GUNDAM BASE LIMITED MSN-04 Sazabi [Clear Color Ver.] RG 1/144

Give Char Aznable’s legendary Mobile Suit a completely different look with the Gundam Base Limited RG 1/144 MSN-04 Sazabi [Clear Color], an exclusive transparent-colour version of one of the most impressive Real Grade Gunpla kits.

From Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack comes the MSN-04 Sazabi, Char Aznable’s imposing Newtype-use Mobile Suit and the machine that faces Amuro Ray’s RX-93 ν Gundam in their final confrontation.

This Gundam Base Limited Clear Color edition takes the highly detailed RG 1/144 Sazabi and replaces much of its familiar red exterior armour with translucent red components, allowing the internal mechanical detail beneath the armour to become a major part of the finished model’s appearance. The Clear Color version was originally released as a limited item in May 2019.

Gundam Base Limited RG Sazabi Clear Color

The standard RG MSN-04 Sazabi is already one of the most substantial models in the Real Grade range.

The Clear Color version takes that impressive engineering and gives it a very different presentation.

Transparent and translucent exterior armour allows parts of the Sazabi’s internal construction to remain visible, highlighting details that are normally hidden beneath the Mobile Suit’s armour.

The result is unmistakably Sazabi, but with the distinctive appearance associated with Bandai’s limited-edition Clear Color Gunpla.

Char Aznable’s MSN-04 Sazabi

The MSN-04 Sazabi was developed for Char Aznable during the events of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack.

It’s a machine built around Char.

Large.

Powerful.

Heavily armed.

And red, obviously.

Despite its size, the Sazabi was designed as a high-performance Newtype Mobile Suit and equipped with both conventional weapons and remote Funnel weaponry.

Its enormous proportions also make the Sazabi one of the most visually imposing Mobile Suits in the Universal Century.

Even at 1/144 scale, it has serious shelf presence.

Clear Red Armour

The defining feature of this Gundam Base Limited release is the use of clear-coloured armour components.

Instead of completely hiding the mechanical construction beneath the Sazabi’s exterior, the translucent red parts allow elements of the underlying structure to remain visible.

This works particularly well with the Real Grade Sazabi because the original RG was designed with extensive layered armour and mechanical detailing.

Different shades and levels of transparency across the exterior help maintain the complex layered appearance of the Sazabi while giving the entire model a striking limited-edition finish.

Real Grade Engineering

The RG 1/144 Sazabi takes the enormous proportions of Char’s Mobile Suit and recreates them with the dense mechanical detailing associated with Bandai’s Real Grade series.

Its armour is divided into numerous individual sections, while mechanical components are layered underneath to create considerably more visual depth than a conventional 1/144 scale model.

Expansion mechanisms are incorporated into areas including the verniers and backpack, helping expose additional mechanical detail when deployed.

With the Clear Color armour installed, many of those internal details become even more noticeable.

Six Funnels

No Sazabi would be complete without its signature Funnels.

The kit includes six Funnels, stored in the two Funnel Containers mounted on the rear of the Mobile Suit.

These remote weapons are an essential part of the Sazabi’s Newtype combat system and contribute heavily to its instantly recognisable rear silhouette.

Combined with the large backpack, shoulder armour and Funnel Containers, they make the Sazabi look just as impressive from behind as it does from the front.

Beam Shot Rifle

The Sazabi’s primary handheld firearm, the Beam Shot Rifle, is included with the kit.

Its substantial design perfectly matches the proportions of the Sazabi and provides a strong option for recreating ranged combat poses.

The RG’s articulation allows the rifle to be positioned in a variety of ways, including convincing two-handed weapon poses.

Beam Tomahawk & Beam Sabers

For close combat, the Sazabi comes equipped with its distinctive Beam Tomahawk together with two Beam Sabers.

These give the finished model several different close-combat display options and allow you to recreate the aggressive melee fighting associated with Char’s final Mobile Suit.

Combine the Beam Tomahawk with the Sazabi’s huge shield and you have one of the most recognisable Char’s Counterattack displays you can put on a shelf.

