{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"48901","rtpr_id":"nPn5W7PhDa","ticker":"7867","exchange":"TSE Tokyo","all_tickers":["7867"],"title":"TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: ZOIDS \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON Ver.\" Set for Late February 2027 Release","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-05-29T06:00:00.866Z","article_body":"TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: ZOIDS \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON Ver.\" Set for Late February 2027 Release\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTOKYO, May 29, 2026\n\nTOKYO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd., based in\nKatsushika-ku, Tokyo, has announced that the ZOIDS real moving kit\n(build-it-yourself motorized toy) \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON ver.\"\nis scheduled to go on sale in late February 2027 via its official online\nstore, \"TOMY MALL\" ( https://takaratomymall.jp/ (https://takaratomymall.jp/)\n ). This product is part of the ADVANCED Zi series, the flagship line within\nthe ZOIDS brand, offered under the high-end hobby label T-SPARK (for ages 15\nand up).\n\nImage1: ULTRA SAURUS\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI1fl_rUOGIepg.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI1fl_rUOGIepg.jpg)\n\nUltrasaurus, a massive dinosaur first released in 1986, remains an iconic\npresence within the ZOIDS brand. In the original ZOIDS anime (1999-2000), it\ndrew attention for its anime-original Gravity Cannon. The AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS\nGRAVITY CANNON ver. is the first Ultrasaurus model to feature this weapon,\nfaithfully recreating its appearance from the anime. An AZ-17 ULTRA SAURUS\nwithout weaponry will be released simultaneously through electronics\nretailers, hobby shops, model stores, online shops, and TOMY MALL.\n\nYoshio Kaiho, Head of Character & Collectibles Division, TOMY Company,\nLtd., commented:\n\"Now in its third year, T-SPARK continues to refine our approach to model\ndesign with a playful spirit and has since expanded to 14 series. This fiscal\nyear, we will focus on enhancing the appeal of each series and expanding the\nlineup.\n\n\"The Ultrasaurus has been beloved by ZOIDS fans since its debut in 1986. Now,\n40 years later, it has been redesigned with modern technology and equipped\nwith the Gravity Cannon. We will continue to deliver new discoveries and\nexcitement through products with refined articulation and design.\n\n\"T-SPARK has also gained strong support from adult fans overseas, particularly\nin Asia and North America, and global expectations continue to grow. In\naddition to exhibiting at international hobby events, we plan to further\nstrengthen communication with customers through pop-up events and the launch\nof our first standalone brand store in Hong Kong.\"\n\nNew Product Information: ZOIDS, TRANSFORMERS, and TOYRISE\n\n- AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON ver.\nWhen equipped with the Gravity Cannon, it reaches one of the largest sizes in\nthe series, measuring 721 mm long, 379 mm high, and 392 mm wide, while still\ndelivering dynamic movement.\n\nImage2: Firing scene from the animated series\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI2fl_L6njKvK4.png\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI2fl_L6njKvK4.png)\n\nDeveloper Comment:\n\"To meet the expectations of ZOIDS anime fans, we took on the challenge of\ncreating an Ultrasaurus equipped with the Gravity Cannon. The entire sequence,\nfrom loading to firing*, is reproduced using gear-driven mechanisms, with a\nfocus on stability and powerful motion. We hope you enjoy this ZOIDS, the\nlargest ever in both size and features.\"\n\n*The firing motion is realistically recreated but the shells are not actually\nfired.\n\nRelease: Late February 2027 / Pre-orders open: Early July 2026\nCopyright: (C) TOMY (C) ShoPro\nAvailability: TOMY MALL only\n\n- TRANSFORMERS OVERGEAR Optimus Prime\nFeatures a realistic, real-world-inspired vehicle mode and a highly detailed\nrobot mode.\n\nImage3: OVERGEAR Optimus Prime\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI6fl_05QQEa6M.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI6fl_05QQEa6M.jpg)\n\nDeveloper Comment:\n\"This OVERGEAR Optimus Prime transforms into a tank transporter. We focused on\nthe mechanical silhouette created by its nine rear wheels, as well as the\nstrong, rugged presence they give the robot mode.\"\n\nRelease: Spring 2027 / Pre-orders begin: June 2026\nCopyright: (C) TOMY\n\nTOYRISE: Bringing a wide range of IP and content to life\n- Bringing to market a new Getter Robo character merchandising project\nconceived under the premise of \"what if the toys had existed first\"\n- Key mecha from the anime Brave Series: Fire Dagwon and ChoRyujin\n- Key mecha from the anime Eldran Series: Raijin-Oh\n\nImage4: Brave Series color references -- Fire Dagwon (left) / Choryujin\n(center)\nEldran Series color references -- Raijin-Oh (right):\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI7fl_h3q36QVx.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI7fl_h3q36QVx.jpg)\n\nImage5: Force Getter Robo product image\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI5fl_843aDg4a.