Top 5 Alternate Color Gundam Wing MG Gunpla Kits Ever Released

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Some Gunpla kits take pride of place in a collection because they represent a favorite mobile suit, but others are added to the collection because of the impact they make by providing a different interpretation of the same favorite mobile suit.

That is the appeal behind special-finish Gunpla kits, where they take suits many builders already know and give them a more premium appearance due to a metallic coating or drastically change their vibe with a new color scheme.

A different finish can completely change how a familiar machine feels, especially when clear armor, metallic parts, coated runners, mirror decals, or bold alternate colors are used on mobile suits as recognizable as those from Gundam Wing.

These kits are not always the most practical versions to build, because coated and clear parts can require extra care around nub marks and when removing pieces from runners, but the finished result can be far more striking than a standard release.

This ranking focuses on MG Gunpla kits from Gundam Wing and Endless Waltz that feature alternative finishes or color schemes, with the final order based on visual impact, base-kit strength, collector appeal, importance to the series, and how well the special treatment suits the mobile suit itself.

5. MG 1/100 Tallgeese III [Special Coating]

MG Tallgeese III [Special Coating] earns a place because the suit already feels like one of the most elegant machines in Endless Waltz, and the coating treatment pushes that presence even further.

Tallgeese III has always looked more ceremonial than many Gundam Wing mobile suits, with its white armor, blue highlights, large Mega Cannon, shield, and heat rod giving it a very different personality from the five Gundams.

The Special Coating version works because it does not need to reinvent that identity, instead, the titanium-style white finish, metallic accent parts, coated frame areas, and heavier-looking weapon treatment make the mobile suit feel more like a high-end commander machine.

That makes a lot of sense for Zechs Merquise, because Tallgeese III is already tied to a character who brings a level of drama and nobility to almost every machine he pilots.

The kit’s biggest display advantage is still the Mega Cannon, which gives the finished model a strong outline and a clear focal point even before the coating starts catching light.

The backpack opening gimmick and metallic-looking thruster areas also help the rear view feel more interesting than a plain white build.

It sits at number five because the original MG Tallgeese III kit is older and the special finish does not change the overall build as dramatically as the higher-ranked kits.

Even so, this is one of the best alternate-finish choices for builders who want a non-Gundam machine from Gundam Wing to feel genuinely premium in a collection.

For anyone who likes Zechs, Endless Waltz, or the Tallgeese line in general, MG Tallgeese III [Special Coating] is still a very strong collector-focused release.

4. MG 1/100 Gundam Deathscythe Hell EW [Special Coating]

MG Gundam Deathscythe Hell EW [Special Coating] ranks this high because the finish fits Duo Maxwell’s final Endless Waltz machine extremely well.

Deathscythe Hell is already one of the most dramatic Gundam Wing suits in Master Grade form, with its bat-like active cloak, beam scythe, dark armor, and grim-reaper identity giving it a very different mood from Wing Zero or Heavyarms.

The Special Coating release enhances that by using plated exterior parts and a more premium surface treatment, making the suit feel darker, heavier, and more theatrical without losing the sharp contrast that makes it so recognizable.

Deathscythe Hell is not supposed to feel clean or heroic in the same way as Wing Gundam, and the coated finish helps sell that idea, especially around the active cloak, because those large wing-like parts are the first thing most people notice when the kit is displayed.

The matte gold-style treatment on the head antenna also gives the kit a more expensive feel, adding a small but important point of contrast against the darker body.

The base MG kit already has strong visual presence because of the cloak and scythe, so the coating version feels less like a simple premium repaint and more like a version that understands why the mobile suit is so popular.

It does require the usual care that comes with coated kits, because visible nub marks can be much less forgiving than on standard plastic, but that extra care is worth it if the goal is to build a Deathscythe Hell that feels more like a centrepiece than a regular MG kit.

For builders who want a special-finish Gundam Wing kit with a darker edge and one of the strongest silhouettes in Endless Waltz, MG Gundam Deathscythe Hell EW [Special Coating] absolutely deserves a top five spot.

3. MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR PURPLE]

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR PURPLE] is one of the boldest alternate-color Wing Zero releases because it flips the suit’s familiar angelic presence into something much more sinister.

The standard Wing Zero EW is usually associated with white wings, bright armor, and a heroic final-mission image, but this version turns the machine into a dark clear-purple and red display piece that feels almost corrupted.

That contrast is the whole point of the Cross Contrast Colors concept, and Wing Zero EW is one of the best suits Bandai could have chosen for that treatment.

The large wings give the dark clear parts plenty of room to catch light, while the red metallic areas and mirror-finish waterslide decals make the kit feel far more elaborate than a normal recolor.

It also helps that the kit is based on the modern Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka tooling, so builders still get the strong base experience, Twin Buster Rifle poses, wing articulation, atmospheric entry style posing, and Neo Bird transformation appeal associated with that release.

