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The Stolen Ghost of Zeon: A Technical Analysis of the HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX Endymion Unit

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In the history of the Universal Century, some of the most dangerous machines were never meant to be known. The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" is the physical result of a technological heist that changed the course of Zeon's Newtype research.


HG 1/144 GQuuuuuuX (Endymion Unit Awakened) Box Art
The striking box art for the HG 1/144 GQuuuuuuX (Endymion Unit Awakened), capturing the dynamic essence of the mobile suit and its Omega Psycommu System in action.

The striking box art for the HG 1/144 GQuuuuuuX (Endymion Unit Awakened).

In the history of the Universal Century, some of the most dangerous machines were never meant to be known. The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" is the physical result of a technological heist that changed the course of Zeon's Newtype research. This machine exists because Char Aznable successfully captured the RX-78-02 "White Gundam" data during the early days of U.C. 0079, long before the Federation could even deploy it in mass combat. Zeon engineers didn’t just copy the data; they twisted it into a weaponized taboo.

A New Era of High Grade Engineering

For builders, this January 2026 release is a significant milestone. As a completely new mold, the kit is designed specifically to handle the complex requirements of its "Awakened" state. The head unit is the focal point of this engineering; while it features an integrated opening and closing gimmick to simulate the system’s initial activation, Bandai has included an interchangeable head part to ensure the fully "Awakened" sensor array is perfectly represented for high-end displays.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Standard Pose
A frontal presentation of the HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened', highlighting its distinctive design in its 'Awakened' state, complete with the Omega Drive's Zeknova phenomenon effect sheet.

A frontal presentation highlighting its distinctive design.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Full View
A complete view of the HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened', showcasing its innovative design, the specialized Endymion backpack, and the distinctive halo effect created by the Zeknova phenomenon PET effect sheet.

Showcasing the specialized Endymion backpack and halo effect.

This attention to detail extends to the kit's articulation. To simulate a mobile suit that moves at the speed of thought—driven by the pilot’s brainwaves rather than physical controls—the torso and hip joints utilize a modern multi-axis system. This allows for the predatory, hyper-dynamic poses that define the GQuuuuuuX in combat.

The Omega Drive and the Zeknova Phenomenon

The technical soul of this Gunpla is the Omega Psycommu System, also known as the Endymion Unit. Unlike the Alpha-type systems used by earlier Zeon suits to control remote funnels, the Omega-type enables the pilot’s own nervous system to seize full command of the mobile suit itself.

Bandai brings this terrifying technology to life using a specialized PET effect sheet. This high-clarity material replicates the Zeknova phenomenon, a localized psychowave aura that manifests when the pilot unlocks the Omega Drive. This aura attaches directly to the backpack, creating a halo effect that distinguishes this kit from any other HG in your collection.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened"
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' kit, highlighting its multi-axis articulation and the Zeknova phenomenon effect sheets that create a localized psychowave aura.

Highlighting the Zeknova phenomenon effect sheets.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Aerial Assault
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' demonstrating its hyper-dynamic capabilities, with the Endymion backpack deployed and the Zeknova phenomenon effects clearly visible around its limbs.

The aura attaches directly to the backpack.

What You Get in the Box

Priced at 2,860 Yen, the kit offers a dense and rewarding build experience with a full suite of tactical accessories:

  • The complete GQuuuuuuX Mobile Suit (New Mold)
  • The Zeknova Phenomenon PET effect sheet
  • One specialized armed weapon system
  • The dedicated Endymion backpack set
  • The essential interchangeable head part for the "Awakened" display
  • A set of expressive hand parts for Newtype activation poses
  • A technical marking sticker sheet to recreate the "test unit" appearance
HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Accessories
A comprehensive look at the tactical accessories included with the HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened', featuring its specialized armed weapon system, beam effect parts, interchangeable head, and expressive hand parts.

A comprehensive look at the tactical accessories.

Whether you are a fan of U.C. side stories or a builder looking for the next leap in HG technology, the GQuuuuuuX is a testament to the dark innovation born from the shadows of the One Year War.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Weapon System Display
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' showcasing its specialized armed weapon system while suspended in an aerial attack pose, highlighting its dynamic articulation and the Zeknova phenomenon aura.

Showcasing its specialized armed weapon system.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Dynamic Ascension
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' in a powerful upward-reaching pose, demonstrating the flexibility of its multi-axis torso and hip joints for hyper-dynamic combat scenarios.

Demonstrating the flexibility of its multi-axis joints.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Rapid Maneuver
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' captured in a rapid maneuver, illustrating its ability to achieve predatory, hyper-dynamic poses that simulate movement at the speed of thought.

Movement at the speed of thought.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Grounded Assault
A dynamic low-angle shot of the HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened', emphasizing its aggressive combat posture and the vivid manifestation of the Zeknova phenomenon during Newtype activation.

Aggressive combat posture.

HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX "Endymion Unit Awakened" - Combat Pose
The HG 1/144 Gundam QuuuuuuX 'Endymion Unit Awakened' engaging in combat, showcasing its aggressive styling, dynamic articulation, and the Zeknova phenomenon effect sheet as it wields its beam weapon.

Engaging in combat.

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