Gundam 101

Gunpla Ver.Ka Explained: What "Version Katoki" Means, Every MG Ver.Ka Kit, and a Tier List

Short answer: Ver.Ka means "Version Katoki". It is the Master Grade sub-brand that mecha designer Hajime Katoki personally manages for Bandai: he redraws the mobile suit, supervises the kit from pl...

Perfect Grade Gundam Guide: Every PG Kit Ever Released, PG vs MG, and Which to Buy First

Short answer: Perfect Grade (PG) is Bandai's largest and most complex mainline Gunpla grade: 1/60 scale, a full mechanical inner frame, and in most kits some form of LED lighting. Bandai has releas...

MGEX Explained: Every Master Grade Extreme Gunpla (Unicorn Ver.Ka, Strike Freedom, Mighty Strike Freedom)

Short answer: MGEX (Master Grade Extreme) is Bandai's top tier of 1/100 Gunpla, sitting above MG and MG Ver.Ka. Each kit is built around one "extreme" theme instead of a general upgrade: light for ...

Real Grade vs Master Grade: Complete Comparison for 2026

Real Grade vs Master Grade in 2026: 1/144 vs 1/100, part counts, build time, and where each shines. The framework for picking the grade you'll finish.

What Is P-Bandai? How to Buy Premium Bandai Kits in Canada and the US

P-Bandai (Premium Bandai) is Bandai's online-exclusive line — limited-production kits not sold in regular retail. How NA collectors access them.

Gundam Scale Guide: 1/144 vs 1/100 vs 1/60 — Size Comparison With Photos

How big is a Gunpla kit? 1/144 ≈ 13cm, 1/100 ≈ 18cm, 1/60 ≈ 30cm for a standard 18m mobile suit. Side-by-side photos with exact measurements per grade.

Best Gunpla for Beginners: Top 10 Kits to Start With in 2026

Your first Gundam model kit — HG kits are $12-25, build in 1-3 hours, no glue or paint required. Top 10 HG picks for 2026 across series and styles.

Gunpla Grades Explained: HG vs RG vs MG vs PG — Which Should You Buy?

HG, RG, MG, PG explained — what each Gunpla grade means, the scale and price tier, and the right starting point for your first or next build.

Gundam Models: A Complete 101 Beginner Guide (Gunpla)

Gundam models (Gunpla) are scale plastic kits drawn from "Mobile Suit Gundam". The starter guide: grades, tools, build steps, and common pitfalls to avoid.