Zoids | |
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Created by | Takara Tomy, Hasbro |
Original work | Japan |
Owners | Takara Tomy, Hasbro |
Years | 1983–present |
Print publications | |
Comics | Spider-Man and Zoids #1–51 (1986–87)[1] |
Films and television | |
Animated series | |
Games | |
Traditional | Zoids 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]