09
- Noted
- releases April 24, 2027 · 2026-09-09
- Noted
- Desert Liger reviving a Zoids design from a 2003 game · 2026-06-12
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Takara Tomy's REALIZE MODEL line adds RMZ-026 Gustav Munbay specification, a 1/100 scale action plastic model of the insect-type Zoid. A dedicated articulation mechanism lets the whole body move, allowing poses like curling up or a twisting walking stance. Two traction platform trailers come in the box, with operation arms that attach to them. Pilot figures for Munbay and a general soldier each ride in the cockpit. The kit is priced at 6,585 yen including tax on Amazon and releases April 24, 2027. Preorders are open on Amazon.
Aug 27
T-SPARK has previewed TOYRISE items to be announced at Tokyo Toy Show 2026, held from August 27 to August 30 at Tokyo Big Sight. The previews cover four franchises: Mashin Hero Wataru, Mado King Granzort, Absolute无敌 Raijin-Oh, and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion. A Shinkalion with design concept by Shoji Kawamori was teased via silhouette on August 25 and appears as a gray prototype at the show. The T-SPARK official X account revealed image visuals for all four lines on August 26, with Wataru and Granzort shown together at the T-SPARK booth. The event's business days, August 27 and 28, are for trade visitors only; the general public can attend on August 29 and 30 with advance tickets at 2,000 yen or same-day tickets at 2,200 yen. Dengeki Hobby Web's breaking reports from the Takara Tomy booth confirmed the Kawamori Shinkalion prototype, plus items from Raijin-Oh, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wataru, and Granzort. Other Takara Tomy displays included a Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team and ZOIDS collaboration, SYNEGENEX Evangelion Prime Unit-02, and Transformers-related items such as Adamas Machina Magna Regulus.
Aug 9
Takara Tomy's T-SPARK Adamas Machina alloy model series adds the Zoids Blade Liger as AM-Z02. The completed model features LED light-up in the canopy and, for the first time, in the laser blades. Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp at 31,150 yen, with release scheduled for March 27, 2027.
Aug 6
Takara Tomy has opened reservations for the Liger Zero Falcon (ZBF) as part of its Realize Model series, a 1/100 scale action plastic model line. The kit, designated RMZ-025, combines the Liger Zero base body with the Jet Falcon, both of which are completely new moldings. The combination into Liger Zero Falcon is reproduced, and the Jet Falcon's nose, Buster Claw, and Xan Smasher Claw can be assembled using either designs from the animation 'Zoids Battle Films' or designs based on the original. Both options can attach to the Liger Zero base body. The kit includes one pilot figure that can be seated in the cockpit. The entire body uses a specially designed joint mechanism, allowing poses such as roaring and sprinting. The set contents are one parts set and one instruction manual. The price on Amazon.co.jp is 8,558 yen including tax, with a scheduled release date of March 27, 2027. The product is listed as a pre-colored plastic kit, and the copyright is credited to TOMY.
Jul 11
Takara Tomy has opened pre-orders for the third Mobile Police Patlabor and Zoids collaboration model kit, the Fang Griffin, on Amazon Japan. The kit is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings, designed by Hideaki Tenjin and supervised by Patlabor's Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito. It features motorized movement and can convert to a Black Fang Tiger. Release is February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen.
Jul 2
Kotobukiya announced a reissue of its Dark Horn Harry Special plastic model from Zoids: New Century/ZERO. The 1/72-scale kit uses new mold colors to match the anime appearance, includes gold armament in two gold tones, clear parts in green and colorless, and adds a new decal for Linon Tros. It releases in November 2026 for 14,300 yen.
Jun 27
Kotobukiya announced a plastic model kit of the ZOIDS Republic Air Force Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon in its HMM series. The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive kit features gold-plated Falcon Wing parts, two gold-plated pilot figures, clear parts, and a removable Zoid core. It is scheduled for November 2026 release at 32,780 yen.
Jun 12
Takara Tomy Mall is holding lottery sales for the Realize RMZ-EX02 Desert Liger model kit and the TOYRISE King Exkaiser Black Ver. figure. Applications are open until June 30, 2026, with delivery scheduled for late July. The Desert Liger is a 1/100 scale action model based on the 2003 game accessory colors, while the King Exkaiser Black Ver. is a 26 cm tall combining robot from The Brave Express Might Gaine.