Isn’t a toy that inspires use of the imagination one of the most quintessential things in making a truly great toy?

Overwhelmed at the sheer technical genius and awe-inspiring power, Ryo wondered how he could even think that his old Mobile Defense Tank design was a good idea…

While the Battle Arachnoid and Dark Panther more closely resemble real animals (a spider and a- a… whatever), the details in its online profile at Exo-Force.com suggest that it is more related to a dragonfly.

The Dark Panther mounts two Iron Drones mid-body with their own laser rifles. When need-be, they can detach from the Battle Machine and take off independently through the jungle in their matching hover jet packs!

The formula which worked so well for the Assault Tiger didn’t work quite so well here, especially on the torso and small arms.

The Assault Tiger very much depends on- and owes its very existence to- the anime industry of Japan. While most Battle Machines of the past have had minor influences that contributed to the overall look of each successive Exo-Force line, this one has perhaps the heaviest style influence yet.

The Battle Arachnoid is one of the smaller Battle Machines designed to move in through the very tall and powerful-looking trees.

Ha-Ya-To is less than thrilled with his new ride... While the River Dragon seems like a cool name, he was rather disappointed that it could not really fly.

This toy is one of EVA_Unit_4A's three choices for Hottest Must-Have Items for the 2007 Christmas shopping season!

Now this is the anime influence at its best-!

Scar <> Dorn from Neo Shifters