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The Arosaurer is also known as Raptor. For the more popular raptor-type Zoid featured in Chaotic Century, Guardian Force, and Zoids: New Century, see Rev Raptor; for the Zoids: Genesis Zoid, see Bio Raptor. For the Zoids: Wild Zoid, see Raptor.

Arosaurer
Fuzors Arosaurer
RZ-067 Allosaurus Type Helic Republic
Crew	1
Weight	62.0 tons
Depth	13.7 m
Height	10.8 m
Maximum Speed	170.0 km/h (105 mph)
Weapons	Electron Bite Fang, Electron Claw (2), Flamethrower (2), AZ 105 mm 2-barrel Beam Cannon (2)
Equipment	Nothing beyond standard systems

The Arosaurer is an Allosaurus-Type Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted in TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise.

Overview

The Arosaurer is an Allosaurus-type Zoid created by the Helic Republic.

Based on the smaller Godos, the Arosaurer was developed as an alternative to the Command Wolf. While slower than the Command Wolf, the Zoid was far more heavily armored and, because of its bipedal design, more agile and more capable in close combat.

Battle Story Appearances

The Arosaurer was developed in the ZAC 2040s to work with the Dibison and Raynos as escorts for the Madthunder force. The Zoid was successful in this role, proving to be a match for the Zenebas Zoids it faced. Following the recapture of the Helic capital, the Zoid was further produced in mass quantities, becoming one of the mainstays of the new Helic Army.

The Zoid served into ZAC 2050s, but was gradually replaced with newer Zoid designs like the Houndsoldier and Godkaiser. All surviving examples of the Arosaurer were wiped out during the Meteor Disaster in ZAC 2056. Following the disaster, the Helic army chose to abandon the design in favour of the Command Wolf and Godos. Despite the Helic Republic's plan, the Arosaurers are brought back into service, being seen escorting the Gojulas Giga (along with the Gorhecks) in the Republic's attempt in holding back the Neo-Zenebas Empire from advancing further into the Central continent. The Arosaurer was also successful in providing ground support to the defending Republican army.

Following the destruction of the Helic army in ZAC 2102 the design was recreated by the Republic to replace combat losses. While the design was initially successful against the Neo-Zenebas forces, the design proved to be ineffectual against the Seismosaurus. Most of the Arosaurers left in battle-ready condition were wiped out by the Neo-Zenebas forces.

Media Appearances

Anime

The Arosaurer's first anime appearance was in Zoids: Fuzors. The Arosaurer was one of the standard Zoids of the Peacekeeping Bureau, piloted by Ciao and other officers. Several other Arosaurers appeared in the series, most notably a modified one used by a professional Zoid thief named Jean. Ironically, Jean would be brought to justice by Ciao after the two Arosaurer pilots clashed in battle. When the Chimera Blox Zoids were developed later in the series, these Zoids fell out of favour by the new mayor and all PKB versions of the Zoid were sent off to be scrapped. They were, however, salvaged and used in the resistance against the power-hungry Alpha Richter, though the role they played was minimal.

Manga

An Arosaurer appears in a single frame of the Chaotic Century manga. The Zoid has no impact on the storyline, with the frame being part of a character's speech on the intelligence and free will normal Zoids possess.

Video Games

The Arosaurer makes an appearance in Zoids VS III and Zoids Infinity. In Zoids Infinity it is one of the fastest ground Zoids, able to weave around most enemy attacks.

Trading Cards

The Arosaurer was featured as part of three out of the four Zoids Trading Cards releases; all except the Trading Collection Cards. An Arosaurer in PKB colors was additionally featured as part of the Zoids Scramble set.

Models

Zoids (1983)

The Arosaurer was first released in the Zoids (1983) model line. The kit comes on four frames, along with a wind-up motor, a semi-transparent canopy cover, sixteen rubber caps, a small chromed gold pilot, and label sheets. The Arosaurer is moulded in light grey and white, with a smoke-colored canopy. Once wound, the Arosaurer will walk forward, waving its arms and opening its jaws.

The Arosaurer was released in 1987 with production continuing until about 1988. The first prototype seen in catalog was wearing guns on his tail, which had a different shape than the mass-produced model kit.

Technozoids

A Technozoids version of the Arosaurer was released under the name of Strike Zilla. The Strike Zilla featured a lighter grey color scheme for the model.

Zoids 2

The Arosaurer was released in the Zoids 2 line, under the name of Raptor. The Raptor was recolored in black, grey, and chrome silver.

