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Wing Gundam Zero EW

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (1/6) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (2/6) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (3/6) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (4/6) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (5/6) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Various angles (6/6)


Various angles

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (1/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (2/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (3/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Using the large wings as a support makes it easy to stand upright. Also, the Twin Buster Rifle is

Using the large wings as a support makes it easy to stand upright.
Also, the Twin Buster Rifle is tricky to hold properly, so in the photo above it's just resting lightly in the hand for the shot.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Body only (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Body only (2/2)

Body only

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Outer armor removal shot

Outer armor removal shot

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

Internal frame

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots. As expected, a full-body frame is included. (1/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots. As expected, a full-body frame is included. (2/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots. As expected, a full-body frame is included. (3/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame detail shots. As expected, a full-body frame is included. (4/4)

Frame detail shots.
As expected, a full-body frame is included.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's detail on the backpack frame too.

There's detail on the backpack frame too.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Frame articulation. Leg articulation is actually a bit better than with the armor on.

Frame articulation.
Leg articulation is actually a bit better than with the armor on.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Weapons loadout

Weapons loadout

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - A Twin Buster Rifle that goes beyond MG level

A Twin Buster Rifle that goes beyond MG level

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Barrel extended and combined (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Barrel extended and combined (2/2)

Barrel extended and combined

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The weapon's locking pin plugs into the palm for a secure hold.

The weapon's locking pin plugs into the palm for a secure hold.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The Twin Buster Rifle's grip rotates, which makes it much easier to position the wrist joints when

The Twin Buster Rifle's grip rotates,
which makes it much easier to position the wrist joints when holding it with both hands.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's a hidden locking pin on the back of the Twin Buster Rifle that you can pull out.

There's a hidden locking pin on the back of the Twin Buster Rifle that you can pull out.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Pull the blue wrist parts inward to expose the locking hole, then insert the pin pulled from the T MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Pull the blue wrist parts inward to expose the locking hole, then insert the pin pulled from the T

Pull the blue wrist parts inward to expose the locking hole,
then insert the pin pulled from the Twin Buster Rifle.
This gives you a really solid, stable grip on the Twin Buster Rifle.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Shield with great color separation (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Shield with great color separation (2/2)

Shield with great color separation

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - When attaching the shield to the arm, an internal locking mechanism connects to the forearm for a

When attaching the shield to the arm, an internal locking mechanism connects to the forearm for a secure fit.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The beam sabers are stored in the small wings.

The beam sabers are stored in the small wings.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Cockpit and machine cannon open gimmick (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Cockpit and machine cannon open gimmick (2/2)

Cockpit and machine cannon open gimmick

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's also an expansion gimmick for the ears and shoulders. (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's also an expansion gimmick for the ears and shoulders. (2/2)

There's also an expansion gimmick for the ears and shoulders.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - You can open a cover on the underside of the backpack to connect a stand. Action Base 7 is recomme

You can open a cover on the underside of the backpack to connect a stand.
Action Base 7 is recommended.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The shoulders have a stopper mechanism, so you need to rotate them 180 degrees before plugging the

The shoulders have a stopper mechanism, so you need to rotate them 180 degrees before plugging them in.
Thanks to this, the shoulders won't pop off during posing.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Large wing deployment gimmick (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Large wing deployment gimmick (2/2)

Large wing deployment gimmick

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - When deployed, the silver inner frame is exposed.

When deployed, the silver inner frame is exposed.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The 7 feathers are connected and articulated via locking pins, so they hold their angles well with

The 7 feathers are connected and articulated via locking pins,
so they hold their angles well without falling out easily.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Small wing deployment

Small wing deployment

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The multi-joint connecting the large wings can be positioned at various angles and holds firmly. ( MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The multi-joint connecting the large wings can be positioned at various angles and holds firmly. (

The multi-joint connecting the large wings can be positioned at various angles and holds firmly.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Limb articulation

Limb articulation

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's a gimmick that spreads the hip joints slightly outward, so you can pull off that signature

There's a gimmick that spreads the hip joints slightly outward,
so you can pull off that signature crossed-leg pose.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Spreading the calf armor to the sides increases the knee's range of motion, as shown in the right MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Spreading the calf armor to the sides increases the knee's range of motion, as shown in the right

Spreading the calf armor to the sides increases the knee's range of motion, as shown in the right photo.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Thigh slide gimmick and knee armor linked gimmick (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Thigh slide gimmick and knee armor linked gimmick (2/2)

Thigh slide gimmick and knee armor linked gimmick

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Waist articulation. The neck is actually more flexible than the waist. (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Waist articulation. The neck is actually more flexible than the waist. (2/2)

Waist articulation.
The neck is actually more flexible than the waist.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's a mechanism where you can pull the waist out slightly to allow a deeper forward lean.

