Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (1/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (2/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (3/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (4/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (5/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (6/7)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) (7/7)

Upper body front and back

Parts breakdown of the Armadillo Unit, the new armament.

Additional armor that attaches to both shoulders.

Articulated sections of the additional armor

Large backpack

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - A joint part is added between the existing backpack and the body to mount the la

A joint part is added between the existing backpack and the body to mount the large backpack.

The existing backpack combined with the large backpack.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - MG Gundam Sandrock with the Armadillo Unit removed. (1/3)

MG Gundam Sandrock with the Armadillo Unit removed.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - Unlike the standard MG Gundam Sandrock, joint parts have been added on top of th

Unlike the standard MG Gundam Sandrock, joint parts have been added on top of the shoulders,
and two of the backpack's verniers have been removed to accommodate the large backpack.

Leftover parts

Pose with the additional armor deployed to the front

Flight pose

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - Shooting pose (1/3)

Shooting pose

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - Heat Shotel pose (1/4)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - Heat Shotel pose (2/4)

Heat Shotel pose

Together with the standard MG Gundam Sandrock.

Together with the MG Gundam Sandrock Kai released through Club G.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) - Group shot of all four armed upgrade versions released for the Endless Waltz Glo

Group shot of all four armed upgrade versions released for the Endless Waltz Glory of the Losers line.

This kit is the MG Gundam Sandrock (Armadillo Unit), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's the existing MG Gundam Sandrock with the new Armadillo Unit armament added. The main body is nearly identical to the standard version in terms of both molded color and parts layout — the only differences are the added shoulder joint parts and the removal of two backpack verniers to accommodate the Armadillo Unit.

So the base kit is essentially identical to the regular MG Gundam Sandrock. For details on the main body, check out the MG Gundam Sandrock review — for this review, it's probably enough to just focus on the new Armadillo Unit armament. The Armadillo Unit consists of large additional armor that mounts on both shoulders, plus a large backpack, wrapping the whole suit in extra plating. With plenty of articulated sections and solid color separation, it delivers quality that's well worthy of the MG line. That said, the connection between the large backpack and the body is a bit weak, so the backpack tends to fall off easily — something to watch out for when handling it.

True to its reputation as a bulkier kit compared to the other Endless Waltz Glory of the Losers MGs, the box is also oversized and priced at ¥5,800 — the most expensive of the bunch. Thanks to a visual that clearly sets it apart from the standard version, this feels like a variation kit with plenty of unique appeal. :-)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Unit) | 2020.10 | ¥5,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.