RG Gundam Epyon - UNBOXING and Review!

[@NeoSlashott]

What I love about shoulder-flap armors is you can move your arm forward without rotating the shoulder armor. Makes posing even more flexible.

[@slugshotgun]

I'm glad I started with the RG line, it's what I'm used to building right now and I'm quite comfortable with it despite the complexity. They're basically 2.0s for the past years and it's getting even better. I hope Bandai keeps this up.

[@DarknoorX]

This RG costs 80 USD here. How much did you buy yours for?

[@fluffyhamster310]

​@@DarknoorX I bought mine for around $57 on amazon

[@GeremyG]

I didn’t even build the heat rod on the MG Epyon because I couldn’t be bothered to. Cool to see it come prebuilt on the RG.

[@simpleanswer8954]

While I wouldn't be bothered to use the RG version.

[@anderson9244MLG]

It's tedious on the MG,but It's still great tho

[@xxDxxism]

I did cos I ain't lazy

[@anderson9244MLG]

@@xxDxxism LMAO 💀

[@ralfsstuff]

Building the MG one literally ripped skin off my fingers, sooo... Not great. Looks nice though.

[@anthonymartinez8607]

got my own preordered from usagstore, ive always wanted the mg but never got around to getting it, really excited for this kit.

[@foreverfornever1124]

Its sad that these days Im more excited for RG announcements and releases than any other line. Its gotten to that point where HG and below no longer interest me or my shelf space, and well theres not much to say about MG and PG these days. They seem to be the only line producing the right mobile suits for me and I love that they keep producing banger after banger.

[@BrandonTjon]

RG period seems to be the only line left that is producing kits somewhat consistently. There seems to be some kind of pipeline for releases. Like I picked up the Gaogaigar and God gundam not to long ago. For me I will get anything in RG form that I don't plan on collecting in 1/100 (G series, eva stuff, etc) or if the model kit is just significantly better like with the Zeong

[@KevinJDildonik]

I don't think this is a problem. There's a lot of HG rerelease, like my wife just got me the 08th Gouf Custom, never going to complain. The RG is a good "next step" once you try a few classic HG kits. Keep those MG and PG as "grail" kits. I like it.

[@foreverfornever1124]

@@BrandonTjon I totally agree. Currently I only own the RG kits I care about. However I wouldnt be against picking up a random one on a good sale or it just happens to be right in my face in a shop. I feel the same way about the Zeong as I do the God Gundam. I almost want to say with the release of RG I doubt we'll see a MG release for a long while which Im perfectly fine with. I love the RG version and I actually got rid of my MG version not long ago

[@foreverfornever1124]

@@KevinJDildonik Ill never complain about rereleases of any kit line. There were some good ones back in the day that are still good. RG is definitely turning into that "next step" kit line, that and FM/Re: 1/100 are what I would consider the next step. MG Im now fine with being a special kit release if we are only gonna get a couple each year. PG more or less the same, thats always been the case somewhat. I just think between 2008 to 2020 Bandai was really shoveling out MG and even PG and I think a lot of people, myself included, got use to that and of course demanded more. I just think Bandai at the time so profits and popularity of a lot of those but I think didnt stop to think of the longevity of those kits. HG is a different beast because it is beginner and kids friendly and so always will get picked up. While MG/RG/PG only gets picked up by experienced builders and eventually by those who want the next step. Even then I know plenty of veteran and newer builders who have only ever stuck with HG for many reasons.

[@tr3d4y]

The Chinese kits will fill the hole and take the money that bandai refuses

[@atlusc]

Ican't wait to get mine. I've been waiting for a new 1/144 Epyon for years

[@demomanchaos]

I modded the MG one so the whip was mounted as a tail and in place of it on the shield is a minigun. Kind of want to remake that thing as the RG, but I am just stoked that this thing is finally being released. Debating on replacing the MG on my diorama (Almost everything else is 1/144 scale) or having the RG in Dragon mode flying over the battlefield.

