Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

SD Kshatriya - Photos after applying seals (1/4)

SD Kshatriya - Photos after applying seals (2/4)

SD Kshatriya - Photos after applying seals (3/4)

SD Kshatriya - Photos after applying seals (4/4)

After applying stickers

Top-down view of the massive binder arrangement.

The markings on the body are provided as seals as well.

Unlike the SD Unicorn and Sinanju, the elbows are articulated.

The sub-arms inside the binders can also be deployed via a detachable system.

There's no hip joint gimmick — the legs connect straight down vertically from the waist.

There are some pretty noticeable sink marks on the back of the forearms..

SD Kshatriya - Double beam saber action (1/3)

Double beam saber action

SD Kshatriya - Pose with all 4 binders and sub-arms fully deployed (1/4)

SD Kshatriya - Pose with all 4 binders and sub-arms fully deployed (2/4)

Pose with all 4 binders and sub-arms fully deployed

SD Kshatriya - Flight pose on a borrowed stand (1/3)

Flight pose on a borrowed stand

SD Kshatriya - BB Senshi original setting — Claw Mode configured by rotating the shoulders. (1/3)

BB Senshi original setting — Claw Mode configured by rotating the shoulders.

SD Kshatriya - You can also separate the upper and lower body, rotate the head 180 degrees, and shift the chest armor to tran

You can also separate the upper and lower body and rotate the head 180 degrees,
then shift the chest armor to transform it into Scorpion Mode.

SD Kshatriya - BB Senshi original setting — transformed into Scorpion Mode. Hmm.. it does kind of look like a scorpion, but..

BB Senshi original setting — transformed into Scorpion Mode.
Hmm.. it does kind of look like a scorpion, but.. it feels a little half-baked. lol

SD Kshatriya bonus — SD Loto is included as a freebie!

Lotto Tank Mode.

Bottom view.
You can see massive sink marks on the back of the legs..;;;

The only moving part is the gun barrel.. the arms and legs are completely fixed in place.

SD Kshatriya - Standing in MS Mode. The center of gravity is way too far back, so it's a little tricky to get it to stand up

Standing in MS Mode.
The center of gravity is way too far back, so it's a little tricky to get it to stand up straight..

Together with the HGUC Kshatriya.

Together with the SD Unicorn/Sinanju.

Together with the HGUC Lotto.

The Unicorn SD lineup is arguably the most impressive and premium series in the entire SD range, and now Kshatriya has joined the roster. This is a mobile suit — or rather, more of a mobile armor — known for its massive bulk and overwhelming volume, and the SD Kshatriya absolutely delivers that same larger-than-life presence that sets it apart from your average SD kit. ^^

As you can see in the photos, it's been squished down to SD scale but still boasts a big, full-bodied volume. Each of the four massive binders uses just a single joint part with no extra articulation, but ball joints on both ends mean you can actually move them in a surprisingly wide range of angles and directions. And thankfully, the polycaps used are sturdy enough to hold those big binders in place — as long as you push the ball joints in nice and deep, they stay put in whatever pose you choose.

On top of that, the sub-arms inside the binders are well-reproduced with a detachable deployment system, so you can really nail that signature Kshatriya look with binders spread out in all directions. ^^ The sheer presence of those binders alone makes for some seriously dynamic poses, which is a huge part of what makes this kit so appealing.

For the BB Senshi original gimmicks, you get Claw Mode — made simply by rotating the shoulders — and Scorpion Mode, which involves separating and reassembling the upper and lower body. On top of that, the SD Kshatriya comes with one extra bonus: SD Loto is included as a freebie. The SD Loto is made up of just a handful of single-color parts, but it pulls off both Tank Mode and MS Mode, and it's honestly pretty adorable. A truly precious little bonus item. ^^

Overall, this kit comes in at the same top-tier quality as the SD Unicorn and Sinanju, and it offers great value for the price in terms of proportions, size, and bonus content. It's a highly recommended pick for any Unicorn series fan, and if you're someone who loves kits that are small but pack a serious punch in terms of presence, this is one uniquely characterful kit you definitely don't want to miss. :-)

SD Kshatriya | 2011.6 | ¥1,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.