The Lidier is a type of Zoid, a race of mechanical lifeforms from the fictional Zoids universe.
| Lidier | |
 OJR Lidier | |
| EHI-009 Lion Type Empire | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 40.0 tons |
| Depth | 20.2 m |
| Height | 6.5 m |
| Maximum Speed | 320 km/h |
| Weapons | 3-Shot Electric Particle Gun, Beam Gun (2), Rapid-Fire Cannon, Laser Sabre (2) |
| Equipment | Jet Protector, Braking Aileron |
Overview
Developed as part of the Death Saurer battalion, the Lidier was built entirely for and around speed. Streamlined to reduce air resistance to the max and then given an aerodynamic mane (which had the added bonus of better protecting the cockpit), it saw service in all manner of operations, the most notable of which was as Death Saurer escort. For a period of time, it was the fastest ground-based Zoid in existence, though later Gradeup offerings (such as Ice Blazer and Deathcat) and then a number of new Japanese release Zoids would top its speed.
Battle Story Appearances
The Lidier is most often seen alongside Death Saurer, though at least one Guylos-style repainted one can be seen in the background of NJR fanbooks, perhaps meant to be a Guylos Empire convert.
Media
Lidier was seen in the Zoids Cyberdrive game. Later it appeared on a Zoids poster made by Tomy advertising several spring powered Zoids.
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 Lidier is a large windup, and is composed of five frames of parts: two black, one red, and two silver. It also includes grey caps, a clear red eye piece, silver pilot, windup motor, and stickers for markings.
Assembly is fairly standard for a large windup. When complete, the Lidier will walk along with its legs moving and jaws chomping.
Zoids Graphics
The Lidier was rereleased as part of the Zoids Graphics line in October 2008. It appears identical to the original Japanese release in color and assembly, and as a bonus includes a softer teal green sprue containing the contents of Figure Set 2: Empire foot soldiers, some of their weapons, and a small wild dinosaur Zoid for one of them to ride. The Empire pilots are out of scale with the standard pilot figures (compare the sitting one to Koenig Wolf's nose).