Entry Grade is BANDAI HOBBY's line of tool-free beginner Gundam model kits. Browse Entry Grade products at P-Rex Hobby, including the latest releases and pre-orders from BANDAI HOBBY.
What Is Entry Grade?
Entry Grade is Bandai's most beginner-friendly Gundam model kit line, designed to be built with no tools required. Entry Grade kits feature innovative touch-gate technology that allows parts to be separated from runners by hand, eliminating the need for nippers. The simplified construction and reduced part count make Entry Grade the perfect first model kit experience.
Entry Grade: History and Evolution
Entry Grade launched to lower the barrier to entry for Gundam model building. Bandai recognized that the need for tools and the perceived complexity of model kits deterred potential new builders. Entry Grade solved this with clever engineering that maintains good proportions and detail while dramatically simplifying construction. The line has successfully introduced countless new hobbyists to the world of Gunpla.
How to Choose Your Entry Grade
Entry Grade kits retail between $8-$15 USD, making them the most affordable Gundam kits available. They can be built in under 30 minutes with no tools whatsoever. These kits make excellent gifts for anyone curious about model building and are perfect for children as young as 8. After completing an Entry Grade, builders naturally progress to HG kits.
Entry Grade Specifications
Scale: 1/144 scale
Type: Tool-free beginner gundam model kits
Manufacturer: BANDAI HOBBY
Why Buy Entry Grade from P-Rex Hobby?
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100% authentic: Every Entry Grade product is sourced from authorized distributors and guaranteed genuine.
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Fast North American shipping: Orders ship from our Vancouver, Canada warehouse. U.S. orders arrive in 3-5 business days with DDP (duties prepaid) shipping. Canadian orders arrive in 2-4 business days.
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Earliest access: Vancouver is the closest major North American port to Japan, so we receive new Entry Grade releases faster than most retailers.
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Trusted retailer: P-Rex Hobby is a Bandai Recommended Hobby Store with 1,000+ five-star reviews and 20,000+ customers served.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scale is Entry Grade?
Entry Grade is 1/144 scale.
What type of product is Entry Grade?
Entry Grade is a line of tool-free beginner Gundam model kits from BANDAI HOBBY.
Where can I buy Entry Grade online in North America?
P-Rex Hobby carries a wide range of Entry Grade products with fast shipping across North America. As a Bandai Recommended Hobby Store based in Vancouver, Canada, we offer authentic products with duties-prepaid shipping to the U.S.
Are Entry Grade products at P-Rex Hobby authentic?
Yes. Every Entry Grade product at P-Rex Hobby is 100% authentic, sourced from official distributors.
How long does shipping take?
U.S. orders arrive in 3-5 business days with DDP shipping (duties prepaid). Canadian orders arrive in 2-4 business days from our Vancouver warehouse.
Does P-Rex Hobby offer pre-orders for new Entry Grade releases?
Yes. We regularly list pre-orders for upcoming releases. Our Vancouver location means we often receive new products sooner than other North American retailers.
