Bandai Hobby RG 1/144 #29 Sazabi "Char's Counterattack" , Red, 0.5 Liters

Wow! As my introduction to Gunpla, things could hardly get better. Sure, given the context (or lack of) I should probably reserve judgment, but no question this was a super fun build. The level of detail, intricacy, and refinement straight out of the box is fantastic. It wasn't until after this build that I started deep diving into Gunpla build videos on Youtube - there's nothing like watching someone execute a flawless custom Gunpla build and feeling like you just polished a turd. But I don't let it get to me because it still brought me much joy.My selection was based on me scrolling through Gundam models on Amazon finding which ones were available and "looked the coolest". I couldn't have cared less about the backstory or significance in Gundam history. This model really tripped my trigger and it was entirely affordable given that I was merely buying one on a lark.I think I spent a total of 14 hours on the entire build with the TV going in the background, so there was a bit in-and-out for my focus. Everything fit very well, nothing too tight or too loose. The individual bits were clearly labeled and organized in a predictable way. The instructions were crystal clear once I verified what some of the symbols were for - the illustrated assembly was ridiculously intuitive.Hands down, this is an amazing model that is brilliant as-is, but it offers ample opportunity for customization, if that's your thing. I'd love to add some panel lines and mark them out, but before I make all my newb mistakes on this one I ordered an HG kit that will make me less sad to mess up.If you're on the fence, just go for it.

This RG Sazabi is an absolute beast—highly detailed, well-articulated, and packed with sharp color separation. The build is intricate and can be challenging, but the end result is a showstopper. A must-have for Char’s Counterattack fans!

This kit is amazing. It looks good, it feels solid, stockers look good, mechanics fix the problems I had with the MG Ver Ka. Overall this is one of the best gundam kits ever. It's not as big as the ver ka, but holy hell it's bigger than most 144 scale kits. 10/10 if you love gunam, you'll love this one.

The 1/144 Sazabi is quite possibly one of the greatest models Bandai has produced. The articulation, build quality, under-gating, detail, and color separation is all utterly outstanding!The model itself was very fun to put together and I didn't have any issues with broken parts (though do pay attention otherwise you may cut down some of the joints too much).The stickers the model comes with are awesome as well! The golden seal on the shield and the golden G on the front left flap are my personal favorites of the bunch.One of my only complaints is the shoulder joints tend to fall out pretty easily. I've heard rumors of them breaking as well, but thankfully I haven't broken them myself yet.The shoulder armor also doesn't sit as well as I'd like on the shoulder and can be difficult to attach without pulling the joint out entirely.My final complaint is about a specific piece of articulation. I wish, WISH this model had a 360-degree rotation at the elbow and not just at the shoulder. This means that any time you want to turn the forearm in towards the body or out, the entire arm has to be rotated. This makes posing with the various weapons included more limited and annoying in my opinion.No matter what, don't let my complaints turn you away from this Gundam. This thing is a work of art, and something all Gunpla enthusiasts should build.

It was well packaged, the box came without damage and that’s great when it comes to collectibles.

This kit was an absolute pleasure to build. Nubs are undergated and easy to hide, the amount of detail is wonderful, and the build is sturdy as a rock and easy to pose. It comes with a very nice beam rifle, two sabers with effects, the beam tomahawk with effects, shield, and missile launcher unit with 6 missiles. It only comes with stickers but I do recommend finding waterslides, they are not available here. It fits the standard action base 5 pictured.Overall, this is probably one of the best kits you can buy. It is more expensive than a standard real grade, but it is bit larger and perfectly engineered, so it is absolutely worth it.

Extremely fun to build, and shockingly posable for it's size! Looks absolutely phenomenal on the shelf! That said, be extremely careful when connecting the arms to the shoulder, as it is very fragile and can be broken easily if done wrong.

5/5 Stars. This kit is way too awesome for any collector to skip. This guy towers over regular 1/144 figures. The articulation is superb, the colors pop out, the details are stunning, and the build is sturdy. The kit didn't have as many small parts as the Exia (shown in attached images). I didn't paint mine or do any top coating. I only panel lined with the brown Gundam marker and applied all the stickers with tweezers, which you definitely need if you plan to do that. You will not regret purchasing the RG Sazabi as long as you don't mind the small parts of an RG kit. I never considered that the Sazabi is a great-looking mobile suit until I saw this and the MG version.