The ultimate "Kurogane's Castle" is revived - Product sample introduction of "DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z 50th Anniversary Ver." released in stores on December 29th

Tamashii Blog The ultimate Kurogane House is revived—Product sample introduction of DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z 50th Anniversary Ver., released in stores on December 29.

Updated on 2023-12-25 10:00

“DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z” is back to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the anime airing!

Our MAZINGER Z has returned to the top brand in the CHOGOKIN category, ` DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN''! From the 2012 release version, each part has been newly modeled, and the style has been significantly renewed to more closely resemble the image of the TV anime. It has a built-in sound and light emitting gimmick, and even comes with enhanced weapons that appear in the movie, such as the ``Jet Scrander'', ``Jet Pilder'', and ``Iron Cutter''.
It will arrive in stores on Saturday, December 29th.Let's introduce this item, which is one of the biggest in 2023 in every aspect, with product samples!

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DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z 50th Anniversary Ver.

This is the package. It's super big, measuring 560mm wide x 435mm high x 325mm deep. As with the large "SOUL OF CHOGOKIN" series, there is a handle on the top, making it perfect for taking home from the store or taking with you on your way home during the year-end and New Year holidays. Let's end 2023 with this package in hand.
*As it is very heavy, please be careful not to drop or impact it while moving.

The basic content isMAZINGER Z main body & 2 types of pilers, various armed parts, hangar, jet sclander, infrared remote control, exposed the internal mechanics to theseExterior parts that can be made into a cut modelThere comes.

DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN was born in 2012 as a top-of-the-line brand in the CHOGOKIN category that pursues each element such as volume, detail, light emission, and sound to the limit. Even now, a new item is released only once every few years, and the impressive first one was `` MAZINGER Z''

The first thing that sets DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN apart from other CHOGOKIN brands is its size. The most recent basic itemSOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-105 MAZINGER Z -KAKUMEI SHINKA- (Total height: approx. 165mm) You will get a sense of the unusual volume of DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN which is nearly twice as tall (approximately 300mm). Die-cast materials are also used abundantly, mainly in the lower body. When you actually get your hands on it, you realize that it is MAZINGER Z for adults to play with, along with its overall height.

This time, "DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z 50th Anniversary Ver." (hereinafter referred to as "50th Anniversary Ver.") is a major renewal of the version released in 2012. Let's actually compare them side by side to see the difference.

More than 10 years have passed since the first release in 2012, and the 50th Anniversary Ver. also incorporates the know-how of item related to "MAZINGER Z "SOUL OF CHOGOKIN has evolved over that time.
The 50th Anniversary Ver. is designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the TV anime, and draws on the experience gained with the GX-70 MAZINGER Z D.C. and GX-105 MAZINGER Z -KAKUMEI SHINKA-, including blue arms and legs, a large head, and long forearms. All of these parts are newly sculpted.

The internal mechanical model has also been almost completely redesigned. Unlike the 2012 version, which used a lot of gold and copper to exude a metallic image, the 50th Anniversary Ver., like the exterior, has coloring and modeling based on the anime ending video.

In this way, a major feature of DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN `` MAZINGER Z'' series is that by removing the exterior, you can enjoy the detailed three-dimensional appearance of MAZINGER Z, right down to the inside.

Differences also appear in the details. The 50th Anniversary Ver.'s elbow has a built-in fine click mechanism, and cover parts have been added to make it difficult to see the gap even when bent.
The mechanical model armor on the head is made of clear material, and it's fun to see details that can be seen from behind. The rounded internal tip of the temporal antenna also conforms to the ending image of the anime.

There are some things that have changed significantly due to advances in toy technology. The breast fire parts, which used to be LED-emitting and magnetically removable, are now fixed with a built-in luminous sheet and pin jack insertion. It balances the appearance and the light-emitting gimmick without compromising the anime image.

Crimson Tsubasa appears from the middle of the program,Jet Scrander and Jet Pilder!The 2012 version of Jet Scrander and Jet Pilder were sold separately after the main body was released, butThe 50th Anniversary Ver. is included in the complete set.The center of the Jet Scrander has been newly shaped to match the anime image.

Numerous display parts, such as a sliding catapult and a blast barrier, also enliven the image of the Jet Scrander as it takes to the skies. It is also fun to display the one that is not turned on to MAZINGER Z on the pileer pedestal in front of the base.

Like the 2012 version, the main wing cover of the Jet Scrander comes off. Mechanisms such as the southern cross knife launcher are reproduced inside.

Kouji Kabuto will be on board.Hover pile Dahhas also evolved greatly. Not only has the size increased due to the larger head, but the design of Kabutoji, who sits in the cockpit, has also become more detailed. A white grounding spacer part is included for displaying alone. Jet Pilder is also a completely new model in the same format, and is also equipped with movable gimmicks such as storing the main wings and being able to pull out the engine and stand it vertically.

In addition to MAZINGER Z itself, there are other elements scattered throughout that enhance the overall atmosphere of item. The infrared remote control has a graphical design, making it more intuitive to play. The plate on the front of the hangar has a logo on the 50th anniversary of the TV anime airing on a gold background.

Due to the weight of the main body, major joints such as the hip joints can be moved by clicking. The neck, waist, wrists, and ankles can be rotated, making it possible to make small adjustments to the pose.

In contrast to the 2012 version, which has a massive form that gives it the feel of a "Kurogane's Castle," the 50th Anniversary version has a suppleness that was born from the TV anime, and you can also feel the character of MAZINGER Z that overlaps with Kouji Kabuto.

take off your arm"Rocket Punch"Newly sculpted with a shape that is integrated with the arm armor, including"Iron Cutter", The muzzle is exposed by replacing the exterior parts of the abdomen."Missile Punch", emerges from a bent elbow"Drill Missile"You can enjoy a variety of actions such as In particular, the drill missile has been upgraded to a mechanism that can be reproduced without replacing parts by adding a split above the elbow.

When you turn on the remote control and the switch on the chest of the main unit, the eyes will light up with a sound effect, and the buttons on the left to top will release Kabuto Kouji's lines (random) x 9 special moves, and the button on the bottom right will release 9 types of special moves."MAZINGER Z" "Z's Theme" "Flying MAZINGER Z" "Our MAZINGER Z"4 songs will be played. It is also possible to play music and special moves at the same time.

Breastfire uses the luminous luminous sheet mentioned above."The entire heat sink glows in a planar manner."Realize the performance. It is a gimmick that brings it closer to the anime image.

>>Please check this PV for some of the songs and sound gimmicks.

The size of the hangar with a catwalk, the suspension of exterior parts inside, and 2 spotlights at the feet are the same as the 2012 version (work cranes are omitted).
Along with reproducing the internal mechanics, this hangar is also the real thrill of the DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN `` MAZINGER Z'' series. A unique way to play with this item is to imagine the maintenance scene in the mechanical model state with the exterior parts removed.

In this way, the 50th Anniversary Ver. has been updated with the latest technology, and the enhanced weapons that appear in the movie are also included in one package.

Immortal Power MAZINGER Z

DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN was born with the aim of being the ``Ultimate CHOGOKIN Z,'' but it goes without saying that MAZINGER Z will only become a reality if it continues to be loved for over half a century. And while MAZINGER Z was active, there was always Ichiro Mizuki's soul singing.

The product specifications and design details of "DX SOUL OF CHOGOKIN MAZINGER Z 50th Anniversary Ver." were explained on the special page and in this article.Released on Saturday, December 29thAfterwards, I would like you to see the real thing while listening to Aniki's singing voice and Kabuto Kouji's lines, and complete this item in its true meaning.