Zoids (1999)

The Arosaurer was released in the Zoids (1999) release. The Zoid was colored with an orange canopy, blue body, light grey limbs, and a light blue trim, as well as a grey pilot. This version of the Arosaurer was depicted as Jean's personal Arosaurer in the Fuzors anime.

Fuzors

A Fuzors Arosaurer was released. Moulded in grey and blue, the mould was changed slightly to accommodate two translucent blue blisters on the shoulders of the Zoid, representing police strobe lights. A custom sticker sheet including Peacekeeping Bureau stickers was included with the model.

Hasbro Release

A Hasbro version of the 'Zoids (1999)' release Arosaurer was featured under the name Arosaur in a catalogue. It did not see production, however.

List of Zoids

A-F

A: Ankyrox • Aquadon • Arosaurer • Attack Zoids
B: Bamburian • Baratz Zoids • Barigator • Battle Cougar • Battlerover • Bazootle • Bear Fighter • Beast Liger • Berserk Fury • Bio Kentro
Bio Liger • Bio Megaraptor • Bio Ptera • Bio Raptor • Bio Raptor Gui • Bio Tricera • Bio Tyranno • Bio Volcano
Bitegriffon • Black Rhimos • Blade Hawk • Blade Liger • Blitz Haken • Blitz Hornet • Blitz Sworder • Blitz Tiger
Bold Guard • Brachiorakete • Brachios • Brachio Zilla • Brastle Tiger • Bravejaguar • Burning Liger • Buster Eagle
C: Cannon Bull • Cannondiver • Cannon Spider • Cannon Tortoise • Cannonfort • Catalga • Catalga Kai • Chimera Dragon
Command Wolf • Custom Blox Zoids • Crimson Horn • Cyclops
D: D.A. Lizards • Dark Horn • Dark Spiner • Deadborder • Deadly Kong • Deantler
Death Raser • Death Rex • Death Saurer • Death Stinger • Deathpion • Decalto Dragon • Demantis • Demons Head • Descat
Diablotiger • Dibison • Diloforce • Dilofos • Dimetrodon • Dimepulsar • Dimepulsar Kai • Dimetra Ptera • Diplo Guns • Dispelow • Dontress • Double Sworder • Dragoon Nest • Drei Panther
E: Elepantus • Elephander • Energy Liger • Evoflyer
F: Fang Tiger • Fang Tiger Kai • Fire Phoenix • Fly Scissors • Furolesios

G-L

G: G2 Rex • Gabrigator • Gabrigator Kai • Gairyuki • Gannontoise • Gannontoise Kai • Garius • Gatling Fox • Gator • Geno Breaker • Geno Flame • Geno Hydra
Geno Saurer • Genospino • Geruder • Gilraptor • Gilraptor (Commander) • Gilraptor Kai • Gilraptor Laser Custom • Gil Vader • Giant ZRK • Glaive Quama • Glidoler • Godkaizer • Godos • Gojulas
Gojulas Giga • Gojulox • Gorem • Gordos • Gorgodos • Gorgolauncher • Gorhecks
Gorilla Tron • Grachiosaurus • Grachiosaurus Kai • Gravity Ptera • Gravity Rex • Gravity Saix • Gravity Saurer
Gravity Wolf • Griffin • Groundrago • Grounchar • Gul Tiger • Gungyalado • Gun Sniper • Guntiger • Gun Blaster • Gurantula • Gustav • Guysack • Gusock
H: Hammer Rock • Hammer Head • Hardbear • Hayate Liger • Hel Digunner • Helcat
Hidocker • Houndsoldier • Hover Cargo • Hunter Wolf • Hunter Wolf Kai • Hurricanehawk
I: Iceblazer • Iguan • Iron Kong
J: Jet Falcon
K: Kabtor • Kabtor Kai • Kill Scythe • Killer Dome • Kingbaron • King Gojulas • Kingliger • Knuckle Kong • Knuckle Kong Kai • König Wolf • Kuwaga • Kuwaga Kai • Kuwaganos
L: Lanstag • Laserstorm • Leoblaze • Leo Gator • Leo Striker • Lidier • Liger The Arthur • Liger Zero • Lightning Saix • Lord Gale

M-R

M: Maccurtis • Madthunder • Matrix Dragon • Malder • Mammoth • Merda • Megatopros • Megaleon
Missile Tortoise • Molga • Mosasledge • Mugen Liger • Murasame Liger
N: Neptune • Nightwise
O: Omega Rex • Orudios
P: Pachycedos • Pachycedos Kai • Parablade • Pegasuros • Power Mammoth • Power Mantis • Pterorayse‎ • Pteras
R: Rainbow Jerk • Rapto Caesar • Raptor • Raptor Kai • Raptoria • Raptojaguar • Raynos • Ray Saurer • Rayse Tiger • Red Horn • Redler • Rev Rapter • Rising Liger • Roadskipper

