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A snap-fit review of the BB Senshi Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory Set. This special set gathers the OVA’s four main machines (GP01Fb / GP02A / GP03D / Neue Ziel) in one box, recreating the show’s confrontations at palm size. This article covers two of them — GP01Fb and GP02A. The BB Senshi build is easy and charming, about 30 minutes each and ~3 hours for all four. I’ll also cover what I found building it: the volume of four kits, the fiddly older-standard sticker work, and the minimal SD articulation.
1. Introduction — The Four 0083 Machines in SD
This is a review of the BB Senshi 0083 Stardust Memory Set, an SD take on the main MS/MA of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. The product gathers four kits — BB Senshi No.193 Gundam GP01Fb, No.202 Gundam GP02A, No.207 Gundam GP03D, and No.224 Neue Ziel — into one set, recreating the world of the OVA 0083 at palm size.
Each is a straight re-release of the individually-sold kits, so while the construction is simple in classic BB Senshi style, the distinctive forms, weapons and gimmicks are well reproduced. This article first reviews the GP01Fb (Full Vernian) and the GP02A (with atomic bazooka). I hope it helps SD Gundam and 0083 fans.
2. Product Information
- Name: BB Senshi Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory Set
- Scale: non-scale (SD)
- Series: SD Gundam G Generation
- Release: January 11, 2025
- Price: 4,510 JPY (incl. tax)
- Contents: four kits — GP01Fb / GP02A / GP03D / Neue Ziel (re-release of individual kits)
- Where to buy: online stores (mail order / in store)
Having the four iconic 0083 machines at once gives the set high collectibility — one box recreates the confrontations as they are.
3. Package & Kit Contents
Inside: 6 colored runners, 2 polycap runners, 4 sticker sheets, and 4 instruction manuals. With four kits bundled, the stickers and manuals come in fours too, so there’s real volume. The molded colors center on a heroic blue, red and white, and even just snap-fit the color balance stands out. The SD deformed proportions still carry solid molding, so there’s plenty of visual information out of the box.
4. The Build — 30 Min Each, ~3 Hours for Four; the Spots to Watch
Difficulty is 2/5. Each kit takes about 30 minutes, and all four together about 3 hours. Construction is simple in BB Senshi style, but the set brings a few things to watch:
- Volume for four kits: 30 minutes each adds up across four, so it’s a fair amount of work in one go. With four manuals too, breaking it up by machine makes for a pleasant build.
- Older-standard sticker work is fiddly: as re-releases of the individual kits, color is often handled by stickers. Applying the small stickers takes some effort, so have tweezers ready.
- Minimal SD articulation: with the BB Senshi deformed body, joint movement is minimal. It suits standing them in a “confrontation lineup” more than action play.
The build itself is easy, but setting aside a block of time for four kits’ worth of sticker work keeps the finish tidy.
5. Out-of-Box Review — GP01Fb and GP02A
This article covers the GP01Fb (Full Vernian) and the GP02A (with atomic bazooka). SD-deformed as they are, each machine’s character comes through clearly.
The GP01Fb charms with the light silhouette of its space-use extra thrusters. The blue-and-white scheme is heroic, and the Full Vernian’s rear volume suits the cute SD head-to-body ratio well.
The GP02A’s highlight is its heavy look with a large shield and the atomic bazooka. The size of the weaponry stands out against the SD body, giving it some of the strongest presence of the four.
Both have minimal joint movement, but simply standing them up conveys each machine’s on-screen feel. Even just lining up the two brings out that 0083 confrontation mood — which is the fun of it.
6. Where It Sits in the Lineup — The Appeal of the Set
- Recreate the confrontations as a four-kit set: with GP01Fb, GP02A, GP03D and Neue Ziel together, there’s no need to buy them separately — one box recreates 0083’s famous scenes at palm size.
- BB Senshi ease of building: the simple structure and charming sculpts are easy for kids and adults alike, and it’s a good entry point to SD Gundam.
- A “period-standard” sculpting side: as re-releases, some are sculpted to the standards of their time and can feel a bit simple by today’s eye. That rustic quality is part of the BB Senshi charm, though.
7. One-Point Tips for a Cleaner Finish
This was a snap-fit build, but here are a few low-effort steps that improve the look (general suggestions).
- Panel lining: even on SD, lining the molding tightens the look noticeably — the best bang-for-buck step.
- Spot painting: replacing sticker-based color with spot painting removes peeling worries and looks more natural.
- Seam removal: cleaning up only the seams that bother you raises the finish even on a small body.
- Top coat: a light flat coat unifies the texture across the four for a cohesive collection.
8. Before You Buy
- With four kits it has volume, so it helps to set aside a block of build time.
- Color is often sticker-based, so tweezers make the work smoother.
- SD means minimal articulation — better for “lining up to display” than posing.
- Online stores are the reliable place to buy.
9. Good & More
Good
- The four main 0083 machines (GP01Fb / GP02A / GP03D / Neue Ziel) in one box, recreating the confrontations.
- BB Senshi ease and charming sculpts that kids and adults can both enjoy.
- A well-balanced blue-red-white scheme that looks good even snap-fit.
- SD yet sizable enough for real presence when lined up.
More (things to note)
- Four kits’ worth of volume, and a fair amount of work once you include the stickers.
- Color is often sticker-dependent.
- SD means minimal joint movement and low posing freedom; some period-standard sculpting feels a bit dated.
10. Score
Overall: ★★★☆☆
In a sentence: “A highly collectible set that gathers 0083’s four main machines in one box. The BB Senshi ease and charm let you recreate the show’s confrontations just by lining them up. On the other hand, the four kits’ sticker work, the minimal SD articulation and the period-standard sculpting are things to go in expecting.”
11. Conclusion
The BB Senshi Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory Set is a highly collectible package that gathers the four iconic machines of 0083 at once. This article covered the GP01Fb and GP02A, and SD-deformed as they are, each machine’s character is well reproduced — just lining them up conveys the feel of the show. There are caveats, like the four kits’ sticker work and the minimal articulation, but the ease and charm are pure BB Senshi. With room to go further in paint and finish, it’s a set I can recommend to SD Gundam and 0083 fans, and to beginners and veterans alike.
