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Wing Gundam Zero EW

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (1/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (2/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (3/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (4/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (5/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW (6/6)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (1/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (2/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (3/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Outer armor removal shots (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Outer armor removal shots (2/2)

Outer armor removal shot

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Inner frame shots (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Inner frame shots (2/2)

Internal frame

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots (1/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots (2/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots (3/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots (4/4)

Frame detail shots

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame articulation.

Frame articulation.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The hip joint uses an internal rotation mechanism to maximize leg articulation.

The hip joint uses an internal rotation mechanism to maximize leg articulation.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Knee frame linked gimmick (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Knee frame linked gimmick (2/2)

Knee frame linked gimmick

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Kneeling pose on the frame (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Kneeling pose on the frame (2/2)

Kneeling pose on the frame

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame action poses (1/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame action poses (2/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame action poses (3/3)

Frame action poses

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The shoulder cannon pods open, and the cockpit hatch opens too. Very RG indeed!

The shoulder cannon pods open, and the cockpit hatch opens too.
Very RG indeed!

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Twin Buster Rifle.

Twin Buster Rifle.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's actually a frame inside the Buster Rifle too.

There's actually a frame inside the Buster Rifle too.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The Twin Buster Rifles can of course be combined. (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The Twin Buster Rifles can of course be combined. (2/2)

The Twin Buster Rifles can of course be combined.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The wing open gimmick is reproduced just as well as on the MG. (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The wing open gimmick is reproduced just as well as on the MG. (2/2)

The wing open gimmick is reproduced just as well as on the MG.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Inside of the wings.

Inside of the wings.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - A total of 4 hand parts are included.

A total of 4 hand parts are included.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - A small but detailed pilot figure

A small but detailed pilot figure

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Articulation is top-notch, as expected.

Articulation is top-notch, as expected.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - When bending the legs, the thigh and knee joints slide in tandem, and the front shin armor moves sli

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - When bending the legs, the thigh and knee joints slide in tandem, and the front shin armor moves sli

When bending the legs, the thigh and knee joints slide in tandem,
and the front shin armor moves slightly as well.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The wings also move freely in multiple directions. (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - The wings also move freely in multiple directions. (2/2)

The wings also move freely in multiple directions.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - All 7 feathers hold firmly and move without popping off like they do on the MG — that's a big plus.

All 7 feathers hold firmly and move,
without popping off like they do on the MG — that's a big plus.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Kneeling pose (1/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Kneeling pose (2/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Kneeling pose (3/3)

Kneeling pose

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings fully open (1/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings fully open (2/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings fully open (3/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings fully open (4/4)

Wings fully open

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Dual wielding firing pose (1/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Dual wielding firing pose (2/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Dual wielding firing pose (3/3)

Dual wielding firing pose

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Twin Buster Rifle combined firing pose (1/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Twin Buster Rifle combined firing pose (2/3)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Twin Buster Rifle combined firing pose (3/3)

Twin Buster Rifle combined firing pose

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber action poses (1/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber action poses (2/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber action poses (3/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber action poses (4/4)

Beam saber action poses

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - To recreate the atmospheric reentry pose, you need to pull the shoulders out and lower them down. (1

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - To recreate the atmospheric reentry pose, you need to pull the shoulders out and lower them down. (2

To recreate the atmospheric reentry pose,
you need to pull the shoulders out and lower them down.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Then adjust the legs as shown above and the body is ready to go. (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Then adjust the legs as shown above and the body is ready to go. (2/2)

Then adjust the legs as shown above and the body is ready to go.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Atmospheric reentry pose complete. (1/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Atmospheric reentry pose complete. (2/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Atmospheric reentry pose complete. (3/4)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Atmospheric reentry pose complete. (4/4)

Atmospheric reentry pose complete.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the MG Wing Zero Custom.

With the MG Wing Zero Custom.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the HGAC Wing Gundam and Wing Zero. Even just looking at the appearance, you can tell the RG an

With the HGAC Wing Gundam and Wing Zero.
Even just looking at the appearance, you can tell the RG and HG are on a different level..

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the RG RX-78-2.

With the RG RX-78-2.

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Straight build shots (1/2)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW - Straight build shots (2/2)

Straight build

Wing Gundam Zero EW (a.k.a. Wing Zero Custom) has been released as the 17th RG kit. The overall package stays true to the RG concept, and since it's a new series mobile suit, it uses a brand new inner frame runner — the 9th unique runner in the RG lineup.

Since the RG concept aims to pack MG-level or better gimmicks into a 1/144 scale kit, even at this small size you get a cockpit hatch that opens and shoulder cannon pods that open and close — all neatly reproduced. The minor transformation gimmicks in the shoulders and knees for the atmospheric reentry mode are also implemented just as cleanly as on the MG.

The highlight of Wing Zero is of course those flashy "chicken wings." The shape of all four wings is faithfully reproduced, and the wing open gimmick works just as well as on the MG. And naturally, combining the Twin Buster Rifles is a standard feature!

The overall impression is that it does a great job of squeezing all of the MG's gimmicks into 1/144 scale — but somehow it doesn't feel like it goes beyond that. On the flip side, the compact body and tight inner frame joints give it noticeably better feel and stability when posing, which is impressive. In particular, the small feathers on the MG wings were notorious for falling off at the slightest touch, but the RG's feathers are built to stay put no matter what.

In the end, this kit's significance lies in how faithfully it brings Wing Zero Custom into the RG format, and the meticulous RG quality really shines through. That said, compared to the MG it's just smaller without any RG-exclusive special features, so it can feel a little underwhelming in that regard. Still, if you're a Wing Zero Custom fan, this is a great kit that'll give you plenty of fun. :-)

RG Wing Gundam Zero EW | 2014. 12 | ¥2,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.