SD BB Senshi Bakunetsu Gundam

Release 1998.5

Price ¥500

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

Runners

Parts diagram

Manual

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Front view of straight build before stickers

SD Bakunetsu Gundam - After applying seals (1/2)

SD Bakunetsu Gundam - After applying seals (2/2)

After applying stickers

Armor and weapons removed

Light armor form

Core Lanbee

SD Bakunetsu Gundam - Raise the 5 head antennae, spread the shoulder armor, then move the forearm armor down to get Assault M

Raise the 5 head antennae, spread the shoulder armor, then move the forearm armor down to get Assault Mode.

On top of the usual SD-level articulation, the waist can also rotate.

SD Bakunetsu Gundam - Action poses. Without any separate weapons, there aren't many poses you can really pull off. (1/3)

Action poses.
Without any separate weapons, there aren't many poses you can really pull off.

Together with SD Gangpae Gundam

This kit is the Bakunetsu Gundam released as part of the New SD Sengokuden Tensei Shichinin-shuu arc. It's based on the G Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam, and has a nice, solid-looking proportion. On its back, instead of a Core Lander, there's an adorable little Core Lanbee.

The 5 head antennae are articulated and can be raised up, and by spreading the shoulder armor and moving the forearm armor down, you can switch it into Assault Mode. There are no extra options or weapons, and the articulation is pretty basic, so outside of Assault Mode there really aren't many poses worth striking.

The overall package is simple — almost to the point of feeling a bit bare — but it's a colorful kit with a bold, striking look. That said, it does feel like the value for money is a little on the low side. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.