Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Rear view with fin funnels removed

The rifle, bazooka, and beam saber are all simple single-color parts.. ^^;

The fin funnels are assembled in the combination shown above.

2 of the fin funnels are articulated.

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) - Here's what it looks like all assembled — though it's a bit odd that only 2 out of the 6 fin fu

Here's what it looks like all assembled — though it's a bit odd that only 2 out of the 6 fin funnels have yellow color separation

There's also a gimmick where you can remove the helmet and turn the eyes.

One fin funnel launch effect part is also included.

The legs are solid one-piece, but the forearms do move.

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) - Fin funnel launch effect + beam rifle firing pose (1/3)

Fin funnel launch effect + beam rifle firing pose

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) - Beam saber action poses (1/3)

Beam saber action pose

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) - Bazooka action pose (1/3)

Bazooka action pose

The Type 89 Base Jabber is included.

Bottom view.
It's a solid one-piece part, so the underside is riddled with sink holes ;;

The beam saber can be stored on the underside.

Together with the HGUC Type 89 Base Jabber.

With Nu Gundam riding on it

You can also display it airborne using a stand.

Together with the MG Nu Gundam Ver.Ka, which shares the same design concept.

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) - Together with the original BB Senshi Nu Gundam from 2000. The difference in bulk and styling is

Together with the original BB Senshi Nu Gundam from 2000.
The difference in bulk and styling is pretty striking.

Together with the BB Senshi Hi-Nu Gundam, which shares a similar concept.

Together with the BB Senshi Sazabi.

Following the spectacular renewal of the BB Senshi Sazabi, the Nu Gundam — which already had a BB Senshi release back in 2000 — has now gotten a renewal version as well. The Sazabi got a complete modern makeover, so it's only natural that its counterpart Nu Gundam would get the same treatment, right? ^^

The overall product follows the recent BB Senshi style, and in particular it's very similar in concept to the Hi-Nu Gundam. Compared to the old version, it's noticeably bigger, and the proportions have a strong Kotobukiya D-Style vibe to them. On top of that, the design and color layout are done in the MG Nu Gundam Ver.Ka style, so the straight build looks absolutely great once it's done.

The weapons loadout isn't anything particularly special, but the fin funnels are a definite upgrade over the old version. The proportions and detail are better, and 2 of the fin funnels can be detached and posed, with a separate launch effect part included too. That said, as you can see in the photos, only those 2 fin funnels have the yellow color separation, which does make things look a little inconsistent.

Overall it's a pretty satisfying renewal, though the color separation is a bit lacking, and the hip ball joints tend to pop out easily — which is a little disappointing, though the same was true of previous kits. There's also a bonus Type 89 Base Jabber included, but it's a single solid one-piece part so the detail is pretty simple — you really have to think of it as just a bonus and nothing more. ^^

Either way, it's a complete transformation compared to the old version, so this is an adorable little kit I'd recommend to all Gundam fans. :-)

SD Nu Gundam (Renewal Ver.) | 2014.1 | ¥1,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.