Zoids

Zoids
Created byTakara Tomy, Hasbro
Original workJapan
OwnersTakara Tomy, Hasbro
Years1983–present
Print publications
ComicsSpider-Man and Zoids #1–51 (1986–87)[1]
Films and television
Animated series
Games
TraditionalZoids action figures

Zoids (ゾイド, Zoido), is a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Tomy that feature giant robots (or "mecha") called Zoids, with designs being based on animals; including dinosaurs, mammals, insects, arachnids and mythological creatures.

The franchise started with a plamo kit line and includes six main anime TV series (Chaotic Century, New Century, Fuzors, Genesis, Wild, Wild Zero), as well as several video games and manga products.[2]

  1. ^ Spider-Man and Zoids index at the GCD
  2. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 940–942. ISBN 978-1476665993.