Entry Grade 1/144 RX-93 Nu Gundam

Release 2022.4

Price ¥1,000

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Runners (1/4)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Runners (2/4)

Runners

Slide molds are used extensively, eliminating a good number of seam lines.

Seals

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Parts diagram (1/6)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Parts diagram (2/6)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Parts diagram (3/6)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Parts diagram (4/6)

Parts diagram

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Manual (1/5)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Manual (2/5)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Manual (3/5)

Manual

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Front and rear shots

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - The parts separation is excellent. You can get a natural-looking face and eyes without any seal

The parts separation is excellent. You can get a natural-looking face and eyes without any seals. The dark band around the eyes in particular isn't a black part — it's a subtle, beautifully crafted silhouette created entirely by shadow.

Weapons loadout. The beam saber only comes with the handle — no beam effect part included.

Shield interior detail

Beam rifle sculpt

A beam saber is sculpted onto the forearm, but it's not removable.

You can also mount the fin funnels from the HGUC Nu Gundam.

Excellent limb articulation

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - There's no special gimmick in the shoulder joints, so the forward and backward range of motion

There's no special gimmick in the shoulder joints, so the forward and backward range of motion is a bit limited.

The shoulders can raise up about this far.

Waist articulation

Even with ball joints at the hips, the legs can spread out sideways quite a bit.

A kneeling pose is possible, though it's a little less natural-looking than the EG First.

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Punching pose (1/3)

Punching pose

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Beam rifle poses (1/5)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Beam rifle poses (2/5)

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Beam rifle poses (3/5)

Beam rifle poses

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Beam saber action. The beam effect part is borrowed from the HGUC Nu Gundam, and it fits like i

Beam saber action. The beam effect part is borrowed from the HGUC Nu Gundam, and it fits like it was made for this kit.

Alongside the EG First Gundam. The Nu Gundam really is a big one.

Entry Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam - Alongside the HGUC Nu Gundam. The proportions feel a bit more bulked up. For color separation o

Alongside the HGUC Nu Gundam. The proportions feel a bit more bulked up. For color separation on the side skirts, calf verniers, and toe areas, the EG actually comes out ahead.

EG – HGUC – RG Nu Gundam group shot

This kit is the Nu Gundam released in the EG (Entry Grade) line. Like its predecessors, it features polycap-free joints and maximum color separation without any seals — and it delivers that same clean, quality feel we've come to expect. It's a fantastic kit.

First off, being a Nu Gundam, it's noticeably larger than the First Gundam, and the part count feels higher to match. The eyes and the yellow V-shape below the waist — areas that the HGUC just covered with seals — are properly color-separated here. Even the yellow verniers on the calves and side skirts, and the yellow tips of the feet, are broken out as separate parts, which actually puts it ahead of the HGUC in those areas. The proportions are slightly more bulked up compared to the HGUC, with a thicker torso and thighs, giving it a sturdy, well-grounded look.

The articulation is flexible and impressive, though compared to how sensational the EG First was, it feels just a touch less dynamic by comparison. That said, it's still easy to pose and feels great in hand — there's real fun to be had here. What's especially remarkable is that it achieves excellent joint feel without any polycaps at all. The joints move smoothly while holding their positions well, and you can't help but be genuinely impressed by Bandai's engineering — pulling off this level of joint strength and articulation through mold technology alone. The one caveat with polycap-free construction is that repeated posing over time may cause some wear and loosening, and the shoulders in particular look like they could be a bit more vulnerable in that regard.

The weapons loadout covers the basics: beam rifle, shield, and beam saber — though no beam effect part is included for the saber. It is compatible with the HGUC Nu Gundam's beam effect parts, so you can borrow those. The HGUC's fin funnels are also compatible, but a lot of people will probably be disappointed that fin funnels and a bazooka weren't included with this kit.

All in all, this is an incredibly clean, polished kit that delivers outstanding value for the price. The molded colors, color separation, articulation, and the sheer joy of putting it together are all top-notch. The small gates mean you can practically snap parts off by hand, and cleaning them up is a breeze. It's a kit that can satisfy everyone from beginners to seasoned builders — pure ¥1,000 happiness, plain and simple. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.