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Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating]

Kit Review

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MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (1/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (2/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (3/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (4/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (5/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] (6/6)

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Detail shots (1/2) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Detail shots (2/2)

Detail shots

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The wings and white armor panels feature a premium pearl coat MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The wings and white armor panels feature a premium pearl coat

The wings and white armor panels feature a premium pearl coating that shifts color depending on the viewing angle.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The newly added Drei Zwerg.

The newly added Drei Zwerg.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The additional armament consists of 6 Messer Zwergs, each wit MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The additional armament consists of 6 Messer Zwergs, each wit

The additional armament consists of 6 Messer Zwergs, each with a movable handle so they can be used individually as separate weapons.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - On top of that, a variety of joint parts are also included.

On top of that, a variety of joint parts are also included.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - First, combining 3 Messer Zwergs together forms the Drei Zwer

First, combining 3 Messer Zwergs together forms the Drei Zwerg.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - After attaching the joint parts to the Twin Buster Rifle, (1/ MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - After attaching the joint parts to the Twin Buster Rifle, (2/

After attaching the joint parts to the Twin Buster Rifle,

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - combining all 6 Messer Zwergs together lets you form the Drei MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - combining all 6 Messer Zwergs together lets you form the Drei

combining all 6 Messer Zwergs together lets you form the Drei Zwerg Buster.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - A support stand for holding up the Drei Zwerg is also include

A support stand for holding up the Drei Zwerg is also included.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The stand included with the original MG Wing Zero Custom is m

The stand included with the original MG Wing Zero Custom is molded in a pearlescent color.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The cockpit hatch opening and articulation are the same as th MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The cockpit hatch opening and articulation are the same as th

The cockpit hatch opening and articulation are the same as the original.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wings spread pose (1/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wings spread pose (2/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wings spread pose (3/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wings spread pose (4/4)

Wings spread pose

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Atmospheric entry mode (1/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Atmospheric entry mode (2/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Atmospheric entry mode (3/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Atmospheric entry mode (4/4)

Atmospheric entry mode

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Messer Zwerg action pose (1/2) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Messer Zwerg action pose (2/2)

Messer Zwerg action pose

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg action pose (1/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg action pose (2/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg action pose (3/4) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg action pose (4/4)

Drei Zwerg action pose

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (1/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (2/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (3/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (4/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (5/6) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Drei Zwerg Buster action pose (6/6)

Drei Zwerg Buster action pose

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - You can swap out the magazine on the original MG Wing Gundam MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - You can swap out the magazine on the original MG Wing Gundam MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - You can swap out the magazine on the original MG Wing Gundam

You can swap out the magazine on the original MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka's Buster Rifle and add 3 Messer Zwergs to it.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The support stand can be used by plugging it in from the side

The support stand can be used by plugging it in from the side, as shown above.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Poses tried with the MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka (1/2) MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Poses tried with the MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka (2/2)

Poses tried with the MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Together with the standard MG Gundam Wing Zero Custom release MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Together with the standard MG Gundam Wing Zero Custom release

Together with the standard MG Gundam Wing Zero Custom released in 2004.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - The molded color of the weapons has been changed to a more me

The molded color of the weapons has been changed to a more metallic finish.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Together with the legendary rare find — the MG Wing Gundam Ze MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Together with the legendary rare find — the MG Wing Gundam Ze

Together with the legendary rare find — the MG Wing Gundam Zero Custom Pearl Mirror Coating version, a Caravan Hobby exclusive limited edition from 2005.
It was a hugely popular limited release thanks to its unique coating, and while they're both in the same pearl mirror coating family...

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wing coating comparison with the Pearl Mirror Coating version MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wing coating comparison with the Pearl Mirror Coating version MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Wing coating comparison with the Pearl Mirror Coating version

Wing coating comparison with the Pearl Mirror Coating version.
As you can see, both show a beautiful iridescent rainbow shimmer across the entire wing depending on the lighting.
It's really hard to capture 100% of that effect in photos — it looks even more premium in person.
The original Pearl Mirror Coating version has the coating applied over a semi-transparent material,
whereas this Special Coating version has the pearl coating applied over an opaque pearlescent base.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - Body coating surface comparison.

Body coating surface comparison.

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] - For reference, I also checked whether the Messer Zwergs could

For reference, I also checked the Twin Buster Rifle of the updated MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka released in 2020 (right)
to see whether the Messer Zwergs could be attached to it.
As you can see, there's a gap when the rifles combine, so the joint parts can't be attached.

This kit is the MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating], released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's essentially the MG Wing Gundam Zero Custom from 2004 with a coating applied, plus the newly added Drei Zwerg set as new armament. With the pearl coating on top of everything, it comes in at a pretty steep ¥10,000.

The main body is just the original MG Wing Zero Custom with a coating applied, so it shares the same structural characteristics. That said, the added coating does tighten up the fit between parts a bit, making the joint strength feel a little more solid. And as the name "Special Coating" suggests, the white exterior armor and wings have a pearl coating applied — it's a top-tier finish that shimmers with a beautiful iridescent rainbow reflection depending on the angle of the light.

Compared to the Caravan Hobby limited edition MG Wing Zero Custom Pearl Mirror Coating from back in 2005, the coating method is similar but the base material feels different. The Pearl Mirror Coating limited edition had its coating applied over a semi-transparent material, giving it a unique look, while this Special Coating version has the coating over an opaque base, so the feel is quite different. It's a shame that a digital camera can't even capture half of that distinctive iridescent shimmer, but in person it's an absolutely premium finish that really makes you want to own it. It's hard to say which one is better — it really comes down to personal taste.

Beyond the coating, the newly added Drei Zwerg consists of 6 Messer Zwergs and various joint parts. You can combine 3 Messer Zwergs to form the Drei Zwerg, or attach all 6 to the Twin Buster Rifle to form the Drei Zwerg Buster. A clear support stand is also included to hold the combined armament in place, though it's a bit small and thin, so it feels a little shaky when trying to support the large Drei Zwerg.

On top of that, the sheer size of the armament means the grip strength feels a bit lacking. Posing the Drei Zwerg Buster — the biggest and heaviest configuration — in a firing stance is seriously tough work. I spent quite a while carefully positioning everything and balancing the center of gravity to get the pose right, and while it looks awesome, I honestly felt like just gluing it all together after all that effort.

Additionally, using the joint parts, you can also combine 3 Messer Zwergs with the MG Wing Gundam Ver.Ka's Buster Rifle for a fun crossover look. I also checked whether the Messer Zwergs could be attached to the Twin Buster Rifle of the updated 2020 MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka, but the gap between the rifles was too large for the parts to fit — just a heads-up for anyone wondering.

Anyway, posing can be a real workout, but the Drei Zwerg looks pretty awesome, and as a top-tier plated kit with that pearl coating finish, I think the purchase value is quite high. Especially if you always wanted the Pearl Mirror Coating limited edition but could never get your hands on one — I'd definitely recommend picking up this Club G Special Coating version, which is relatively easier to find and comes with the extra armament to boot. :-)

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW & Drei Zwerg [Special Coating] | 2018.1 | ¥10,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.