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Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 front view with the full cloak fitted, showing the dark grey cloak over the torso, white and blue shoulder armour with round thruster openings, the tall head crest and green eyes under the helmet.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 rear three-quarter view with the cloak fitted, showing the back of the helmet with its crest wings, the cloak draping over both arms and the dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 retail box artwork (box art, not the built kit), the cloak-off kit holding the Quartet dagger with a cloaked figure behind it, the Gundam World Heroes The Legend of Dragon Knight logo and the Bandai logo; the box is dated 2022.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 with the cloak removed, holding the Quartet dagger across the body, showing the white and blue armour, yellow chest vents, red chest centre and dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 with the hood and full cloak fitted so only the green eyes show, the dark grey cloak covering the torso and both shoulders.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 rear three-quarter view with the cloak removed, showing the Quartet dagger mounted on the backpack joint, the back of the helmet with its crest wings, the blue and white back armour and the dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 Quartet dagger accessory shown on its own, a silver short blade with a black grip.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 included Sincerity Shield shown on its own, a white and red shield with gold detailing, made for the separately sold SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 front view with the full cloak fitted, showing the dark grey cloak over the torso, white and blue shoulder armour with round thruster openings, the tall head crest and green eyes under the helmet.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 rear three-quarter view with the cloak fitted, showing the back of the helmet with its crest wings, the cloak draping over both arms and the dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 retail box artwork (box art, not the built kit), the cloak-off kit holding the Quartet dagger with a cloaked figure behind it, the Gundam World Heroes The Legend of Dragon Knight logo and the Bandai logo; the box is dated 2022.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 with the cloak removed, holding the Quartet dagger across the body, showing the white and blue armour, yellow chest vents, red chest centre and dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 with the hood and full cloak fitted so only the green eyes show, the dark grey cloak covering the torso and both shoulders.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 rear three-quarter view with the cloak removed, showing the Quartet dagger mounted on the backpack joint, the back of the helmet with its crest wings, the blue and white back armour and the dark grey skirt armour.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 Quartet dagger accessory shown on its own, a silver short blade with a black grip.
Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04 included Sincerity Shield shown on its own, a white and red shield with gold detailing, made for the separately sold SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam.

Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04

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Leif Gundam GP04 from SD Gundam World Heroes: The Legend of Dragon Knight, a cloaked wandering merchant with a GP04 Gerbera silhouette. Swap the cloak parts to change his look, and the box includes a shield made for the SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam.
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Key features
  1. Swappable cloak set: fit the hood and cloaks or remove them to change the silhouette.
  2. Shield for Night Strike Gundam: the Sincerity Shield for the separately sold SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam is in the box.
  3. Snap-fit and no glue: rated 8 and up by Bandai, on the SDW Heroes inner frame with a three-prong backpack joint.
Returns & Refunds
  1. Australian Consumer Law Compliance: Mecha Express Australia strictly adheres to the Australian Consumer Law for all transactions.
  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@mechaexpressaustralia.com.au, describing the problem and providing photos and contact details.
  3. Response and Advice: Mecha Express Australia will promptly respond to your email to discuss the issue and advise on the next steps.
  4. USA Customer Policy: USA customers are not eligible for returns, refunds, or compensation for any issues including lost, stolen, or incorrectly delivered items.
  5. Return Conditions for AU and NZ: Items must be returned in their original, undamaged, and resalable packaging if requested by Mecha Express Australia.
  6. Refund and Replacement Policy: Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for reasons like change of mind (before dispatch with a restocking fee), incorrect items, lost/stolen/damaged parcels during delivery, missing parts, or inability to supply an item. Mecha Express Australia will give you a Reply Paid number for you to return these items at no cost to you at your local Australia Post outlet.
  7. Non-refundable Items: Items that cannot be refunded include those that are opened, used, partly assembled, lost parts, self-damaged items, or items found with no issues.
  8. Duplication Promise: Returns are accepted if you receive a duplicate gift, provided the item is returned in resalable condition and at your own expense.
  9. Pre-Order Cancellation: While pre-order refunds are typically not offered, requests will be considered but subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee.
  10. Restocking and Administration Charge: A 10% fee applies to canceled orders or refunds to cover non-refundable third-party fees, calculated on the total value of the products and shipping costs.
Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai SDW Heroes Leif Gundam GP04

A cloaked wanderer with a GP04 silhouette

Leif Gundam GP04 is a travelling merchant from SD Gundam World Heroes: The Legend of Dragon Knight, known by the nickname Gerbera and built around the look of the Gundam GP04 prototype. Bandai released the kit in August 2022 in the SDW Heroes line. Its party trick is the cloak set: fit the hood and cloaks for a hidden, mysterious look, or leave them off to show the GP04-style shoulders and armour underneath.

Build difficulty

Skill Level 1. Bandai rates the kit for ages 8 and up. It is a snap-fit kit on the SDW Heroes grey inner frame, with no polycaps, and a reviewer notes parts can be separated from the runner by hand. You will need a steady hand for the foil stickers, which carry a fair share of the colour work on the head, shoulders and chest.

Technical highlights

  • Swappable cloak set: head hood, front cloak and side cloaks, plus a separate chest part for when the cloak is removed.
  • Three-prong joint on the backpack that takes the Quartet dagger and, per the instruction manual, weapons from other SDW Heroes and SD Sangoku kits.
  • Shoulder armour that pulls out sideways and a wide-ranging neck, the same format as the other SDW Heroes kits.
  • A 3 mm hole in the crotch for display stands (stand not included).

