BAN5063042 - Bandai MG 1/100 OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon EW Ver

The Bandai MG 1/100 OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon EW Ver. (5063042) is a Master Grade model kit from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, featuring one of the most iconic close-combat mobile suits in the series. Piloted by Zechs Merquise, the Epyon is designed as a pure melee machine that rejects ranged weaponry in favor of overwhelming direct combat power.

This MG kit uses Bandai’s snap-fit assembly system with highly detailed color-separated parts, allowing for a clean build without glue or paint. The Endless Waltz version, designed by Hajime Katoki, refines the original Epyon with sleeker proportions, sharper mechanical detail, and a more dramatic silhouette.

A standout feature of this Master Grade is its full transformation gimmick, allowing the Epyon to switch between Mobile Suit mode and a dragon-like Mobile Armor flight form. This transformation is supported by engineered joints and sliding mechanisms throughout the frame for stable posing in both configurations.

The kit is equipped with its signature weapons and features, including:

• Heat Rod whip with flexible jointed construction
• Beam Sword powered by the mobile suit’s reactor
• Epyon Shield with integrated weapon system
• Articulated claws and jaw gimmicks for added aggression in MA mode

The design emphasizes aggressive close-range combat, with a “living weapon” aesthetic that reflects its dueling-focused philosophy. The movable heat rod can be posed in multiple whipping and binding positions, making it one of the most expressive weapons in the Wing series.

Articulation is strong for a classic MG design, allowing dynamic sword stances, crouching attack poses, and dramatic transformation displays. The kit also includes marking decals designed by Hajime Katoki for added mechanical realism and detail.

The Bandai MG Epyon EW is a must-have for Gundam Wing fans and collectors who enjoy melee-focused mobile suits, transformation gimmicks, and bold, dragon-inspired designs. It stands out as one of the most visually intense and character-driven Master Grade kits in the entire Endless Waltz lineup.