[@lazergator1016]

Nostalgia for me since my 1st 1/144 is the NG Epyon, I also have the old HG 1/100 and MG Epyon. Would to see you compare this new RG Epyon to the other versions of Epyon.

[@AdamChampoux-wp7xz]

I have this on pre order from a local shop, and can’t wait for them to get it in. The Epyon was my first MG, and is also my favorite mobile suit, so I can’t help but be excited to finally build the RG.

[@zeroxexe111]

What day to be alive! Never figured we get this gundam so cool!

[@brian728]

Always the best reviews for Gundams, you're the man Zaku

[@mafiuyu4305]

I'm glad to see the TV design used for the RG. Now I can finally have a proper upgrade for my old 1/144 Epyon and it was one of my favorite MS as a child. Even had the 1/144 kit back then.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Absolutely in love with the Gundam Epyon, great job Bandai! 😍👏

[@ToaChronix]

Disappointing that it doesn't come with extra hands to recreate the pose from the opening with its hands interlocked with those of the Wing Zero. The Metal Robot Spirits can do it, so it's a shame they didn't think to include that here too.

[@ArkadiosTheodulus]

It's still possible a TV version Wing Zero RG kit will include those parts down the line. And since these RG kits just keep getting better and better, I'm actually kind of glad they're waiting to make the TV version Wing Zero. Fingers crossed it will have an opening cockpit gimmick option, but doubtful.

[@IsaacIVMarc]

Cool to see the model kit for Epyon. Just so you know, the "gimmick" of Epyon's transformation is that it's Revelation's 666 beast. That's why it has the dragon heads in mobile armor mode. As an additional note, Wing Gundam Zero is both the Archangel and Angel of Death, Alpha and Omega. 👍

[@vustvaleo8068]

also how the Epyon transforms into its MA mode is almost similar to the Hambrabi from Zeta Gundam with both involving their legs folded up over the back of the MS and the arms becoming "claws" granted the Epyon is based on a dragon while the Hambrabi is a manta ray.

[@hammerheadshark45]

that's interesting that they made the heat rod out of advanced MS joints because they already had a heat rod in the p-bandai RG tallgeese III that was made by stringing a bunch of parts onto a wire if i remember correctly

[@keideepabilonia4698]

Rewatching this review after I just finished mine. I just notice that Zaku's RG Epyon has stressed marks on beam sword handle (7:45), probably from sanding. Same thing that happened to my kit just now. Edit: Zaku just pointed this out on 8:31, my bad.

[@ArkadiosTheodulus]

Overall fantastic looking kit! Just wish Bandai would have continued including an opening cockpit gimmick in the RG kits, or at least given the option parts to have opening cockpits rather than a tiny bit of added poseability in the torso.

[@experimentalpunksurfer7960]

Gundam Epion is a Gundam that I have a lot of feelings about. Of course, I have already purchased the RG Epion kit. I am now planning how to paint it. I will use your video as a reference, bro.

[@tapsilogic]

My brother had the NG 1/144 and I remember hating it so much because the front skirts were in a fixed position. I'm mainly a 1/100 guy but I find this really interesting.

[@NexuJin]

Been looking forward to this kit and the review! Glad the RG line finally got another antagonist MS.

[@petsgamesandrobots438]

my brain can't still get over the impractical design of this suit after all these years 🤣

[@Smilomaniac]

The MG has two downsides: One is the annoying and tiny Wing MG kit base adapters which struggle to hold the kits and the other is the four leveraged points of articulation, namely the two arms holding the weapons (weighed down by the big weapons, although the wire helps a ton) and the wings which are not plugged in securely. Bit of glue solves both issues. Besides that it's a nice build. The quality is a little better than the other Wing MG kits, it's not as floppy as they are but it has some annoying nubs, not in the least due to the colored plastics. As far as aesthetics go it's more of a different take than a replacement in my opinion, this one is more anime accurate while the MG is the Endless Waltz redesign. Kind of ironic, but then again this is typical for the Wing part of the franchise, it's kind of complicated to discuss.