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI5fl_843aDg4a.jpg)\n\nCopyright: (C) Go Nagai -- Ken Ishikawa / Dynamic Planning\n\nGeneral Information for TRANSFORMERS and TOYRISE\nRecommended age: 15 and up\nAvailability: Electronics retailers, hobby shops, model stores, online stores,\nand the official online store, TOMY MALL, among others\n\nT-SPARK Opens First Brand Store in Hong Kong\nExpanding Opportunities to Experience the Brand Globally\n\nT-SPARK opened its first standalone brand store, \"T-SPARK ZONE HONGKONG,\" in\nHong Kong on May 1, 2026. The brand is actively expanding overseas,\nparticularly in Asia and North America. Hong Kong has been a key market since\nlaunch, with T-SPARK exhibiting at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong, one of the\nregion's largest events, for two consecutive years starting in 2024. The store\ngives hobby fans in Hong Kong the opportunity to see and experience T-SPARK\nproducts firsthand and engage with the brand in a physical space.\n\nStore Information\nStore name: T-SPARK ZONE HONGKONG\nBusiness hours: 11:00-20:00 (Hong Kong local time)\nLocation: Shop No. 02, Level 9, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok,\nKowloon\nOfficial website:\nhttps://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/tspark_zone_HongKong/\n(https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/tspark_zone_HongKong/)\n\n*Product images in this release are for illustrative purposes only. Final\nspecifications, shape, and coloring may differ.\n\nAbout T-SPARK:\n\"T-SPARK\" is the unified brand for hobby products for adults developed by TOMY\nCompany, symbolizing innovation and sophisticated adventure. Leveraging TOMY\nCompany's expertise in \"transformation,\" \"combination\" and \"articulation\" --\nthe features that have attracted hobby lovers -- T-SPARK offers a diverse and\nengaging hobby experience.\n\nOfficial T-SPARK website:\nhttps://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/\n(https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/)\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tomy-to-launch-first-ultrasaurus-model-featuring-gravity-cannon-zoids-az-17dx-ultra-saurus-gravity-cannon-ver-set-for-late-february-2027-release-302785174.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tomy-to-launch-first-ultrasaurus-model-featuring-gravity-cannon-zoids-az-17dx-ultra-saurus-gravity-cannon-ver-set-for-late-february-2027-release-302785174.html)\n\nSOURCE TOMY Company, Ltd.\n\n\n\nNatsuki Doi, Public Relations, TOMY Company, Ltd., Tel: +81-3-5654-1280, Email: ttpr@takaratomy.co.jp\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn5W7PhDa","title":"TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: ZOIDS \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON Ver.\" Set for Late February 2027 Release","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"7867","created":"2026-05-29T06:00:00.866Z","tickers":["7867"],"exchange":"TSE Tokyo","article_body":"TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: ZOIDS \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON Ver.\" Set for Late February 2027 Release\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTOKYO, May 29, 2026\n\nTOKYO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd., based in\nKatsushika-ku, Tokyo, has announced that the ZOIDS real moving kit\n(build-it-yourself motorized toy) \"AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON ver.\"\nis scheduled to go on sale in late February 2027 via its official online\nstore, \"TOMY MALL\" ( https://takaratomymall.jp/ (https://takaratomymall.jp/)\n ). This product is part of the ADVANCED Zi series, the flagship line within\nthe ZOIDS brand, offered under the high-end hobby label T-SPARK (for ages 15\nand up).\n\nImage1: ULTRA SAURUS\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI1fl_rUOGIepg.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI1fl_rUOGIepg.jpg)\n\nUltrasaurus, a massive dinosaur first released in 1986, remains an iconic\npresence within the ZOIDS brand. In the original ZOIDS anime (1999-2000), it\ndrew attention for its anime-original Gravity Cannon. The AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS\nGRAVITY CANNON ver. is the first Ultrasaurus model to feature this weapon,\nfaithfully recreating its appearance from the anime. An AZ-17 ULTRA SAURUS\nwithout weaponry will be released simultaneously through electronics\nretailers, hobby shops, model stores, online shops, and TOMY MALL.\n\nYoshio Kaiho, Head of Character & Collectibles Division, TOMY Company,\nLtd., commented:\n\"Now in its third year, T-SPARK continues to refine our approach to model\ndesign with a playful spirit and has since expanded to 14 series. This fiscal\nyear, we will focus on enhancing the appeal of each series and expanding the\nlineup.\n\n\"The Ultrasaurus has been beloved by ZOIDS fans since its debut in 1986. Now,\n40 years later, it has been redesigned with modern technology and equipped\nwith the Gravity Cannon. We will continue to deliver new discoveries and\nexcitement through products with refined articulation and design.\n\n\"T-SPARK has also gained strong support from adult fans overseas, particularly\nin Asia and North America, and global expectations continue to grow. In\naddition to exhibiting at international hobby events, we plan to further\nstrengthen communication with customers through pop-up events and the launch\nof our first standalone brand store in Hong Kong.