What Gunpla should I start with?

What grade should I start Gunpla?

HG (High Grade)

HG or High Grade kits are typically 1/144 scale or about 4 to 6 inches tall. This is probably the most common grade and the best place to start for a beginner.

What is the most popular Gunpla model?

What Gundam should I buy?

The best Gundam models for beginners will be High Grade (HG) or Master Grade (MG) because they are typically easier to build and have fewer stickers and decals. They don't require any painting, so someone who is new to the hobby doesn't have to worry about the fine details.

Is RG good for beginners?

Real Grade (RG) kits are a step up from HG, as they have more intricate, high-quality parts. They're still appropriate for beginners, but you might want to get a few HG models under your belt before you try one.

The Ultimate Gunpla Beginner's Guide

Why is Gunpla so addictive?

Gunpla Is Great for Home Decor

No hobby can give you a more awesome result than Gunpla. As soon as you finish building your Gundam, you can display it in your home. Gundams come with a small stand that's perfect for showing your model off. That's what makes Gunpla so addicting.

Are Gunpla hard to build?

Gunpla has got to be one of the easiest modeling hobbies. I was amazed when I discovered them; my only previous experience had been U.S. kits I built in the 80s/90s. Bandai has been working hard to make them accessible to everyone, and they also take advantage of economies of scale.

Do you need glue for Gunpla?

Technically, you don't need any tools to build a Gundam. The parts snap right off of the plastic runner and into place, no glue required.

How much time does it take to build a Gundam?

A single NG/HG kit can take up to 4-8 hours to snap together and a RG can take me at least 2 days and that's not counting painting, panel lining, etc. I placed all of the decals on my RG Strike Freedom Gundam today and it took me 2 hours.

How many perfect grade Gundams are there?

Only 30 units were made available worldwide. Most expensive Gunpla ever produced. Bandai Museum exclusive color variant of PG-01.

Why is it called Gunpla?

The name Gunpla derives from the phrase "Gundam plastic model," most kits being made of plastic.

What is the easiest Gundam?

Which is better Hg or MG Gundam?

From smallest to largest, they are: High Grade (HG) — 1/144 or 1/100 scale. Real Grade (RG) — 1/144 scale. Master Grade (MG) — 1/100 scale.

What is the lowest Gunpla grade?

1/144: The smallest scale available. I was surprised when I made my first Gundam in this size and its face was only the size of my thumbnail. It looked a lot bigger on the box. Keep in mind that just because a 1/144 is the smallest size doesn't mean it is always the least detailed.

How many Gunpla kits are there?

Over the past 35 years, Bandai has released approximately 2,000 different types of Gunpla models.

Why do you love Gunpla?

Gunpla models are accurate and precise in detail

As you go up the kit grades (High Grade, Master Grade, Perfect Grade), the details and mechanics just keep getting better and better, from manipulator joints to hydraulics and inner mechanics.

Is model making a good hobby?

Model building is a hobby that can be a good reliever of stress. You can escape to your own little assembly area to concentrate solely on building your latest project, clearing your mind of any problems that you had previously.

Is it possible to build a Gundam?

But could we build our own Gundams? The simple answer is yes. In fact, scientists have been tackling various aspects of the technology since at least the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Is Gunpla similar to Lego?

Just like LEGO, these Japanese giant robots have a hardcore fanbase. It has a rich history of animated series and movies, mangas and of course the most important one, Gunpla (the plastic toys showcasing all the amazing robot creations).

Are Gundam models valuable?

While each subsequent entry raises the price of the model, with some hitting the thousands of dollar mark, the number one entry truly brings home the prize. The "PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Gold Version" was released in 2002, with only thirty copies made for the general public and retailing for around $9000 USD!

What is the difference between Gunpla and Gundam?

Gunpla (ガンプラ Ganpura), a portmanteau of "Gundam plastic model", is the common name for plastic model kits depicting the vehicles and characters of the fictional Gundam universe by Bandai.