- This article is about the Zoid found in the "Three Tigers" story. For the similarly modelled, but otherwise separate, Genesis-line Zoid, see Sword Wolf
The Whitz Wolf (also known as the Rez Tiger) is a Wolf-type Zoid, one of over 200 mechanical lifeforms depicted by TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise. The versions of the Zoid inhabit their own, separate continuities; Whitz Wolf in the Three Tigers Battle Story and Rez Tiger in the Zoids: Generations limited edition model line.
| Whitz Wolf | |
 The Whitz Wolf, as seen in a TOMY Zoids promotional video | |
| RZ-073 Wolf Type ZOITEC/Republic | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 87.0 tons |
| Depth | 18.9 m |
| Height | 8.8 m |
| Maximum Speed | 305 m/h |
| Weapons | Strike Zan Claw (4), Electron Bite Fang, 208mm 2-Barrel Shock Cannon, Electron Hyper Cannon (2) |
| Equipment | 3-nozzle Ion Booster, Whitz Armour Tail, Whitz Claw Flaps |
Overview
The Whitz Wolf is a Wolf-type Zoid, created by the ZOITEC Corporation. It is a Fuzor, designed to merge with Savinga and form the Whitz Tiger.
A formidable Zoid in its own right, the Whitz Wolf is very fast and agile, comparable to the Liger Zero. Its triple ion boosters give it tremendous acceleration, as well as the ability to leap long distances. The Zoid also carries a pair of long-range beam cannons which give it a reasonable offensive punch. The Whitz Wolf is not heavily armored, instead relying more on its speed to avoid harm.
Battle Story appearances
Of the three legendary Tiger Zoid cores discovered by ZOITEC and Zi-Arms, the Whitz Wolf was the first Zoid to enter service in ZAC 2230. Unable to fully reconstruct the Whitz Tiger in a single Zoid, they developed the Whitz Wolf and Savinga separately, later combing them with BLOX technology.
Media appearances
Trading Cards
The Whitz Wolf was released as part of the Zoids Scramble set of Zoids Trading Cards. The Sword wolf was also released as part of the Zoids Scramble line.
Models
New 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 Whitz Wolf kit comes on five frames, along with a battery-powered motor, a canopy, eight rubber caps, a small grey pilot, a display stand, and label sheets. The Whitz Wolf is moulded in white, grey and metallic blue, with a translucent orange canopy.
The Whitz Wolf’s construction isn’t overly complex or difficult, putting it roughly in the middle of the range for Zoid complexity. Unlike other new-release battery-operated Zoids, the Whitz Wolf has only single-piece legs, similar to Grade-Up Zoids like the Houndsoldier. The zoid uses a single "AA" sized battery for motion. Once activated, the Zoid walks forwards while the cannons on the back reciprocate.
Whitz Wolf was the first motorised Zoid released in 2004, and the second last Republic Zoid released for the New Japanese Release.
Red Whitz Wolf
Red edition
Released as a contest prize, Red Whitz Wolf is remoulded in dark red, three shades of grey, and silver, with a translucent green cockpit canopy. This version also included a similarly recoloured Savinga.
Rez Tiger
Rez Tiger model
Made available exclusively to readers of Dengeki Hobby and C3X, the Rez Tiger is the second in the Generations limited edition line. The Zoid is molded in bright red and black, with the addition of the custom sword and a sheath. The Savinga is included, and is also recolored.
Related Zoids
The Whitz Tiger is a Fuzor formed from the Whitz Wolf and the Savinga Blox Zoid. See that article for more information on the fusion, and details of individual releases of that Zoid.