HG GNR-000 GN Sefer - Dalong.net

Release 2008. 12 (February 2009 issue)

Price ¥1,200

FG GN Sefer - This is the Gundam 00 side-story kit "GN Sefer," included as a bonus with the February 2009 issue of Dengeki Ho

This is the Gundam 00 side-story kit "GN Sefer," included as a bonus with the February 2009 issue of Dengeki Hobby.

Rasiel box front and back

Open it up and there's just one white runner inside.

Runner shots

Parts diagram

Assembly manual scan

GN Sefer introduction pages from the magazine

Combined with Rasiel. Shows that you might need up to 3 GN Sefers -.-;

Assembly and painting guide pages

Showcasing combinations with other 00 HG series kits.

FG GN Sefer - Related novel and lore guide (1/4)

FG GN Sefer - Related novel and lore guide (2/4)

Related novel and lore guide

Size comparison with a cigarette pack. It's a pretty compact little thing.

Underside

As you can see, the GN Sefer consists of the main body, cockpit, side structures, and a stand.

FG GN Sefer - As shown in the magazine, you need 3 units to use the GN Sefer properly.. OTL Had no choice but to track down 3

As shown in the magazine, you need 3 units to use the GN Sefer properly.. OTL Had no choice but to track down 3 copies of the magazine... (What a sneaky sales tactic..;)

Cockpit detail

Main body detail

Detail of the side structures. The edges are pretty sharp.

The structures on either side can rotate.

The small wing sections move 180 degrees..

It can also be mounted on the Action Base 2.

Mounted on the stand

FG GN Sefer - According to the lore introduced in the magazine, it looks like combining 3 GN Sefers together would make for o

According to the lore introduced in the magazine, it looks like combining 3 GN Sefers together would make for one awesome combination..

But as you can see, straight out of the box there are no peg holes, so there's no way to combine them.;;;

FG GN Sefer - According to the manual.. you need to drill holes yourself, cut down the thick pegs, and glue in thinner, longe

According to the manual.. you need to drill holes yourself, cut down the thick pegs, and glue in thinner, longer rods in their place. Is this just too much to ask of us earthlings..;; (We've been had!)

FG GN Sefer - Together with Gundam Rasiel, which came as last month's bonus. Ultimately, the GN Sefer's purpose is to combine

Together with Gundam Rasiel, which came as last month's bonus. Ultimately, the GN Sefer's purpose is to combine with Rasiel.

Flight mode and combined mode.

Combined mode

You need to deploy various gimmicks to get it into combined mode.

FG GN Sefer - You insert the elongated peg into the stand mounting hole in the crotch to lock it in place. The connection is

You insert the elongated peg into the stand mounting hole in the crotch to lock it in place. The connection is solid and doesn't come apart easily, and like the 0 Raiser, it ultimately connects to the GN Drive on the back. The connection point is a bit ambiguous so the alignment can be off..

FG GN Sefer - Since Rasiel's back gets heavier, the stand peg can be aligned with the hole in the sole of the foot to keep it

Since Rasiel's back gets heavier, the stand peg can be aligned with the hole in the sole of the foot to keep it stable.

Gundam Rasiel + GN Sefer

FG GN Sefer - Because the feet lock firmly onto the stand, it stays balanced even with all that extra weight on the back. Onl

Since the feet lock firmly onto the stand, it stays balanced even with that heavy back.
This is only possible because all of Rasiel's joints are fixed
and non-articulated..(;) You can combine two GN Sefers to form a backpack, and one set can be plugged into the top of the feet.

Rasiel combined with all 3 GN Sefers. Quite an imposing sight;

FG GN Sefer - The sharp angles of the detail give it the feel of a single sculpture.. (1/3)

The sharp angles of the detail give it the feel of a single sculpture..

FG GN Sefer - The GN Sefers arranged in an X shape. Looks pretty cool. (1/3)

The GN Sefers arranged in an X shape.
Looks pretty cool.

The connection point on the back.. The connection is solid.

FG GN Sefer - Now, on to the GN Sefer variations. First up is the combination with Gundam Exia. (1/4)

FG GN Sefer - Now, on to the GN Sefer variations. First up is the combination with Gundam Exia. (2/4)

Now, on to the GN Sefer variations. First up is the combination with
Gundam Exia.

Just like with Rasiel,
it attaches at the rear end and connects with the GN Drive on the back.

Using the extra peg included with the GN Sefer..

