Real Grade Gundam (RG Gundam)

Real Grade (RG) is Bandai's 1/144 scale Gunpla line that pursues a realistic look, launched in July 2010. RG kits sit at the same scale as High Grade (HG), so they display side by side, but aim for a more realistic look at the same size.

For a larger build, Master Grade (MG) is 1/100 scale and Perfect Grade (PG) is 1/60. Our grade guide compares HG, RG, MG and PG in detail.

P-Rex Hobby is a Bandai Recommended Hobby Store, listed on the Bandai Hobby Store Locator. US orders ship duties prepaid with no import fees. Kits that are not out yet are listed in Gundam Pre-Order, and the latest kits in New Release Gundam.

What scale are RG Gundam kits?

Real Grade kits are 1/144 scale, the same scale as High Grade and Entry Grade.

What is the difference between RG and HG?

Both are 1/144 scale. Bandai describes Real Grade as a 1/144 line that pursues a realistic look, while High Grade is its standard 1/144 line.

Do these kits need glue?

No. Bandai introduced its snap-fit method in 1987, so the parts go together without adhesive.

What tools do I need?

Bandai recommends a modeling nipper to trim each part from its runner. Entry Grade is the exception: its touch gates can be separated by hand.