Bandai SDW HEROES Arsene Gundam X
The phantom thief of SD Gundam World Heroes, with weapons that tuck into the cloak
This is the SDW HEROES Arsene Gundam X, No.10 in the SD Gundam World Heroes model series, released by Bandai in October 2021. Bandai describes it as a new character with a phantom thief motif. The weapons can be stored on the back and inside the cloak, so the kit can switch between a clean silhouette and an armed one.
Build difficulty
Skill Level 1. Bandai rates the kit for ages 8 and up and it comes with a foil seal sheet. Reviewers say a fair amount of the colour detail is left to seals and paint, so the time cost is in the finishing rather than the building.
Technical highlights
- G Controller with a swappable tip, so one grip can become different weapons.
- Four types of attachment parts per Bandai's accessory list. Reviewers describe a whip, a drill and a claw among the swappable weapon tips.
- Detachable monocle and a cloak that opens to the left and right.
- Back reflector unit that deploys, and can attach to the G Controller for a floating display pose per one review.
What makes this kit special
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Phantom thief theme: a new character design in the SD Gundam World Heroes line, built on the Gundam X look.
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Weapon storage: Bandai states the weapons store on the back and inside the cloak.
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Colour separation: one reviewer found it better separated than a typical SDW Heroes kit, with white and blue as the main colours plus gold and clear parts on the chest.
What's in the box
- Pre-coloured runners in white and blue, with gold and clear parts and red cloak parts
- G Controller x1
- Attachment parts x4 types
- Foil seal x1
- Instruction manual
Not included: an Action Base. The clear stand shown in Bandai's photography is sold separately.
Compatible accessories
Bandai's photos show the kit posed on a clear Action Base, noted as sold separately. One reviewer confirms there is a 3 mm stand hole.
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Build specifications
- Line: SD Gundam World Heroes (SDW Heroes), number 10
- Design: Arsene Gundam X, a phantom thief character in the SD Gundam World Heroes line
- Release: October 2021, Bandai
- Retail box weight: approx. 170 g (box approx. 22 x 15 x 7 cm)
- Barcode: 4573102619174
- Skill Level: 1 (Beginner)
- Assembly: Skill Level 1 (see Assembly Points)
- Paint required: No, parts are moulded in colour and a foil seal covers some detail
- Recommended age: 8 years and up (Bandai)
Perfect for
- SD Gundam World Heroes fans after the phantom thief character
- Builders who like swapping weapon tips and trying poses
- Anyone who wants a small kit to practise seals and light painting on
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.
What to watch for
Drawing on a Japanese builder blog and a community post. Coverage is thin, so treat the smaller points as single-reviewer notes:
- Some builders say the kit relies heavily on foil seals, and some of the white and silver areas still look plain without paint.
- One reviewer found the monocle fits loosely and can fall off if bumped.
- One reviewer noted hollow areas on the foot soles.
- One reviewer noted the white back of the cloak is a large plain area that needs paint if you want it detailed.
Build notes
Painting is optional. Suitable for ages 8 and up per Bandai.
Last updated: 14 October 2026 (AEST)