Quick answer

Buy the Gundam Devise Exia Metal Build if you want a display-focused Exia with new Kanetake Ebikawa design work and a large accessory set, and you are comfortable with a figure that is built around future add-on compatibility. Skip it if you want a simple, self-contained Exia or you prefer to handle a figure before committing.

What the Revealed Chronicle version changes

This is not a plain reissue of the standard Metal Build Exia. The Devise Exia is tied to the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Revealed Chronicle project, with new design work by series designer Kanetake Ebikawa. That matters if you already own a standard Exia: the silhouette and detailing are meant to read as a distinct variant, not a duplicate.

The set also includes a GN Raster Sword and a GN Devise Backpack. Those two pieces are the main visual hooks, and they are why this version stands out on a shelf next to older Exia releases.

The accessory count is the real selling point

The package is unusually deep: main body, optional flexible antenna, waist latch parts, GN Drive, GN Sword clip and parts, two GN Shields, GN Short Blade, GN Long Blade, two GN Beam Daggers, and more. For collectors who like swapping loadouts, that breadth is the reason to choose this release over a simpler Exia.

The trade-off is handling time. More parts means more decisions about what to attach, and small pieces such as the beam daggers and antenna reward a dedicated display space rather than frequent re-posing.

Future compatibility is a commitment, not a bonus

The GN Devise Backpack is described as compatible with optional accessories that will be sold in the future. That is a genuine reason to buy now if you plan to follow the Revealed Chronicle line, but it also means the figure is designed with expansion in mind.

If you prefer a complete, closed set that never asks you to buy another piece, this is the clearest reason to hesitate. The base figure is full-featured, but the backpack's design intent points outward.

Price and catalog comparison

At the supplied catalog price of USD 166.59 against a comparison price of USD 244.99, the Devise Exia sits well below the higher reference figure. That gap is useful context, but it is not a guarantee of value: the comparison price is a catalog reference, not a live market reading.

Treat the saving as a reason to look closely rather than a reason to rush. Check what is included in the specific listing you are buying, because accessory-heavy releases are where missing pieces hurt most.

Decision rules for buying the Devise Exia

  • You already own a standard Metal Build Exia: Buy only if the Ebikawa redesign and the GN Raster Sword are meaningfully different to you; otherwise the overlap in silhouette may not justify a second Exia. Compare your existing Exia's loadout against the included GN Sword, shields, and blades before deciding.
  • You want one Exia and no add-ons: Choose a self-contained Exia release instead, because this backpack is explicitly built with future optional accessories in mind.
  • You display with frequent loadout changes: This set suits you: the GN Sword parts, two GN Shields, short and long blades, and two beam daggers give you several distinct configurations from one box. Set aside a small parts tray so the antenna and beam daggers do not get lost between poses.
  • You are buying at the catalog price: At USD 166.59 versus the USD 244.99 comparison price, the gap is wide enough to justify a careful check of the listing's included contents before you commit.
  • You have not handled a Metal Build before: The supplied catalog does not state materials, height, or articulation, so do not assume die-cast content or pose range from the line name alone; confirm those details with the retailer if they matter to you.

Product facts

Who should buy it

Best for

  • Gundam 00 collectors who want the Revealed Chronicle design as a distinct display piece
  • Collectors who enjoy swapping weapons and shields across multiple loadouts
  • Buyers planning to follow the GN Devise Backpack's future accessory line

Not for

  • Collectors who want a single, closed Exia set with no expansion path
  • Buyers who already own a standard Metal Build Exia and only want minor variation
  • Shoppers who need confirmed material or articulation specs before ordering