Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, MG MSN-06S Sinanju Anime Version (Revised)

Kit Details
Gundam: Sinanju
Code: MSN-06S
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Pilot: Full Frontal
Faction: Neo Zeon
Weapons: Beam Saber, Beam Rifle, Beam Axe, Rocket Bazooka
Release: March 2013
Box: D4
Runner: 23
Parts: 477
Price: 7500 yen




Build / Difficulty
(Score: +2)
Good: Very interesting and challenging build.  Massive kit for build enjoyment.
Bad: Might be a bit difficult for first time ZEON kit builders.
Difficulty: Hard
Panel Line: Average.
Decals: Not too many, optional stickers and water slides.

Looks / Details
(Score: +2)
Good: Fantastic looking red beast.  Very well detailed.
Bad: Not sure if there's any on this good looking kit.

Accessories
(Score: +1)
You get: a bazooka, a beam rifle with grenade launcher, a huge shield, 2 beam saber and 2 beam axes.




Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: +1)
Good: Lots of mobility despite a bulky kit.  Tight joints improves pose-ability.
Bad: Solid during build, a bit flimsy when put together.  And the big backpack makes it back heavy.  Weapons and shield are over-sized so can be a challenge to pose.
Ugly: Parts randomly falls off.  Waist connection is too weak for a huge kit like this.




Shelf presence
(Score: +2)
Good: Big red machine.  Shaquille O'Neal to other MG kits.  Details are amazing.
Bad: Can be a challenge to pose. 

Bonus
(Score: Neutral)
None

Summary and Rating
(Total Score: +8)
X Avoid
X Consider
O Shortlist
X Buy

Looks absolutely stunning, fun and challenging to build, really big in size and it's bright red.

Variants
Two other variants of the Sinanju to choose from.
1) Sinanju ver Ka (2008) - exactly same as this one but with lots more decals.
2) Sinanju Stein (2013) - a white gundam-ish looking Sinanju.

Dalong's Review
Dalong's Score: 112