The second installment of a collaboration sure to thrill both ZOIDS and Patlabor fans, the “Hunter Wolf Metropolitan Police Department Ver. Unit 2,” has finally arrived. Depicted in the comic project “ZOIDS × PATLABOR Code Name B.U.D.D.Y” as the partner unit to the Ingram MARK III Unit 2, this is far more than a simple color variant—it is a meticulously crafted piece from design to worldbuilding. With mechanical design by Hidetaka Tenjin, supervision by Yutaka Izubuchi, and worldbuilding by Kazunori Itō, the prestigious team behind it alone conveys how special this model truly is.

Newly sculpted armor parts have been used for the head, perfectly recreating the calm and intelligent expression unique to Unit 2. Additionally, Metropolitan Police Department-specific equipment such as patrol lamps and headgear lend the unit a convincing air, making it feel as though it truly serves in urban defense missions. The coloring exudes sharpness within a subdued tone, giving it an impression that sets it apart from other ZOIDS.

Switching it on not only allows it to walk forward while opening and closing its mouth, but it can also transform into additional modes such as “High-Speed Movement Mode” and “Shockwave Firing Mode,” making this model especially appealing. In High-Speed Mode, the wings on its back rise and the boosters push in, allowing it to stride powerfully while spinning. In Shockwave Mode, the wings and boosters tilt forward to deliver a dynamic action combining rotation and vertical movement. This two-step gimmick is designed with an emphasis on playability as well as display, providing high satisfaction as both a collectible and an action model.

The Hunter Wolf Unit 2 is not merely a collector’s item—it is a “three-dimensionalized character” completed only when paired with its story. The fusion of the raw power of ZOIDS and Patlabor’s urban tactics is reflected in every aspect of its design and gimmicks. Holding it feels like bringing home a piece of the work’s world. Simply placing it on your desk conjures up the next chapter in your mind, and in a display case, it stands out with a striking presence as a truly special ZOID.