[@DarkRoomStudio]

Beautiful design! I got it too and I'm waiting for it to arrive! Thanx Zaku!

[@ZeratoxOmega]

Definitely an improvement over the first few RG kits, that came out with the pre-built frame that you just stuck parts to. The Freedom and Gundam (RX-78-2) were like that, and I really wasn't a fan. But I can definitely say the RG has more detail and better color separation than the MG, which I've built.

[@BrandonTjon]

The line has been pretty impressive for a while now. The Zeong might have given me the biggest "WOW" moment with building since my first model kit.

[@vinsunleaded900]

This Epyon kills the MG's articulation! I think the only thing the MG has compared to your review is sturdier plastic. The heat rod being ok as it is pre-built making building the RG Epyon a little bit faster.

[@dorsk84]

Macross/Robotech where my intro to Mecha in general. I remember watching Moble Suit Gundam way back in the day on (big dish) Satellite TV. But Gundam Wing was my reintroduction to Gundam. And Im definitely getting this model

[@alexlap8448]

Very excited for mine to arrive from your shop! I asked for this, and socks for my birthday lol

[@everettj14]

Man I was hesitant till I saw the transformation. So I picked it up at my local hobby shop

[@gluteusMAXlMUS]

There's P-Bandai MG Epyon Sturm Und Drang (expansion parts) coming out December 2023. Try building and reviewing that rather than the regular MG Epyon.

[@BLAZE084]

This version might finally be the one to get me to build a kit of the Epyon. I was never a huge fan of this design. Of course like many I was in awe of this MS when it first appeared in the anime but it never wowed me like the other gundams did. Now with that Advanced MS Joint being pre-assembled I don't know if I'll manage to paint this in the Bai colors from Frozen Teardrop... Cool kit nonetheless. Great review! Thanks Zach!

[@Genjitsu17]

I don't even like this design and I'm tempted bc the execution is so good. RG is such a well done line now. They've really ironed out most of the bugs.

[@nelkingwell3676]

BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THATS IS SO BADASS

[@arsenicsulfide7549]

This one looks amazing. Almost afraid that I'd ruin such a work of art, as a newbie, haha. But I'll probably have to pick it up eventually.

[@user-ye7lp9lg1c]

Then build some other, cheaper rg first

[@arsenicsulfide7549]

@@user-ye7lp9lg1c I've already picked up enough skill as to where I think I would do fine on it. Finished the RG Nu last week.

[@nestorphan4592]

I bought this one in Japan in akihabara, built it at home! F@&$ing cool!

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

Hmmm...I don't plan on painting this but if I did decide to, that pre-built heatrod will be a little challenging to. But I love this kit and really hope we can at least get the rest of the Endless Waltz line in RG - especially the Heavyarms custom

[@simpleanswer8954]

It'll never happen. We can't even get a Deathscythe Hell that isn't P-Bandai. There are also very, very few RGs that aren't main characters. Be thankful those kits have MGs that aren't garbage, because some other series don't even have that.

[@benquinnobi6461]

Isn't Deathscythe Hell the one MG EW kit that *isn't* P-Bandai? My mom (big fan of Wing since it's Toonami premiere) found one in a random hobby shop a while back.@@simpleanswer8954

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

@@simpleanswer8954 I don't have space for MGs 🤣

[@WorldsGreatestRingAnnouncer]

Wing Kits are over the top which makes them eye dropping. Epyon is the devil while Wing Zero Custom EW is an angel

[@leorojas6390]

This RG kit would make Zechs very proud.

[@fidzhamsyafiq8532]

Waitibg my pre ordered this rg epyon!!

[@Johnnybomb1]

I'm not really a fan of WIng (although there's some charm), but Epyon holds a place in my nostalgia because the 90s 1/144 no grade was my first ever gunpla back in 99. Gunpla has come so very far from that. Might pick this RG up.