Sazabi Shield

The kit also includes the Sazabi’s enormous Shield, complete with its distinctive Neo Zeon styling.

The shield adds even more visual mass to an already substantial model and can be combined with the rifle or melee weapons to create a wide range of combat poses.

A Missile is also included among the kit’s weapon equipment.

Impressive Articulation for Such a Large Mobile Suit

The Sazabi is huge by Real Grade standards, but Bandai designed the RG kit to maintain an impressive range of articulation.

Movable armour sections work alongside the internal construction to help accommodate movement, while the extensive articulation allows the model to recreate both commanding standing poses and much more aggressive action displays.

A selection of hand parts is also provided to help accommodate its various weapons and posing options.

A Perfect Partner for the RG ν Gundam

There are few Gundam rivalries more iconic than Amuro Ray versus Char Aznable.

Pair the RG Sazabi Clear Color with an RG RX-93 ν Gundam for an impressive Char’s Counterattack display representing the final battle between the two legendary rivals.

The Sazabi’s enormous proportions also create a fantastic visual contrast against the slimmer ν Gundam.

Even though they’re both 1/144 scale, nobody told the Sazabi it was supposed to be small.

Gundam Base Limited Gunpla

This version of the Sazabi was produced as a limited-release Clear Color model, rather than a standard retail edition of the RG kit. Sources documenting the original release identify it as a Gundam Base/Event limited release from May 2019.

That makes it particularly appealing to collectors who already own the standard RG Sazabi and want a visually distinctive version of Char’s famous Mobile Suit.

It’s also a great choice for anyone collecting Gundam Base Limited Gunpla, Clear Color Gundam kits or special-edition Real Grade models.

Product Features

• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
• Grade: RG / Real Grade
• Scale: 1/144
• Model Number: MSN-04
• Mobile Suit: Sazabi
• Version: Clear Color
• Limited-release Gunpla
• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack
• Pilot: Char Aznable
• Distinctive translucent red armour
• Detailed Real Grade internal construction
• Layered armour and mechanical detailing
• Deployable mechanical sections around areas including the verniers and backpack
• Includes Beam Shot Rifle
• Includes Beam Tomahawk
• Includes 2 Beam Sabers
• Includes Shield
• Includes 6 Funnels
• Includes Missile
• Multiple hand parts for weapon and display poses
• Highly articulated 1/144 scale construction
• Snap-fit Gunpla model kit
• Action Base sold separately
• Originally released: May 2019

A Standout Clear Color Real Grade

Clear Color kits work particularly well when the original model has plenty going on underneath its armour, and the RG Sazabi certainly qualifies.

The combination of transparent exterior components, internal mechanical detail, huge backpack, Funnels and extensive weaponry gives the finished model a dramatically different appearance from the standard red Sazabi.

Display it under good lighting and the clear armour really starts to come into its own.

For builders who already have a conventional Sazabi, this version provides a genuinely different way to display the same legendary Mobile Suit.

Why Add the Gundam Base Limited Sazabi Clear Color RG 1/144 to Your Collection?-04 Sazabi [Clear Color] RG 1/144 combines one of Bandai’s most impressive Real Grade designs with a striking limited-edition transparent finish.

You still get the imposing proportions, articulation, detailed internal construction and extensive weapons of the RG Sazabi, including its Beam Shot Rifle, Beam Tomahawk, Beam Sabers, Shield and six Funnels, but the Clear Color armour transforms the appearance of the finished model.

For collectors searching for a RG Sazabi Clear Color, Gundam Base Limited Sazabi, MSN-04 Sazabi model kit, Char Aznable Gunpla, Char’s Counterattack Gunpla or limited edition Real Grade Gundam, this is an outstanding centrepiece for a Universal Century collection.

Add the Gundam Base Limited MSN-04 Sazabi [Clear Color] RG 1/144 to your Gunpla collection and give Char Aznable’s legendary final Mobile Suit a spectacular transparent Real Grade finish.