Figure review: CCSTOYS – Mazinger ZERO
Mazinger Zero first appeared in the manga “Shin Mazinger Zero” and later “Shin Mazinger Zero tai Ankoku Daishogun”. This is the ultimate form of Mazinger Z after releasing 7 Black Boxes stored in its body and gaining a sentient mind. Zero also appeared in 2 Super Robot War games which are SRW V and SRW X. Mazinger Zero at full power can eliminate whole universes and remake the multiverse according to its will. It is not a stretch to say it is the strongest Mazin to date. To celebrate the Anniversary of the Mazinger Z vs Ankoku Daishogun as well as the Mazinkaiser vs Ankoku Daishogun OVA, we’ll take a look at the Mazinger that went beyond all Devils and Gods.
1. Info
Mazinger Zero
Manufacturer: CCSToys
Series: Shin Mazinger Zero VS Great General of Darkness
Pilot: Kouji Kabuto
Price: 24000 yen
Release date: May 2021
Mazinger Zero
Manufacturer: CCSToys
Series: Shin Mazinger Zero VS Great General of Darkness
Pilot: Kouji Kabuto
Price: 24000 yen
Release date: May 2021
2. Design
Mazinger Zero’s design has many differences from Mazinger Z. It looks like a real demon god. The biggest difference is that the Scrander, instead of a jet form, it becomes a circular slashed zero symbol. The box art and box design is really cool and luxurious. This figure has a massive presence and heft. The details are very good especially the chest and Scrander. Clear parts on the chest with lines showing sparks are really nice. The entire outline of the Scrander is a clear part so you can see the details inside which looks very nice. The head has 2 more blades on both sides of the face which makes it even cooler. Eyes and inside his mouth are clear parts. Pilder on the top of the head has some red iron wire details. The stomach is slimmed down with even more details.
Mazinger Zero’s design has many differences from Mazinger Z. It looks like a real demon god. The biggest difference is that the Scrander, instead of a jet form, it becomes a circular slashed zero symbol. The box art and box design is really cool and luxurious. This figure has a massive presence and heft. The details are very good especially the chest and Scrander. Clear parts on the chest with lines showing sparks are really nice. The entire outline of the Scrander is a clear part so you can see the details inside which looks very nice. The head has 2 more blades on both sides of the face which makes it even cooler. Eyes and inside his mouth are clear parts. Pilder on the top of the head has some red iron wire details. The stomach is slimmed down with even more details.
3. Build quality
The painting of this figure is almost perfect. The metallic grey and black looks great with the mildly grainy texture, giving you the impression that it is made out of Iron (Since it is the ultimate Iron Castle after all). The different shades of black and gray also help break the details out a bit without making it look too busy like the Infinitsm line. Some gold details here and there help accentuates the figure. The Pilder canopy is painted perfectly even though it is quite small. And the red is extremely premium – glossy and vibrant.
The painting of this figure is almost perfect. The metallic grey and black looks great with the mildly grainy texture, giving you the impression that it is made out of Iron (Since it is the ultimate Iron Castle after all). The different shades of black and gray also help break the details out a bit without making it look too busy like the Infinitsm line. Some gold details here and there help accentuates the figure. The Pilder canopy is painted perfectly even though it is quite small. And the red is extremely premium – glossy and vibrant.
4. Articulation
Articulations are great. However this fig also has its good and bad points:
+ Good: This figure has a lot of diecast parts so its very heavy and steady. The stomach and chest joints are very solid so it can bear the weight of the Scrander easily. The joints of the legs and arms can be folded comfortably so you can pose really well. The shoulder joints have a barrier part above to cover the inner joint while posing. The hand has full jointed fingers so you won’t need to swap hands and still be able to pose freely. The mouth can be opened to create a roaring pose. Scrander can be removed and attached to the base to pose standing on Scrander – Zero’s classic posing in the manga.