S-Z

S: Saberlion •Saicurtis • Salamander • Sandspeeda • Sauro Knights • Savinga • Scissorstorm • Scorpear • Scorpear Kai
Sea Panther • Seismosaurus • Shadow Fox • Shell Karn • Shield Liger • Shotwalker
Shoteagle • Sinker • Snipe Master • Sniptera • Sonic Bird • Soul Tiger • Spideath • Spideath Kai • Spiker • Spinosapper • Stealth Viper
Stegoganzer • Stegosage • Storch • Storm Sworder • Stylaser • Styluarmor • Sword Wolf
T: Thundercannon • Transhawk • Triceradogos • Triceradogos Kai • Twinhorn
U: Ultra Saurus • Unenlagia
V: Valga • Valkyrie Caesar • Victory Liger • Victory Rex
W: Warshark • Whale King • Whitz Wolf • Wild Liger • Wild Liger Kai
X: Xeno Rex • Xeno Rex Buster • Xeno Rex Scissors • Xeno Rex Storm
Z: Zabat • Zaber Fang • Zatton • Zeekdober • Zero Grizis • Zero Phantoth

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-:'''''Raptor''' redirects here; for the more popular raptor-type Zoid featured in [[Chaotic Century]], [[Guardian Force]], and [[Zoids: New Century]], see [[Rev Raptor]]; for the [[Zoids: Genesis]] Zoid, see [[Bio Raptor]].
+:''The Arosaurer is also known as '''Raptor'''. For the more popular raptor-type Zoid featured in [[Chaotic Century]], [[Guardian Force]], and [[Zoids: New Century]], see [[Rev Raptor]]; for the [[Zoids: Genesis]] Zoid, see [[Bio Raptor]]. For the [[Zoids: Wild]] Zoid, see [[Raptor]]. ''
-The '''Arosaurer''' is an [[Wikipedia:Allosaurus|Allosaurus]] type Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted in TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise.
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+|Zoid_name = Arosaurer
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+|ImageName = Arrosaurer.jpg
-|Caption      = Arosaurer
+|Caption = Fuzors Arosaurer
 |Model_number = RZ-067
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+|Zoid_type = ''Allosaurus''
-|Faction      = Helic Republic
+|Faction = Helic Republic
-|Crew         = 1
+|Crew = 1
-|Weight       = 62.0
+|Weight = 62.0
-|Length       = 13.7
+|Length = 13.7
-|Height       = 10.8
+|Height = 10.8
-|Speed        = 170.0 km/h
+|Speed = 170.0 km/h (105 mph)
-|Weapons      = Electron Bite Fang, Electron Claw (2), Flamethrower (2), AZ 105mm 2-barrel Beam Cannon (2)
+|Weapons = Electron Bite Fang, Electron Claw (2), Flamethrower (2), AZ 105 mm 2-barrel Beam Cannon (2)
-|Equipment    = Nothing beyond standard systems
+|Equipment = Nothing beyond standard systems
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+The '''Arosaurer''' is an ''[[Wikipedia:Allosaurus|Allosaurus]]'''''-Type''' Zoid, one of over 200 species of fictional biomechanical lifeforms depicted in TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise.
 ==Overview==
-The Arosaurer is an Allosaurus-type Zoid created by the [[Helic Republic]].
+The Arosaurer is an ''Allosaurus''-type Zoid created by the [[Helic Republic]].
-Based on the smaller [[Godos]], the Arosaurer was developed as an alternative to the [[Command Wolf]]. While slower than the Wolf the Zoid was far more heavily armoured and, because of its biped design, more agile and more capable in close combat.
+Based on the smaller [[Godos]], the Arosaurer was developed as an alternative to the [[Command Wolf]]. While slower than the Command Wolf, the Zoid was far more heavily armored and, because of its bipedal design, more agile and more capable in close combat.
-==Battle Story appearances==
+==Battle Story Appearances==
-The Arosaurer was developed in the ZAC 2040s to work with the [[Dibison]] and [[Raynos]], as escorts to the [[Madthunder]]. The Zoid was successful in this role, proving to be a match for the [[Zenebas Empire|Zenebas]] Zoids it faced. Following the recapture of the Helic capital, the Zoid was further produced, becoming one of the mainstays of the new Helic Army.
+The Arosaurer was developed in the ZAC 2040s to work with the [[Dibison]] and [[Raynos]] as escorts for the [[Madthunder]] force. The Zoid was successful in this role, proving to be a match for the [[Zenebas Empire|Zenebas]] Zoids it faced. Following the recapture of the Helic capital, the Zoid was further produced in mass quantities, becoming one of the mainstays of the new Helic Army.
