"HG 1/144 Sandrock Custom Kai EW" Makes Grand Debut at All Japan Model & Hobby Show, Igniting Gundam Fans
The custom mobile suit "Sandrock" from "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz" has made its first public display at the recent All Japan Model & Hobby Show as the first-ever High Grade (HG) series kit under the name "HG 1/144 Sandrock Custom Kai EW," drawing an enthusiastic response from Gunpla fans. When BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby Division announced the exhibit and information release on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, excited comments immediately poured in, such as "Sandrock Custom is here!!!!" and "So cool. It's one of my top favorite Gundams." Particular attention has been drawn to the faithful reproduction of its distinctive cloak. This HG release marks the first such attempt for the "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz" series, and many fans are expressing their joy over this long-awaited development. At the same time, there's a lively discussion about the mobile suit's name. In contrast to the...