The HGUC MSN-04II Nightingale has been on everyone’s mind since its official announcement at Gunpla EXPA Tokyo 2020, and it’s finally here at Gundam Pros! The MSN-04II Nightingale replaces the MSN-04 Sazabi as Char Aznable’s primary Mobile Suit in the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – Beltorchicka’s Children novelization. This novel was an alternate retelling of the storyline from Char’s Counterattack and became a manga series in 2014, from which the HGUC MSN-04II Nightingale gets its design. Bandai first attempted to recreate the MSN-04II Nightingale in 2014 with the RE/100 version, but this time around, they mastered it!
This hulking red beast certainly has the firepower to match its appearance; here’s what you’ll find on the runners alongside the MSN-04II Nightingale:
- Large Mega Beam Rifle
- Shield
- Funnels x10
- Beam Tomahawk
- Beam Saber (Long Blade) x2
- Beam Saber (Short Blade) x2
- Landing Gear
Articulation –
Bandai placed a ton of focus on providing a version of the MSN-04II Nightingale that would be solid and sturdy while also capable of dynamic action poses. Builders should expect the MSN-04II Nightingale to be well articulated and capable of holding its weapons in numerous attack poses! To make the most of the MSN-04II Nightingale’s articulation, Bandai recommends an Action Base 4 to get this big cherry tomato up in the air! The three External thrusters attach via a ball joint for easy articulation. The Backpack Binders will rotate and fold back, appearing as though the MSN-04II Nightingale is hurdling through space at maximum velocity!
Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –
The HGUC MSN-04II Nightingale features a Mega Particle Cannon mounted on the lower torso of the Mobile Suit. This weapon is only present in the manga version of the design. The Large Mega Beam Rifle uses an articulated bipod for added stability when firing. There is a pair of articulated sub-arms mounted underneath the front skirt armor of the MSN-04II Nightingale. These arms are equipped with Beam Sabers for added protection in close quarters combat. All ten of the Funnel units can separate from the binders for individual displaying. The Beam Tomahawk includes multiple effect parts for deeper customization.
This kit includes:
20 Runners total (A1+A2, B, C, D, E, F[x2], G[x2], H, I, J1, J2, K[x2], L1, L2, M1, M2, SB1)
Total Piece Count – 286 with 4 Unused Parts
Foil + Marking Stickers
Materials – PS
Additional Fun information
Pilot(s): Char Aznable
Unit Type: Prototype Newtype Use Mobile Suit
Model number: MSN-04II
Code name: Nightingale
Overall Height: 27.8m (91.2ft)
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics
Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jul 2021
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – Beltorchicka’s Children
Mechanical Designer: Yutaka Izubuchi, Takayuki Yanase
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