-The Zoid served into ZAC 2050s, but was gradually replaced with newer Zoid designs like the [[Houndsoldier]] and [[Godkaiser]]. All surviving examples of the Arosaurer were wiped out during the Meteor Disaster in ZAC 2056. Following the disaster, the Helic army chose to abandon the design in favour of the Command Wolf and Godos. Despite the Helic Republic's plan, the Arosaurers are also seen escorting the Gojulas Giga (along with the Gorhecks) in the Republic's attempt in holding back the Neo-Zenebas Empire from advancing further to the Central continent. The Arosaurer wa also successful in providing ground support to the defending Republican army.
+The Zoid served into ZAC 2050s, but was gradually replaced with newer Zoid designs like the [[Houndsoldier]] and [[Godkaiser]]. All surviving examples of the Arosaurer were wiped out during the Meteor Disaster in ZAC 2056. Following the disaster, the Helic army chose to abandon the design in favour of the Command Wolf and Godos. Despite the Helic Republic's plan, the Arosaurers are brought back into service, being seen escorting the Gojulas Giga (along with the Gorhecks) in the Republic's attempt in holding back the Neo-Zenebas Empire from advancing further into the Central continent. The Arosaurer was also successful in providing ground support to the defending Republican army.
-Following the destruction of the Helic army in ZAC 2102, the design was recreated by the Republic to replace combat losses. While the design was initially successful against the Neo-Zenebas forces, the design proved to be ineffectual against the [[Seismosaurus]]. Most of the Arosaurers were wiped out by the Zenebas forces.
+Following the destruction of the Helic army in ZAC 2102 the design was recreated by the Republic to replace combat losses. While the design was initially successful against the Neo-Zenebas forces, the design proved to be ineffectual against the [[Seismosaurus]]. Most of the Arosaurers left in battle-ready condition were wiped out by the Neo-Zenebas forces.
-==Media appearances==
+==Media Appearances==
 ===Anime===
-The Arosaurer's first anime appearance was in ''[[Zoids: Fuzors]]''. The Arosaurer was one of the standard Zoids of the Peacekeeping Bureau, piloted by Ciao and other officers. Several other Arosaurers appeared in the series, most notably a modified one used by Jean, a professional Zoid thief. When the Chimera Blox were developed later in the series, these Zoids fell out of favour by the new mayor and all PKB version of the Zoid were sent off to be scrapped. They were, however, salvaged and used in the resistance against the power-hungry [[Alpha Richter]], though the role they played was minimal.
+The Arosaurer's first anime appearance was in ''[[Zoids: Fuzors]]''. The Arosaurer was one of the standard Zoids of the Peacekeeping Bureau, piloted by Ciao and other officers. Several other Arosaurers appeared in the series, most notably a modified one used by a professional Zoid thief named Jean. Ironically, Jean would be brought to justice by Ciao after the two Arosaurer pilots clashed in battle. When the Chimera Blox Zoids were developed later in the series, these Zoids fell out of favour by the new mayor and all PKB versions of the Zoid were sent off to be scrapped. They were, however, salvaged and used in the resistance against the power-hungry [[Alpha Richter]], though the role they played was minimal.
 ===Manga===
-An Arosaurer appears in a single frame of the ''Chaotic Century'' manga. The Zoid has no impact on the storyline; the frame being part of a character's speech on the intelligence and free will normal Zoids possess.
+An Arosaurer appears in a single frame of the ''Chaotic Century'' manga. The Zoid has no impact on the storyline, with the frame being part of a character's speech on the intelligence and free will normal Zoids possess.
 ===Video Games===
@@ Line 41: / Line 41: @@
 ===Trading Cards===
-The Arosaurer was featured as part three of the four [[Zoids Trading Cards]] releases; all except the Trading Collection Cards. An Arosaurer in PKB colors was additionally featured as part of the Zoids Scramble set.
+The Arosaurer was featured as part of three out of the four [[Zoids Trading Cards]] releases; all except the Trading Collection Cards. An Arosaurer in PKB colors was additionally featured as part of the Zoids Scramble set.
 ==Models==
-===Original Japanese Release===
+===Zoids (1983)===
-[[Image:Ojrarosaurer.jpg|thumb|150px|''OJR'' Arosaurer]]
+[[Image:Ojrarosaurer.jpg|thumb|150px|OJR Arosaurer]]
