Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Straight build

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

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

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

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

After applying stickers

Hollow backs of the hands and legs

The beam cannons and beam swords don't stay secured in the backpack mount — so annoying..

Articulation of the limbs and wings

Beam sword action

Beam cannon action

Beam rifle firing pose

You can set up Original Gimmick A using a separate joint gimmick.

Original Gimmick A

Original Gimmick B, incorporating the wings as well

Together with the BB Senshi Destiny Gundam.

Together with the EX-Standard Strike Freedom Gundam.

Destiny Gundam has been released as the 9th kit in the SD EX-Standard line, reborn with fresh new proportions. The basic setup is the same as previous kits — a minimal parts count paired with a generous helping of seals that give it a surprisingly solid snap-fit look.

Compared to the BB Senshi, the proportions are noticeably more refined, and the wings are bigger too, with black seals added to give it a much fuller, more voluminous feel. That said, the beam cannons and beam swords that mount on the back come out looking pretty thin, which makes them feel a bit underwhelming. Worst of all, the fit between the beam cannons/beam swords and the backpack mount is just poor — they keep falling off, which is genuinely frustrating.

Like the rest of the series, this kit lets you recombine the wings and weapons to pull off two original gimmicks not found in the source material, and they actually look pretty cool. Anyway, aside from the terrible weapon retention on the back, it's a decent enough kit — and personally, when it comes to looks alone, I actually prefer the EX-Standard over the BB Senshi. :-)

SD Destiny Gundam | 2017.3 | ¥600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.