The BZ-102 Cannon Spider is an arachnid type Zoid, part of the Zoids Z-Builders line. It barely qualifies as a Z-Builders toy, having only 2 BLOX.

The BZ-102 Cannon Spider is an arachnid type Zoid, part of the Zoids Z-Builders line. It barely qualifies as a Z-Builders toy, having only 2 BLOX.

What grabbed me about this one was the design. You don't see too many spider Zoids, and the red and gray really appealed to me. A little research on the internet revealed that this Zoid was actually designed by Hasbro, without Tomy. The BZ-102 number was probably chosen to not interfere with the Japanese numbering scheme. Well, the boys at Hasbro did their homework, because I think it captures the Zoids design aesthetic perfectly.

Cannon Spider features a firing cannon with an electronic sound effect. The cannon is actually taken from Missile Tortoise, another Hasbro-designed Zoid. the missile actually fires a good distance, and you get an extra in case you lose it. The pilot can be removed from the cockpit and placed on the gun, but like all Zoids, he just kind of lays there - there's no peg to secure him.

Build time was pretty quick, maybe 20 minutes. The Cannon Spider is a Z-Builders kit so you still have to cut the parts off the sprue, trim the edges and assemble it. It comes with a decal sheet, but as usual, no guide to where the stickers go.

Mosasledge is one of the basic Zoids Z-Builders sets. Z-Builders (known as Zoids Blox in Japan) is a modular construction system that lets you combine parts with other Z-Builders and Zoids model kits. Parts come on a sprue and have to be clipped off like any other basic model kit. The difference here is that Z-Builders uses a core set of cubes to build each creation.

Each Z-Builder comes with a cockpit with pilot and sticker sheets. However, the instructions do not give you any guide to sticker placement. You have to go by the box to figure it out. Each kit also comes with extra connector pieces to help build the Matrix Dragon.

4 specific Z-Builders sets combine to create the Matrix Dragon. You will need:

Unfortunately, the instructions for creating the Matrix Dragon are not included in any of the boxes. you have to visit the Hasbro web site to get them:

http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/ZOIDS_Matrix.pdf

It takes a lot of time to clip each part from the sprue, assemble, and apply the decals. The completed figure is not bad, but not worth all the effort to put together. The blox system is neat, and you can make some cool combinations, but they don't feel like they connect securely due to the rubber connection points.

Nightwise is one of the basic Zoids Z-Builders sets. Z-Builders (known as Zoids Blox in Japan) is a modular construction system that lets you combine parts with other Z-Builders and Zoids model kits. Parts come on a sprue and have to be clipped off like any other basic model kit. The difference here is that Z-Builders uses a core set of cubes to build each creation.

Each Z-Builder comes with a cockpit with pilot and sticker sheets. However, the instructions do not give you any guide to sticker placement. You have to go by the box to figure it out. Each kit also comes with extra connector pieces to help build the Matrix Dragon.

4 specific Z-Builders sets combine to create the Matrix Dragon. You will need:

Unfortunately, the instructions for creating the Matrix Dragon are not included in any of the boxes. you have to visit the Hasbro web site to get them:

http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/ZOIDS_Matrix.pdf

It takes a lot of time to clip each part from the sprue, assemble, and apply the decals. The completed figure is not bad, but not worth all the effort to put together. The blox system is neat, and you can make some cool combinations, but they don't feel like they connect securely due to the rubber connection points.

Leoblaze is one of the basic Zoids Z-Builders sets. Z-Builders (known as Zoids Blox in Japan) is a modular construction system that lets you combine parts with other Z-Builders and Zoids model kits. Parts come on a sprue and have to be clipped off like any other basic model kit. The difference here is that Z-Builders uses a core set of cubes to build each creation.

Each Z-Builder comes with a cockpit with pilot and sticker sheets. However, the instructions do not give you any guide to sticker placement. You have to go by the box to figure it out. Each kit also comes with extra connector pieces to help build the Matrix Dragon.

4 specific Z-Builders sets combine to create the Matrix Dragon. You will need:

Unfortunately, the instructions for creating the Matrix Dragon are not included in any of the boxes. you have to visit the Hasbro web site to get them:

http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/ZOIDS_Matrix.pdf

It takes a lot of time to clip each part from the sprue, assemble, and apply the decals. The completed figure is not bad, but not worth all the effort to put together. The blox system is neat, and you can make some cool combinations, but they don't feel like they connect securely due to the rubber connection points.

