Iguan

The Iguan is a type of Zoid, a race of mechanical lifeforms from the fictional Zoids universe.

Iguan
NJR Iguan
EZ-017 Iguanodon Type Zenebas Empire, Guylos Empire
Crew	1
Weight	23.6 tons
Depth	10.4 m
Height	8.2 m
Maximum Speed	200 km/h
Weapons	Crusher Vice, Four-Barreled Impact Gun, Small-Bore Anti-Aircraft Laser Machinegun (2), Small-Bore Particle Beam Cannon (2), Double-Barrelled Anti-Zoid Laser Machinegun
Equipment	Flexible Thruster Binder, Independently flight-capable cockpit

Overview

The Iguan is the Imperial counterpart to the Helic Zoid, Godos, as both Zoids utilize many of the same spures needed to build the Zoid's main body. However, the Iguan is equiped with the standard Zenebas "clampshell" canopy style, as opposed to the standard Helic "whitehead" canopy style seen with Zoids like the Godos. In addition, the Iguan has it's own set of weapons that differ from Godos' as well as Customize Parts options that are different from the Customize Parts compatiable with Godos.

Battle Story

Media Appearances

Video Games

The Iguan appeared as a common wandering monster in the Zoids Saga series, and it can also be obtained by upgrading a Godos.

Trading Cards

The Iguan was featured as part of the Original Battle Game and Trading Collection Card releases of Zoids Trading Cards.

Models

Original Japanese Release

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 Iguan comes on four frames along with a small wind-up motor, a separate head piece, a clear canopy, four rubber caps, a small chrome silver pilot, and label sheets. The Iguan is moulded in maroon and silver, with a red canopy. Two of the frames are shared with the Godos. The head was shared with several other early Imperial Zoids, including the Molga and Malder.

The Iguan’s construction is relatively simple and straightforward. The Zoid uses a simple wind-up motor for its motion; once wound, the Iguan will walk forwards and wave its arms. The head, weapons, and booster can be manually positioned.

The Iguan was released in Japan in 1986, with production continuing until about 1988.

Original European Release

The Iguan was re-released in Europe in 1987, under the name Zillon. This version was identical in construction to the OJR version, but was coloured black and grey instead of silver and red, with orange canopy. This version is one of the most sought after from the OER line, with Zore and Znake.

Robo Strux

A strange version of Iguan was seen in the Robo Strux line, but probably only as a prototype. Named Lizard, it was a Zillon, but with reversed colours (black was becoming grey and vice-versa). He appeared on several boxes, on an instruction booklet where his name was written, and in a TV advert.

New Japanese Release

The Iguan was re-released in 1999 as a part of the New Japanese Release line. The Iguan’s design was unchanged, but the colours were altered; the Zoid is now dull silver and dull red, with a green canopy and a blue pilot.

An upgrade kit was produced for the Iguan, the CP-08 Pile Driver unit. In essence a large spear, the CP-08 is mounted on the Zoid’s right arm. However, it tends to overbalance the Zoid, and reduces the model's ability to walk.

A chromed version was released by Leoshop of Taiwan.