The included clear purple action base is another important touch, because Wing Zero EW is at its best when it looks like it is floating, diving, or spreading its wings rather than simply standing upright.

The main reason it does not rank higher is that its darker colors may not appeal to every Wing Zero fan, especially those who prefer the classic blue and white look.

However, for builders who already own a standard Wing Zero EW, this version offers a completely different kind of display energy.

For collectors who want an alternate-color MG that makes a familiar Gundam Wing icon feel new again, MG Wing Gundam Zero EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR PURPLE] is one of the most exciting options available.

2. MG 1/100 Gundam Epyon EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR WHITE]

MG Gundam Epyon EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR WHITE] takes one of Gundam Wing’s most aggressive mobile suits and gives it a completely unexpected presentation.

Epyon is usually remembered for its deep red armor, dragon-like transformation, heat rod, beam sword, and pure close-combat menace, so turning it into a white, gold, and silver-accented display piece immediately changes the way the suit reads.

The new color scheme does not simply make Epyon shinier, but pushes the machine into a more regal and almost mythic direction while still keeping the horns, wings, claws, and weaponry that make it unmistakably Epyon.

The combination of solid white, clear parts, gold metallic elements, and mirror silver waterslide decals gives the kit a more luxurious feel than the standard release.

The finish also creates a strong visual contrast with the mobile suit’s usual identity, because Epyon is still structurally vicious even when the colors make it look more ceremonial.

The base MG remains a strong choice thanks to the full transformation into flight mode, the extending heat rod structure, the beam sword, and the dragon-like silhouette that makes Epyon one of the most recognizable rival suits from Gundam Wing.

The Clear White version benefits from all of that, because the alternate colors make both mobile suit mode and flight mode feel like special displays rather than simple variations of the same build.

It ranks above Wing Zero EW [Clear Purple] because the contrast between Epyon’s usual aggressive red color and this white-gold presentation feels even more unexpected, which gives the kit an appeal that is hard to ignore.

For builders who want an MG Gundam Wing special-color kit that feels bold, luxurious, and completely different from the standard release, MG Gundam Epyon EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR WHITE] is one of the strongest choices.

1. MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish]

MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish] takes the number one spot because it combines the strongest modern MG Wing Zero base kit with one of the most premium finishes the mobile suit has received.

Wing Zero EW already has the kind of presence that makes it feel built for a special release, with the white wings, Twin Buster Rifle, shield, beam sabers, and Neo Bird transformation giving it more than enough display value before the finish is even considered.

Wing Zero EW is one of the few Gundam Wing suits where a high-shine treatment does not feel excessive and the Titanium Finish version elevates the entire package by making the white armor and wings feel brighter, glossier, and more impressive.

The mobile suit already has an almost ceremonial final-battle presence, so the coated finish simply makes that feeling stronger.

The Ver.Ka base is also a major reason this kit wins, because it gives the suit sharper proportions, improved wing gimmicks, Twin Buster Rifle storage, transformation options, and the more modern construction that older Wing Zero MG releases cannot fully match.

That means the Titanium Finish version is not only impressive because it looks expensive, but because the kit underneath is already one of the best Gundam Wing Master Grade kits.

The finish does require care, especially when cutting and cleaning coated parts, but the finished result has the kind of presence that can anchor an entire Endless Waltz collection.

It also feels like the most natural special treatment for the suit, because the bright coated armor enhances the angel-wing appeal without pulling the mobile suit away from what fans already love about it.

For builders who want the best overall MG Gundam Wing kit with an alternative finish or color scheme, MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish] is the clear number one.

An honorable mention should go to MG 1/100 Gundam Epyon EW [Special Coating], because the glossy metallic red finish suits Epyon extremely well and gives the Gundam a stunning premium appearance without changing its core colors.

MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Clear Color] also deserves credit, especially for builders who prefer a softer clear-wing effect over the heavier shine of the Titanium Finish version.

MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW [Special Coating] is another strong option, because the white titanium-style finish gives the original Tallgeese a more refined presence even if Tallgeese III feels more dramatic overall.

In our view, MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish], MG Gundam Epyon EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR WHITE], MG Wing Gundam Zero EW [CROSS CONTRAST COLORS / CLEAR PURPLE], MG Gundam Deathscythe Hell EW [Special Coating], and MG Tallgeese III [Special Coating] represent the strongest Gundam Wing MG kits with alternative finishes or color schemes.

Together, they show how well these alternate versions of the Gundam Wing mobile suits work as part of a Gunpla collection.

Fans in the US interested in adding these kits to their collection should also keep an eye on Premium Bandai US, because many Gunpla exclusives and limited releases are offered there either as pre-orders or returning specialty stock.

Availability can change quickly, especially for Gundam Base and Premium Bandai items, so checking current listings directly is the best way to see whether kits such as the Cross Contrast Colors Wing Zero EW and Epyon EW are still available to order.

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