2000s Misc Releases

Genesis

2005. The Genesis series came out in spring 2005 and was accompanied by a 50 episode anime that takes place 1000 years after a cataclysmic event on planet Zi. Most of the kits were recolors of recent designs, though a few had new parts added, or entirely new designs. And then there was the Bio Zoids. Love them or hate them (most choose the latter), Tomy had never come up with anything like them before.

GB-001 Bio Megaraptor

Before the Bio Zoids, I would have been annoyed at something that didn’t have a motor and didn’t even look like a zoid, but this was too cool to pass up. #7 was done with a laser pointer. #8-9 are of the handy display stand. Last six (added June 2006): I messed around with some new poses, finally taking advantage of Bio zoids’ flexibility. This one is based on a pose my “special lady” made, which worked out well since this guy’s legs are totally loose now. For a while he sat atop my monitor at work.

Status: SOLD, I don't remember when

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Last Modified: 2016-03-06

First Posted: 2008-05-30

GB-002 Bio Tyranno

This one is bigger than I expected it to be (somewhere between Genosaurer and Gojulas Giga), but still a bit small (bio zoids always seem to be 1/100 scale, if you’re going by the anime sizes). Also, the claws were begging to be painted a shiny gold. They don’t quite match the teeth yet, but that might be ok, or at least better than the dull flat gold they were.

Status: SOLD, 02/2015

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Last Modified: 2008-05-31

First Posted: 2008-05-30

GB-003 Bio Kentro

Bio Kentro’s another one that looks a lot better in person. The metallic green is really nice. Unfortunately, mine came with two right rear legs, so all pics are taken from his “good side”.

Status: SOLD, 09/2013

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Last Modified: 2013-09-17

First Posted: 2008-05-30

GB-004 Bio Tricera

This was one of the uber-baddies of the anime. For having the same understructure as Bio Kentro, Tricera is a lot bulkier. The armor is so thick that it’s hard to get good leg movement. It’s not apparent from my crappy pics, but the armor actually has a brownish tint to it. Chocolate Hell Armor™, people!

Status: SOLD, 09/2013

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Last Modified: 2013-09-17

First Posted: 2008-05-30

GB-005 Bio Ptera

I was interested in Bio Ptera since it came out (clear blue!), but didn’t want to pay $20 (plus shipping!) for such a tiny model. Enter ebay user akitoys, with their $6.50 buy it now. Last four pics show the display stand I stole from a Marvel Legends figure, because it allows for much better flight poses.

Status: NEVER SELLING (the MIB); Not sold, but gone nonetheless (the built/broken one), 07/2014

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Last Modified: 2015-02-10

First Posted: 2008-05-30

Comments: 3

GB-006 Bio Raptor

Finally got me mitts on one of these guys. My only beef is the lack of clear eye pieces. They went the lazy route and just painted them.

Status: SOLD, 09/2013

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Last Modified: 2013-09-17

First Posted: 2008-05-30

GB-008 Bio Volcano

This was Char Aznable’s Zairin’s mid-season upgrade. It has the same frame as Bio Megs, but the armor is a lot thicker, so it looks beefier and three times more intimidating. All the “crystal shards” don’t hurt either. I can almost never get this guy posed without the assistance of the display stand.

Status: SOLD, 04/2014

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Last Modified: 2014-04-04

First Posted: 2008-05-24

Comments: 1

GZ-001 Molga Canory

Tied with Kreep for best color scheme! Tied with Zabat and Hebby Rhimos for worst stickers, as far as actually sticking to things goes. Some people haven’t had problems with the stickers on Genesis kits, some have. Quality Control was very spotty in this line. More pics when I sort this sticker mess out AH, SCREW IT.

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Last Modified: 2010-02-26

First Posted: 2008-05-24

GZ-002 Cannonfort

MIB for now. A nice reissue of one of the rarest OJRs.

