You would think they could of hid the cockpits a bit better I mean look at the Hawk, Lion, and Dolphin zords from Hurricanger. They had black visors showing where the cockpit would be.

The thing is, Zoids have both. A cockpit canopy and several head's up displays. I see no reason to assume that isn't the case here as well.

I'm actually not biased either way, but I think the reason I'd like more chunky, rugged designs is because it's something Hollywood hasn't really done aside from Pacific Rim's Jaegers. This smooth alien aesthetic is so typical.

The reason a lot of Zoids have cockpits is because they're basically that universes equivelant of fighter jets and tanks. It works with the aesthetic. In fact, some Zoids like the Liger Zero didn't have cockpit windows, but Gundam-style full view screens. Cockpits here just seem weird, because they're so advanced and alien, something as mundane and practical as clear windows sticks out.

I think this is a pretty neat looking poster.

Well, I gotta say the paint job helps lessen the distaste for it.
If the mastadon(despite not being anatomically accurate) and triceratops look decent as well in cgi I guess the toy is to blame.

I think you're forgetting the fact that Zoids doesn't just take place on an alternate Earth; it's a different planet entirely. Zoids ARE alien. Plus, you could apply that same exact logic to these Zords. They could ALSO very well be the equivalent of fighter jets and tanks from Zordon's planet.

Again, my whole initial justification is that BOTH is possible. Full view screens from the perspective of the Zord's cameras and sensors overlayed on top of actual windows to allow fist person monitoring as well. It's like how real world tanks have viewfinders and displays on the inside, but opening up the hatch on top and looking directly outside is also an option. Since when is practicality a bad thing?

Plus I think the notion that this canopy doesn't "match the aesthetic" is entirely subjective. I think it blends just fine with the rest of the visual cues of the design. The scaling? That's another problem, but until further notice I'm just going to assume it's an issue with the presentation of the poster, and not necessarily a discrepancy that will translate into the movie.

These designs look way better than the toy.

Not surprising. I doubt the toy will fly off the shelves if their on screen representation looked as bad as the figures.

Why are they hiding the Mastodon and Triceratops in the mist? If the extra legs are sooooo cool, why hide them?

I love the poster, I really do. But does anyone else see those Zords and think they just misspelled Zoids? Cause..