Researched
Bandai MG 1/100 MSN-04 Sazabi Ver.Ka
Char's red Sazabi as a large Master Grade Ver.Ka with opening funnel hatches.
$116.99 at Bandai Spirits · Price checked Nov 12
Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 15+
- 1 build
- Model kits
- Bandai Spirits
- Available
More info
- Grade: Master Grade (MG) Ver.Ka
- Scale: 1/100
- Runners: 31 (Bandai)
- Weapons: Beam shot rifle, long rifle, tomahawk, saber, shield
- Included: 6 funnels, Emotion Manipulator SP hands
- Markings: Water-slide decals and stickers (USA Gundam Store)
- Materials: PS, PE, ABS (USA Gundam Store)
- Optional: Green LED unit, sold separately
- Launched: Dec 14, 2013 (Japan)
- Pieces: Not listed
- Age: 15+ (Bandai, Japan label)
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Experienced Master Grade builders
- Fans of Char's Counterattack
- Collectors with room for a large 1/100 suit
Skip it if
- This would be a first model kit
- They want a figure to pose and re-pose often
- The budget stops under $100
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Opening funnel hatches and six removable funnels
- Silver frame parts need no paint, per Bandai
- Five weapons, including a long rifle
Keep in mind
- Owners report fingers popping out when gripping weapons
- One owner says the arms strain under the shield
- The mono-eye LED unit is sold separately
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 1 positive
- 2 mixed
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Built as a first Gunpla, which the owner calls too ambitious. The head armor and funnels were hard to fit, the arms strain under the shield, and fingers pop out when gripping weapons. It looks stunning once finished.
It towers over almost every other kit on this owner's shelves. The only complaint is the difficulty, and this was their first Ver.Ka.
More statue than action figure, with great detail and good plastic that does tend to mark. The posable hands felt awkward to this owner.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Bandai Hobby Site (Bandai Spirits). MG 1/100 MSN-04 SAZABI Ver.Ka
- 02 USA Gundam Store. MG 1/100 Neo Zeon MSN-04 Sazabi (Ver. Ka)
- 03 Gundam Planet. MG MSN-04 Sazabi Ver.Ka product page and reviews
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewBandai MG 1/100 MSN-04 Sazabi Ver.Ka
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Bandai RG 1/144 RX-93 Nu Gundam
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Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Barbatos
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $116.99 | $56.95 | $60.95 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 15+ | Ages 15+ | Ages 15+ |
| Category | Model kits | Model kits | Model kits |
| Good for | Experienced MG builders | Builders past High Grade | Builders moving up to MG |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
