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■The charm of ZAMBOACE

"Invincible Superman Zambot 3" (1977) remains popular even now, more than 40 years after its broadcast. Many mechanics appear in this work, but the presence of "ZAMBOACE" is especially large.
Zambot 3 is completed by a combination of Zambard, Zambul and Xanbase.
Zambard is one of the three coalescing mechas, and unlike the other two, it has the ability to transform from Zambard (fighter) to ZAMBOACE (humanoid robot). If you look at the history of robot animation, you can already see the union of machines and humanoid robots as of 1977.
However, the system that completes a giant robot by combining different types of mechanics, a humanoid robot and a machine, was an original idea of this work. ZAMBOACE has created a new tide for coalesced robots.

Also, let's look at ZAMBOACE in the video.
Zambot 3 appears in the main story in the third episode, and in the first and second episodes, ZAMBOACE plays an active role as the leading robot. Defeated Mecha Boost by making full use of Zambo Magnum.
The setting of Zambo Magnum has also changed the concept of armed robot animation, which mainly includes light rays and missiles. Attachments such as long barrels, stocks, scopes, grenade launchers and so on have increased the reality as weapons.
In the final round, which was soon reached, Zamboace faced his nemesis as Zamble and ZAMBOACE were lost in the decisive battle, and entered a vivid last scene. In other words, ZAMBOACE is indispensable when talking about the beginning and end of "Zambot 3".
Rather, considering that Zambo Ace was directed as the alter ego of the main character, Kappei Jin, more than the original protagonist Zambot 3, ZAMBOACE ZAMBOACE even gets the impression that it is "another protagonist robot". That's why I want Zambo Ace, which is not one of the combined ZAMBOACE, but is perfect as an independent toy. It is this SOUL OF CHOGOKIN ZAMBOACE that has accepted that feeling.

■Big size & full action of about 180 mm in height

This "SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-81 ZAMBOACE" has a total height of about 135 mm, while the ZAMBOACE attached to the "GX-23 Invincible Superman Zambot 3" (hereinafter "GX-23") released in 2004 has a total height of about 135 mm. , The total height is 180mm, which is more than two times larger.
In addition, since the system for combining with Zambot 3 is omitted and the degree of perfection as a single item of ZAMBOACE is prioritized, the movable actions of each joint are also abundant.
Hisji, foot root and knee have dual joints, and in particular the waist is provided with three vertically rotating shafts in addition to the left and right rotating shafts, so that it can cope with a flexible pose.
Die-casting is heavily used for the trunk, upper arm, thigh, and sole, and its heaviness is terrible.
Furthermore, not only joints but also face parts can be exchanged, and facial expressions can be changed.

▲ Comparison of "GX - 81" (image left) and "GX - 23" (image right). The difference is obvious at a glance.
* "SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-23 SUPER MACHINE ZAMBOT 3" is not included.

▲ ZAMBOACE flying in the air, and shooting pose. Both are actions that leave an impression on the video.

▲ By replacing the face parts, the expression of ZAMBOACE, who was active as Kappei Jin's alter ego, is reproduced.

■Ace change completely reproduced

The transformation system from Zambard reproduces the expansion and contraction of the chest wings, which was replaced in the "GX-23", and is more faithful to the image. Furthermore, in conjunction with the action that ZAMBOACE 's head comes out, the cover that covers the head is pulled into the chest and opens to the left and right. This is exactly reminiscent of the deformed scene of the image.
The canopy is opened and closed, and figures are loaded. Furthermore, to reproduce the state of the Zambard after the cockpit's seat move, it is also possible to knock the seat backwards.
In addition, it is possible to attach a tramble horn and Vulcan cannon to Zambard.

▲ Zambird's cockpit seat boasts a figure of Kamihei Kamiyo and Chiyo Nishiki.
Two types of wings are attached to the upper surface of the airframe for movable and shape-oriented (photo is for shape-oriented).
ZAMBOACE 's fist is housed in the waist, and parts to hide the waist space in the ZAMBOACE form are also included.

▲ Zambard's optional parts. Trenbull horn on the wing, Bird gun on the nose. The display table can also be used in the form of a Zambard.

■Zambo Magnum comes with all optional parts as well

Zambo Magnum comes with extension barrel, scope, silencer, grenade launcher, stock, drum magazine, spare magazine and all options.
If you deploy Gamberto loaded with these, it also changes to holster jet form.

▲ Gumberto wearing condition. All attachments are installed.

▲ Zambo Magnum Attachment List. There are three magazines.

▲ Zambo ZAMBOACE fighting in Zambo Magnum equipped with extension barrel, scope, stock, grenade launcher, and drum magazine. You can decide various gun actions in the play.

Sentence · Koji Igarashi (Animation researcher)

With die-cast bodies filled with a number of secret special features, this series revives childhood passions. A series that takes on the challenges of the different approaches that come with each non-standardized feature and character, SOUL OF CHOGOKIN is a true representation of alloy toys.