MSN-06S Sinanju

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Pilot: Full Frontal
Released: December 2008
Price: 7000 yen
Completed: N/A

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Original Design by Hajime Katoki
Bandai releases a "Best of the Year" master grade model every December, and Sinanju Ver. Ka is the one for 2008. Prior to the start of the Gundam Unicorn Anime series, I remember reading about a Gundam Convention where a poll was conducted to determine which MS fans would like to see made first: Sinanju or Kshatriya. Kshatriya won by a landslide : ) Personally, I'm glad that Bandai released this model first, and it did not disappoint. When I first saw the design of Sinanju, it immediate reminded me of the Shanel from Mobile Suit Gundam Another Story: Meaningless War 0091, which I believe is a doujinshi release.

MSN-04 Shanel
As I understand, the Shanel is suppose to be the "female" version of the MSN-04 Sazabi. Instead of possessing the diffuse mega particle cannon like the Sazabi, the Shanel focuses more on the funnels, which would explain its (her) strong resemblance to the Queleby.

Like the Unicorn Gundam, which received a slight altered model with the release of the OVA, a slightly modified Sinanju will most likely be released with episode 2, probably in the HGUC line. In comparison to the original design, the OVA version appears more menacing.

The model is everything one can ask for in a master grade: a full and highly articulated inner frame, sturdy and intricately detailed exterior armor, and the imposing size. the sharp trims around the edge of the armor gives the suit an intense dynamic presence rare among UC designs. The only problem with this model that is worth pointing out is the gold foil stickers, which can be quite a pain to apply.

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