There's a mechanism where you can pull the waist out slightly to allow a deeper forward lean.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The shoulder pulls out and swings forward, so you can get nearly 90 degrees of forward articulatio

The shoulder pulls out and swings forward, so you can get nearly 90 degrees of forward articulation.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - There's also a rotating joint in the middle of the elbow.

There's also a rotating joint in the middle of the elbow.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Fingers with 3-section articulation

Fingers with 3-section articulation

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The sole of the foot is articulated in 3 sections.

The sole of the foot is articulated in 3 sections.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - A natural kneeling pose. Can't believe they pulled off a pose like that with SD proportions.. (1/4 MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - A natural kneeling pose. Can't believe they pulled off a pose like that with SD proportions.. (2/4 MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - A natural kneeling pose. Can't believe they pulled off a pose like that with SD proportions.. (3/4 MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - A natural kneeling pose. Can't believe they pulled off a pose like that with SD proportions.. (4/4

Natural kneeling pose.
Can't believe they pulled off a pose like that with SD proportions..

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber + shield pose (1/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber + shield pose (2/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber + shield pose (3/4) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Beam saber + shield pose (4/4)

Beam saber + shield pose

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings spread pose (1/3) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings spread pose (2/3) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wings spread pose (3/3)

Wings spread pose

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Shoulder machine cannons and ear/shoulder parts all deployed (1/3) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Shoulder machine cannons and ear/shoulder parts all deployed (2/3) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Shoulder machine cannons and ear/shoulder parts all deployed (3/3)

Shoulder machine cannons and ear/shoulder parts all deployed

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (1/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (2/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (3/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (4/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (5/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (6/7) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Wing Zero EW's signature pose. (7/7)

Wing Zero EW's signature pose.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Thanks to all the locking gimmicks, you can pull off more stable poses than with just about any ot

Thanks to all the locking gimmicks, you can pull off more stable poses than with just about any other grade.

Neo Bird - Outside Atmosphere Mode

(Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode)

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Lower the rear skirt down and rotate the side skirts 90 degrees to position them toward the back. MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Lower the rear skirt down and rotate the side skirts 90 degrees to position them toward the back.

Lower the rear skirt down and rotate the side skirts 90 degrees to position them toward the back.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Position the arms as shown above, then

Position the arms as shown above, then

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Pull the shoulders out and lower them down. (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Pull the shoulders out and lower them down. (2/2)

Pull the shoulders out and lower them down.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Fold the feet as shown above, then

Fold the feet as shown above, then

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Straighten out the large wing joints as shown above, then rotate the head 180 degrees. (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Straighten out the large wing joints as shown above, then rotate the head 180 degrees. (2/2)

Straighten out the large wing joints as shown above, then rotate the head 180 degrees.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Lower the large wings downward, then rotate the 3 inner feathers 180 degrees, (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Lower the large wings downward, then rotate the 3 inner feathers 180 degrees, (2/2)

Lower the large wings downward, then rotate the 3 inner feathers 180 degrees,

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Then position the large wings into the shape shown above. There's no locking connection between th

Then position the large wings into the shape shown above.
There's no locking connection between the two wings, so you'll just have to eyeball it and get them into place as best you can..

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Spread the small wings out as shown above.

Spread the small wings out as shown above.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Rotate the Twin Buster Rifle's handle 180 degrees and stow it inside, then

Rotate the Twin Buster Rifle's handle 180 degrees and stow it inside, then

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Open the shield's yellow wings and locking pins, then attach the Twin Buster Rifles to both sides. MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Open the shield's yellow wings and locking pins, then attach the Twin Buster Rifles to both sides.

Open the shield's yellow wings and locking pins, then attach the Twin Buster Rifles to both sides.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Attach it to the main body and the transformation is complete.

