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Technozoids (テクノゾイド, Tekunozoido), also referred to as simply Zoids (ゾイド, Zoido), is a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Tomy that feature giant robots (or "mecha") called Technozoidaryans, otherwise known as Technozoids, Zoidaryans or Zoids for short. A Zoid is essentially a large mechanical animal, with designs being based on animals; including dinosaurs, insects, arachnids and mythological creatures.
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Zoids | |
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Created by | Takara Tomy, Hasbro |
Original work | Japan |
Owner | Takara Tomy, Hasbro |
Years | 1983–present |
Print publications | |
Comics | Spider-Man and Zoids #1–51 (1986–87)[1] |
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Games | |
Traditional | Zoids action figures |
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The franchise started with a plamo kit line and includes five main anime TV series (Chaotic Century, New Century, Fuzors, Genesis and Wild) as well as several video games and manga products.[2]