Status: Not sold, but gone nonetheless, 07/2013

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Last Modified: 2013-07-19

First Posted: 2008-12-02

GZ-005 Hebby Rhimos

One of the many Engrish victims of the Genesis line. It’s a good bet they meant “heavy”. I like the colors here. I don’t know if you can tell by these pics (bad lighting day), but there are two shades of gray-blue armor, plus orange canopy glass!

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Last Modified: 2011-11-04

First Posted: 2008-06-04

GZ-006 Zabat

Zabat was originally introduced in the NJR, but the colors didn’t grab me like these do. Zabat’s not motorized, but there’s a fussy button you can press to flap the wings, and there is a cruise missile with a pullback motor to deploy. There are two different heads you can use: one that is more bat-like, for automated drone mode, and one that can fit a pilot, which I prefer. There is also a handy stand for hanging upside down when not in use. (Take the pilot out first, for his sake!)

Status: NEVER SELLING

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Last Modified: 2011-09-13

First Posted: 2008-06-08

GZ-006 Zabat (Build Review)

This review has only one thing to mention, but it’s an important one.

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Last Modified: 2011-03-21

First Posted: 2011-03-16

Comments: 3

GZ-007 Sword Wolf

Sword Wolf is one of the hero zoids of the anime. It’s a recolor of Whitz Wolf, with added swords and such. I had W.W. back when it came out, and wasn’t impressed, so I ignored this release until I saw a photo at the right angle and realized it was cool. The swords really complete the kit. I’m going to repaint this one–some day. (Thanks to Alteka for the “SHAWINGUUUU” text in the last pic.)

Status: Not sold, but gone nonetheless, 07/2013

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Last Modified: 2013-07-19

First Posted: 2008-06-22

GZ-008 Soul Tiger

Soul Tiger is what Rayse Tiger should have been, all with the backpack and the tubes and such. They rewired it so that the lights are controlled by the backpack instead of the motor switch, so that means good pics of the light up action! Also, check him out under the blacklight!

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Last Modified: 2015-02-10

First Posted: 2008-06-08

Comments: 2

GZ-013 Bamburian

This was one of the hero rides from Genesis. Underneath the panda armor lies Bear Fighter’s frame. The weapons have Blox-sized pegs, and you can mount Blox weapons on the shoulders. Best of all, it’s an oddly cute kit.

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Last Modified: 2011-08-04

First Posted: 2008-08-10

GZ-014 Deadly Kong

Deadly Kong is a retooling of the ever popular Iron Kong. The face doesn’t say “deadly” to me, so much as it says “friendly”. In the anime, that stupid bandage conceals some nasty weaponry. In real life, the weaponry was sold separately, several months after DK’s release.

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Last Modified: 2016-06-17

First Posted: 2008-06-18

Comments: 1

GZ-016 Mugen Liger

I got a good deal on a used one. The Genesis ligers are just as enjoyable used, since they already come mostly pre-built!

Status: SOLD, 09/2011

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Last Modified: 2011-09-06

First Posted: 2009-01-28

GZ-017 Decalto Dragon

Decalto Dragon, the Genesis recolor/repackage of Deathraser/Parablade. I didn’t like the orginal’s colors that much, but these new ones really work, since they seemed to have the dragon mode in mind when they picked them. (As such, the separate kits don’t look so hot, but that’s ok.)

Status: Customized (slightly), 2006; SOLD, 03/2011

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Last Modified: 2011-03-22

First Posted: 2008-06-22

GZ-018 Gildragon

The reissue no one thought would happen. The stickers were a lot higher quality than usual—very thin and nicely trimmed. That didn’t stop me from messing up the cockpit one TWICE, though. Check out my cat Dora hanging out on Gildy’s shelf.

Last 4 pics: While most people prefer the original Gilvader’s colors and horns, I really like the white/blue. Just in case anyone hasn’t seen Gildy with the old horns, here ya go.

Status: SOLD, 02/2015

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Last Modified: 2015-02-10

First Posted: 2008-05-31

Comments: 2