MG XXXG-01W

Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz

Kit Review

Straight build

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (1/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (2/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (3/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (4/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (5/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz (6/6)

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Upper body with a vibrant color scheme (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Upper body with a vibrant color scheme (2/2)

Upper body with a vibrant color scheme

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Head (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Head (2/2)

Head

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Arms and shield (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Arms and shield (2/2)

Arms and shield

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Wing section (1/3) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Wing section (2/3) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Wing section (3/3)

Wing section

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Backpack

Backpack

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Legs (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Legs (2/2)

Legs

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Outer armor removal shot (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Outer armor removal shot (2/2)

Outer armor removal shot

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Inner frame shots. The arm sections and such aren't fully framed. (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Inner frame shots. The arm sections and such aren't fully framed. (2/2)

Internal frame.
The arm sections and such aren't fully framed.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Upper body frame. The arm frame is a bit disappointing as expected.. But it's a 7-year-old f MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Upper body frame. The arm frame is a bit disappointing as expected.. But it's a 7-year-old f

Upper body frame.
The arm frame is a bit disappointing as expected.. But it's a 7-year-old frame, so I guess it can't be helped.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Shoulder section frame

Shoulder section frame

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - At least the leg frame is excellent though. (1/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - At least the leg frame is excellent though. (2/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - At least the leg frame is excellent though. (3/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - At least the leg frame is excellent though. (4/4)

At least the leg frame is excellent though.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Articulation on the frame. The elbows and knees are great, but the hip joints feel a little

Articulation on the frame.
The elbows and knees are great, but the hip joints feel a little restricted.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Kneeling pose with the frame exposed. Holding the pose feels a bit unstable. (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Kneeling pose with the frame exposed. Holding the pose feels a bit unstable. (2/2)

Kneeling pose with the frame exposed.
Holding the pose feels a bit unstable.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Cockpit hatch open

Cockpit hatch open

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Opening the vulcan pod on top of the shoulder. The head gets in the way, making it a bit of

Opening the vulcan pod on top of the shoulder.
The head gets in the way, making it a bit of a pain to open~.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Articulation. It comes out pretty much the same as in the frame state.

Articulation.
It comes out pretty much the same as in the frame state.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Striking a cool pose with that long rifle.. (1/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Striking a cool pose with that long rifle.. (2/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Striking a cool pose with that long rifle.. (3/4) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Striking a cool pose with that long rifle.. (4/4)

Striking a cool pose with that long rifle..

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Rifle firing pose. The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle

Rifle firing pose.
The rifle is so long that holding it with one hand is a bit of a struggle.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - There are 2 joint parts included that weren't in the Ver.Ka — these are parts for attaching

There are 2 joint parts included that weren't in the Ver.Ka —
These are parts for attaching it to the Action Base that came out after the Ver.Ka was released.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Since this kit originally wasn't designed with Action Base compatibility in mind, I was a bi

Since this kit originally wasn't designed with Action Base compatibility in mind, I was a bit worried about how well the joint parts would hold..
But if you press them in snugly from the back like that, they lock in just fine.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (1/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (2/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (3/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (4/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (5/6) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Aerial firing pose (6/6)

Aerial firing pose

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - If you want to hold that long rifle with one hand, you can manage it by bending the thumb ba

If you want to hold that long rifle with one hand,
You can manage it by bending the thumb back to support it from behind, like shown above.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Beam saber pose (1/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Beam saber pose (2/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Beam saber pose (3/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Beam saber pose (4/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Beam saber pose (5/5)

Beam saber pose

Transformation

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Taking another look at the transformation process.. First, pull the shoulders outward and fo

Taking another look at the transformation process..
First, pull the shoulders outward and fold them down, then rotate the arms 90 degrees forward.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Fold the feet in and fold the knee sections back.

Fold the feet in and fold the knee sections back.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Pull the wing backpack out to the back and lock it in place..

Pull the wing backpack out to the back and lock it in place..

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Combine the shield and rifle and plug them into the body and you're done! It's a super simpl MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Combine the shield and rifle and plug them into the body and you're done! It's a super simpl

Combine the shield and rifle and plug them into the body and you're done!
It's a super simple transformation. (Almost embarrassing to even call it a transformation ㅡ,.ㅡ)

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Bottom view with the energy pack attached

Bottom view with the energy pack attached

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Plug in the newly included joint parts and..

