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Bandai SDW Heroes No. 11 Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built front view in black-based dark grey and gold armour with a cape, crest on the chest and clear blue special-move effect parts curling around the body, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built rear view showing the long dark cape with its gold crest and trim, the tall back plume and the gold-edged armour, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. package artwork, the box front with the kit in black and gold wrapped in clear blue effect parts on a purple background, the SD Gundam World Heroes logo and the Japanese product name.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built example in a sword-drawing pose, the katana held low with a long clear blue effect blade stretching out to the left, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built example posed on a clear Action Base with the clear blue effect part trailing behind, the base sold separately.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. sword accessory laid out for reference, a gold and black scabbard above a katana with a silver blade and gold and blue hilt.
Bandai SDW Heroes No. 11 Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built front view in black-based dark grey and gold armour with a cape, crest on the chest and clear blue special-move effect parts curling around the body, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built rear view showing the long dark cape with its gold crest and trim, the tall back plume and the gold-edged armour, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. package artwork, the box front with the kit in black and gold wrapped in clear blue effect parts on a purple background, the SD Gundam World Heroes logo and the Japanese product name.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built example in a sword-drawing pose, the katana held low with a long clear blue effect blade stretching out to the left, on a dark studio backdrop.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. built example posed on a clear Action Base with the clear blue effect part trailing behind, the base sold separately.
Bandai SDW Heroes Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver. sword accessory laid out for reference, a gold and black scabbard above a katana with a silver blade and gold and blue hilt.

Bandai SDW HEROES Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver.

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Nobunaga Gundam Epyon from SD Gundam World Heroes in the mysterious Dark Mask colourway. Black-based dark grey and gold, a clear red face, and clear blue special-move parts that fit the Heshikiri Hasebe sword. Knee and elbow joints let it draw the sword, and Bandai rates it ages 8 and up.
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Key features
  1. Dark Mask colourway: black-based dark grey and gold with a clear red face and clear blue mask parts.
  2. Sword-drawing articulation: movable knee and elbow parts for the Heshikiri Hasebe draw, with clear effect parts for the special move.
  3. Snap-fit, no glue: Skill Level 1, ages 8 and up per Bandai.
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 Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver.

Nobunaga Gundam Epyon in a darker colourway, from SD Gundam World Heroes

Bandai describes this as a mysterious alternate colour version of the Nobunaga Gundam Epyon from the SD Gundam World Heroes line, a 2021 TV anime that draws on heroes from different eras. It is kit No. 11 in the line, released in Japan in October 2021, and the standard Nobunaga Gundam Epyon came out in April 2021.

Build difficulty

Skill Level 1. It is a snap-fit kit with no glue, and Bandai rates it for ages 8 and up. One Japanese builder removed the parts by hand but found cutting a single gate with nippers easier, and one English-language reviewer found the plastic hard and stiff to snap together, which they note is common across the SDW Heroes line. Take your time on the tighter joints.

Technical highlights

  • Moulded in black-based dark grey and gold, with clear blue for the mask and special-move parts and a clear red face, per one Japanese review.
  • Movable knee joints and elbow parts let it recreate the sword-drawing action, and the elbow bends about 45 degrees.
  • The cape and shoulder armour can be pulled outward to give the arms more room.
  • Clear effect parts fit over the sword blade for the special move, or fix to the forearm and angle like a whip.
  • The dark mask part fits in place of the forehead antenna.

What makes this kit special

  • Dark Mask colourway: a darker, gold-trimmed take on the Nobunaga Gundam Epyon.
  • Heshikiri Hasebe sword: the named katana is included and mounts on the left side armour.
  • Special-move effect parts: clear parts layered onto the blade recreate the finishing attack.
  • Clear red face: a new face part moulded in clear red, with the standard kit's black face left over as a spare, per one review.
  • Sword-drawing articulation: joints are built for the draw pose.

What's in the box

  • Sword (Heshikiri Hasebe) with scabbard
  • Clear parts (mask and heat rod)
  • Foil sticker sheet
  • Body runners in black-based dark grey, gold, clear blue and clear red

Not included: the clear Action Base shown in Bandai's promotional photography (sold separately).

Compatible accessories

Bandai's promotional photography shows the kit posed on a clear Action Base, noting that everything other than the kit is sold separately. The Bandai Action Base 1 is a universal Gunpla display stand. One Japanese review notes the figure can also sit on an SDW Heroes war horse, and Mecha Express stocks Nobunaga's War Horse, a mount that carries SDW Heroes kits (sold separately).

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Build specifications

  • Line: SD Gundam World Heroes (SDW Heroes) No. 11
  • Release: Japan, October 2021
  • Design: Nobunaga Gundam Epyon, Dark Mask Ver.
  • Manufacturer: Bandai
  • Retail box weight: approx. 220 g (box approx. 20.5 x 15.3 x 9.2 cm)
  • Barcode: 4573102619167
  • Skill Level: 1 (Beginner)
  • Assembly: snap-fit, no glue
  • Paint required: No, parts are moulded in colour and stickers are supplied
  • Recommended age: 8 years and up (Bandai)

Perfect for

  • Fans of the Nobunaga Gundam Epyon who want a darker colourway
  • SD Gundam World Heroes collectors filling out the line
  • Builders who like swordplay poses and effect parts
  • Painters who want a detailed base to work 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 review and an English-language review, so treat these as single-reviewer notes rather than confirmed faults:

  • The armour on the shoulders, back, waist and legs is thick and can interfere with itself. The Japanese builder found some poses awkward, parts could come apart at the waist and legs, and leg interference could make it wobble when standing.
  • Colour separation is split between reviewers. The Japanese builder says stickers alone do not cover everything and the line moulds want paint for full accuracy, while the English-language review found the moulding and colour separation gave a great-looking straight build.
  • The plastic is hard and stiff to snap together, per the English-language review, which says the same of the wider SDW Heroes line.
  • The elbow only bends about 45 degrees.
  • If you already own the standard Nobunaga Gundam Epyon, this is the same kit in new colours. The English-language review found the new face part was the only part change, with the same articulation.

Build notes

No glue. Nippers are optional per one builder, as parts can be removed by hand, but a single clean gate cut is easier. 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.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.
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nobunaga Gundam Epyon Dark Mask Ver.?

It is SDW Heroes No. 11, an alternate-colour version of the Nobunaga Gundam Epyon from SD Gundam World Heroes, released in Japan in October 2021. It is moulded in black-based dark grey and gold with clear blue effect parts and a clear red face.

Is it a new mould or a recolour?

It is a colour variant of the standard Nobunaga Gundam Epyon. One review found the clear red face was the only part change, and that the articulation matches the original kit.

What's included in the box?

Bandai lists the Heshikiri Hasebe sword, clear parts for the mask and heat rod, and a foil sticker sheet, plus the body runners. The Action Base shown in the promotional photos is not included.

Does it need glue or paint?

No glue is needed, and the colours are moulded in with stickers supplied. Painting is optional, and one Japanese builder says the line moulds want paint for full accuracy.

Is it suitable for first-time builders?

Yes. It is Skill Level 1, snap-fit with no glue, and Bandai rates it for ages 8 and up. The thick armour can interfere when posing and the plastic can feel stiff to snap together, so go slowly on the tighter joints.

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