[@Tunasub29]

I really wish we could get the rest of the gundam from wing in rg form 😢my Epyon and wing zero ew are some of my favorite kits, rg in general is my favorite model kit line

[@kaisertech]

The MG ver.KA also has that hole in the ankle armor.

[@knightsljx]

RG kits are the go-to now, incredible detail with great engineering that puts even old PGs to shame. If Bandai would just go all-in on undergating all exposed parts, that would be great. I don't understand situations where some parts have 2 undergates and then 1 normal gate in a place where it's exposed on some RG kits. Even some china brand third party kits have gone all-in on undergating

[@viperxmns]

I have the MG, numerous differences of course but it has the same issue with the unused cavity on either inward side of the ankle point, though the connection is different, it's on the upper part of the ankle and recessed slightly so maybe not as noticeable

[@squeak2183]

Last rg I did was the Destiny, it was fiddly and the bottoms of the feet were a big issue, I think I may have to give rg another shot with this one

[@Zaku_Phantom]

Anything above RG unicorn and newer kits are essentially rebranded 1/144 MG level.

[@patrickleslie9932]

I think I like this one more than the MG. It’s a small package but it delivers. I still like the MG though I bought the pbandai version coming out too.

[@aaqibrawat3863]

I hope we get a altron gundam next. They should finish the wing line but do the endless waltz kits

[@AzraelThanatos]

I'm really hoping that we finally get a HG or RG Gundam Aquarius to go with this as Treize's other gundam design that was supposed to be paired with the Epyon tactically. There's only been SD versions of it though. It also seems like we might get a full line of remixed RG kits for Mars Century stuff, a version of the Wing Zero (EW) and this one are ones that it wouldn't be to hard for the Snow White and the Epyon Ares...the Warlock is probably the only one needing a full design, though the Maganac swarm could be interesting as well. It also feels like a P-Bandai thing

[@GundamMeister357]

In fairness, the Epyon’s best scenes were all in space, so an action base to me is a no-brainer.

[@BLS.93]

i´m eager to build an rg version of proto zero that looks as imponent as this version of epyon. Wing kits are looking so thin in comparison to the anime, and this time they go it so good....

[@jonathanortega3707]

I love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍im going to buy 2 one for mobile suit mode the other dragon flight mode awesome video review.

[@titan133760]

Now that's one Zechs-y beast

[@riceboycruz1300]

This looks so good!

[@tyronedeasis5055]

The Epyon really looks like an evil Wing Zero

[@vincentalpiepedrozo2337]

Imagine they do Wing Zero anime version next for RG line. that would be great.

[@Coolio_Ash]

The weapons section not being translated drives me nuts because they literally translate everything else in all other grades nowadays.

[@pretzel1313]

Welp, now I want to build the MG and the RG both.

[@aimanhakimi8764]

Zakuaurelius i think it's better if you get the sturm und drang equipment... If im not mistaken its a full epyon with some add on... It's pbandai tho

[@Sreyv21]

The reason you didnt push the back pack thru is for paint purposes correct? I end up tighten it up too much oh no.

[@Arkeo36]

Other Gundam designs are better, but Epyon is the coolest.

[@ORLY911]

Hope someone makes a upgrade kit for extra stuff it gets in the manga

[@willisjackson7029]

And a clear heat rod effect piece for the shield to recreate the glowing whip/heat rod. That’s something that I’ve wanted to see be made for this MS and I think that Bandai should have given us one of each to represent both the active and inactive heat rod.

[@StudioAUOnline]

Has some nice separate plastic parts.

[@GrimLocke161]

I can't wait for USAGS to ship my preorder of this beauty so I can finally build my At Least One Kit of the Year... and hopefully that doesn't become my kit of next year. 😭

[@roynobody]

damnnn i kinda want one now haha thanks my dude!

