The BB Senshi C.E. Fateful Confrontation Set (also known as SD Gundam BB Senshi C.E. Meijō no Taiketsu Set in Japanese) is a delightful collection of 1/144-scale chibi-style plastic model kits from Bandai's BB Senshi (SD Gundam BB Warriors) line, released in April 2024. This set revives iconic mobile suits from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (C.E. 71) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (C.E. 73), capturing the epic rivalries between Freedom/ Strike Freedom Gundam and Destiny Gundam in super-deformed, adorable form. Perfect for beginners or collectors seeking quick, fun builds with a nostalgic twist—each kit assembles in 20–40 minutes without glue, tools, or painting, emphasizing cute expressions, exaggerated proportions, and playful action poses.
Key Features:
- Design & Aesthetics:
- Chibi-fied versions of SEED-era suits with big heads, stubby limbs, and vibrant pre-molded colors (blues, whites, reds, and golds) straight from the anime.
- Includes cute facial stickers for expressive "battle faces" or "victory grins."
- Compact size (each ~50–60mm tall) makes them ideal for desk displays or dioramas recreating SEED Destiny's climactic confrontations.
- Articulation & Engineering:
- Basic ball-jointed shoulders, hips, and necks for dynamic posing—e.g., Strike Freedom's "full burst" mode or Destiny's wing-flap taunts.
- Snap-fit polycaps for weapons ensure stability without fragility.
- Modular parts allow mix-and-match customizations, like swapping beam rifles between suits.
- Contents:
- BB Senshi 257: ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam – Kira Yamato's original high-mobility suit with beam rifle, shield, and multi-locker system.
- BB Senshi 280: ZGMF-X56S/a Force Impulse Gundam – Athrun Zala's versatile striker pack unit with sword, launcher, and railgun options.
- BB Senshi 288: ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam – Upgraded Freedom with detachable DRAGOON system bits and twin beam sabers.
- BB Senshi 290: ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam – Athrun's ultimate mirage colloid suit featuring palm beam cannons, high-energy long-range beam cannon, and unfolding wings.
- 4 × Sticker sheets (one per kit) for details and emblems.
- Full-color instructions (Japanese with some English via online PDFs).
In summary, the BB Senshi C.E. Fateful Confrontation Set is a charming, accessible entry into Gunpla for SEED fans, blending high-energy anime lore with low-stress building joy. Builders love its "irresistibly kawaii" vibe and how it distills massive mecha drama into pint-sized packages—ideal for recreating the Freedom vs. Destiny legacy without the heartbreak. If you're new to SD kits, this set's your perfect "fateful" starting point!