It can also combine with Gundam Kyrios in its flight form.

The GN Sefer riding on top of Gundam Kyrios
in flight form..

Using the same peg, this time it can combine with Virtue.

FG GN Sefer - GN Sefer combined with Gundam Virtue. (1/3)

GN Sefer combined with Gundam Virtue.

With Gundam Virtue, the GN Drive section doesn't quite line up properly.

FG GN Sefer - Gundam Virtue Burst Mode using the GN Sefer. Looks pretty convincing. (1/4)

FG GN Sefer - Gundam Virtue Burst Mode using the GN Sefer. Looks pretty convincing. (2/4)

Gundam Virtue Burst Mode using the GN Sefer. Looks pretty convincing.

The role of amplifying energy using the chest's solar furnace is
the same as the original Burst Mode.

FG GN Sefer - It looks like it's holding something, but if you look closely there's no handle, so it's just.. placed undernea

It looks like it's holding something, but if you look closely there's no handle, so it's just..
placed underneath. (Of course you can't tell from above lol)

FG GN Sefer - It can also combine with GN Arms, but.. you actually need to modify the back section slightly to get it to conn

It can also combine with GN Arms, but.. you actually need to modify the back section slightly
to get it to connect properly. The photo above is cleverly
just balanced on there..
;;;;

It can also combine with Gundam Throne.

To combine Gundam Throne with the GN Sefer, you need to remove
one of the structures on its back..

An additional fixing pin is also required.

FG GN Sefer - When it comes to connecting the GN Drive with the GN Sefer, Gundam Throne is the best match. It fits together p

When it comes to connecting the GN Drive with the GN Sefer, Gundam Throne
is the best match. It fits together perfectly.

FG GN Sefer - Next up is 00 Gundam.. To combine it with the GN Sefer, you need to remove the rounded GN Drives from the shoul

Next up is 00 Gundam.. To combine it with the GN Sefer, you need to remove the
rounded GN Drives from the shoulder armor.

FG GN Sefer - True to 00 Gundam's style, here it is with 2 GN Sefers mounted on its 2 GN Drives. According to the magazine in

True to 00 Gundam's style, here it is with 2 GN Sefers mounted on its 2 GN Drives. According to the magazine instructions
you're supposed to glue the GN Sefers in place (;) but even without glue you can
just barely get them to hang on.

00 Gundam + GN Sefer — quite an imposing presence.

Gundam Exia and 00 Gundam + 3 GN Sefers

Following the Gundam Rasiel included as a bonus with the January 2009 issue of Dengeki Hobby,
the February issue came bundled with the GN Sefer. The GN Sefer plays a role similar to the 0 Raiser in 00,
combining with Rasiel to power up the GN Drive.

As you'd expect from a magazine bonus kit, the molded color is a single white,
but the overall detail has such sharp angles that the sculpt feels really impressive.
The parts count is simple, but it does come with a decent range of combination gimmicks based on various configurations.. though

According to the lore, there are 3 GN Sefers in total, so it's possible to combine all three. (Which basically means "go buy 3 copies of the magazine" -_-) The catch is, as shown in the photo above, you'll need to do some modding to link all 3 GN Sefers in a chain. And it's not just a simple matter of drilling holes — you also have to rework the pin sizes from scratch, so it's a pretty tough job for us mere mortals..;

On the other hand, instead of chaining all three GN Sefers together, you can attach 2 sets to the back and 1 set to the feet without any modding at all. Raziel combined with all 3 GN Sefers looks incredibly imposing — even with the unpainted, pale white body, it gives off a really sculptural vibe. (Come to think of it, sculptures are usually white to begin with, so maybe that makes sense..;)

On top of that, according to the magazine guide, the GN Sefer is compatible with all kinds of HG kits — Gundam Exia, Kyrios, Virtue and the Thrones, GN Arms, 00 Gundam, you name it. And that makes sense, because the way the GN Sefer attaches to an MS is by plugging into the action base peg hole between the legs. Since pretty much every recent kit comes with an action base mounting part, it seems like the GN Sefer was cleverly designed to be compatible with nearly all of them. These various attachment gimmicks are generally solid and hold well, so there's no real trouble getting things to connect.

Raziel and the GN Sefer may be magazine bonus kits, but aside from the lack of color separation and articulation, they're actually quite impressive kits in terms of looks and detail. They seem like a pretty attractive pick especially for those who enjoy painting. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.