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Zoids Graphics[]
The Zoids Graphics, called Zoids Data - Hobby News for the first 6 volumes, are a set of 21 promotional pamphlets (as well as an unnumbered diorama volume) produced by TOMY between 1984 and 1990.
There were two releases named Zoids Graphics - the first was during the OJR line, while the second accompanied the Zoids Graphics model line.
History of Zoids[]
A book describing the history of Planet Zi and the Central Continent War. It was released by TOMY in 1985 as a mail-away item and is therefore extremely rare. It comes with a sticker sheet enabling readers to reproduce some of the custom Zoids appearing in the book.
All About Battle Machine Beasts[]
Released in 1986 by Shogakukan, this book was similar to History of Zoids but contained more general information and a smaller central story, centred on the Battle of Ardannes.
Zoids Battle Comic[]
A manga version of selected events from Battle Story volumes 1 and 2. It was released by Shogakukan in 1988.
Zi-Report[]
Only one volume (vol.00) is known to exist. This pamphlet, included with certain NJR Zoids and certain trading card sets, tells a short story set in the Battle Story universe and is similar to the Fanbook EX.
Zoids Core Box[]
A collection of various old and new Zoids material, released by TOMY in 2003. The box includes a Mammoth kit, all 5 issues of the Battle Story magazine, a new Fan Book called The Avenge of Proitzen (later released as Official Fan Book 4), a set of 35 informational cards called The Zoids Bible: Zi History File, a DVD of old Zoids commercials called Perfect Visual Clips, a set of 3 badges with the OJR faction logos, and liner notes.
Monthly Zoids Graphics[]
A set of 10 windup models, plus 2 limited edition battery-operated models, re-released from the OJR line. First released in 2007, the Zoids came in a book-shaped box with an information booklet attached to the front cover. These booklets contained reprinted information from the Zoids Bible, as well as details on OJR Zoids, timelines, concept art and the Rebirth Century storyline.
Genesis Manga[]
Corocoro comics, ISBN 978-4-09-108834-5, page 31, Author (おちよしひこ) 20th June 2008
Other Comics[]
A short Zoids2 comic was released to promote the line, providing a similar backstory to the Marvel comic. Scans also exist of a supposed black-and-white Robostrux comic, which was never released.
Zoids Graphix[]
A pamphlet was issued for the Neo Blox line called Zoids Graphix. It showed the different Neo Blox, Custom Blox and Legend Blox Zoids prior to the release of the Legend Blox Red Horn.
School Grade Magazine[]
Many of the stories and custom Zoids published in Shogakukan's School Grade Magazine between 1983 and 1990 never made it into the Battle Story magazines, including a different ending to the OJR Battle Story where a King Gojulas duels with Emperor Guylos' personal Gil Saurer.
Z-Knight Battles Magazine[]
Not to be confused with the Z-Knight toy line, Z-Knight Battles was a four-part story told in the Hobby Japan EX magazine supplements in 1989 and 1990. It follows Guy Grambar as he participates in various Z-Knight (custom OJR Guylos Zoids) tournaments.
Zoids War Record: 2089 Chaotic Century Magazine[]
A five-part series published in Dengeki Hobby Magazine in 2000, depicting small skirmishes a decade before the war of the NJR Battle Story broke out. It was followed by War Record: 2102 Chaotic Century, a story involving the same main character and a Stealth Stinger.
Zoids Battle Angle Magazine[]
A collection of short stories, largely centred on custom Zoids, published in Hobby Japan magazine between April 2005 and September 2006.
Rebirth Century: The Lost Chronicle[]
A set of short Rebirth Century side-stories published in Dengeki Hobby Magazine between November 2008 and December 2009.
Zoids Secret Files[]
A set of 2 boardbooks released by Shogakukan in 2000. They are based on the Chaotic Century anime, and divided into an Empire book and a Republic book.
Zoids Customize Stickers[]
A sticker book released by Shogakukan in 2000, it also contains photos of custom Zoids.
Zoids Customize Manual[]
A 2001 magazine by Shogakukan which shows a large variety of custom Zoids, many of which would later appear in the manga Zoids Battler Raiga.
Zoids Book 2002[]
A book full of Battle Story and anime information, included with the April 2002 issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine.
HMM Official Visual Book[]
A booklet of HMM artwork released with the HMM Molga and Molga With Cannonry Unit in 2008, and HMM Molga Anti-Air and Carrier set.
To mark the 10th model in the Highend Master Model Zoids. It featured artwork and concepts unique to the new line.
Zoids Models: Example Collection[]
Released April 30, 2010, it is a book of custom Zoid models, focusing on the HMM line, released by Dengeki Hobby Magazine in 2010.
Blade Liger Mirage Poster[]
To commemorate the 20th Zoid in the Kotobukiya HMM series, a poster was included with the HMM Blade Liger Mirage illustrating the box art Mercy Rabbit had made for the model.
Zoids Wild Book Of Adventure[]
A set of mini booklets where released for the Wild/Wild Zero line by Tomy showcasing upcoming kits, weapon accessory parts and how to use them along with behind the scenes info, build tips and Zoids compositions.