Bamburian
Bamburian
GZ-013 Panda Type Digald Suppression Army/Jiin Suppression Army
Crew	1
Weight	45.6 tons
Depth	11.9 m
Height	(On 4 legs) 8.3 m/ (On 2 legs) 10.5 m
Maximum Speed	140 km/h
Weapons	Anti-Air Laser Gun (2), Bamboo Launcher -Bamboo Missiles (11), Seiryuu Sabre (2), Giant Claw (4), Giant Wheel (2), Groundstar (upgrade)
Equipment	Ear Radar (2), Smoke Discharger (2), Giant Wheel (2)

Bamburian is a Panda-type Zoid, one of over 200 species of biomechanical lifeforms depicted by TOMY's Zoids model, toy, and media franchise. Based on the Bear Fighter Zoid, the Bamburian is unique to the Zoids: Genesis anime and the related Genesis model line, and is one of the seven protagonist Zoids.

OverviewEdit

A compact Zoid resembling a giant panda. Armed with a set of curved blades on either shoulder, it has excellent turning capabilities. It also carries a set of multi-purpose rockets resembling bamboo shoots on its back. These can be fired to create a smokescreen, or a set of projectiles that release glowing crystal-like shards that impale attacking Zoids.

The upgraded Bamburian also has a pair of lances named Grand Star.

Battle story AppearancesEdit

If it appeared in the battle story because of it's base colors and style it would most likely belong to the Helic Republic

Media appearancesEdit

GenesisEdit

The Bamburian featured prominently in Zoids: Genesis, as it is one of the few large-scale Zoids that is equipped with Metal-Zi weapons. It is unique in that it has Metal-Zi ammunition, rather than simple melee weapons, which makes it incredibly effective at fighting the Digald forces. It is piloted by Ron, who is initially part of Galaga's resistance forces, but joins with Ruuji when the former are disbanded. Ron also gives upgrade parts to the rest of the crew (other than Ruuji, who has Evolt), and therefore modifies his Bamburian during the series. His Zoid would later be used to try and stop the Bio Volcano, by self-destructing. This was not a suicide attack on Ron's behalf, as he had dismounted the Zoid before detonating it, and indeed, he even had a spare Bamburian waiting for him after the battle. This, as well as his access to the ammunition and rare parts, allude to Ron's background, which is revealed to be intertwined with the Sky people. As such, Ron is very well resourced, and, for instance, has many, many, ammunition packs, and in the latter portions of the series, is seen using more than one missile batter at once, which, in addition to Ruuji's tactics, would prove to be devastatingly effective at combating Digald's forces (as would the likewise-effective Brastle Tigers).

In terms of melee, the Bamburian was certainly a capable Zoid, with a high degree of mobility and flexibility, in no small part due to the two extendible "Grand Star" poles that would be mounted to it when Ron upgrade all the protagonist's Zoids. In addition to allowing the Zoid to "polevault" or attack in midair, these were often used to pin opponents, leaving an opening for intricate attacks. Despite this adaptability, it was nonetheless comparatively ineffective, lacking the sheer cutting power of the other protagonist's Zoids.

GenerationsEdit

Another Bamburian appeared in the Zoids: Generations storyline by Dengeki Hobby. Fuuga features customized shoulder armor that appears to be cooking pans. It was never released in the ZGe toyline.

DH Fuuga model

Fuuga illustration

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Video GamesEdit

The Bamburian appears in the game Super Robot Wars K, alongside most other Zoids piloted by characters in Zoids Genesis. It is piloted by Ron, as in the anime.

Trading CardsEdit

The Bamburian was featured as part of the Zoids Scramble release of Zoids Trading Cards.

ModelsEdit

GenesisEdit

Released on July 21, 2005, it is the first Zoid in the Genesis series with a wind-up motor.

The Zoid has several features. The 11 missiles can be fired, as well as the two shoulder-mounted swords. The model retains the Bear Fighter's ability to change between quadrupedal and bipedal mode.

The Grand Star lances were later released along with the Soul Tiger's Soul Booster. Equipping the Grand Star lances severely limits the Bamburian's ability to walk.