Gunpla Buying Guide
Buying a Gunpla kit can be a little confusing at first. I hope this guide can help make it more clear.
What Do All Of Those Letters Mean?
Gunpla are labeled by different grade and by what series they're from. Lets look at this listing as an example
This model is a HGGTO 026 RX-78-02 Gundam. "HG" stands for High Grade. "GTO" stands for Gundam The Origin which is the anime this particular model is from. RX-78-02 Gundam is the name of the specific mobile suit. The table below will explain different grades for Gunpla.
Grade | Price | Scale |
High Grade | $12-$25 | 1/144 |
Real Grade | $40-$60 | 1/144 |
Master Grade | $30-$50 | 1/100 |
Perfect Grade | $120+ | 1/60 |
Entry Grade | $10-$14 | 1/144 |
Super Deformed | $4-$10 | N/A |
Each Grade has it's pros and cons as well as different difficulty levels. For beginners, Entry Grade, High Grade, and Super Deformed are reccomended.