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Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th built kit seen from the front, with red and black samurai armour, gold trim, large flared shoulder plates and a gold Kirahagane V-fin crest above a white head, on a black background.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th built kit seen from the rear, showing the red and black helmet back with neck guard plates, the clear green backs of the V-fin and shoulder plates, and the sword held low at its side.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th retail box artwork (box art, not the built kit), showing the kit drawing its sword against a gold burst background with the SDW HEROES logo and the 8+ age mark.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th standing with the sword extended out to the left in one hand, seen from a front three-quarter angle.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th in a low crouch with the sword held at its hip and the shoulder plates spread wide, seen from the front.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th sword sheathed in its scabbard on a black background, with red, black and gold detailing on the scabbard.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th front view with the sword drawn in one hand and an extra gold crest on the helmet that is not part of this kit. Bandai's photo notes that everything other than this kit is sold separately.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th built kit seen from the front, with red and black samurai armour, gold trim, large flared shoulder plates and a gold Kirahagane V-fin crest above a white head, on a black background.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th built kit seen from the rear, showing the red and black helmet back with neck guard plates, the clear green backs of the V-fin and shoulder plates, and the sword held low at its side.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th retail box artwork (box art, not the built kit), showing the kit drawing its sword against a gold burst background with the SDW HEROES logo and the 8+ age mark.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th standing with the sword extended out to the left in one hand, seen from a front three-quarter angle.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th in a low crouch with the sword held at its hip and the shoulder plates spread wide, seen from the front.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th sword sheathed in its scabbard on a black background, with red, black and gold detailing on the scabbard.
Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th front view with the sword drawn in one hand and an extra gold crest on the helmet that is not part of this kit. Bandai's photo notes that everything other than this kit is sold separately.

Bandai SDW HEROES Musha Gundam The 78th

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The new-generation samurai Musha Gundam from the SDW Heroes Kirahagane story, with film-applied Kirahagane parts, clear parts and a sword with its own scabbard. Snap-fit with no glue needed, and made in Japan. Reviewers found the big armour plates collide when posing, and the stickers only cover the front.
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Key features
  1. Kirahagane finish: in-mould film parts on the armour and a Kirahagane sword, set against clear parts.
  2. Sword and scabbard: the elbow range lets it reproduce a sword-drawing stance (Bandai).
  3. Onmitsu link-up: takes the parts that come with the separately sold Onmitsu Gundam Aerial.
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 Musha Gundam The 78th

The new-generation Musha Gundam, in Kirahagane

This is the 78th-generation Musha Gundam from the SD Gundam World Heroes "Kirahagane Story" line, the samurai take on the original Gundam. Bandai built it around Kirahagane, its in-mould technique that applies a film to a part while it is being moulded, giving colourful, patterned detail, and the sword uses it too. It went on sale in Japan on 23 February 2024 and is made in Japan.

Build difficulty

Skill Level 2. Bandai rates the kit for ages 8 and up, and it is snap-fit, so no glue is needed. Nippers are recommended for taking parts off the runners. The one thing to plan for is posing: the big armour plates collide with each other (see What to watch for).

Technical highlights

  • Kirahagane parts, with clear parts alongside them for contrast (Bandai).
  • The sword is a Kirahagane part, and the elbow range lets it reproduce a sword-drawing stance (Bandai).
  • Sticker sheet covers the torso, shoulder and front waist armour decoration.
  • Links with the parts that come with the separately sold Onmitsu Gundam Aerial (Bandai).
  • One reviewer notes the inner frame is a slightly improved version of the older SDW Heroes frame.

What makes this kit special

  • Kirahagane finish: film-applied colour on the armour and sword gives patterned detail that plain moulded plastic does not.
  • Clear parts: clear green parts sit against the red and gold armour for contrast.
  • Sword and scabbard: the sword comes with its own scabbard, and Bandai says the elbow range lets it reproduce a drawing stance.
  • Made in Japan: printed on the box.
  • Onmitsu link-up: the Kirahagane parts from Onmitsu Gundam Aerial fit, for extra Kirahagane accents.

What's in the box

  • Runners for the body and armour, including Kirahagane and clear parts
  • Sword (Kirahagane finish)
  • Scabbard
  • Sticker sheet

Not included: a display stand, and the extra gold crest shown on the helmet in one of Bandai's photos (Bandai notes that everything other than this kit is sold separately).

Compatible accessories

Bandai lists the parts that come with Bandai SDW HEROES Onmitsu Gundam Aerial as a link-up with this kit. No display base is included with the Musha Gundam.

Build your SDW Heroes collection

Currently in stock at Mecha Express: Bandai SDW HEROES Onmitsu Gundam Aerial, the Kirahagane ninja from the same story line and the kit that supplies the extra parts for this one.

Build specifications

  • Line: SD Gundam World Heroes (SDW HEROES), Kirahagane Story
  • Release: 23 February 2024, Bandai Spirits (made in Japan)
  • Retail box weight: approx. 240 g (box approx. 30 x 19 x 5.5 cm)
  • Barcode: 4573102662934
  • Skill Level: 2 (Beginner to Intermediate)
  • Assembly: snap-fit, no glue needed, nippers recommended
  • Paint required: No. Painting is optional, mainly for the black armour, back and legs, which the stickers do not cover
  • Special features: Kirahagane in-mould film parts, clear parts
  • Recommended age: 8 years and up (Bandai)

Perfect for

  • Musha Gundam fans after a modern take on the samurai Gundam
  • Collectors who like Kirahagane in-mould film parts
  • Kirahagane collectors who already have, or plan to get, Onmitsu Gundam Aerial
  • Builders who enjoy painting the black armour and back to finish the kit properly
  • Newcomers to SD Gundam who want a glue-free build

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 Japanese builder reviews and blog build reports, plus one r/Gunpla thread:

  • Several reviewers found the shoulder and side armour collide when you move the arms. One reviewer found the helmet, side flaps and large shoulder sleeves can pop off when you pose it, and another advises taking the shoulder piece off before moving the shoulder, as forcing it risks breaking something.
  • Several reviewers agree the stickers only cover the front, and that the black armour, back and legs stay unpainted unless you paint them.
  • The kit has one weapon, the sword, so there are no alternative weapons to swap.
  • One builder reported breaking a knee joint, so go gently with the legs.
  • One r/Gunpla poster who built it said they would not recommend it to anyone except hardcore fans of the character or of old-style kits.

Builder tip: take the shoulder armour piece off before you move the shoulder joint, rather than forcing it.

Build notes

No glue needed. Nippers are recommended for taking parts off the runners, and a hobby knife is handy for tidying the gates. Painting is optional. Suitable for ages 8 and up per Bandai.

Last updated: 14 October 2026 (AEST)

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SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.2 Basic modeling skills are required. Parental supervision may be required for younger children. These kits are generally suitable for beginner builders. A basic set of modeling tools are required including nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks/paper, file, and tweezers. No glue is needed for the general assembly. Parts will need to be removed by using a pair of nippers and cutting the part away from the runner. Parts may require clean-up where they were removed from the runner.
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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