1/144 RG #20 Wing Gundam (EW), “Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz” – Bandai – BAN

Includes

• XXXG-01W Wing Gundam EW
• Beam Saber
• Buster Rifle
• Shield
• Energy Cartridge Pod x2
• 1 pair of open palm manipulators
• 1 pair of weapon-holding manipulators
• 1 pair of closed fist manipulators
• 1 pair of 3-1-1 poseable manipulators
• 1/144 Heero Yuy figurine
• Adapter for Action Base

Kit Features & Gimmicks

• Manipulators feature 3+1+1 articulation.
• Arms and Legs feature double-jointed elbow/knee parts for a wider range of articulation.
• Shoulder parts can…
  • Extend outwards as part of the transformation into Bird mode
  • Swing back and forth.
• The hip sections feature universal joints for wider range of articulation.
• Cockpit hatch can be opened and closed.
• Hatches on the clavicle section can be opened to reveal the Machine Cannons (4-barrel Gatling guns).
• This kit has a transformation gimmick: Bird mode
• Beam saber handle can be stored in the Shield
• Wing Gundam can be mounted onto the Action Base via an adapter.

Tips and Tricks

• For better results:
  • The parts can be panel-lined with Gundam Markers.
  • The kit can be sprayed with Mr. Hobby Top Coat.
• While theRG XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW Option Parts for Twin Buster Rifleexclusive from Gundam ACE (February 2015 issue) was designed particularly for RG #17, promotional materials show that it can also be used for this kit.
• Clear parts provided for this kit (e.g. front and rear head camera) are colorless which builders can paint to their desired color. However, stickers are provided for color correction (green).

Notes & Trivia

• This Gunpla is the very last RG to use silted mouth vents on the mask.
• The RG Wing Gundam EW only has one beam saber handle but two beam blades are provided, which can be used for other kits.