MG MSN-06S-2

Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.]

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

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MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Detail shots (1/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Detail shots (2/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Detail shots (3/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Outer armor removed (1/2) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Outer armor removed (2/2)

Outer armor removed

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Internal frame (1/2) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Internal frame (2/2)

Internal frame

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Frame detail shots. The frame is the same as the original. (1/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Frame detail shots. The frame is the same as the original. (2/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Frame detail shots. The frame is the same as the original. (3/4) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Frame detail shots. The frame is the same as the original. (4/4)

Frame detail shots.
The frame is the same as the original.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Only the white band sections use seals, so the 3D effect comes out really clean. (1/2) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Only the white band sections use seals, so the 3D effect comes out really clean. (2/2)

Only the white band sections use seals, so the 3D effect comes out really clean.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The cockpit and leg vernier deployment work the same as the original. (1/3) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The cockpit and leg vernier deployment work the same as the original. (2/3) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The cockpit and leg vernier deployment work the same as the original. (3/3)

The cockpit and leg vernier deployment work the same as the original.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The bazooka can be attached to or detached from the bottom of the high beam rifle. (1/2) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The bazooka can be attached to or detached from the bottom of the high beam rifle. (2/2)

The bazooka can be attached to or detached from the bottom of the high beam rifle.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - You can also detach the grenade launcher from inside the Sinanju-style shield and attach MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - You can also detach the grenade launcher from inside the Sinanju-style shield and attach

You can also detach the grenade launcher from inside the Sinanju-style shield and attach it elsewhere.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - A fixed right hand for holding the high beam rifle has been added alongside the existing MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - A fixed right hand for holding the high beam rifle has been added alongside the existing

A fixed right hand for holding the high beam rifle has been added alongside the existing fully articulated hand.
Thanks to this, the grip strength issue is cleanly resolved.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The beam saber storage deployment and palm connection gimmick are also carried over as-is MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The beam saber storage deployment and palm connection gimmick are also carried over as-is

The beam saber storage deployment and palm connection gimmick are also carried over as-is.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - You can deploy the mount on the rear skirt to rack the bazooka, but it only locks in plac MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - You can deploy the mount on the rear skirt to rack the bazooka, but it only locks in plac

You can deploy the mount on the rear skirt to rack the bazooka,
but it only locks in place when you fit it precisely into the groove.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - There are so many leftover parts it's almost hard to lay them all out.

There are so many leftover parts it's almost hard to lay them all out.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The various articulation gimmicks are, just like the original, at a very impressive level MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The various articulation gimmicks are, just like the original, at a very impressive level MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - The various articulation gimmicks are, just like the original, at a very impressive level

The various articulation gimmicks are, just like the original, at a very impressive level.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (1/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (2/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (3/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (4/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (5/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (6/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (7/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (8/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (9/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (10/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (11/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (12/13) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Action poses (13/13)

Action poses

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Comparison shots with the MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka. The weapons have changed, markings hav MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Comparison shots with the MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka. The weapons have changed, markings hav MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Comparison shots with the MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka. The weapons have changed, markings hav

Comparison shots with the MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka.
The weapons have changed, markings have been added to the chest and forearms, and the backpack propellant tanks are longer.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Not only the shield's design, but its internal gimmick has completely changed as well. (1 MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Not only the shield's design, but its internal gimmick has completely changed as well. (2

Not only the shield's design, but its internal gimmick has completely changed as well.

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Together with the HGUC Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.].

Together with the HGUC Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.].

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Straight build (1/2) MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] - Straight build (2/2)

Straight build

Following the Sinanju in 2008 and the Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka in 2013, we now have the Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] released as an MG. Essentially, it's a kit based on the existing MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka with changed molded colors and some parts swapped out or added. The weapons have been changed, markings added to the chest and arms, and the backpack's propellant tanks have been replaced with the longer Sinanju-style parts.

In reality, only 2 runners are completely new additions, with some runners from the MG Sinanju added in, plus duplicate runners included for color accuracy — which is why the box got bigger too. But since there are so many leftover parts, the actual usable part count hasn't increased all that much.

First of all, as befitting a variation of the masterpiece MG Sinanju, it delivers excellent proportions and detail, top-tier articulation, and decent joint strength. That said, some parts still don't hold on very well and can pop off during posing. The propellant tanks are larger now, which makes the lower backpack section even more prone to coming loose, and the fingers on the fully articulated hands tend to fall off easily too. Perhaps aware of this, a fixed rifle-gripping right hand is included as an extra, so at least you won't have to worry about the high beam rifle's grip strength.

The various other deployment gimmicks and frame structure are identical to the original, so the basic characteristics of the Sinanju Stein can be MG Sinanju Stein Ver.Ka Reviewchecked in more detail there. In this review, you'll mainly want to focus on the changed color scheme and the added/swapped parts.

A few more points worth noting: the markings on the chest and forearms only use seals for the white band portions, which gives a pretty clean look overall. With the MG Sinanju, the seals had both black and gold printed together, so unless you cut out the black areas, it looked a bit messy and lacked depth. It seems like that feedback was taken on board here — just applying the white bands is much easier and cleaner, which is a nice improvement. On top of that, you can attach the bazooka to the bottom of the high beam rifle, or detach the grenade launcher stored inside the shield and attach it to the high beam rifle as well.

So while it's been a while since this base kit was reused, it's still a stylish and high-quality kit through and through. Dropping the Ver.Ka title means you can get it done quickly with just seals and stickers, which could be seen as a plus depending on your preference. Either way, if you're a fan of the Sinanju series, this is a solid MG worth recommending. :-)

MG MSN-06S-2  Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.]
CategoryRatingAnalysis
Seam Lines★★★★★☆A relatively old base kit, but still clean.
Molding Color / Color Separation★★★★★☆Perfect color separation + improved seals
Proportions★★★★★★Even more imposing than the Ver.Ka.
Articulation★★★★★☆Surprisingly good articulation for its size.
Joint Strength★★★★☆Overall great, but the fit on some parts is a little disappointing.
Internal Frame★★★★★☆Large, detailed, and premium-feeling frame
Detail★★★★★Big, flashy, and plenty cool.
Weapons / Accessories★★★★★☆Even more generous weapon loadout.
Parts Count / Price★★★★★548 parts total. 73.1 parts per ¥1,000. Plenty of parts even with all the leftovers.
Uniqueness★★★★★★
A classic is a classic, even when reused.
Dalong's Point : 108 pts.

* The scoring system used only for MG has been carried over from First 1.0 twenty years ago,
so applying it uniformly even to the latest kits — whose quality has leveled up across the board — is honestly a bit ambiguous.
Since it's just my personal take and can't clearly capture the differences in kit quality over the years,
please don't read too much into it and just use it as a loose reference.
(For kits scoring above 100, take it to mean the quality is much better than kits of the past.)

MG Sinanju Stein [Narrative Ver.] | 2019. 1 | ¥7,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.