HGUC Alyzeus vs HGAC Sandrock Custom EW: Which HG Kit to Build

Two HG kits, two very different builds

The HGUC 1/144 Alyzeus and the HGAC 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW share a scale and a grade, but they ask different things of your bench. One is a super-large mobile suit with four forms and a display base; the other is a nimble Endless Waltz design built around a soft cloak and close-combat posing. Neither is simply better—your display space, budget, and appetite for transformation decide it.

Size, forms, and display footprint

• HGUC Alyzeus: A super-large mobile suit with a completely new mold. It transforms into four forms—MS form, flight form, half-destroyed state, and mass-production Type v Gundam (separated)—and includes a display base for those forms. Plan for shelf space accordingly.
• HGAC Sandrock Custom EW: A 1/144 kit with a new W-Series frame for accurate poses and detailed movement. The beam-resistant cloak is made of a new soft material so you can pose it fully equipped. It is a single-mode figure, not a transformer.

What the Alyzeus transformation means for your build

The Alyzeus is not a kit you build once and leave in one pose. Its interchangeable, transformable design covers four distinct configurations, and the included display base supports showing them off. That flexibility is the main reason to choose it, but it also means more parts handling and more decisions about which form gets permanent shelf space. If you enjoy swapping between modes, the Alyzeus rewards that; if you prefer a fixed, finished look, the extra engineering may be more than you need.

Alyzeus catalog evidence

• High Grade (HG) HGUC 1/144 TX-ff104 Alyzeus: This model kit is interchangeable and transformable into four different forms: MS form, flight form, Alyzeus half-destroyed state, and mass-production Type v Gundam (separated). A display base is included for the different forms. Transformation and a display base are the Alyzeus's defining features—confirm you want that versatility before committing.

  

• High Grade (HG) HGUC 1/144 TX-ff104 Alyzeus: The size, color separation, articulation, and gimmicks are all reproduced with the highest level of detail in HG history, per Bandai's description. If detail and presence matter more than a quick build, this is the stronger display piece of the two.

Sandrock Custom EW: cloak, Heat Shotels, and close-combat posing

The Sandrock Custom EW is built around its Endless Waltz appearance. A wide range of shoulder movement allows for action scenes with the Heat Shotel, and clear parts recreate the weapon's glowing appearance. The soft-material beam-resistant cloak lets you keep it equipped while posing. That combination makes it a focused, characterful kit rather than a multi-form showcase.

Sandrock Custom EW catalog evidence

• High Grade (HG) HGAC 1/144 XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW: The beam-resistant cloak is made of a new soft material, allowing for dynamic posing even when fully equipped. The cloak is not just cosmetic—it is designed to stay on during posing, which suits action-focused displays.

  

• High Grade (HG) HGAC 1/144 XXXG-01SR2 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW: Includes interchangeable hands, beam-resistant cloak, armor parts for cloak, Heat Shotel (x2), Heat Shotel glowing parts (x2), and stickers. Two Heat Shotels and glowing clear parts give you immediate options for dramatic dual-wielding poses.

Price and value at a glance

At catalog prices, the Sandrock Custom EW is listed at USD 26.64 (compared to a USD 42.97 comparison price), while the Alyzeus is USD 98.36 (compared to USD 138.54). The Alyzeus costs substantially more, which reflects its super-large size, new mold, transformation engineering, and included display base. The Sandrock is the lower-cost entry if you want a complete HG experience without a premium outlay.

Which kit fits your bench

• Choose the HGUC Alyzeus if…: You want a large, centerpiece kit with four forms, a display base, and the highest detail Bandai claims for an HG. You are comfortable with a higher price and more parts handling.
• Choose the HGAC Sandrock Custom EW if…: You prefer a focused, poseable mobile suit with a soft cloak and dual Heat Shotels, and you want to spend less. It suits action displays and Endless Waltz fans.
• Still undecided?: Let display space decide first: the Alyzeus is super-large and comes with a base for multiple forms; the Sandrock is a standard 1/144 figure. If space is tight, the Sandrock is the simpler fit.