Without further ado, I present to you the newest addition to Bandai’s Real Grade line of Gunpla, the Real Grade 1/144 Sazabi. :) The first thing I’m going to say about this kit is that it is massive! Seriously, this kit is almost as tall as a Master Grade kit, and could even be mistaken for while on display. Even the box is as big as some Master Grade kits! This kit took me four days to complete, and I can’t even begin to describe how fantastic this kit looks. :) It can be a bit tricky to balance at first, but it will stand on it’s own feet. :) My only gripe about this kit is that the shoulder armor has an annoying tendency of coming loose while you’re moving the arms. Other that that, I love it! I had a blast building this kit, and if you’re a fan of the Real Grade line, or Char Aznable, I definitely recommend investing in this kit. :)

This kit is one of the finest examples of the amazing engineering that Bandai is capable of. Despite being a 1/144 scale kit, it’s engineered like a Master Grade kit. Unlike most Real Grade kits, the Sazabi uses very few pre-assembled parts. The inner frame is built almost entirely piece by piece, just like a Master Grade kit. If I recall, this kit only actually has five pre-assembled pieces. I had an absolute blast building this kit! :D It is the priciest Real Kit yet (not counting the P-Bandai ones), retailing for 4500 yen (about $45 USD) in Japan, and $42 to $60 online. If I remember correctly, I got mine for $46 from Hobby Link Japan. I guarantee, though, that whatever you pay for yours, this kit is worth every dollar of it. :)