Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Various angles (1/6)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Various angles (2/6)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Various angles (3/6)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Detail shots (1/4)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - The inner body is identical to the existing Armadillo equipment version. Only

The inner body is identical to the existing Armadillo equipment version.
Only the upper shoulder parts have been swapped out to accommodate the new equipment.

Armadillo Lizard equipment

The backpack is identical to the existing Armadillo equipment.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - The equipment on both shoulders can be repositioned via sub-arms, and you can

The equipment on both shoulders can be repositioned via sub-arms,
and you can also remove the missile pods to expose the shields.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Opening the missile hatches. There are 3 hatches per row, so you can open them

Opening the missile hatches.
There are 3 hatches per row, so you can open them partially too.

The basic weapon loadout is the same as before.

A good amount of leftover parts remain.

The body's articulation is the same as before.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Missile hatches full open pose (1/3)

Missile hatches full open pose

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Selectively opened missile hatches pose (1/3)

Selectively opened missile hatches pose

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Heat Shotel pose (1/3)

Heat Shotel pose

Pose with missile pods removed to expose the shields

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Beam machine gun + Heat Shotel pose with missile pods detached (1/3)

Beam machine gun + Heat Shotel pose with missile pods detached

Together with the MG Gundam Sandrock released as a standard retail release.

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) - Together with the MG Gundam Sandrock EW Armadillo Equipment released through C

Together with the MG Gundam Sandrock EW Armadillo Equipment released through Club G.

This kit is the MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard Equipment) released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It builds on the previously released MG Gundam Sandrock EW Armadillo Equipmentby adding the Lizard equipment. The key feature is the shields positioned on both shoulders with large missile pods mounted on top.

Since the main body, accessories, and most of the overall configuration are nearly identical to the original kit, you can probably just focus on the changes in this review. The missile pods feature 3 hatches per row, with a total of 12 individually openable hatches, and they can be removed when needed to expose the shields. The shields and missile pods are connected via multi-jointed sub-arms, allowing them to be positioned in a wide range of directions — front, back, left, and right. The front armor design has also been changed, while the remaining shoulder and backpack sections are the same as the existing Armadillo equipment.

That said, the MG Gundam Sandrock itself was already a solid kit with decent joint strength. But with the Lizard equipment added, the body's durability has become a bit more of a concern. The Armadillo equipment alone didn't really cause any major issues, but with the hefty missile pods added on both sides, the main body does feel like it's struggling a bit. If you don't balance the center of gravity carefully when standing it upright, the heavy upper body can cause it to topple over, and the lower body generally feels a bit less stable overall. Also, just like with the original Armadillo equipment, the backpack connection is still on the loose side and tends to pop off easily.

So while the Lizard equipment is nicely sculpted and well-realized, it's worth keeping in mind that the durability has taken a bit of a hit. It's not so loose that it's flopping all over the place, so don't worry too much — but just be aware that it's not the kind of kit that holds its poses nice and tight. Either way, it's a welcome variation for fans of the Endless Waltz series, and if you've ever dreamed of a full missile hatch open salvo, this is definitely a kit worth recommending. :-)

MG Gundam Sandrock EW (Armadillo Lizard) | 2026.3 | ¥6,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.