Ryuzo Hero of the Post Apocalypse was an idea that happened by mistake. My mistake. Here’s the story: After becoming a fan of the short-lived series Mutilator Hero of the Apocalypse, I set out to make a custom figure of the title character. Unfortunately, my memory of Mutilator was vague and I ended up with a prototype that looked nothing like him. I felt discouraged and abandoned the idea altogether. Gradually however, the prototype evolved into a new character but also an homage to Mutilator. The new character’s name became Ryuzo.

Ryuzo Hero of the Post Apocalypse allows me three freedoms that were impossible to incorporate into Marauders, Marauders II, and Marauders 3 Master Force. The first freedom is creating cartoonish, colorful, outlandish, and silly looking vehicles and characters (i.e., Buzz Saw Bike). The second freedom about this new series is having a much more diverse population. The characters include not just humans, but also aliens, monsters, and robots. The third and last freedom is my target audience --- not just 18 and over but also under 18.

For example, in The Marauders Trilogy, you would never see a vehicle with a toilet for a seat; you would also never see a male character forced to wear women’s clothing (because that was the only apparel available). Realistic and believable custom vehicles, characters, and beasts is at the core of The Marauders Trilogy. On the other hand, anything and everything is possible in Ryuzo Hero of the Post Apocalypse.

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Buzz Saw Bike

















This custom wouldn’t exist were it not for Spectre suggesting its use in my post apocalypse customs. I saw this Corps vehicle years ago and had pictures of it but never considered it as a potential post apocalypse vehicle. After trading for it, I planned on removing the buzz saw wheel and transferring it to a Marauders vehicle. Fortunately, I chose to leave the vehicle intact primarily because I only had one of them.

I hope to find extras of these Lanard Corps vehicles so I can make more Buzz Saw Bikes.

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Added a windshield to the Buzz Saw Bike. Currently my favorite post apocalyptic vehicle custom.

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Sligs' Buzz Saw Bike (Work in Progress)

Added a retractable dual blaster!

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Buzz Saw Bikes (BSBs)

The steering mechanism of Buzz Saw Bikes is like that of tanks. Braking the left rear wheel turns the bike right. Braking the right rear wheel turns the bike left. Buzz Saw Bikes are lethal forms of transportation despite their relative small size. The buzz saw wheel alone can tear through almost any metal. Some BSBs like those of Scyvernia and Derus can launch their buzz saws. There are multiple BSBs in existence with no two bikes identical. Nevertheless, all BSBs retain the same body frame.

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Sligs' Buzz Saw Bike (Updated 2/22/10) (Work in Progress)

Replaced the original wheels with authentic rubber wheels. I risked everything when I did that because I only have one of these vehicles.

This Lanard Corps vehicle is hard to come by. If you or someone you know see more, please let me know so I can buy or trade for it. Thanks!













There's more to do such as a new paintjob, weathering, battle damage, new and thinner wires to the rear fuel tank, and adding a fork to one of the rear wheel hubcaps!

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Sixspeed (a.k.a. The New Twit) (Work in Progress)

The inspiration came from the armored APCs in the movie, Doomsday. Also for a long time, I had wanted to add boards to shield a vehicle's wheel(s). This is an homage to the Mack truck in the movie, The Road Warrior.

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Concepts for other Buzz Saw Bikes (BSBs)

Spikerkrot Gang:
Sligs' Buzz Saw Bike
Turg's Buzz Saw Bike
Rhiguth's Buzz Saw Bike



Rhiguth's Buzz Saw Bike (Revised)

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Derus' Buzz Saw Bike



Vandar's Buzz Saw Bike: Valus



Vandar's Buzz Saw Bike: Valus (Revised)



Weapons & Ryuzo's Buzz Saw Bike (Work in Progress)

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Ryuzo (Work in Progress)



Ryuzo is the Hero of the Post Apocalypse. He fights for those who have lost their voice and their hope.

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Sligs' Buzz Saw Bike (WIP)

The incessant buzzing sound of Buzz Saw Bikes and their name alone is enough to make most flee in terror. However, Buzz Saw Bikes (a.k.a. BSBs) have more reasons to be feared. Most if not all have been customized, modified and upgraded by their respective drivers.

In the case of Sligs (a member of the feared gang Spikerkrot), his BSB wields a dual barreled retractable blaster, storage for a small knife, and a fork jutting out from one of the rear wheel rims!



Sixspeed a.k.a. The New & Improved Twit (WIP)

After the destruction of their beloved motorcycle-sidecar known as Twit at the hands of the ruthless gang called Spikerkrot (composed of Rhiguth, Kurg, and Sligs), Skit & Zit are devastated. So heartbroken are "The Klutz Brothers" that they hold a funeral for Twit.

However, it is not long before the brothers stumble upon a battered and beaten six-wheeled APC which they tune up to become "The New & Improved Twit" a.k.a. Sixspeed.

The brothers Skit & Zit joined by a newcomer named Kit ride Sixspeed into battle against Spikerkrot. Skit, Kit, & Zit a.k.a. SKZ are an unstoppable force!

In the creation of Sixspeed, Zit donated his most prized possession, a stainless steel utensil. The utensil was cleverly added by Skit to one of Sixspeed's front wheel hubcaps!

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Sixspeed a.k.a. The New & Improved Twit (WIP)

Trimmed the gunner area, truncated the height of the battering ram, removed the front window, and installed a steering wheel and dashboard.

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Skit, Zit and Twit (WIP)

Despite being bumbling fools, "The Klutz Brothers" more commonly referred to as Skit and Zit are wonderfully talented mechanics and engineers. Zit is known for his creativity and ideas while Skit is known for bringing them to life. As a duo, Skit and Zit are inseparable but they have also become quite attached to their battle bike which they named Twit.

Twit is a motorcycle with sidecar built by Skit and Zit. Skit drives while Zit rides.

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Kurg's Buzz Saw Bike (WIP)

Kurg is one of the three members of the Spikerkrot Gang. Kurg was originally named Turg but I changed his name because it sounded too similar to "Trug" (also a character in Ryuzo: Hero of the Post Apocalypse). I don't have any info about Kurg since this series is still in development.

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Bluurg's Buzz Saw Bike (WIP)

This is one of many Buzz Saw Bikes (BSBs) that make cameos in Ryuzo: Hero of the Post Apocalypse.



Buzz Saw Bikes (BSBs)

Many more to come!

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