[@HexagonThatReallyLikesVinegar]

Imagine trying to paint the heat rod lol

[@borgar1765]

gotta say I wasn't too sure about this one when it was revealed, and I still think the feet look goofy as all hell, but I do quite like it overall. The interpretation as MUCH bigger and bulkier than other Wing suits works well, reminds me of ZZ era suits in UC. Though I think I'm still gonna go for the MG.

[@dbwc1175]

I have my MG Epyon sitting on my desk next to me.

[@Homelander99956]

EPYON is a badass gunpla

[@gundambuilder2129]

Mine is on delivery I preordered

[@talesj1987]

the only thing that annoyed me was that big nubs on black shoulder armor pieces. otherwises, overall look's super good.

[@humanmold]

It's annoying that the back of the knee doesn't follow the 2 tone of the front.

[@chi_sox864]

Does anybody know when they'll start shipping to the US? Pre-ordered mine and cant wait to get it.

[@samuelahn4320]

Can you please tell me what the gundam in the background, left, in the glass display is??? it looks so cool!!

[@DragoonMS]

Seeing a LOT of folks in the comments showin' love for the ungraded 1/144 Epyon kit from the late 90s!! 🫡🫡🫡 (Y'all rock!) I didn't have that one personally, but a friend of mine did. Wanted me to build it for him, though. Lookin' at the finished product made me wanna get one, but I never saw it in Target again. 😑🤷🏽‍♂️😡 Gonna have to hunt down this one AND the MG, too...yesss.

[@LoliconSamalik]

I thought they finally moved past the action base adapters....

[@jonathanfoli5183]

how soon will USA gundam ship out the pre-orders for epyon? Seeing as you got one I'm assuming the shop got their orders in.

[@ZakuAurelius]

No, I get mine direct from Japan - separate from the stock order for USAGS. Stock should arrive in about two weeks afaik

[@Aunubus69]

Still waiting on mine from HLJ

[@DarknoorX]

Did your box come with no seal? Mine seems original but I'm suspicious.

[@robeyhairston3298]

Can we get the gundam aquarius as a kit next please bandai?

[@_yikestrada]

Are the stress lines on this kit’s inner frame unavoidable?

[@motorcycle-man]

I never really liked the Epyon's design. Sucks, because I love my RG's and I feel it would be a great addition. Maybe I should just give it a shot.

[@benjaminandrew9057]

I no longer have my MG but from what I can remember the wings and legs/dragon heads on the MG aren't as good looking as this RG kit. Its amazing how these RG's can have equal to if not better looks than the MGs sometimes.

[@TheMattTrakker]

I'd hope that with ~12 years of advancements, they'd be able to produce something that looks better. The MG Epyon came out in 2011.

[@benjaminandrew9057]

@@TheMattTrakker They need to do a Kai version of Epyon to equal Wing Zero.

[@NayrbOgeid]

Can the heat rod be disassembled? I'm planning on fully painting my rg epyon in the near future.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I'm not sure tbh. You probably could but it might be hard to get it to stay together again after without gluing it.

[@kimberlyanderson9739]

Review mg acguy please

[@loophole3526]

a hair dryer can remove the stress marks

[@marquise8094]

Do you have any tips on how to paint the tail?

[@edgelord3617]

would you say this knocks saz off #1 rg for you or is this not as impressive?

[@sumeetbains750]

Im so glad TV version Wing kits are getting the attention they deserve. The TV series is what we all love and remember, im sick to death of over designed, caricature Endless Waltz kits. More TV version kits for Gundam Wing! Ill defo be picking this up!

[@acidous]

well, to be honest RG epyon doesn't look like the TV ver, at all :P While MG also isn't 100% accurate, it's proportions and colors are still superior to the RG.Heck, they even got the size wrong, it doesn't scale to neither the HG nor the other wing RGs. But I agree with you, I'm still disappointed that retail MGs are some weird caricatures from manga reboot, while the MS from the actual EW OVA were pushed to the p-bandai. At least HGs are mostly ok, but they too have weird compromises (no gems on Shenlong, weird detailing on Hells head that leaves huge gaps between white and dark parts) and lack the details that MG/RG would have.

