Lu Bu Fengxian rides again as the Sinanju
Lu Bu Fengxian is one of the biggest names in Chinese history: the most feared warrior of the late Han dynasty, never seen without his legendary horse, Red Hare. Bandai's SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden line reimagines him through the silhouette of the Universal Century's MSN-06S Sinanju, the mobile suit tied to Neo Zeon's Full Frontal, rebuilt here in full chibi proportions with the Sinanju's signature red, black and gold colour scheme intact.
It's a kit for anyone who likes a bit of crossover fun in their Gunpla. Sinanju fans get a playful new take on a suit they already love, Three Kingdoms fans get their favourite warlord in mecha form, and if you're after a quick, satisfying SD build with a genuine gimmick, this one has two: a shape-changing weapon and a separate motorcycle mount.
Build difficulty
Rated Skill Level 1 by the manufacturer and recommended for builders aged 8 and up, this is one of the more approachable kits in the SD range. Parts are moulded in colour, assembly is fully snap-fit, and no cement or paint is needed to get the finished look. Across around 7 runners you're building two things, the Lu Bu Sinanju figure and the separate Red Hare unit, so it takes a little longer than the simplest single-figure SD kits, but it's still a same-afternoon build for a first-timer and a quick one for anyone with a few kits behind them.
Technical highlights
The headline feature is the four-piece clear weapon set: combine it into a single long halberd for a dramatic silhouette, or split it back into a pair of shorter blades. Full-colour part separation means the red, black and gold Sinanju scheme is moulded in, not painted on, and a foil seal sheet adds fine gold trim detail. Red Hare builds as its own posable unit rather than a static accessory.
What makes this kit special
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Combinable weapon system: four clear-part swords reconfigure between a full halberd and twin blades, so you can switch the display without extra parts.
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A genuine mount, not a static accessory: Red Hare builds as its own posable motorcycle-style unit that Lu Bu Sinanju can ride.
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Sinanju's colour scheme, chibi-sized: the red, black and gold look of the Universal Century original carries straight through to SD proportions.
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Full-colour moulded parts: no painting required to get the finished look right off the runner.
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Foil seal accents: fine gold detailing without decal work.
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Crossover appeal: works as a Sinanju piece, a Three Kingdoms piece, or just a fun standalone SD build.
What's in the box
- Lu Bu Sinanju SD figure runners
- Red Hare motorcycle-unit runners
- Four-piece clear weapon set (combines into a halberd or twin blades)
- Foil seal sheet
- Instruction manual
Compatible accessories
No display base is included with the kit. For dynamic poses of Lu Bu Sinanju in action, pair it with the Bandai Action Base 1, Bandai's universal display stand, which fits most SD-scale Gundam figures.
Build your Sinanju collection
Want the real Universal Century original alongside the chibi crossover? The Bandai 1/100 MG Sinanju (Anime Colour Ver.) brings Full Frontal's Sinanju to the shelf at full Master Grade scale and detail, a striking contrast next to this SD take.
Build specifications
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Line: SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden, kit #08
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Character: Lu Bu Fengxian, reimagined from Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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Base mobile suit: MSN-06S Sinanju
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Manufacturer: Bandai
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Grade: SD
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Scale: Non-scale, approximately 11.4cm assembled
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Kit packaged weight: 310g (retail box 30 x 19 x 7cm)
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Barcode: 4573102576101
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Skill Level: 1
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Assembly method: Snap-fit
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Paint required: No
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Special features: Combinable clear weapon system, separate posable Red Hare unit
Perfect for
- Builders who already have the MG Sinanju on the shelf and want a fun, fast companion piece
- Three Kingdoms and Chinese historical fiction fans looking for a mecha take on Lu Bu
- Anyone after a same-afternoon build with a genuine posing gimmick
- First-time builders wanting an easy Skill Level 1 kit that still has some personality
- Collectors building out the SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden line
Fast Australian shipping
Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.
What to watch for
One independent builder review flagged some part-on-part collision during posing, most noticeably around the side skirt armour, which can limit certain leg poses. We haven't found this repeated across multiple independent sources, so treat it as a single data point rather than a confirmed pattern.
Builder tip: test-fit the skirt armour and weapon arms in your intended pose before final assembly, and go slowly on tight-fitting joints. SD kits pack a lot of parts into a small frame.
Build notes
No cement or paint required for this kit. Basic tools (nippers and a hobby knife) are enough, though sanding sticks help clean up nub marks for a tidier finish. Recommended for builders aged 8 and up.
Last updated: 13 August 2026 (AEST)