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The BB Senshi “Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 STARDUST MEMORY Set” packs four SD-style mecha from the OVA into a single box. It’s non-scale (SD spec), released on January 11, 2025, priced at 4,510 yen (tax included). In this article I build and review two of the four kits, No.207 Gundam GP03D and No.224 Neue Ziel (part 2/2). Below you’ll find hands-on impressions of build feel, bulk, the surprisingly sharp molding on white plastic, and the display-focused design, so you can decide before buying.
1. Introduction ― The 0083 Background
*Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 STARDUST MEMORY* is an OVA set after the One Year War, and its lineup of Gundam Development Project mobile suits and mobile armors is a big part of its appeal. This BB Senshi set lets you enjoy that world in palm-sized form, bundling four kits: No.193 GP-01Fb, No.202 Gundam GP02A, No.207 Gundam GP03D, and No.224 Neue Ziel. Each is a straight re-release of a previously sold individual kit, so while the construction is simple in classic BB Senshi fashion, the distinctive shapes, weapons, and gimmicks are all faithfully reproduced.
This article covers two of those four kits ― No.207 Gundam GP03D and No.224 Neue Ziel (part 2/2). Read alongside the first part to get a feel for the whole set.
〔Image: Full package with the GP03D and Neue Ziel pair〕
2. Product Information
- Product name: BB Senshi Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 STARDUST MEMORY Set
- Series: SD Gundam G GENERATION
- Scale: Non-scale (SD spec)
- Release date: 2025/01/11
- Price: 4,510 yen (tax included)
- Contents: No.193 GP-01Fb / No.202 Gundam GP02A / No.207 Gundam GP03D / No.224 Neue Ziel (re-releases of the individual kits)
- Covered here: No.207 Gundam GP03D / No.224 Neue Ziel (2/2)
- Where to buy: Various online stores (mail order or in-store)
〔Image: Product information shot〕
3. Package & Kit Contents
Being a four-kit set, the box has real heft when you open it. Here’s what’s inside:
- Colored runners: 6
- Polycap runners: 2
- Stickers: 4 sheets
- Instruction manuals: 4 booklets
The four manuals reflect the fact that each kit is a re-release of a standalone product. The GP03D and Neue Ziel covered here are each built independently from their own manual. Getting four kits’ worth of runners and manuals in one box makes this satisfying whether you’re collecting or just want plenty to build.
〔Image: Runners, manuals, and stickers laid out〕
4. Building ― Difficulty ★★☆☆☆ / 30 min each, ~3 hours for four
Build difficulty is ★★☆☆☆. In true BB Senshi style the construction is simple, taking about 30 minutes per kit and roughly 3 hours for all four. The GP03D and Neue Ziel both go together smoothly with no special tools.
Things that stood out or might trip you up:
- Because it’s a four-kit set, the total volume adds up. Building one at a time keeps it relaxed.
- Even at SD size, the GP03D and Neue Ziel had a satisfying build feel thanks to the part count and overall bulk.
- As you assemble Neue Ziel’s wide flaring skirt and large arms, its presence really grows in hand.
- Even the white single-color GP03D has dense, sharp molding, so it already looked good unpainted once assembled.
There are few real trouble spots, making this a friendly entry point into SD kits.
〔Image: Mid-build (Neue Ziel skirt and arm section)〕
5. Out-of-Box Review ― Looks / Articulation / Color Separation / Gimmicks
Both kits feature a bulky silhouette and a hefty molded color.
Neue Ziel, despite its SD size, makes a strong impression with its wide flaring skirt and large arm units ― it makes a striking display just sitting on the shelf. The rounded armor and symmetrical large arms give it a weighty, imposing form.
Gundam GP03D draws the eye with a heavy silhouette dominated by the large unit on its back. Vertical bulk centered on the backpack gives it real power and presence while staying SD-proportioned.
