Neo-Blox

Zoids Neo-Blox are the sixth incarnation of the Zoids series released in Asia. The line was released in May 2006, later put on hold in December 2006 and then finally announced canceled in April 2007. The Neo Blox line was produced by Tomy and was released only in Asia. The line featured all new Zoids, but had two sub-lines, the "Legend Blox" were miniatures of previous released Zoids in NJR, and the "Custom Blox" which were smaller blox Zoids capable of being trnasformed into weapons for the main Zoids in the line.
The line, compared to previous "Blox" Zoids, features stronger, more posable blox systems allowing for actual play and posing. The Neo-Blox is abbreviated as either NBZ or NB. Alternate abbreviations are used for the Legends Series (LB) and the Custom Blox (CBZ).
Model Kits / Toy Lines
Main Neo-Blox
There were 12 models that were released for the Neo-Blox main line over the course of three waves, with more planned in a fourth wave which were never released due to the cancellation of the Neo-Blox line on April 2007.
NBZ-01 Brave Jaguar
The Bravejaguar was released in April 2006 as the first Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Bravejaguar is a Republic Zoid and can combine with CBZ-01.
NBZ-02 Hardbear
The Hardbear was released in April 2006 as the second Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Hardbear is a Republic Zoid and can combine with CBZ-02.
NBZ-03 Hurricane Hawk
The Hurricane Hawk was released in April 2006 as the third Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Hurricane Hawk is a Republic Zoid and can combine with CBZ-03.
NBZ-04 Raptojaguar
The Raptojaguar was released in April 2006 as the first Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Raptojaguar is a Empire Zoid and can combine with CBZ-04.
NBZ-05 Stegoganzer
The Stegoganzer was released in April 2006 as the first Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Stegoganzer is a Empire Zoid and can combine with CBZ-05.
NBZ-06 Brachio Rackte
The Brachio Rackte was released in April 2006 as the sixth Zoid available in the first wave. It was priced at 750 yen. Brachio Rackte is a Empire Zoid and can combine with CBZ-06.
NBZ-07 Brave Jaguar Set
The Brave Jaguar Set was a promotional box set that included both NBZ-01 Bravejaguar and CBZ-01 Metalhopper. It was released in April 2006 during the first wave and was priced at 1,000 Yen.
NBZ-08 Rapto Jaguar Set
The Rapto Jaguar Set was a promotional box set that included both NBZ-04 Raptojaguar and CBZ-04 Harper. It was released in April 2006 during the first wave and was priced at 1,000 Yen.
NBZ-09 Bite Griffin
Bite Griffin was a fusion set of recolored NBZ-01 Bravejaguar, NBZ-02 Hard Bear and NBZ-03 Hurricane Hawk reassembled to form a Griffin-like Zoid. It was released in July 2006 during the second wave and was priced at 2,300 Yen.
NBZ-10 Groundraco
Groundraco was a fusion set of recolored NBZ-04 Raptojaguar, NBZ-05 Stegoganzer and NBZ-06 Brachio Rackte reassembled to form a Dragon-like Zoid. It was released in July 2006 during the second wave and was priced at 2,300 Yen.
NBZ-11 Valkyrie Caesar
Valkyrie Caesar was a fusion set of recolored NBZ-01 Bravejaguar, NBZ-02 Hard Bear and LBZ-02 Murasame Liger LB reassembled. It was released in September 2006 during the third wave and was priced at 2,500 Yen.
NBZ-12 G2 Rex
G2 Rex was a fusion set of recolored NBZ-04 Raptojaguar, NBZ-05 Stegoganzer and LBZ-01 Gojulas LB reassembled. It was released in September 2006 during the third wave and was priced at 2,500 Yen.
Unreleased Neo-Blox / Fourth Wave
*NBZ-13 Croc-Type
Its mock-up was made of Barigator, Unenlagia, Laser Storm, Diploguns, Demonshead, Raptojaguar, Missile Tortoise and DimetroPtera parts. Was slated for a release in December 2006, but the series was cancelled prior to any final production models being produced.
*NBZ-14 Ptera-Type
Its mock-up was made of Mosasledge, Liger Zero X, Nightwise, Salamander, Flyscissors, and Unenlagia parts. Was slated for a release in December 2006, but the series was cancelled prior to any final production models being produced.
*NBZ-15 Lobster-Type
Seen in prototype illustrations. Was available for pre-order for a short period of time on various on-line store with a tentative release date of March 2007.
*NBZ-16 Anklyo-Type
Seen in prototype illustrations. Was available for pre-order for a short period of time on various on-line store with a tentative release date of March 2007.
*NBZ-## Ptera Set
Comes with a recolor of LB Iron Kong, NBZ-14 and new weapons. Was announced and on display at a toy show.
*NBZ-##
Combination of recolored Hurricane Hawk, LB Iron Kong, and Brave Jaguar. Was on display at a toy show.
*NBZ-##
Combination of recolored BrachioRakete, LB Red Horn, and RaptoJaguar. Was on display at a toy show.
Custom Blox
There were only six Custom Bloxs released during the first wave, and it is unknown if others were planned. Each Custom Blox was sold in a randomly assorted box for 300 Yen, with the exception of the Custom Blox Collection Box.
*CB-01 Metalhopper
Combined with NBZ-01 Brave Jaguar.
*CB-02 Spearwing
Combined with NBZ-02 Hard Bear.
*CB-03 Garnnard
Combined with NBZ-03 Hurricane Hawk.
*CB-04 Harper
Combined with NBZ-04 Raptojaguar.
*CB-05 Killerbee
Combined with NBZ-05 Stegoganzer.
*CB-06 Deadbuster
Combined with NBZ-06 Brachio Rackete.
*Custom Blox Collection Box
Included CBZ-00, a promotional Custom Blox Zoid; as well as CBZ-01 Metalhopper, CBZ-02 Spearwing, CBZ-03 Garnnard and CBZ-04 Harper.
Legend Blox
There were six models released over the course of three waves in the Legend Blox sub-lines, and the Zoids Evo-Drive series bear resemblance to the Legend Bloxs.
*LBZ-01 LB Gojulas
*LBZ-02 LB Murasame Liger
*LBZ-03 LB Gojulas MK-II
*LBZ-04 LB Iron Kong
*LBZ-05 LB Iron Kong MK-II
*LBZ-06 LB Red Horn
Limited/Special Edition Models
* CB-00 Air Splitter
Came with a promotional Custom Blox set of CB-00 through CB-04.
* LB Dark Horn
Limited to 500. Mail-in offer.
* RaptoCeaser
Production was limited to 3000. Was available at the Worlds Hobby Festival.
* Zoids Evo Drive LB CP-03
Zoids 25th Anniversary Special. Was available as a Zoids Core store Exclusive.
Battle Story
There was an official backstory to the Neo-blox line, however no official or unofficial translation has been done of the backstory. The story can be found on the back of the Zoid boxes.
Reception
The first wave (NBZ-01 to NBZ-08, CBZ-01 to CBZ-02, and LBZ-01 to LBZ-02) was met with a mixture of emotions from Zoids fans, some supporting the new line and others planning to boycott the line. After its release, feelings stayed mutual until the second wave (NBZ-09 to NBZ-10 and LBZ-03 to LBZ-04) when the sides began to tip towards the disapproving side. With the third wave (NBZ-11 to NBZ-12 and LBZ-05 to LBZ-06) the sides tipped down even more. However, with the prototype pictures of the fourth (unreleased) wave, the sides flipped, and many began to support the line. However, the fourth wave was never released due to the line being terminated by Tomy.

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