Heero Yuy's TV-series Wing Gundam, rebuilt as a Real Grade
This is the XXXG-01W Wing Gundam as it appears in the original Gundam Wing TV series, the mobile suit Heero Yuy flies through the first half of the story. Bandai sculpted it from scratch for the Real Grade line, with an inner frame, a parts-swap Bird Mode and a wing expansion gimmick designed for this release. It belongs on the After Colony shelf next to the other Wing kits.
Build difficulty
Bandai rates this kit 15 and over, and the store lists it as Skill Level 2. It is a full Real Grade inner frame with a transformation, so expect more steps and finer parts than a High Grade. Assembly is snap-fit with no glue. The kit uses under-gates, so nub marks are small once the parts are cut clean.
Technical highlights
The skeleton is moulded in grey KPS, with an Advanced MS Joint at the base of the wings. Colour separation comes from the moulded parts: a white base with blue, red and yellow, and light grey on the waist and legs. The twin eyes, chest search eye and sensors on the shield and rifle are clear green parts, and the included realistic decals are optional for the colour breakup. The chest blocks open out to free the arms, the hip joints slide down for wider leg splits, and the centre of the rear skirt folds out as a landing gear for a parked pose.
What makes this kit special
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All-new Real Grade moulding: Bandai's own wording is a completely new sculpt of the TV Wing Gundam.
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Wing expansion gimmick: the overlapping wing feathers separate and fan out, so the silhouette changes from folded to full spread.
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Bird Mode by parts swap: the head and lower body reverse, the legs fold, and the shield and Buster Rifle mount on the body.
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Buster Rifle with removable cartridges: pull the barrel out and the cartridges come off, and the grip folds away.
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Shield with a hidden beam saber: fold the shield and the saber hilt slides out, or take the hilt off as a handheld weapon.
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Torso and shoulder gimmicks: built-in movement for the rifle and beam saber stances from the show.
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Action Base adapter in the box: display it in mobile suit mode or Bird Mode.
What's in the box
- XXXG-01W Wing Gundam runners and instruction manual
- Buster Rifle with three cartridges
- Shield
- Beam saber blade, plus one spare blade
- Hand parts: three types each for left and right, plus one weapon-holding hand (right)
- Action Base adapter part
- Realistic decal sheet
Compatible accessories
No display base is included with the kit, only the adapter part. For flight poses and Bird Mode, pair the Wing Gundam with the Bandai Action Base 2 - Display Stand for 1/144 Scale Gunpla or the Bandai Action Base 5 - Compact 1/144 Gunpla Display Stand, the two stands builders name for this kit.
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Build specifications
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Series: New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
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Grade: Real Grade (RG)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile suit: XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (TV version)
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Pilot: Heero Yuy
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Timeline: After Colony
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Release: June 2021
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Retail box size and weight: 31 x 20 x 9.3 cm, 470 g
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Barcode: 4573102616616
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Skill level: 2 (Bandai age rating 15+)
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Assembly: snap-fit, no glue required
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Paint required: no, colour is moulded
Perfect for
- Gundam Wing fans who want the original TV Wing Gundam rather than the Endless Waltz design.
- Real Grade builders who like a transformation with a proper inner frame.
- Builders who want a wing gimmick that changes the look of the kit on the shelf.
- Display builders planning a flight pose or a Bird Mode setup on an Action Base.
- Anyone stepping up from High Grade who is comfortable with finer parts.
Fast Australian shipping
Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy.
What to watch for
Builder write-ups from Japan and Korea are generally positive on this kit, with a handful of points worth knowing before you build. Each point below comes from one or two reviewers, so treat them as things to check rather than faults every kit has.
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Front skirt armour: reviewers report it can pop off when the legs are lifted or spread wide. Swing the side armour out of the way before posing wide stances.
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Knee area: one reviewer notes the light grey knee armour comes loose unless the knee armour is fully seated, and another says a small part just below the knee is the one piece prone to falling off.
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Chest search eye: the round clear green part in the centre of the chest is reported to fall out easily, so keep an eye on it when handling.
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Back weight: with the wings on the back, the kit can tip backwards in some poses. One reviewer notes that adjusting the wing angle steadies it, and the Action Base adapter is there for display.
Builder tips: the Gunpla Wiki suggests a water-based topcoat if you seal the kit, because it contains PP parts, and panel lining with Gundam markers lifts the finer details.
Build notes
Snap-fit, no glue. You will need nippers and a hobby knife, and Gundam markers are worth having for panel lining. The decals are optional because the colour separation holds without them. Bandai rates the kit 15 and over. Bird Mode is a parts swap, so allow time for the first transformation.
Last updated: 15 October 2026 (AEST)
