The MG MSN-04 Sazabi (Ver. Ka) is a Master Grade plastic model kit from Bandai, serving as the ultimate rival to the MG Nu Gundam Ver. Ka and representing Char Aznable's personal command unit from the climactic events of Char's Counterattack. Redesigned by legendary mechanical artist Hajime Katoki, this "Ver. Ka" iteration refines the original 2000 MG Sazabi with enhanced proportions, metallic silver inner frames, and a suite of modular weapons inspired by early concept art. Its imposing crimson-and-black silhouette, complete with six deployable funnels and a psycho-frame cockpit, captures Char's Neo Zeon leadership in overwhelming detail—making it a centerpiece for UC collectors and a testament to late One Year War engineering.
Key Features & Design Highlights
- Color Separation & Materials: Exceptional molding with pre-colored crimson reds, blacks, golds, and silvers; the new metallic silver frame adds a premium, unpainted shine. Katoki's markings and foil stickers ensure anime-accurate elegance without extensive decaling.
- Inner Frame & Engineering: Advanced skeletal structure with die-cast-like polycaps for durability; pop-out leg thrusters and sliding armor panels reveal internal mechanics, enhancing the "living machine" feel.
- Articulation: Masterful posability with double-jointed elbows/knees, ball-jointed torso/shoulders/hips, and a tilting head for Char's signature helmet glare. The funnel container on the back opens/closes for seamless deployment, and the massive frame holds dynamic poses without sagging.
- Gimmicks:
- Psycho-frame cockpit pod that ejects as an escape unit, with LED compatibility for glowing accents (LED not included).
- Six independent funnels with ball-jointed grips for omnidirectional attacks.
- Redesigned beam tomahawk incorporating Sinanju-inspired elements for versatile melee.
Included Weapons & Accessories
- Beam Shot Rifle (standard; convertible to Long Rifle with barrel extension)
- Beam Tomahawk (x2 heads: axe blades and sword-axe blades)
- 2 × Beam Sabers (storable in backpack)
- Shield (with beam-resistant coating and arm mount)
- 6 × Funnels (detachable psycommu weapons)
- 1/100 Char Aznable figurines (standing and sitting poses for cockpit/display)
- Adapter for Action Base 1 (sold separately)
- Foil stickers, tetron seals, and premium decals (2017+ reissues) for markings
Runner count: 24+ runners + polycaps + clear parts (complex but rewarding).
Build Experience & Reputation
- Assembly time: 4–6 hours; skill level 4 (advanced—logical but intricate with small funnel parts and frame assembly; nippers and a steady hand essential for clean seams). Reviewers call it a "masterpiece of rivalry," praising the metallic frame's "insane detail without painting" and funnel deployment as "a joy for psycommu fans." It's hailed as the "definitive Sazabi" that overshadows its 2000 predecessor, though beginners may struggle with the part count—veterans love the customization potential (e.g., adding Expansion Funnel Effect Sets).
In short, the MG Sazabi (Ver. Ka) is Char's crimson colossus perfected: detailed, deployable, and destined for Neo Zeon glory. If you're clashing with Amuro in plastic, this Sazabi leads the revolution!
