Funko POP: XXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe - POP Plus

Another Gundam POP joins my collection! The last one we got was awesome with all the details, so let’s see if Deathscythe lives up to Epyon. Oh, just an FYI—this is another 2025 snag, so if it hits all the marks, we might be seeing it again in my 2026 highlights. With that said, let’s get to the review, shall we?

This is a good wave. Honestly, if I had the room, I'd get Wing Zero too. These POPs come with a lot in terms of details. Still waiting on the other Gundam Wing POPs. Heavy Arms? Sandrock? Shenlong? Yeah, I'd be down to have them.

Not a bobblehead

This was the second version of Deathscythe, since the first one was destroyed. I’m not a Gundam Wing connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination, but I did watch the anime when I was younger and genuinely enjoyed it. Duo’s Gundam was easily in my top two favorites, so getting this version as a POP brought me a lot of joy.

Having the POP in hand only made that appreciation grow. The level of detail here is impressive, especially for a Funko. Deathscythe’s design translates remarkably well into Funko’s stylized form—from the shoulder pads and chest piece to the shield and, of course, the iconic scythe. All of the metallic crevices and layered armor details are present and give the figure a solid, mechanical feel rather than looking overly simplified.

What really stands out, though, is the head sculpt. Credit where it’s due—Funko absolutely nailed it. The recognizable Gundam head is fully intact: the forehead “horns,” side panels, mouthpiece, and eyes are all cleanly defined. It’s instantly identifiable and easily one of the strongest parts of the figure. Overall, it’s a very faithful and satisfying rendition of Deathscythe.

Deathscythe’s pose isn’t overly dramatic, but it does carry an imposing presence with the way he’s hovering while holding his scythe. While I would’ve been perfectly fine with a grounded stance, the floating pose works in his favor—it allows Deathscythe to proudly display his iconic scythe at his side. The included stand does a great job keeping the POP balanced, and despite the figure’s size and weight, it’s easy to position without feeling unstable. This choice in pose also gives viewers a clear look at all the details packed into this POP. Simply put, it’s absolutely gorgeous.

Given the amount of attention devoted to the sculpting, one would expect the colors and paint job to be of the same caliber—and I’m happy to say that it absolutely lives up to it. The dark blue on Deathscythe’s armor pieces looks accurate and consistent, with a clean, even finish that doesn’t feel overly glossy or flat. The green paint on the eyes is well executed with no bleeding, and while there are some minor defects on the red portions, nothing stands out as glaring or distracting. The gold highlights are also clean and placed nicely, adding just the right amount of contrast. The translucent energy plastic used for the scythe’s blades is a great complement, both in color and finish, tying everything together visually. All in all, the colors and finishes work extremely well with the detailed sculpting of this POP. No complaints!

A close-up of his head just shows more of the awesome work that was put into this POP.

POP Gundam Epyon next to Deathscythe is an amazing sight. There is a reason why these two are POP-Plus.

Great sculpt, awesome pose, spot-on coloring, and an excellent choice of character—this POP just hits. I highly recommend it for any Gundam fan. I’m not sure if we’ll ever get the rest of the Gundam Wing crew, but it definitely wouldn’t hurt to see the full lineup. Honestly, based on the two Gundam POPs I picked up last year, I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on the rest if they ever come out. No disappointment here.

Until Next Time!