What makes this kit special

  • Two looks in one kit: a fully cloaked form and a lighter cloak-off form, switched by swapping cloak parts.
  • A shield for another hero: the box includes the Sincerity Shield made for the separately sold SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam, and Bandai says part of the cloak can also be fitted to that kit.
  • GP04 Gerbera motif: the curved shoulders and the three-prong backpack nod to the 0083 prototype.

What's in the box

  • Leif Gundam GP04 runners in white, blue, dark grey and red, with the grey SDW Heroes inner frame
  • Cloak set (hood, front cloak, side cloaks) and cloak-off chest part
  • Quartet dagger
  • Sincerity Shield (for the SDW Heroes Night Strike Gundam, sold separately)
  • Sticker sheet
  • Instruction manual

Not included: a display stand, and the Night Strike Gundam itself.

Compatible accessories

There is a 3 mm hole in the crotch for standard display stands, sold separately. The backpack joint accepts weapons from other SDW Heroes kits, though not necessarily all of them.

Build your SDW Heroes collection

In stock at Mecha Express at the time of writing: Bandai SDW Heroes Military Horse (Night World Ver.), which one builder rode Leif on after removing the rear armour, and Bandai SDW Heroes GF Gundam Astray Type-F.

Build specifications

  • Line: SDW Heroes (SD Gundam World Heroes: The Legend of Dragon Knight)
  • Design: Leif Gundam GP04, based on the Gundam GP04 Gerbera
  • Manufacturer: Bandai
  • Release: August 2022
  • Retail box weight: approx. 190 g (box approx. 20.5 x 15 x 7.2 cm)
  • Barcode: 4573102637048
  • Skill Level: 1 (Beginner)
  • Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue needed
  • Paint required: No, parts are moulded in colour with stickers (painting the fine detail is optional)
  • Recommended age: 8 years and up (Bandai)

Perfect for

  • SDW Heroes collectors who want the cloaked wanderer
  • Night Strike Gundam owners after its missing shield
  • Fans of the Gundam GP04 who like a chibi take
  • Builders who like a form-change gimmick on a small kit

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 two Japanese builder reviews. English-language coverage of this kit is thin, so treat the points below as reviewer notes rather than confirmed patterns:

  • Both reviewers call the colour separation broad and say the stickers leave a lot of engraving and trim uncoloured, and one adds that the foil stickers land on uneven surfaces, so some painting helps if you want a sharper finish.
  • One reviewer found a cheek section and the rear protrusion have no colour or sticker at all, and the black Quartet dagger needs silver paint for its blade.
  • Both reviewers note the Quartet is the only weapon in the box, so poses are fairly simple.
  • With the cloak fitted, movement is limited: one reviewer reports the head barely tilts under the backpack and hood, and that the cloak hides the torso so waist twists show little.
  • One reviewer found seams on the helmet back, the hood and the shoulder armour.

Both reviewers still liked the GP04-inspired design and the cloak change.

Build notes

No glue is needed. Bandai rates the kit for ages 8 and up. Parts can come off the runner by hand, but nippers and a hobby knife will give a cleaner result. Test-fit the front cloak carefully: one reviewer notes the red armour can come off with the chest part when you swap it.

Last updated: 14 October 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.1. Most adults & children can assemble Skill Level 1 kits with little to no difficulty. Very basic hobby tools are recommended including a pair of nippers, a hobby knife, but are not essential. No Glue is needed for these kits. Kits are all snap together build and most parts can be removed by twisting and pushing without the need to snip with nippers.
No Cement Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are a snap together assembly and do not need plastic cement to complete. We always recommend having some plastic cement handy as a part of your modeler's tool kit. If you prefer to fix your model in a particular pose then plastic cement will work. Plastic cement is also perfect to use if a joint is loose. Apply plastic cement in a single thin layer and allow it to dry completely before test fitting. Re-apply more cement if necessary.

No Painting Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are designed to be built and displayed without the need for painting. Kits are molded in different colours replicating the colours of the actual mecha from the Mecha series. A technique called colour separation, where multiple parts of the model are molded in different colours on the same sprue is also used. Mecha kits often include stickers or water-slide decals that can be applied to the model to enhance its appearance. Some Gunpla kits come with pre-painted parts or parts with pre-applied details, such as metallic or translucent finishes.

Many modelers still choose to paint their kits to customize and add further detail. Painting allows for more creativity and personalization, enabling modelers to achieve unique effects, weathering, and colour schemes that may not be available out of the box. However, the kits are designed to be enjoyable and visually appealing even without painting, making them accessible to a wide range of hobbyists.

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The UC is the original Gundam timeline, beginning with "Mobile Suit Gundam" (1979). It's acclaimed for its intricate political and military narratives, portraying the cyclical nature of human conflict across multiple series and films.

How does the One Year War define the UC narrative?

The One Year War is a cataclysmic conflict between Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon. It sets the tone for future UC events and introduces iconic characters and mobile suits, with its repercussions felt throughout subsequent UC entries.

What are "Newtypes" in the UC context?

Newtypes are humans who've evolved to adapt to space living. They possess heightened spatial awareness and, often, telepathic abilities. Newtypes challenge UC's socio-political dynamics, representing both hope and exploitation.

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These sequels explore the post-One Year War universe. "Zeta" and "ZZ" delve into subsequent conflicts and Newtype philosophies, while "Char's Counterattack" presents a climactic showdown between rivals Amuro Ray and Char Aznable.

Why is the UC timeline considered essential for Gundam enthusiasts?

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