Chogokin Project: Z
Soul of Chogokin: Project Z is out, and like its predecessors, is filled with juicy shots of customized Soul of Chogokin diecasts. This time, the focus is on the newest animated Mazinger series, “Shin Mazinger Shogeki Z.” Those who send in the reply card (plus 5800 yen, natch) get a Soul of Chogokin “Proto Energer.” (You can see a little pic in the lower right hand corner of the cover; it looks like Mazinger minus the chest plates and head.)
Anyway, I happened to get a review copy of the book from series mecha designer Tsuyoshi Nonaka –the guy responsible for making Mazinger transform into a huge-ass fist — and he wanted me to deliver this personal message to ToyboxDX readers.
Mazinger Z is the eternal hero of Japanese men aged 35 – 45. And how can we forget the kikaiju that fought so viciously against Z? In the new TV anime “Shin Mazinger Shogeki! Z Hen” more than fifty robots redesigned to respect creator Go Nagai’s original comic book illustrations appear. Among them are major characters from other Nagai works, such as Groizer X, who appears as an enemy in the new series.
But I want everyone to know that this new show isn’t just a remake. When Mazinger Z gets ahold of the “God Scrander,” he gains the ability to transform himself into a massive rocket punch and pulverize his enemies. And wild characters shout exaggerated catch-phrases inspired by those of kabuki actors.
I very much want American fans to enjoy the incredibly high-impact battle scenes unfolding like nothing they’ve ever seen before!