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+ Bad: The Pilder part is cemented on the top of head so it cant be removed. Inside of the head is made of led transmission material so it is quite loose. Both sides of the Iron Cutter on these arms are quite tight so make sure you attach all the joints or it will get stuck. Hand joints is also quite tight so please refrain from removing it. 2 parts on both sides are made of small joints so its very difficult to attach. If you try hard to attach it, it will break easily because the joint behind the hips is quite thin. You should try to extending the holes on the 2 parts and attach them carefully.
Articulations are great. However this fig also has its good and bad points:
+ Good: This figure has a lot of diecast parts so its very heavy and steady. The stomach and chest joints are very solid so it can bear the weight of the Scrander easily. The joints of the legs and arms can be folded comfortably so you can pose really well. The shoulder joints have a barrier part above to cover the inner joint while posing. The hand has full jointed fingers so you won’t need to swap hands and still be able to pose freely. The mouth can be opened to create a roaring pose. Scrander can be removed and attached to the base to pose standing on Scrander – Zero’s classic posing in the manga.
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+ Bad: The Pilder part is cemented on the top of head so it cant be removed. Inside of the head is made of led transmission material so it is quite loose. Both sides of the Iron Cutter on these arms are quite tight so make sure you attach all the joints or it will get stuck. Hand joints is also quite tight so please refrain from removing it. 2 parts on both sides are made of small joints so its very difficult to attach. If you try hard to attach it, it will break easily because the joint behind the hips is quite thin. You should try to extending the holes on the 2 parts and attach them carefully.
5. Gimmicks and accessories
Accessories & gimmick: This fig has a adequate accessories:
+ X1 Zero Scrander
+ X2 Hand parts set
+ X4 Iron Cutter parts set (2 for normal and 2 for when use skill)
+ X2 Rocket Punch effect set
+ X1 base for overall body
+ X2 small base for rocket lunch pose
The Zero Scrander is so big. Conversely, 2 parts set of Iron Cutter when use skill is quite small compared to the manga or SRW games. Rocket Punch effect sets are really beautiful and cool. They can be attached to arms or detached. Since the fig is quite heavy, all of the base used for it is made of die-cast. However it’s still a bit difficult for the iron rod to hold this fig. This base also has a connector part to attach Scrander to it. The bases for rocket punch can be freely folded to fit when posing.
Accessories & gimmick: This fig has a adequate accessories:
+ X1 Zero Scrander
+ X2 Hand parts set
+ X4 Iron Cutter parts set (2 for normal and 2 for when use skill)
+ X2 Rocket Punch effect set
+ X1 base for overall body
+ X2 small base for rocket lunch pose
The Zero Scrander is so big. Conversely, 2 parts set of Iron Cutter when use skill is quite small compared to the manga or SRW games. Rocket Punch effect sets are really beautiful and cool. They can be attached to arms or detached. Since the fig is quite heavy, all of the base used for it is made of die-cast. However it’s still a bit difficult for the iron rod to hold this fig. This base also has a connector part to attach Scrander to it. The bases for rocket punch can be freely folded to fit when posing.
Led: The most special thing about this fig is the touch led system on the chest, eyes and mouth. To turn it on, simply tap the back of the nape. It has 2 modes:
+ The first mode: the chest and head will light continuously
+ The second mode: the chest part will light up slowly like it is about to use Breast Fire
This led is really cool. The sparkly details on the chest glowing look amazing. The led at the mouth stays on whether it’s close or open. Battery is installed inside the chest part. There are extra batteries in the box just in case.
+ The first mode: the chest and head will light continuously
+ The second mode: the chest part will light up slowly like it is about to use Breast Fire
This led is really cool. The sparkly details on the chest glowing look amazing. The led at the mouth stays on whether it’s close or open. Battery is installed inside the chest part. There are extra batteries in the box just in case.
–> Overall:Overall, CCSTOYS Mazinger Zero is the best Mazinger Zero figure till now. It really has aura of an ultimate demon god. CCS Toys did a great job with this figure, even more so than the Gurren Lagann. With the price paid for it, I feel very reasonable. I am looking forward to their next products such as Shin Getter Robo and Great Mazinkaiser. If you are a Mazinger fan and especially a fan of Zero, CCSTOYS Mazinger Zero really deserves to be added to your collection. Take it and destroy all the multiverses!
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