+The Arosaurer was first released in the [[Zoids (1983)]] model line. The kit comes on four frames, along with a wind-up motor, a semi-transparent canopy cover, sixteen rubber caps, a small chromed gold pilot, and label sheets. The Arosaurer is moulded in light grey and white, with a smoke-colored canopy. Once wound, the Arosaurer will walk forward, waving its arms and opening its jaws.
-*Assembly required. (Snap-together, no glue needed. Scissors or X-acto knife recommended for trimming off excess plastic bits.)
-*The model's colours are moulded into the plastic, and it does not need any paint.
+The Arosaurer was released in 1987 with production continuing until about 1988. The first prototype seen in catalog was wearing guns on his tail, which had a different shape than the mass-produced model kit.
-The Arosaurer kit comes on four frames, along with a wind-up motor, a semi-transparent canopy cover, sixteen rubber caps, a small chromed gold pilot, and label sheets. The Arosaurer is moulded in light grey and white, with a smoke-coloured canopy.
-The Arosaurer's construction is surprisingly complex for a Zoid of its size, with the legs being particularly involved. The Zoid uses a wind-up motor for its motion; once wound, the Arosaurer will walk forward, waving its arms and opening its jaws.
-The Arosaurer was released in Japan in 1987 with production continuing until about 1988. Several other versions of the Arosaurer have been produced. They are detailed below. The first prototype seen in catalog was wearing guns on his tail, which&nbsp;had a&nbsp;different shape.
 ===Technozoids===
-A version of the Arosaurer was released under the name of '''Strike Zilla'''. The Strike Zilla's colours are similar to the OJR version, with a lighter grey used for the model.
+A [[Technozoids]] version of the Arosaurer was released under the name of '''Strike Zilla'''. The Strike Zilla featured a lighter grey color scheme for the model.
-===Zoids2===
+===Zoids 2===
+[[File:Raptorzoids2.jpg|thumb|220x220px|''Zoids 2'' Raptor]]
-The Arosaurer was also released under the name of '''Raptor''', as part of the ''Zoids2'' line. The Raptor was recoloured in black, grey, and chrome silver.
+The Arosaurer was released in the [[Zoids 2]] line, under the name of '''Raptor'''. The Raptor was recolored in black, grey, and chrome silver.
-===New Japanese Release===
+===Zoids (1999)===
 [[Image:Njrarosaur.jpg|thumb|left|150px|''NJR'' Arosaurer]]
-The Arosaurer was released as part of the New Japanese Release. The Zoid was completely recoloured, with an orange canopy, blue body, light grey limbs and a light blue trim, as well as a grey pilot.
+The Arosaurer was released in the [[Zoids (1999)]] release. The Zoid was colored with an orange canopy, blue body, light grey limbs, and a light blue trim, as well as a grey pilot. This version of the Arosaurer was depicted as Jean's personal Arosaurer in the Fuzors anime.
-A version of this Zoid was intended for release as a part of the ''New American Release''. However, the line was cancelled before the Zoid was released.
 ===Fuzors===
-Because of the Zoid's use in the ''Fuzors'' anime, a variant of the Arosaurer was released in the supporting model line. Moulded in grey and blue, the mould was changed slightly to accommodate two translucent blue blisters on the shoulders of the Zoid, representing police strobe lights. A custom sticker sheet including Peacekeeping Bureau stickers was included with the model.
+A [[Zoids: Fuzors (Models)|Fuzors]] Arosaurer was released. Moulded in grey and blue, the mould was changed slightly to accommodate two translucent blue blisters on the shoulders of the Zoid, representing police strobe lights. A custom sticker sheet including Peacekeeping Bureau stickers was included with the model.
 ===Hasbro Release===
-The Zoid was featured under the name '''Arosaur''' in a catalogue and appeared identical to the new Japanese release. It did not see production, however.
+A [[Hasbro Zoids|Hasbro]] version of the 'Zoids (1999)' release Arosaurer was featured under the name '''Arosaur''' in a catalogue. It did not see production, however.
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 [[Category:Technozoids]]
 [[Category:Zoids 2]]
+[[Category:Fuzor Zoids]]
+[[Category:Hasbro Zoids]]
+[[Category:Medium-Scale Zoids]]

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