SD Sangoku Soketsuden Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam

Release 2019.12

Price ¥900First release price: ¥700

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

Runners

Parts diagram

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - Manual (1/4)

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - Manual (2/4)

Manual

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Front view of straight build before stickers

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - After applying seals (1/2)

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - After applying seals (2/2)

After applying stickers

Uses a shared frame runner.

Hollow areas on the inner sides of the limbs

The Bell Memory is stored in the backpack.

Two weapons called Hongyan are stored inside the front skirt.

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - The flame piece attached to the back can be combined with the Hongyan and mounted on the front

The flame piece attached to the back can be combined with the Hongyan and mounted on the front skirt to recreate the Honglumingming form,
or used as an effect part on the rifle called Zhanpamingxing.

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - Articulation is limited to the head, waist, shoulders, and hip joints, with the shoulders able

Articulation is limited to the head, waist, shoulders, and hip joints, with the shoulders able to swing slightly forward and back.

SD Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam - Action Pose (1/3)

Action pose

Together with SD Sunquan Gundam Astray

Together with SD Zhen Gan Ning Kämpfer.

* This series follows a standardized lineup format where most features are shared across kits, so I'll cover the common points first and then get into the individual highlights. ^^

--- SD Sangoku Soketsuden Common Notes -----------------
In 2019, the SD Sangoku Soketsuden project kicked off to celebrate Gundam's 40th anniversary. The plastic models in this series are made at Bandai's Chinese factory rather than the Shizuoka plant, so the molded colors are a touch duller and the plastic feels a bit harder compared to Shizuoka-made kits. That said, the color separation is impressively well done, keeping seal usage to a minimum while still delivering a really striking look. The detail is a little soft, but the sculpting and sense of volume are excellent, and small gates are used throughout, making assembly a breeze. The proportions have also shifted compared to older SD kits — the head is smaller and the overall silhouette is more slender, which seems to be the direction SD-grade kits are heading these days. The hollow areas typical of SD kits are mainly found on the inner sides of the arms and legs, but they're positioned in spots where they're not too noticeable, so it doesn't really bother you.

In terms of construction, a shared frame runner is included, though it only covers the torso and thighs. It almost feels like they were trying to follow the SD Cross Frame concept but deliberately simplified it. Still, thanks to this frame, the articulation is a step up from older SD kits. Knee joints have been added where there were none before, the shoulders can swing slightly forward and back, and the waist can rotate on all kits as standard. The frame structure also allows the upper body to lean forward slightly, which gives you more expressive poses than previous SD kits.

Accessories are kept to a minimum — most kits come with just one unique weapon. So while the contents are simple, the visual impact is impressive, and perhaps because it's made in China, the value for money feels pretty good relative to what you get. It's also worth noting that the character names are written in Chinese pronunciation rather than Japanese when spelled out in English, which is a nice touch. Overall, I'd call the quality "better than expected" — if the theme appeals to you, this is an addictive lineup that's a lot of fun to collect.
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The 30th kit in the SD Sangoku Soketsuden lineup is Gan Ning Crossbone Gundam, and the Crossbone's signature X-shaped structure has been reimagined as flames — a really cool touch. These flame pieces can be detached and combined with the Hongyan stored inside the front skirt to form the Honglumingming configuration, or used as effect parts on the rifle called Zhanpamingxing.

The backpack stores a red Bell Memory, and beyond that, the kit stays true to the series concept. If you're a fan of the Crossbone Gundam design, this one should be a real treat. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.