What is Gunpla?

What is Gunpla? Gunpla, or Gundam plastic models are model kits depicting the mecha design from the Mobile Suit Gundam universe. For over 40 years, Bandai have not only perfected their art, but expanded their kit types and skill levels so everyone can enjoy this fun and challenging hobby!

Do you need to know everything about Gundam to build Gunpla?

Luckily, you’re not required to know everything about the show in order to build Gunpla. After the series exploded in Japan, Bandai released hundreds of plastic Gundam models with varying sizes and features. Despite the popularity of Gunpla in Japan, the hobby hasn’t achieved mainstream status in other countries quite yet.

Where are Gunpla kits made?

Courtesy of Dalong’s Gunpla Review. Gunpla are manufactured by Bandai in Japan, or China, which has an exclusive license in manufacturing and marketing the kits around the world. The first Gunpla kits were sold in 1980 in Japan.

What is the best grade of gunpla plastic?

The most difficult Gunpla kits have the best plastic quality. They’ll have a label that reads “MG” for Master Grade and “PG” for Perfect Grade. The easier, cheaper models will have an “SD” for Super Deformed or an “HG” for High Grade.