Unenlagia is one of the basic Zoids Z-Builders sets. Z-Builders (known as Zoids Blox in Japan) is a modular construction system that lets you combine parts with other Z-Builders and Zoids model kits. Parts come on a sprue and have to be clipped off like any other basic model kit. The difference here is that Z-Builders uses a core set of cubes to build each creation.

Each Z-Builder comes with a cockpit with pilot and sticker sheets. However, the instructions do not give you any guide to sticker placement. You have to go by the box to figure it out. Each kit also comes with extra connector pieces to help build the Matrix Dragon.

4 specific Z-Builders sets combine to create the Matrix Dragon. You will need:

Unfortunately, the instructions for creating the Matrix Dragon are not included in any of the boxes. you have to visit the Hasbro web site to get them:

http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/ZOIDS_Matrix.pdf

It takes a lot of time to clip each part from the sprue, assemble, and apply the decals. The completed figure is not bad, but not worth all the effort to put together. The blox system is neat, and you can make some cool combinations, but they don't feel like they connect securely due to the rubber connection points.

Wind them up and watch them go - That's what Zoids are all about. If you're looking for a toy that you can actually pose or play with, you're looking in the wrong place.

Zoids are more like model kits that walk. They are fun to build, and neat to look at, but beyond that they get boring pretty quick.

Bear Fighter can walk while on all fours or while standing on its hind legs. The rear gun pivots, the cockpit opens, the pilot is removable, and the jaw opens. it comes with a sticker sheet and takes about an hour to build. Bear fighter is recommended for ages 8 and up.

The Schneider unit is one in a series of armor sets for the Zoids King of Flexible Liger Zero (Also known as Ka Do Oh) They are sold separately from the KZ-01 set.

The armor pieces are pre-painted and come in a nice tray. The armor snaps on easily. I like the fact that the armor is not attached to any kind of sprue, so there is no cutting involved. Just pop the armor out of its tray and you're ready to go. They also come with a small sticker sheet for added detail.

The armor features both plastic and die cast parts, and some of the parts feature moving gimmicks, like hatches or moveable weapons.

The base of the unit, the Liger Zero, is truly a remarkable piece. It features die cast and plastic construction, ratcheted joints, and many points of articulation. It comes with the default white Liger Zero Armor.

For another great review, check out the KZ-01a set at ToyboxDX.

The Jager unit is one in a series of armor sets for the Zoids King of Flexible Liger Zero (Also known as Ka Do Oh) They are sold separately from the KZ-01 set.

The armor pieces are pre-painted and come in a nice tray. The armor snaps on easily. I like the fact that the armor is not attached to any kind of sprue, so there is no cutting involved. Just pop the armor out of its tray and you're ready to go. They also come with a small sticker sheet for added detail.

The armor features both plastic and die cast parts, and some of the parts feature moving gimmicks, like hatches or moveable weapons.

The base of the unit, the Liger Zero, is truly a remarkable piece. It features die cast and plastic construction, ratcheted joints, and many points of articulation. It comes with the default white Liger Zero Armor.

For another great review, check out the KZ-01b set at ToyboxDX.

The Panzer unit is one in a series of armor sets for the Zoids King of Flexible Liger Zero (Also known as Ka Do Oh) They are sold separately from the KZ-01 set.

The armor pieces are pre-painted and come in a nice tray. The armor snaps on easily. I like the fact that the armor is not attached to any kind of sprue, so there is no cutting involved. Just pop the armor out of its tray and you're ready to go. They also come with a small sticker sheet for added detail.

The armor features both plastic and die cast parts, and some of the parts feature moving gimmicks, like hatches or moveable weapons.

The base of the unit, the Liger Zero, is truly a remarkable piece. It features die cast and plastic construction, ratcheted joints, and many points of articulation. It comes with the default white Liger Zero Armor.

For another great review, check out the KZ-01c set at ToyboxDX.

I have always liked the design of Zoids, but I never liked the fact that you couldn't really do anything with them, They always seemed fragile, more like models than toys.

Enter the Kadoh-oh (King of Flexible) Berserk Fuhrer. This toy features an insanely articulated die cast and plastic frame. Even without the armor, the toy is amazing. The joints are tight and stiff. See the plates on the neck? Each one moves.

The armor snaps on easily. I like the fact that the armor is not attached to any kind of sprue, so there is no cutting involved. Just pop the armor out of its tray and you're ready to go.

Once you put the armor, you lose a little articulation, but not much. The arms get lost in all the armor plating though. The weapons system features articulated claw-like weapons that can be moved into any number of positions.

This is an awesome figure. I like the fact that you can actually play with it without fear of breaking it. The construction is so well thought out. I accidentally popped a leg off while getting armor on, but the leg just pops back in a socket.

Definitely cool.