Plug in the newly included joint parts and..

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - You can display it on a 1/100 Action Base like this. (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - You can display it on a 1/100 Action Base like this. (2/2)

You can display it on a 1/100 Action Base like this.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Various angles (1/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Various angles (2/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Various angles (3/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Various angles (4/5) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Various angles (5/5)

Various angles

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Together with the original Wing Ver.Ka that was released exactly 7 years ago. (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Together with the original Wing Ver.Ka that was released exactly 7 years ago. (2/2)

Together with the original Wing Ver.Ka that was released exactly 7 years ago.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - The structure is 100% identical, but the molded color has changed from pastel tones to stand

The structure is 100% identical, but the molded color has changed from pastel tones to standard Gundam colors..
And since it's no longer a Ver.Ka title, the amount of decals and seals has been reduced.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Together with the original MG Wing Gundam that came out recently. The Ver.Ka still looks a b

Together with the original MG Wing Gundam that came out recently.
The Ver.Ka still looks a bit more refined, as you'd expect.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - MG Endless Waltz lineup!

MG Endless Waltz lineup!

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Straight build (1/2) MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz - Straight build (2/2)

Straight build

Alongside the MG Wing Gundam series releases, the MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz version has also been released. As you can see, this kit is completely identical to the Wing Gundam Ver.Ka that came out 7 years ago — it's a straight-up color variant with only the molded colors changed.

Besides the molded color being changed to the bold blue-white-yellow that's characteristic of Gundam, the Ver.Ka title has been dropped, which brings the amount of decals and seals down to a more standard level — making the build a bit easier. On top of that, 2 parts that weren't in the Ver.Ka have been added: dedicated parts for connecting to the 1/100 Action Base. Since the Action Base came out after the Wing Ver.Ka, it seems they had no choice but to throw in these separate joint parts with this kit. Or maybe they felt bad about it being just a color variant and tossed them in as a little bonus.

The old Wing Ver.Ka was quite a groundbreaking masterpiece in terms of style and quality back in its day, and even looking at it 7 years later, it still holds up surprisingly well. True to the Ver.Ka name, the proportions are excellent, and the detail and joint strength are both really solid. The articulation was pretty impressive at the time, but looking at it now, the lack of a hip joint gimmick does make the legs feel a bit limited in terms of dynamic posing.

Being a kit born as a Ver.Ka, the design and proportions are still top-notch — and while it carries those big wings, you can actually use the wings themselves as a kind of stand, so keeping it upright isn't really an issue. That said, when you try to put it in aerial action poses, the wing locking mechanism does feel a little less tight than you'd want, which is a bit of a shame.

Considering how much the average kit quality has improved lately, there are some areas like the frame and hip joints that leave a little to be desired — but even so, this is still a kit that's genuinely fun to build even now, and its reputation is well-earned. It's a solid choice for anyone who wants to revisit the Wing Ver.Ka with a fresh look, and if you've never built the Wing Ver.Ka before, this is a clean, easy-to-recommend kit. Especially if you're not a fan of the heavy decaling that comes with Ver.Ka kits, the EW version Wing Gundam in crisp original Gundam colors is even more highly recommended :-)

MG XXXG-01W  Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz
CategoryRatingAnalysis
Seam Lines★★★★★Almost no seam lines to deal with.
Molding Color / Color Separation★★★★★Clean, Gundam-like molded colors. Color separation is perfect.
Proportions★★★★★Excellent, as befits a Ver.Ka.
Articulation★★★★Good overall, but on re-evaluation, the hip joints and ankles feel a bit restricted.
Joint Strength★★★★★Plenty sturdy. The grip is good, but the rifle is just too long..
Internal Frame★★★★Looking back now, only the leg frame is impressive — the rest is pretty average.
Detail★★★★★The original is 7 years old, but true to the Ver.Ka name, it still holds up even today.
Weapons / Accessories★★★★★Transformation gimmick, rifle, and shield all pass.
Parts Count / Price★★★★★307 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 87.7. Looks like a bargain by today's standards.
Uniqueness★★★★A color variant of a masterpiece Ver.Ka. A little dated, but still great.
Dalong's Point : 94 pts.

MG Wing Gundam ~ Endless Waltz | 2011. 3 | ¥3,900

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.