\"\n\nNew Product Information: ZOIDS, TRANSFORMERS, and TOYRISE\n\n- AZ-17DX ULTRA SAURUS GRAVITY CANNON ver.\nWhen equipped with the Gravity Cannon, it reaches one of the largest sizes in\nthe series, measuring 721 mm long, 379 mm high, and 392 mm wide, while still\ndelivering dynamic movement.\n\nImage2: Firing scene from the animated series\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI2fl_L6njKvK4.png\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI2fl_L6njKvK4.png)\n\nDeveloper Comment:\n\"To meet the expectations of ZOIDS anime fans, we took on the challenge of\ncreating an Ultrasaurus equipped with the Gravity Cannon. The entire sequence,\nfrom loading to firing*, is reproduced using gear-driven mechanisms, with a\nfocus on stability and powerful motion. We hope you enjoy this ZOIDS, the\nlargest ever in both size and features.\"\n\n*The firing motion is realistically recreated but the shells are not actually\nfired.\n\nRelease: Late February 2027 / Pre-orders open: Early July 2026\nCopyright: (C) TOMY (C) ShoPro\nAvailability: TOMY MALL only\n\n- TRANSFORMERS OVERGEAR Optimus Prime\nFeatures a realistic, real-world-inspired vehicle mode and a highly detailed\nrobot mode.\n\nImage3: OVERGEAR Optimus Prime\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI6fl_05QQEa6M.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI6fl_05QQEa6M.jpg)\n\nDeveloper Comment:\n\"This OVERGEAR Optimus Prime transforms into a tank transporter. We focused on\nthe mechanical silhouette created by its nine rear wheels, as well as the\nstrong, rugged presence they give the robot mode.\"\n\nRelease: Spring 2027 / Pre-orders begin: June 2026\nCopyright: (C) TOMY\n\nTOYRISE: Bringing a wide range of IP and content to life\n- Bringing to market a new Getter Robo character merchandising project\nconceived under the premise of \"what if the toys had existed first\"\n- Key mecha from the anime Brave Series: Fire Dagwon and ChoRyujin\n- Key mecha from the anime Eldran Series: Raijin-Oh\n\nImage4: Brave Series color references -- Fire Dagwon (left) / Choryujin\n(center)\nEldran Series color references -- Raijin-Oh (right):\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI7fl_h3q36QVx.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI7fl_h3q36QVx.jpg)\n\nImage5: Force Getter Robo product image\nhttps://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI5fl_843aDg4a.jpg\n(https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M000076/202605259631/_prw_PI5fl_843aDg4a.jpg)\n\nCopyright: (C) Go Nagai -- Ken Ishikawa / Dynamic Planning\n\nGeneral Information for TRANSFORMERS and TOYRISE\nRecommended age: 15 and up\nAvailability: Electronics retailers, hobby shops, model stores, online stores,\nand the official online store, TOMY MALL, among others\n\nT-SPARK Opens First Brand Store in Hong Kong\nExpanding Opportunities to Experience the Brand Globally\n\nT-SPARK opened its first standalone brand store, \"T-SPARK ZONE HONGKONG,\" in\nHong Kong on May 1, 2026. The brand is actively expanding overseas,\nparticularly in Asia and North America. Hong Kong has been a key market since\nlaunch, with T-SPARK exhibiting at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong, one of the\nregion's largest events, for two consecutive years starting in 2024. The store\ngives hobby fans in Hong Kong the opportunity to see and experience T-SPARK\nproducts firsthand and engage with the brand in a physical space.\n\nStore Information\nStore name: T-SPARK ZONE HONGKONG\nBusiness hours: 11:00-20:00 (Hong Kong local time)\nLocation: Shop No. 02, Level 9, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok,\nKowloon\nOfficial website:\nhttps://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/tspark_zone_HongKong/\n(https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/tspark_zone_HongKong/)\n\n*Product images in this release are for illustrative purposes only. Final\nspecifications, shape, and coloring may differ.\n\nAbout T-SPARK:\n\"T-SPARK\" is the unified brand for hobby products for adults developed by TOMY\nCompany, symbolizing innovation and sophisticated adventure. Leveraging TOMY\nCompany's expertise in \"transformation,\" \"combination\" and \"articulation\" --\nthe features that have attracted hobby lovers -- T-SPARK offers a diverse and\nengaging hobby experience.\n\nOfficial T-SPARK website:\nhttps://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/\n(https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/)\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tomy-to-launch-first-ultrasaurus-model-featuring-gravity-cannon-zoids-az-17dx-ultra-saurus-gravity-cannon-ver-set-for-late-february-2027-release-302785174.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tomy-to-launch-first-ultrasaurus-model-featuring-gravity-cannon-zoids-az-17dx-ultra-saurus-gravity-cannon-ver-set-for-late-february-2027-release-302785174.html)\n\nSOURCE TOMY Company, Ltd.\n\n\n\nNatsuki Doi, Public Relations, TOMY Company, Ltd., Tel: +81-3-5654-1280, Email: ttpr@takaratomy.co.jp\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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