Threezero have released full details for their summer con exclusives. Many of these we’ve seen before in teasers but now we have the full run down. Check all the details inside, including price, run details for each show and total units.
• ROBO-DOU Evangelion Accessory Pack
• ROBO-DOU Evangelion Test Type-01 (Night Combat Color)
• DLX Shattered Glass Soundwave and Ravage
• FigZero G.I. Joe 1/6 Snake Eyes (Deadgame)
• 1/6th Scale Berserk Guts Berserker Armor (Limited Edition)
Today we are taking a look at the next ThreeZero Robo-Dou figure – Shin Getter 1 from Getter Robo Armageddon. Robo-Dou takes the DNA from smaller Transformers DLX scale figures and applies it to other lines. Robo-Dou has been very focused on Japanese anime mechs, giving beloved properties that may not have big reach in the west some high quality items. So far we’ve had entries from Patlabor and Evangelion. Shin Getter 1 is from Getter Robo, an anime/manga that influenced almost all other mech based series since it’s launch in 1974. The brand has gone through numerous relaunches and alternate continuities. A semi recent anime is Getter Robo Armegeddon from the late 90s which stands on it’s own and has tight action packed story with great visuals throughout. I ran through it pretty quick last week and enjoyed it. ThreeZero has redesigned the mech for modern times along with the creators based on it’s look from this series. This version seen here is also the metallic variant version of that redesign.
It’s set to drop in 3rd quarter 2021 and is available for pre-order now at ThreeZeroHK.com and select retailers. ThreeZero was kind enough to send it through a bit early to check out. Read on for over 50 HD images showing what it can do!
If you’d like to check our other Robo-Dou galleries you can do so here: Evangelion Test Type-01, Patlabor Unit 2/3, Patlabor Unit 1.
ThreeZero has ramped it up of late with new licenses, product types and themes. They’re doing 1/6th scale, large Premium and smaller DLX figures for Transformers, branching the DLX line out into high end human figures, new offerings for G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Marvel and more. One of those sub lines is Robo-Dou which features DLX style figures based on Japanese Mecha. Small form, high quality. They are about 9-10 inches tall, die cast frame, tons of paint, and very faithful to the source material. The first two were based on Patlabor, another giant mecha anime from Japan that didn’t quite penetrate international markets but are revered by those that are into them. We took a look at those here and here.
Next up is Evangelion. Even if you have never watched an episode, if you are into big robots you’ve probably seen the main star of the show floating around over the years – EVA Unit 01. EVA mechs are human piloted robots* that are skinny and lanky, dispatched by humanity to fight randomly appearing giant monsters. After digging into the anime recently (on Netflix in full with a new dub) I realized Pacific Rim borrowed a LOT of themes from this show. EVA 01 is the purple and green mech that is most seen, and is the one we are looking at today.
Read on to check our our in hand look courtesy of ThreeZero. He’s out now, but sold out most places. A second printing is underway so get your preorders in!
Three Zero is back with their second ROBO-DOU offering, and it’s another Patlabor release!
Patlabor is a Japanese anime from the 80’s which has carried on in various forms since. It hasn’t exploded in popularity like other lines but has a core following and continues to reinvent and expand it’s universe. The main draw are giant mechs with police markings, controlled by the Tokyo police and used to enforce the peace in a time where Labors (mechs) are common.
ThreeZero’s ROBO-DOU is their line of approximately 9 inch scale robots. For those familiar with the Transformers DLX scale robots – these take that DNA and apply it to other properties.
This is their second ROBO-DOU release, and it’s a slight remod of the first release (see our full gallery and review here). Patlabor has multiple Police mechs, each with slight variations. The first release was the main one, and this one is UNIT 2 and UNIT 3 in one set. You get the core robot, and then can swap the head, shoulders, and license plates to make it work for either 2 or 3. The human drivers for each – Isao Ohta and Shinobu Nagamo – are also included.
Patlabor as a brand was also about to ramp up promotion for the line with a new website, fan club, store and events around Japan. They also have a new project in the works – Patlabor EZY. A lot of that has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 issues globally. You can check in and keep up with things on their website – https://Patlabor.tokyo, along with Twitter and Instagram.
We’ve run the new ThreeZero set for some pics to show what it can do. Read on to check out shots and additional thoughts for the ROBO-DOU Patlabor Ingram Unit 2 and 3 Compatible Set after the break, courtesy of ThreeZero!
ThreeZero have been rocking it over the last couple years. They’ve upped their 1/6th game and are killing the Transformers high end lines for the movies in two different scales. Now they are taking some DNA from the recent DLX series of Transformers and applying it to other properties in the new ROBO-DOU line. These are 9 inch scale, highly articulated action figures featuring a metal skeleton with high end overlays and features. You can see our galleries for the DLX Transformers Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Blitzwing here. All of these use the same general tech as the new ROBO-DOU line, and the first one is what we are looking at today – Patlabor’s Ingram Unit 1.
If you wanna dig right into the pics and details for the new ThreeZero Patlabor figure, jump to the full story here!
More on Patlabor in general below:
Patlabor has been a property I’ve seen over the years as an adult collector, but never really drilled down into it. Since I was a kid, I always preferred my robots sentient, so Gundam, Macross and the like where humans pilot the bots – I always admired from a distance. Plus, since I was limited in international scope early on, I always thought they looked like Prowl. :).
That being said, I’ve seen some of the anime since then, and dig it for what it is – a cool alt universe future tech story with great animation. Big Mecha fights are always a bonus.
For those looking to refresh themselves on Patlabor – this website clarifies and organizes the series overall, including the backstory and different animation universes: Patlabor.info
Plus, here is a video overview showing it’s history, very well done:
So now that you are all caught up, let’s check out the figure courtesy of ThreeZero after the break!