Heavy Arms Konig Wolf

EST-02/RZ-53HA

The Konig Wolf is a Wolf type Zoid created by the Republic. With no relation to the Command Wolf, the Konig Wolf was designed after a wild Zoid. Created to counter the Liger Zero, the Konig Wolf was first deployed by the Republic in the invasion of Nyx. Using it's agility, the Konig was able to navigate the harsh landscape of the Dark Continent. While escorting the massive Mad Thunders, the Konig would prove itself by defending against both the Liger Zero X and the Dark Spiner. One Konig Wolf was even piloted by Republican royalty, namely "Prince" Rob Hermann.

Although lacking any long range weapons, the Konig Wolf is well equipped. Konig Wolf sports electron bite fangs, strike claws, and a set of double barrel multi dis-chargers. What sets the Konig Wolf apart from other Zoids are not it's weapons, but rather it's special headgear equipment. A set of goggles are connected to the back of the neck and when activated they fold down over the cockpit giving the pilot a variety of special abilities including night vision and precision targeting. These advanced optic abilities make the Konig Wolf a very deadly as well as effective night specific Zoid. The Konig Wolf can achieve speeds of up to 180 Mph allowing the unit to strike a lightening speeds under the cover of darkness.

The Konig Wolf appears in two Zoids Anime and one Zoids Comic. Making it's debut in the Fuzors series, the Konig Wolf was part of the Mach Storm team. Piloted by "Amy" this Konig Wolf also carried the CP-22 Dual Sniper Rifle and CP-23 Anti-Zoid Missile Pod upgrades which were not included with the standard release, but were included in the special "HAKW" as well as Fuzors release. Two Konig Wolf units would later be seen in the Zoids Genesis series, neither of which had a very significant role. In the Comic, Zoids: Galaxy Quest Planet Zi, a Konig Wolf was used by a character by the name of "Kugo". Kugo and his Konig Wolf would fight many battles until the Konig Wolf self destructed in an attempt to save Kugo.

The Konig Wolf model was first released in 2001 as part of the NJR line. It was also released as part of the Hasbro line. Both units are identical, colored in black and white and feature the same sticker sheets, the only difference was the packaging. The Konig Wolf would also see one special release known as the "HAKW" or "Heavy Arms Konig Wolf" produced as a Zoids Shop exclusive from Zoidscore.com. This version is finished in blue and light grey, and included both the CP-22 and CP-23, as well as a short DVD. The Konig Wolf would see it's final release as part of the Zoids Fuzors line. This edition also came with both CP kits, and was re-colored to be Anime accurate in bronze, red, and purple.

Konig Wolf is an average build. I have two major problems with this kit's design. The first are the rubber belts that are included. Although visually appealing, the belts will break with age. My unit was not turned on, and the belts were never under any stress, yet one side broke after approx.12 months of display. My other dislike is the leg armor plates which constantly shed, especially once the Zoid is activated. Overall Konig Wolf makes a nice display piece, and has a unique look when it's goggles are in place. Konig Wolf can be found with ease as the unit sold very poorly, and one can be picked up for $15.00-$30.00 US as of this writing. The HA version offers more build time, better stickers, better color scheme, and a more aggressive appearance. When and if located, this kit will set you back $90-$150.00 US. The Konig Wolf will hold it's place in any collection as one of few Zoids designed specifically to operate during darkness, and this quality makes the kit worth obtaining for the oddity factor alone. 

Special Tip: During routine Zoid maintenance cleaning, dusting, re-arranging, ect. make sure to apply a small amount of a commercial rubber protecting product (Armor All) to the belts on your Konig Wolf to prolong the life of the belts and prevent cracking.

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