[@LordofCicadas]

@@acidous Is the RG Epyon taller than the RG Tallgeese? RGs are always a little bit of a re-interpretation of the design (and in some cases they do decide to make them bigger, like the Hi-Nu), but they should both be about 4.76 inches/12.08 cm to the top of the head if taking a totally lore-accurate approach.

[@acidous]

@@LordofCicadas yes, even RG tallgeese is a lot smaller. Wing kits are usually bit bigger than they should (closer to 1/132 scale, only the old RG Wing Custom was in actual 1/144 size), but even accounting for that epyon is way too big. It should be around the height of the tallgeese, not towering over him. Check this pic from schizophonic review schizophonic9.com/re8/rg_epyon055.jpg

[@sumeetbains750]

@@acidous Good points. I think the RG TV Version RG Wing Gundam is brilliant example of how good the TV gundam kits can look with the RG “improvements”. I would like to see all the TV series Gundams get this treatment. Imagine a TV ver RG Wing Zero! If I see another angel wing I’ll be sick lol!

[@dreadpooled]

It seems like there's a whole lotta folks in Korea who found nasty deformed surfaces on the wing parts.

[@xxDxxism]

I have the MG version so I don't feel like getting this one. But nice to see it in a RG form and details

[@Knightfall-Batman]

I wonder if they’ll take this RG design of Epyon, and scale up to a master grade Ver Ka to go with the MG wing zero ew Ver Ka

[@JimC1984]

My thoughts exactly

[@simpleanswer8954]

Probably not. They haven't been bothered to make a Wing EW Ver Ka, despite the wings already existing for the P-Bandai Deathscythe Rousette, and the body literally being identical to the Wing Zero.

[@noonethatspecial]

​@simpleanswer8954 ... Bandai made it in the mid 2000s, and re-released it in the early 2010s...

[@simpleanswer8954]

@@noonethatspecial No, that would be the early Wing EW. The one that was so bad they took away the Ver Ka label and changed it to EW. There is no Wing EW Ver KA. That's what I'm saying. They could make THAT, but with the new detailed Ver Ka body and the new wings from the Rousette unit. They just don't.

[@muisverriet]

Technically the MG Wing is already a Ver.Ka. as the design is Katoki's redesign of the Epyon.

[@manjotsinghsangyan2989]

Where can I find the wire in kit?? Or is it separate??

[@Sirmoshi1]

I wish wing kits were not so tiny ,i feel like this will be the size of the crossbones RG and that is hard for big hands to build ! Kit looks awesome though !

[@ngorekers]

The back skirt in mg epyon seperate in both side but in gimmick and detail l rg line way better than mg.

[@ravenfloresca7468]

Correct me if I'm wrong. Zechs' beat Char to complete his Mobile Suits in RG. Zechs' already have RGs of Tallgeese 1 (and PBandai TV ver), Tallgeese 3 and now Gundam Epyon TV ver. (Discounting the EW ver., but almost they are the same). While Char only have RGs of Red Zaku, Z'Gok, Zeong and Sazabi,. No Char's Gelgoog and Nightingale.✌️

[@guilhermereis9520]

The detail, articulation etc.. all cool..... But the Epyon design and colors make it look like a Cheap Toy Villain...

[@TheMattTrakker]

Stress marks on a newly designed kit is really disappointing.

[@건프라게이트]

당신의 리뷰를 잘 보고 있다. 아주 멋찐 프로포션의 키트인거 같다. 한국에서는 불량 이슈가 발생했다. 나는 오늘 택배로 받는다. 나는 불량인 제품을 받을까 걱정하고 있다.

[@normanferras4377]

put in a hot water