Kotobukiya Reveals Zero as Next Model Kit
Posted on February 5th, 2011 by Heat Man
After Blues came out, it seemed uncertain what Kotobukiya would tackle next, if anything at all. But the Winter 2011 Wonder Festival has an unexpected answer. Kotobukiya’s next model kit foray will be Zero. And that is, specifically, Zero of the Mega Man Zero variety.
Price and release date info will be forthcoming (a general release frame is available, but it’s covered in this picture sadly. Update: The kit is planned to release this summer.
News Credit: Ucchy-san (updated image via Hobby Stock (NSFW))
Tags: figure, Kotobukiya, Mega Man Zero, model kit, Wonder Festival, Zero
Filed under: Mega Man News
I don’t even like MegaMan Zero looks…
I kind of wished their next model kit to be NORMAL Zero.
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Am I the only one thinking is starting to become a really overrated character?
Zero is overrated! I wanted an awesome Forte model kit
Maybe overrated, but he definitely sells. I would have hoped for Legends myself, since the series has never really had a definitive line of figures/kits. It’d be kind of relevant too. But Zero with the Kotobukiya craftsmanship could still be pretty cool.
Though I really prefer the Zero-style, I would’ve liked them to tackle the X-style Zero. I can’t think of any good figures for the latter.
Glad to see Kotobukiya’s still at work. Personally, I’d like to see a ZX figure, which I don’t believe has been attempted before. Grey or Ashe please…
Odd of them to skip to Zero and not do at least Bass. Bass sells just as well. Oh well, in due time.
Too bad they’re not gunna do a Bass figure. But, to me, this is happiness in a can.
Or would it be a box?
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They might still do Forte.
Hopefully after this we can get some new Rockman Dash stuff seeing as DASH 3 is coming out.
Now that we are getting MMZ Zero, Copy X next? 4 Guardians? Some ZX Stuff?
Four Guardians, hopefully. A Harpuia model would be boss.
And the Zero (X style) Mega Armor models were rather decent, I thought. I know I enjoy mine.
Oohh.. Ciel model too, plzkthanks.
It will be mine. Oh, yes. It will be mine.
Here’s a thought, maybe they’re doing Zero-series Zero as Bandai might do X-series Zero.
You have to admit, they both have very similar figures.
*kicks the air* BOOYAH!
Honestly? I suppose business is business.
… eh.
MMZ Zero was the last person I was expecting. I was expecting Bass or Duo…
Yes, Bass Model please. However MMZ Zero is pretty cool too.
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!! And I can’t believe it’s gonna be the Megaman Zero version!!
This seems like a really odd choice. I’m still all over it. I enjoyed the Zero series quite a bit.
I never even thought of the possibility of a Legends set until Heat Man mentioned it. I’d actually love that. My Tron Bonne statue could use some company.
As far as people wanting the original Zero, I’m guessing a D-Arts Zero figure will probably come out after X.
I’m with Tabby on this, a Ciel model would be awesome! Here’s hoping…
1/10th scale should tower over the other three by a whole 3~4cm
*starts foaming at the mouth*
The Roll kit is 1/10th scale and it measures 5 inches. Since Zero is taller than her, a kit of him in the same scale should be twice as big (although it probably won’t be).
awesome, but i think i’ll hold out to see if a d-arts zero is released
I would have liked to see an X series Zero myself, but this is a’ight.
Goddamnit we don’t need more Zero worship
Yeah we do, but where’s X
Same. If you are gonna hop the “Zero Figure Bandwagon”; why not some major NPCs to boot?
Next company mentions they are gonna make Zero I’m personally gonna have my Megatron to kick some Jazwares Zero ass.
We need Forte/X/Zero (X)/Dr.Wily/Dr.Light/Rush (With adapters for Rockman)/Axl/Enker/a few really cool robotmasters.
And then, then I am satisfied.
YESYESYESYESYESYSESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES! (Did I mention this makes me super excited?)
I’m surprised we haven’t seen a quick cutman cash in yet. Zero is cool IMHO.
YES!!
My wallet: NOOOOO!!
HOLY CRAP YESSSSSS
Another Zero from Megaman Zero, its been done already… so many times now, Kotobukiya should of sticked to Bass, Duo, Rush, the X series, things like that. Personally i think Kotobukiya just jumped to the Zero series just for money, because we all know how everyone wants those Megaman Zero resin kits. I guess this kit coming is for those who can’t afford the real resins and also those who can’t do more than just easy cut, snap together, and apply stickers.
And those saying YES! and excited are those who i’m talking about. But come on Kotobukiya, your leaving out Megaman’s trusty side sick Rush. Do a Rush that can change into Megaman’s jet armor and other modes, a Bass and then Treble who can also combine with Bass to form his armor. Sigma would of been way better too! We need villains not good guys!
I think Kotobukiya just jumped to Zero because Bandai already claimed to doing X and then Zero later on from the X series. Looks like Kotobukiya and Bandai are competing for the characters. Kotobukiya should of just sticked to the time line of the Megaman story because skipping to Zero from the Zero series kinda shows that they just doing it for the money business.
@MMZ: You should know that some people have no way to get those resin kits. So this is the best choice for those guys (like me). Too bad my wallet won’t allow it til a later time.
D: What’s with all the Zero hate and saying it’s been done before? An official RMZ Zero model kit has never been done before. You’re thinking of the Wonder Fest garage kits that are made in quantities of about 30 and easily cost you 10000Yen or more to get just one, if you can even find one in the first place! DX
Seriously, the Zero hate is getting old. I really do understand where all of you are coming from since I want kits of other characters too, but be realistic. Zero is the safest option for a RMZ related kit, and if Zero of all characters doesn’t sell well, then it’s goodbye to the chance of seeing other characters. ._.
While it does seem odd that they’re jumping to Zero from the MM Zero series, you have to admit that Kotobukiya is giving a lot of care & love to these model kits.
Speaking of which, I had asked the Kotobukiya U.S. division (a ‘la Facebook) if the other characters (such as Bass, Auto, the Robot Masters, or Dr. Light) will be added to this series, and this is what they said:
“Certainly the possibility exists; it really depends on how well this first series is received by the fans and collecting community.”
So don’t give up hope for that 1/10 scale Bass model kit just yet, kids!
Why is there another bloke here whose username is Glitchy? Is he, like, a Mini-Me? o_O
Hooray! It’s my male half! 8D
Nah, it has nothing to do with you. Just happens to be my username too. Yay for coincidences. :B
I don’t mind this version of Zero, since I do like the Zero series. I just hope that a Forte model kit will come one day, though. =P
Craft. That is all.
I really, really hope they make a Leviathan model kit, I would buy it in an instant!
I myself (like other people) would have like to see Bass being next in production, but I don’t mind some Zero from the Zero games sharing a spot.
And the reason why they didn’t go to the X series is simple, Capcom handed the license to Bandai (in agreements) to produce the respective characters (X and Zero); if Capcom would then give the license to Kotobukiya, it would be a violation of their contract with Bandai (depending the years they negociated to license) resulting in accusations and court time (don’t think Ace Attorney is able to help).
Also yes on the Ciel and Legends kit!