Liger Zero's speed specialist
Where the Schneider goes in with blades and the Panzer sits back with heavy guns, the Jager is Liger Zero's velocity build. Kotobukiya's HMM RZ-041 Liger Zero Jager Marking Plus Ver. swaps the base Zoid's armour for a navy blue Changing Armor System (CAS) shell built around a bigger booster array, adjustable wings and side thrusters, built for speed and aerial pursuit rather than a straight fight.
This is the Marking Plus reissue, which means a full sheet of water slide decals on top of the usual stickers, for builders who want the sharper panel markings without hunting down the original 2019 release.
Build difficulty
Kotobukiya rates this one intermediate to advanced, and it holds up: HMM snap-fit engineering across a full articulated inner frame, then the CAS armour, booster assembly and Strike Laser Claw on top. Budget somewhere in the 6 to 10 hour range across a few sessions rather than a single evening, especially if you're doing the water slide decals properly. Builders who've worked through a Bandai MG or a complex HG will find the part count and joint count roughly comparable. First-time builders can manage it, just don't expect a quick snap-together build.
Technical highlights
The inner frame carries full articulation through the legs, tail, jaw and head, and the Jager CAS armour is built to come on and off so the base Liger Zero underneath stays usable with other CAS sets. The signature piece is the rear booster ion, which swings both horizontally and vertically, backed up by adjustable back and hind leg wings and side thrusters that expand out for an attack-mode display. The Strike Laser Claw poses in attack position. Colour separation comes through the moulded navy blue, white and black plastic, no paint required for a clean result, and the Markings Plus water slide decals add the panel-level detail and unit markings a sticker sheet alone doesn't get close to.
What makes this kit special
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Jager CAS speed configuration: Navy blue armour and an adjustable booster array built for aerial pursuit, distinct from the Schneider's close combat blades and the Panzer's heavy artillery.
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Markings Plus water slide decals: A full water slide decal sheet layers in on top of the standard stickers, for sharper panel markings than the original release carried.
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Adjustable booster ion: The large rear booster swings both horizontally and vertically for a genuine range of dynamic poses.
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Deployable wings and thrusters: Back and hind leg wings plus side thrusters expand out for full attack-mode display.
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Strike Laser Claw: Liger Zero's signature weapon, posable in attack position.
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Swappable CAS armour: Built to come off the base Liger Zero frame cleanly, so it stays compatible with other CAS sets if you're building out the line.
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HMM engineering: Kotobukiya's High-End Master Model line, with the surface detail and panel lines that come with it.
What's in the box
- Liger Zero body and inner frame parts
- Jager CAS armour parts (navy blue)
- Strike Laser Claw parts
- Adjustable booster ion assembly
- Wing and side thruster parts
- Pilot figure
- Standard sticker sheet
- Water slide decal sheet (Markings Plus)
- Instruction manual
Build specifications
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Series: Zoids
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Grade: High-End Master Model (HMM)
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Scale: 1/72
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Zoid: RZ-041 Liger Zero (Jager CAS configuration)
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Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
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Completed length: approximately 32cm
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Packaged size and weight: approximately 40 x 33 x 13.8cm, 1280g as shipped from Japan
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Barcode: 4934054073696
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Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Assembly: Snap-fit HMM engineering, cement recommended on the CAS mounting joints
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Materials: Polystyrene (PS), ABS, Polyethylene (PE), PVC
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Special features: Adjustable booster ion, deployable wings and side thrusters, Strike Laser Claw, water slide decals
Perfect for
- Zoids fans who want the Liger Zero's speed-focused CAS build rather than a close combat or artillery load-out
- HMM collectors who want the water slide decal finish the Marking Plus reissue offers over the original release
- Builders comfortable with an intermediate to advanced snap-fit kit, happy to run a bead of cement on a couple of joints
- Display collectors who want genuine posability out of the booster and wing articulation, not just a static shelf piece
- Anyone building toward a full CAS lineup on the Liger Zero platform, ready to add the other variants as they come back into stock
Fast Australian shipping
Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.
What to watch for
This exact Jager configuration doesn't have a deep well of independent English-language build reviews to draw on, so take the following as shared-frame feedback rather than Jager-specific testing.
The Jager sits on the same base Liger Zero inner frame as the Schneider, Panzer and other CAS variants, and two independent build reviews of that base frame flag the same pattern: the joints holding the CAS armour on run tight enough that parts can pop off mid-assembly if you're not expecting it, then settle down once the whole thing is together. One of those reviews also notes the main body can develop gaps or sag over time at a couple of specific frame joints unless they're cemented during the build, a step that's easy to miss because the instruction icons for it are small.
Builder Tips: dry-fit the CAS armour before committing, and run a light bead of plastic cement on the torso joints the manual calls out rather than relying on friction fit alone. Take it slow through the booster and wing assembly, since that's where most of the kit's poseability comes from. A display stand is worth having on hand for the more dynamic attack poses, since the booster and wing array adds weight up high.
Build notes
Snap-fit assembly, no paint required for a presentable result out of the box, though a hobby knife and a set of nippers will make clean-up easier. Keep a small tube of plastic cement handy for the joints noted above. The water slide decals need water and a soft cloth to apply, and a decal setting solution helps them sit down over the panel lines. Budget 6 to 10 hours across a few sessions rather than trying to finish it in one sitting. Small parts throughout, not suitable for young children.
Last updated: 4 August 2026 (AEST)