- Articulation: Neue Ziel only has slight movement in the arm sections, so posing freedom is low. The GP03D has simple articulation in the arms and legs, allowing weapon poses and a bit of expression. Both lean toward display over posing.
- Color separation: Neue Ziel uses a single molded color and relies on sculpting and molding to carry the detail. It assumes painting, yet still looks convincing as built. The GP03D is white-based with blue, red, and yellow on the chest and face for a four-color setup, so its heroic coloring reads well even out of the box.
The dense molding on the white GP03D, where detail stands out without any paint, was something I really felt while building it.
〔Image: Finished out-of-box GP03D and Neue Ziel, front and back〕
6. Where It Sits in the Series ― Comparisons
This set is a re-release bundling the previously individual No.193, No.202, No.207, and No.224. Against the more “Gundam-like” hero forms of GP-01Fb and GP02A, the GP03D and Neue Ziel covered here carry mobile-armor-style oversized units and symmetrical large arms, making them the two most distinctive silhouettes in the set.
The designs follow 1990s standards, so compared to the latest SD kits the articulation and construction feel modest. That said, the simplicity brings easy assembly and the charming sculpting that’s unique to BB Senshi. Having all four machines in one box is a big draw for anyone who wants to recreate the 0083 world all at once.
〔Image: Size and silhouette comparison of the kits〕
7. One Tip for a Clean Finish (General Recommendations)
These are general finishing suggestions.
- Gate cleanup: Cut marks show easily on the white GP03D, so a double cut plus light sanding raises the finish even out of the box.
- Panel lining: The molding is dense, so even gray or brown panel lining alone really brings out the detail ― especially effective on the white parts.
- Partial painting: Neue Ziel assumes painting, so picking out the arms and skirt panels by color changes the look dramatically.
- Stickers: Use the included stickers for color separation, then hand-paint only the spots that bother you for a quick boost.
- Top coat: A light flat top coat to finish gives an SD-appropriate cohesion and a calm, settled texture.
〔Image: Panel lining and partial painting sample〕
8. What to Check Before Buying
- Set contents: This is a four-kit set; this article covers two of them, the GP03D and Neue Ziel. If you already own the individual kits, watch for overlap.
- Color separation / paint dependence: Neue Ziel is a single molded color. It looks fine out of the box, but plan for partial painting if you want to push it.
- Articulation: Both are display-focused with minimal movement, so they don’t suit action-heavy use.
- Volume: Building all four adds up, so set aside enough time.
〔Image: Back-of-box contents check〕
9. Good & More
【Good】
- Overwhelming bulk for an SD kit ― each stands on its own as a display piece.
- High silhouette fidelity, from Neue Ziel’s symmetrical arms to the GP03D’s large backpack unit.
- Molding density and sculpted detail that overcome the single-color limitation.
【More (points to note)】
- Color separation is simple; Neue Ziel in particular assumes painting.
- Articulation is minimal, so posing freedom is quite limited.
- The design still follows 1990s standards, so the articulation and structure feel a bit dated next to modern kits.
〔Image: Detail shots representing Good/More〕
10. Score
Overall rating: ★★★☆☆
In a word: “Sharp molding that shines even in plain white, and presence that lands just by setting it down. Accept the limited articulation and enjoy the 0083 collection value.”
〔Image: Best shot of the two finished kits〕
11. Conclusion
That wraps up my review of No.207 Gundam GP03D and No.224 Neue Ziel (part 2/2) from the BB Senshi “Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 STARDUST MEMORY Set.” Building them, I found the SD kits had genuine bulk and a satisfying build feel, with the presence of Neue Ziel’s wide skirt and large arms and the GP03D’s dense molding that looks good unpainted both leaving a strong impression. The collection value of having all four iconic 0083 machines at once is high, making it a treat for SD and series fans alike. The easy assembly and charming sculpting are pure BB Senshi, and there’s plenty of room to push the finish, so it’s a box that beginners and veterans can both enjoy.
