REVIEW SD Gundam BB Senshi CE73: STARGAZER Set, Bandai

This is review of Bandai Gunpla SD Gundam BB Senshi CE73: STARGAZER Set from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Stargazer.

Bandai Gunpla SD Gundam BB Senshi CE73: STARGAZER Set Review

The BB Senshi C.E.73 -STARGAZERSet consolidates four previously released BB Senshi kits from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 STARGAZER into one set. Following the earlier C.E. Destiny Duel Set and ZGMF Zaku Series Set, this kit is priced at 3,520 yen.

Stargazer Gundam

The kit includes the Stargazer Gundam with accessories such as a Beam Gun and Voiture Lumiere effects. The stickers provided replicate the glowing slits across its body, though unlike the HG kit, no non-luminous stickers are included. While assembly is straightforward, painting is needed for details like the head ducts and parts of the wrists.

Features

Compact SD proportions with well-balanced articulation, allowing free movement of the arms and functional double-jointed elbows.
The Voiture Lumiere system with a large ring-shaped Taurus on its back is faithfully recreated in SD proportions.
The kit allows for dynamic posing with smooth polycap-based joints.
A Beam Gun is included, though it lacks painted details and requires customization for accuracy.

Overall, the Stargazer Gundam captures the essence of the original kit from 2007 while maintaining a simplified, fun design suitable for SD enthusiasts.

Strike Noir

Strike Noir offers a black-colored variant of the Strike Gundam, complete with Noir Striker and various weaponry. Accessories include:

Dual 57mm High-Energy Beam Rifles.
Beam Rifle Shorty attached to its waist.
MR-Q10 Fragarach 3 Beam Blades.

Details

The kit features extensive articulation, allowing for varied poses and a range of weapon configurations.

Additional paint is required for areas like the chest frame and shoulder details.

While the Noir Striker adds bulk and dynamic movement with its deployable Linear Guns, some parts, such as the guns’ undersides, have hollow spaces.

The variety of armaments, including deployable wings and large beam swords, ensures high playability.

Blu Duel

Blu Duel is an upgraded version of the Duel Gundam equipped with the Fortestra system, featuring advanced armor and weaponry like the Stiletto projectile launchers. This kit retains elements of the original Duel design but adds striking details.

Highlights

Accessories include the hand-held Stiletto anti-armor penetrator.
Stickers are provided for yellow accents, though painting is necessary for precise detail.
The kit simplifies Fortestra’s complex design while retaining key features like the retractable beam gun.
Articulation is excellent, though the bulky shoulder armor limits arm movement.

Overall, Blu Duel balances classic Duel Gundam aesthetics with modern upgrades.

Verde Buster

The Verde Buster, a redesigned version of the original Buster Gundam, focuses on heavy artillery and close combat, introducing bayonet-equipped rifles.

Features

Integrated weaponry, including beam rifles on the waist and shoulder-mounted cannons.
Stickers cover basic details, but intricate areas like thruster interiors require painting.
The kit preserves SD proportions while delivering Verde Buster’s distinct weapon layout.

Both Blu Duel and Verde Buster maintain the unified proportions of the set, emphasizing balance and compatibility between models.

Summary

The BB Senshi C.E.73 -STARGAZERSet offers a delightful mix of classic and enhanced designs, perfect for SD model enthusiasts. While the kits rely on stickers for detailing, additional painting can elevate the final result. The set delivers strong playability and excellent representation of the iconic mobile suits from the Stargazer series. Stay tuned for more updates!