Kotobukiya Zoid HMM

EZ-017 Iguan

Kit Review

Straight build

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (1/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (2/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (3/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (4/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (5/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (6/7) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan (7/7)

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Detailed shots by section (1/5) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Detailed shots by section (2/5) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Detailed shots by section (3/5) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Detailed shots by section (4/5) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Detailed shots by section (5/5)

Detailed shots by section

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Head cockpit hatch open

Head cockpit hatch open

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - The head can also be detached as an escape pod.

The head can also be detached as an escape pod.

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Zoid Core on the back (1/2) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Zoid Core on the back (2/2)

Zoid Core on the back

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - A total of 4 covers open from the neck all the way to the tail.

A total of 4 covers open from the neck all the way to the tail.

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - The inside of the neck and back covers has great detail too. (1/2) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - The inside of the neck and back covers has great detail too. (2/2)

The inside of the neck and back covers has great detail too.

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - There's one accessory shaped like a motorcycle handlebar...

There's one accessory shaped like a motorcycle handlebar...

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - It's a part you detach from one of the ears and attach to use as a hand gun.

It's a part you detach from one of the ears and attach to use as a hand gun.

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - The articulation is the same as the Godos. (1/2) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - The articulation is the same as the Godos. (2/2)

The articulation is the same as the Godos.

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Body twist action pose (1/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Body twist action pose (2/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Body twist action pose (3/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Body twist action pose (4/4)

Body twist action pose

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Hand gun action pose (1/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Hand gun action pose (2/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Hand gun action pose (3/4) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Hand gun action pose (4/4)

Hand gun action pose

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Together with the Godos, the base kit it derives from. (1/2) Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan - Together with the Godos, the base kit it derives from. (2/2)

Together with the Godos, the base kit it derives from.

The Iguan, a variation of the Godos, has been released as a new HMM Zoids kit. As you can see, it shares the same base body, but with about 50% of the exterior changed — including the head, arms, feet, tail, and surrounding weapons — so it ends up looking quite different.

Since it's based on the Godos, the basic frame, articulation, and joint strength are all at the same level. And just like the Godos, the range of motion is somewhat limited compared to its looks, so the poses you can pull off are fairly restricted. On top of that, there aren't really any notable accessories — aside from detaching an ear to use as a hand gun, there aren't many poses worth striking. It feels like a kit that's more about building it and displaying it nicely. ^^;

On the flip side, the bold combination of vivid red, silver, and brown gives it a noticeably flashier look than the Godos, so the satisfaction after a straight build feels a bit higher. The gimmick of four opening covers from neck to tail, along with the more elaborate tail, makes the rear view look especially great.

All in all, it's a solid new release with quite a few fresh elements for a variation kit, and it's a well-rounded kit in terms of quality and content that any Zoids fan should have a good time building. :-)

Zoid HMM EZ-017 Iguan | 2012. 9 | ¥4,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.