Attach it to the main body and the transformation is complete.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode (1/5) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode (2/5) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode (3/5) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode (4/5) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode (5/5)

Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Underside

Underside

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - The manual says to display it in the air using Action Base 7, but.. the center of gravity is off,

The manual says to display it in the air using Action Base 7, but..
The center of gravity is off, and the hold isn't strong enough to support the weight of the Neo Bird mode.

Atmosphere Entry Mode

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Remove the weapons from Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode and rotate the head 180 degrees again to MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Remove the weapons from Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode and rotate the head 180 degrees again to MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Remove the weapons from Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode and rotate the head 180 degrees again to MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Remove the weapons from Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode and rotate the head 180 degrees again to

Remove the weapons from Neo Bird - Outer Atmosphere Mode and rotate the head 180 degrees again
to get the Atmosphere Entry Mode.

Neo Bird - Inside Atmosphere Mode

(Neo Bird - Inner Atmosphere Mode)

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - From Outer Atmosphere Mode, position the wing joints as shown above, then spread the large wings o

From Outer Atmosphere Mode, position the wing joints as shown above, then spread the large wings open.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Inner Atmosphere Mode (1/2) MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Neo Bird - Inner Atmosphere Mode (2/2)

Neo Bird - Inner Atmosphere Mode

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Underside

Underside

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka.

With the MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the SDCS Wing Gundam Zero EW.

With the SDCS Wing Gundam Zero EW.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the BB Senshi Wing Gundam Zero Custom.

With the BB Senshi Wing Gundam Zero Custom.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the SD EX-Standard Wing Gundam Zero EW.

With the SD EX-Standard Wing Gundam Zero EW.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - Group shot with all 3 SD Wing Gundam Zero Custom (EW) kits.

Group shot with all 3 SD Wing Gundam Zero Custom (EW) kits.

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW - With the MGSD Freedom & Barbatos.

With the MGSD Freedom & Barbatos.

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

Straight build

Wing Gundam Zero EW has arrived as the 3rd entry in the MGSD lineup. This series blends SD proportions with MG-level quality, bringing a full inner frame packed with MG-grade detail and gimmicks. Following Freedom and Barbatos, it delivers the same quality that won't let you down.

First off, the full inner frame is done up beautifully in a combination of silver and dark gray. Just like the previous entries, it shows off excellent articulation and joint strength, and just like the MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka, it even recreates the cockpit/machine cannon/shoulder/ear deployment gimmicks. There's also a gimmick where the calves open up to extend the knee's range of motion — just like on the MG — and a hip joint gimmick that makes it easy to pull off crossed-leg poses. All the special gimmicks from the MG have been faithfully transplanted into SD proportions.

The Twin Buster Rifle shows off detail and gimmicks that feel like they go beyond even the MG. There's no fold-in-half gimmick like on the MG, but a new barrel extension gimmick has been added instead. There's also a new locking mechanism between the Twin Buster Rifle and the wrist — it connects at two points, the palm and the forearm, giving it a really solid grip. As for the Neo-Bird transformation gimmick, it's well-designed at MG level, but there's no locking point to hold the large wings together, so you'll have to fiddle around to get the angle just right, which is a bit of a hassle.

Overall, the level of detail in the gimmick recreation exceeds expectations, and the build quality is top-notch. Above all, the stability across the entire kit really stands out. The multi-joint connections for the large wings lock in firmly while still moving smoothly, and the feathers — which were a problem on previous kits — are now designed so they don't fall out easily.

That said, there are a few disappointments when it comes to stand compatibility. A stand is pretty much essential, but one isn't included in the kit — instead, you're directed to use a separately purchased Action Base 7. The thing is, the kit is a bit on the heavy side for the Action Base 7, so depending on the pose it can feel a little unstable. And while the instructions say to use the Action Base 7 in Neo-Bird mode as well, in practice it's hard to balance the center of gravity and the hold isn't secure enough to really pull it off properly.

Anyway, the kit itself is plenty high-quality, and the stability in its signature pose is arguably the best we've ever seen. In many ways, it feels even more satisfying than the MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka that came out in 2020. If you're a fan of the MGSD lineup or a Wing Gundam fan in general, this one's a no-brainer — just go for it. :-)

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW | 2024.11 | ¥4,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.