Raptor ZW08 also known as “Rapterrix”
in the Zoids Wild Anime, is a small infantry velociraptor type Zoid
used by the Death Metal Empire.
This Zoid was released by both Takara Tomy (in 2018), and later
by Hasbro (in 2020) via the Hasbro Pulse online store.
Continuing the compare and contrast reviews
(Wild Liger).
The packaging is vastly different
with Hasbro utilizing a "window" to display
select pieces of the kit. Hasbro also opted for a hang tag box while
the TT release is more traditionally shaped. Although box art on each
release pictures the Raptor, the Hasbro art features an Anime accurate
pilot. Let’s take a closer look and build these beasts.
TT has the pieces separated into 3 labeled bags main part, armor, and
accessories. Hasbro uses a perforated 3rd bag to further separate the
accessories.
TT also makes use of a "parts layout sheet" where each part can
be placed on the sheet for easy reference when building. Hasbro opted
for a symbol stamped into the pieces and relies on a match the symbol
as pictured type of building format.
I vastly prefer the TT approach.
Both builds begin with cranial assembly. TT has opted for a stand alone
eye piece that is placed into the upper cranium. This eye piece is
finished in a pearl gloss, and really captures an "optical appearance".
Hasbro's eyes are directly built into the upper cranium, and appear
very flat and dull.
Body half is placed and engine is seated.
