SD Gundam World Heros Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set Box

Release 2021.10

Price ¥2,000

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

Runners

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Parts (1/2)

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Parts (2/2)

Parts diagram

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Manual (1/6)

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Manual (2/6)

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Manual (3/6)

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Manual (4/6)

Manual

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Straight build

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam full package viewed from various angles after applying

Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam full package after applying seals

Plenty of extra weapons added for the DX set.

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - The main body configuration is identical to the previously released SD Sergeant Verd

The main body configuration is identical to the previously released SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam (left),
with the only difference being the addition of seals on the head and beside the ears.

Full package weapon loadout

SD Verde Buster trooper aerial unit equipment

Aerial unit equipment attached

SD Verde Buster trooper ground unit equipment

Ground unit equipment attached

Other newly added weapons

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - The large Justice Rail Gun can move up and down, though the range of motion isn't ve

The large Justice Rail Gun can move up and down, though the range of motion isn't very wide.

The claw on the left can be pushed inward to close it.

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - The shoulder missile pod opens up — the lower cover is hinged, while the upper cover

The shoulder missile pod opens up —
the lower cover is hinged, while the upper cover is removable.

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam full package action (1/3)

Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam full package action

Main body pistol action

Ground unit equipment action

SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set - Aerial unit equipment action. *The ground and aerial unit equipment are originally m

Aerial unit equipment action.
*The ground and aerial unit equipment are originally meant for the separately released SD Verde Buster trooper,
but since this kit came out first, I just went ahead and tried them on the SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam main body.

Together with the standard SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam.

Together with the SD Wukong Impulse Gundam DX set.

--- SD Gundam World Heroes — General Notes -----------------
This is a TV anime series produced in 2021 as a follow-up to Sangoku Soketsuden, and just like the title "World Heroes" suggests, it draws inspiration from heroes across various eras. The plastic model line follows the same concept as Sangoku Soketsuden, and even reuses the same shared frame runners from that series. On top of that, the way all the parts are structured and even the material feel are identical, so honestly it's not much of a stretch to just think of it as another entry in the Sangoku Soketsuden model series rather than a true successor.

Also like the Sangoku Soketsuden kits, these are made at Bandai's Chinese factory rather than the Shizuoka plant, and the plastic still feels hard and stiff to assemble. That said, the intricate molding and color separation give you a great-looking straight build right out of the box, and the price feels pretty reasonable for what you get.
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This kit is the SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam DX set, released as No. 12 in the SD Gundam World Heroes lineup. It's an expanded version of the previously released SD Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam, with a whole bunch of extra weapons thrown in. At its core, you can build the Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam full package, complete with the Justice Rail Gun, gatling gun, claw, and more.

The massive Justice Rail Gun can move up and down a little, and there are gimmicks like opening and closing the shoulder missile pod and extending/retracting the claw. Even without messing with any of that, the sheer bulk of the thing gives it a real commanding presence. On top of that, the set also includes aerial and ground unit equipment for the separately sold SD Verde Buster trooper, plus additional weapons like a shield, baton, and pistol.

With its generous weapon loadout and various crossover parts, this is a highly versatile kit — and if you've got a soft spot for the Sergeant Verde Buster Gundam's sleek police robot look, it's definitely one I'd highly recommend. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.