Iguan
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The Iguan is a type of Zoid, a race of mechanical lifeforms from the fictional Zoids universe.
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| EZ-017 Iguanodon Type Zenebas Empire, Guylos Empire |
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| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 23.6 tons |
| Depth | 10.4 m |
| Height | 8.2 m |
| Maximum Speed | 200 km/h |
| Weapons | Crusher Vice, Four-Barrelled Impact Gun, Small-Bore Anti-Aircraft Laser Machinegun (2), Small-Bore Particle Beam Cannon (2), Double-Barrelled Anti-Zoid Laser Machinegun |
| Equipment | Flexible Thruster Binder |
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[edit] Overview
The Iguan is an Iguanodon-type Zoid, created and used by the Zenebas Empire. It was also used by the Guylos Empire.
The Iguan was created as the standard infantry Zoid of the Zenebas army, designed to work alongside other small Zoids like the Molga, Malder and Marder. Its bipedal construction, heavily influenced by the Helic Godos, gave it a degree of flexibility and agility that its contemporaries lacked.
The Iguan sports a flexible booster system on its back that allows it to make short-ranged leaps, enhancing its mobility and allowing it to make devastating kicks. The Iguan is fast and agile but, like other similarly sized Zoids, lightly armoured and armed. For its size, the Iguan is rather powerful, but still works best when used in a large group rather than individually.
[edit] Battle Story appearances
The Iguan made its debut in the early ZAC 2030s, one of the first new Zoids created by blending Earth and Zoidian technologies. The Iguan was deployed en masse by the Zenebas Empire, and served with the Empire’s forces as their standard infantry Zoid until its fall in ZAC 2049.
Following the destruction caused by the meteor strike of ZAC 2056, the Guylos Empire resurrected the Iguan design to boost its devastated forces. The Iguan served the Guylos Empire in the same way it served the Zenebas, as a standard infantry unit. Iguans were used heavily by the Guylos forces in their invasion of the Western Continent.
[edit] Media Appearances
[edit] UK Zoids Comic
The Iguan appeared in promotional flyers for the UK comic.
[edit] Video games
The Iguan also appeared in the various Zoids Saga Game Boy Advance games, along with the more obscure Game Boy Color game Jashin Fukkatsu! Geno Breaker Hen (Evil God Revived! Geno Breaker Story).
[edit] Fandom
The Iguan also has an amusing place in Zoid fandom, as it seems to be a universal constant in many inside jokes for reasons unknown. They include being the default answer to inane questions like "What Zoid is the greatest/strongest?", being mistaken for a Berserk Fury by its "aura", and a ongoing rivalry between it and Godos on many Japanese fan sites.
[edit] Models
[edit] Original Japanese Release
- Assembly required. (Snap-together, no glue needed. Scissors or X-acto knife recommended for trimming off excess plastic bits.)
- The model's colours are moulded into the plastic, and it does not need any paint.
The Iguan comes on four frames along with a small wind-up motor, a separate head piece, a clear canopy, four rubber caps, a small chrome silver pilot, and label sheets. The Iguan is moulded in maroon and silver, with a red canopy. Two of the frames are shared with the Godos. The head was shared with several other early Imperial Zoids, including the Molga and Malder.
The Iguan’s construction is relatively simple and straightforward. The Zoid uses a simple wind-up motor for its motion; once wound, the Iguan will walk forwards and wave its arms. The head, weapons, and booster can be manually positioned.
The Iguan was released in Japan in 1984, with production continuing until about 1987.
[edit] Original European Release
The Iguan was re-released in Europe in 1985-86, under the name Zillon. This version was identical in construction to the OJR version, but was coloured black and grey instead of silver and red.
[edit] New Japanese Release
The Iguan was re-released in 1999 as a part of the New Japanese Release line. The Iguan’s design was unchanged, but the colours were altered; the Zoid is now dull silver and dull red, with a green canopy and a blue pilot.
An upgrade kit was produced for the Iguan, the CP-08 Pile Driver unit. In essence a large spear, the CP-08 is mounted on the Zoid’s right arm. However, it tends to overbalance the Zoid, and reduces the model's ability to walk.
[edit] New American Release
The Zoid was re-released as part of the New American Release under the name Iguanasaur. The only changes made were to the packaging.
The Iguanasaur was later released as part of the NPR, with no changes to the model.
