Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
The width is massive~

SD 00 Raiser - Photos after applying seals (1/4)

SD 00 Raiser - Photos after applying seals (2/4)

SD 00 Raiser - Photos after applying seals (3/4)

SD 00 Raiser - Photos after applying seals (4/4)

After applying stickers

This kit adds the 0 Raiser unit and 2 beam parts to the existing SD 00 Gundam.

The added 0 Raiser unit.

Underside

To combine with the 00 Gundam, it needs to be broken down into 4 pieces.

The tail fin section folds down and attaches by rotating underneath.

SD 00 Raiser - 00 Raiser action poses~ (1/3)

00 Raiser action poses~

SD 00 Raiser - The beam parts really add a lot of impact. (1/3)

The beam parts really add a lot of impact.

The 0 Raiser binders mounted on the forearms like shields.

SD 00 Raiser - Aerial action poses using a borrowed stand. (1/3)

Aerial action poses using a borrowed stand.

BB Senshi original configuration — the 0 Raiser in Rider Mode.

SD 00 Raiser - BB Senshi original configuration 2 — Bird Mode. (1/3)

BB Senshi original configuration 2 — Bird Mode.

Together with the 1/100 and HG 00 Raiser.

Following the SD 00 Gundam, the 00 Raiser with the added 0 Raiser unit has now been released in SD form as well. It's not just the 0 Raiser that's been added — there are also 2 beam parts that can attach to the GN Sword II.

The 0 Raiser is small and stubby... it's got that cute SD-style proportion, but the wings are completely fixed with no articulation whatsoever. That said, it can be broken down into 4 pieces to combine with the 00 Gundam, and the binders on each side can also be plugged onto the forearms like weapons.

Once you attach the binders and the main body to the 00 Gundam, the proportions get incredibly wide — wider than the HG 00 Raiser, and nearly on par with the 1/100 in terms of width. The proportions are a bit off, but this has to be one of the rare SD kits that just looks imposing standing there on its own. Use the GN Drive connection gimmick and you can pull off even more dynamic poses.

The 0 Raiser's almost total lack of articulation felt a bit jarring, but as an SD kit that absolutely nails the visual presence, it's a solid, no-fuss SD kit that fans of wide-silhouette SDs will find plenty to love. :-)

SD 00 Raiser | 2009.4 | ¥1,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.