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 ...

Best RG Gundam Kits in 2026: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Bandai's Real Grade Gundam line packs Master Grade-level detail into 1/144 scale. Launched in 2010 with the RG RX-78-2, the format delivers an inner frame, intricate color separation across multipl...

Most Anticipated Gunpla Releases of 2026: Complete Calendar

Bandai's 2026 Gunpla calendar by quarter: new Premium Grade, RG continuations, multiple Master Grades, plus HG kits across legacy and brand-new series.

Best Ways to Display Your Gunpla Collection: Stands, Cases & Lighting

Stands, action bases, glass cases, LED lighting — what each Gunpla display option does and which combinations match real shelf setups at home.

How to Apply Waterslide Decals on Gunpla Without Ruining Them

Waterslide decals apply more reliably than stickers if you follow the right steps. Tools, prep, and sealing technique for show-quality Gunpla finishes.

Gunpla Painting for Beginners: Spray Can vs Airbrush vs Hand Brush

Spray can, airbrush, hand brush — each Gunpla painting method has different cost and learning curve. Method-by-method guide for first-time painters.

Top 10 Gunpla Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them

10 Gunpla mistakes every builder makes once: nub removal, panel lining, decal placement, sanding, top-coating — each with the exact fix that solves it.

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.