Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Looking at the close-up detail shots, you can see the color separation is done quite thoroughly — from the c

Taking a look at the close-up detail shots...
You can see the color separation is done quite thoroughly — from the chest, shoulders, shield, and shins all the way to the fin funnels.

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - The kit's center of gravity does lean toward the back, but thankfully the elongated propellant tanks act as

The kit's center of gravity does lean toward the back,
but thankfully the elongated propellant tanks act as a support stand, so it doesn't topple over easily.

You get the standard armaments: a bazooka, rifle, shield, and beam saber.

Also included are a clear stand and 2 fin funnel launch effect parts.

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Of the fin funnels attached on both sides, the topmost one is removable — and once detached, it can be folde

Of the fin funnels attached on both sides, the topmost one is removable —
and once detached, it can be folded into various configurations as shown above.

Like recent BB Senshi kits, a head/helmet separation gimmick has been included as well...

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Just like the SD Delta Plus, you apply two different seals to the front and back of the eye piece, then swap

Just like the SD Delta Plus, you apply two different seals to the front and back of the eye piece,
then swap between them by detaching and rotating it.

Just rotate it 180° and pop it back in —
that's all it takes to switch to the cute cartoon-style eyes.

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Articulation is your typical BB Senshi style with elbow movement, and the fin funnels can rotate about 90° h

Articulation is your typical BB Senshi style with elbow movement,
and the fin funnels can rotate about 90° horizontally.

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Bazooka action pose with cartoon eyes (1/3)

Bazooka action pose with cartoon eyes

Beam saber action pose up in the air

SD Hi-Nu Gundam - Fin funnel launch effect + rifle firing pose (1/3)

Fin funnel launch effect + rifle firing pose

Together with the MG and HGUC Hi-Nu Gundam.

Together with its predecessor, the BB Senshi Sazabi (new version).

The BB Senshi lineup has mostly been putting out Unicorn, AGE, and rereleases of older SD kits — but now, for the first time in a while, a brand-new Universal Century unit has gotten the SD treatment. It's not part of the main continuity and is technically from a side story, but the star of this release is the Hi-Nu Gundam, known for its pretty striking style. ^^

First off, it's been released with a big, bold proportions that seem influenced by the recent D-Style line — and what really stands out most is how well it captures the Hi-Nu's complex color scheme. The white and blue color combination across the chest, shoulders, shield, shins, fin funnels, and more has been reproduced almost entirely through parts separation with minimal seals, which is pretty rare for an SD-class kit.

Thanks to that, even just a straight build brings out the Hi-Nu's signature flashy blue-and-white color scheme really nicely, making this a great kit for folks who just want a fun, easy build. As you're putting it together, you'll find yourself going "Whoa, SD kits have come this far?!" — the parts separation is genuinely impressive. Articulation and overall kit contents are similar to previous releases, and it shows the polished quality you'd expect from a recent release.

One notable feature is that, just like the Sazabi, fin funnel launch effect parts are included. The addition of a clear SD display stand and seals is also a nice touch. And just like the SD Delta Plus, you can easily swap the eye style by rotating the eye piece 180° — with seals applied to both the front and back.

Overall, this is a kit with very clean quality, great proportions, and top-tier color separation for an SD — it'll make a fantastic gift for any Hi-Nu Gundam fan. And even if you weren't particularly into the Hi-Nu before, if the style catches your eye, this is an easy top-tier SD kit to recommend without hesitation. :-)

SD Hi-Nu Gundam | 2013.7 | ¥1,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.