Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Straight build

SD Gundam Exia - Photos after applying seals (1/4)

SD Gundam Exia - Photos after applying seals (2/4)

SD Gundam Exia - Photos after applying seals (3/4)

SD Gundam Exia - Photos after applying seals (4/4)

After applying stickers

SD Gundam Exia - Hollow backs of the legs, forearms, and feet (1/3)

Hollow backs of the legs, forearms, and feet

All of Exia's standard weapons are included.

The GN Sword is also reproduced with a movable mechanism.

SD Gundam Exia - The GN Short/Long Blades can be secured to both hip joints as per the design specs. This has always been a w

The GN Short/Long Blades can be secured to both hip joints as per the design specs.
This has always been a weak point regardless of scale,
but with the EX-Standard, the hold is actually pretty solid.

SD Gundam Exia - The articulation is at the standard EX-Standard level, though the hip joint leg spread feels slightly more l

The articulation is at the standard EX-Standard level,
though the hip joint leg spread feels slightly more limited compared to previous releases.

GN Sword action

GN Sword + GN Blade action

GN Sword Rifle firing pose

GN Sword aerial action pose

GN Blade aerial action pose

Original gimmick A:
GN Shield + GN Sword + GN Blade + GN Drive

Original gimmick B:
GN Shield + GN Blade

SD Gundam Exia - Alongside the BB Senshi Gundam Exia. The proportions haven't changed all that much, but the overall size doe

Alongside the BB Senshi Gundam Exia.
The proportions haven't changed all that much,
but the overall size does feel smaller.

The EX-Standard comes with more seals to make up for the lacking color separation.

Together with the EX-Standard First and Aile Strike.

The third entry in the SD EX-Standard lineup is Gundam Exia. It's been remodeled 7 years after the BB Senshi Exia was released, so the gap in age is relatively smaller compared to other kits in the series.

Maybe that's why the proportions aren't all that different from the original BB Senshi Exia — though the body is overall smaller, giving it a slightly sleeker feel. And true to the EX-Standard series concept, it's built around a simple parts count with a generous helping of seals.

The limb construction and design concept are also similar to the BB Senshi, but the EX-Standard's improved joint structure does make it easier to pull off more natural poses. With the increased seal count covering even the color breakdown of the weapons in decent detail, the overall look after a straight build and seal application is a step up on the EX-Standard side.

As you can tell from the comparison with the BB Senshi — which shares a similar proportion and body layout — the EX-Standard seems to be positioned as a lineup that puts more emphasis on action poses over the traditional SD series. That said, in Exia's case the visual difference from the old BB Senshi is relatively small, so the BB Senshi still holds its own appeal with its hollow-free construction.

Either way, if you're looking to build an SD Exia, it's worth taking a close look at both the BB Senshi and the EX-Standard before deciding. If you want a more modern design feel and more dynamic poses, go with the EX-Standard; if hollow parts bother you, the BB Senshi is still a solid choice (both are the same price at ¥600). Of course, if you're a true fan, you'll want to build both! :-)

SD Gundam Exia | 2015.10 | ¥600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.