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About Gunpla
This
page is catering to the new entrants of Gundam model kits fans, a brief
and summary of the available of different scale, grade, version of
Bandai's Gundam model kits. There are various grade, scale and version
with specify design and design purposes. Hoping the summary and
information will provide everyone a knowledge and decision to kick
start. We are also hoping more and more people can join in and make our
Gundam collection community more activitities and lively. We believe
Bandai (Gundam manufacturer) in return will introduces and engages more
technology and quality Gundam collections to its loyalty fans, as the
reward. LET'S COLLECTION !!
History
Bandai
released the first model 1/144 scale RX-78 Gundam in 1980 to Japan,
this was the very first Gundam plastic model in the market (also has
been known as GUNPLA). 15 years of improvement of quality and
technology, Bandai released a revolution series named "Master Grade" in
1995. Perfert Grade in 1998, which represent the pinnacle of Gunpla
series. High Grade, 1/60 scale, 1/100 scale, Super Deformation (SD), Ex
Model, HY2M series are introduced thereafter. Jumbo Grade, HCM Pro,
First Grade, Speed Grade, Mini Mode are those new series been recently
released to market.
PERFECT GRADE [PG]
Initial Released Year: 1998
Model Scale: 1/60
Model Height: > 30cm
Piece Parts: >600pcs
Gunpla in Market: 17 units
Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Designed for high-end user with the maximum of proportions and
posability of Gunpla. This grade become the pinnacle products of
Gunpla. Very details of piece parts provided and some model requires
mechnical tools for assembly. More suitable to experience and skillful
collectors. Product price at high side, not many people is affordable
MASTER GRADE [MG] 
Initial Released Year: 1995
Model Scale: 1/100
Model Height: ~ 20cm
Piece Parts: 200-500pcs
Gunpla in Market: >130 units
Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: First intention of celebrating the 15th anniversary of model
kits series, with slogan " build the ultimate Gunpla". MG Limited
Edition were released in 2005 for the celebration of 10th anniversary of
MG series. Special Coating Ver (includes crystal, metallic , coating,
hyper mode, roll out color), HD color version, Event Limited (clear
color), Ver. Ka, Special kit (Extra Finish) are introduced to market
thereafter. (pls see below details for different version). This Grade is
suitable to those "detailness" collectors, as collector can assembly
from the inside "skeleton" till outside armour!
HIGH GRADE [HG] 
Initial Released Year: 1990
Model Scale: 1/144
Model Height: ~13cm
Piece Parts: >60pcs
Gunpla in Market : >100 units
Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: More features from 1/144 SCALE version, improved joints,
optional parts and multi-color injection molding been used. There are
Special Coating version available in Gundam 00 series (metallic, clear
color, Trans-Am) . Gunpla new entrant can kick start from this grade.
1/60 SCALE 
Initial Released Year: 2002
Model Scale: 1/60
Model Height: ~ 30cm
Piece Parts: 200~400pcs
Gunpla in Market : 10 units
Original : SEED Destiny, 00, G
Design
Purpose: Largest scale in Gunpla series, features enhanced articulation
and multi-color injection molding, but lesser features than PG.
This grade is considered as normal version Gunpla. Special coating
version (clear color and Trans-Am) is released in Gundam 00 series.
Collectors who like to have biggest scale at reasonable price then they
should look at this scale series. Price range is about around MG series.
1/100 SCALE 
Initial Released Year: 1998
Model Scale: 1/100
Model Height: 16 ~ 19cm
Piece Parts: >100pcs
Gunpla in Market : >60 units
Original: SEED series, Wing, 00, MSG
Design
Purpose: Features with improved articulation and in-color injection
molding, includes 1/20 scale figures and his data. This grade also fall
under normal version Gunpla. Compare to MG, there is no "skeleton" to be
assembly during construction. There are also having Special Coating
version (roll out, clear color, *designer color (2009)) and Limited
version in the list. This grade is suit to collector who like to have 3
reasonable factors, reasonable scale size, reasonable price and
reasonable ease of assembly.
1/44 SCALE 
Initial Released Year: 1980
Model Scale: 1/144
Model Height: ~13cm
Piece Parts: 50~60pcs
Gunpla in Market : >50 units
Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: First released of Gunpla in 1980. This is cater for easy of
assembly and at lower price. Targeting for new entrants to Gunpla
world. It seems Bandai is going to less focusing in this grade
specially in later Gundam series.
FIRST GRADE [FG] 
Initial Released Year: 2007
Model Scale: 1/144
Model Height: 10-12cm
Piece Parts: <30pcs
Gunpla in Market: ~8 units
Original : MSG, 00
Design
Purpose: Easy assembly and recreation of action poses based on 1/144
scale. It is also targeting to new entrants of Gunpla world. This is
suitable to busy collectors and new entrants.
SPEED GRADE [SG] 
Initial Released Year: 2007
Model Scale: 1/200
Model Height: ~10cm
Piece Parts: <30pcs
Gunpla in Market: ~4 units
Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: As per name given, speed in assembly at decreased 1/200 scale,
simplied, pre-marked and pre-painted models for new entrants or busy
collectors.
SUPER DEFORMATION [SD] 
Initial Released Year: 1999
Model Scale: Babe Cute [BB]
Model Height: 8-10cm
Piece Parts: 30-50pcs
Gunpla in Market: >65 units
Original: BB Warriors, SEED, 00, MSG, Super Defender Force, Sengokuden (new series)
Design
Purpose: A cute and bighead series targeting to even younger
generations and new entrants. Now, an increased number of collectors in
this series as well as lady collectors in Gunpla community. Simplified
models with fewer parts for easier assembly. Sengokuden is the latest
series for this grade (Special version also avail).
EX MODEL 
Initial Released Year: 2001
Model Scale: 1/100, 1/144, 1/400, 1/550, 1/1200, 1/1700, 1/2400, 1/3500
Model Height: NA
Piece Parts: >100pcs
Gunpla in Market: >30 units
Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Mobile Suit Ship level (Battleship), Sites, truck level
assembly. This is suitable to Gunpla hardcore collectors! The higher the
scale rating, the biggest the model size is.
HYPER HYBRID MODEL [HY2M] 
Initial Released Year: 2002
Model Scale: 1/60, 1/100
Model Height: ~30cm (1/60)
Piece Parts: >300pcs (1/60)
Gunpla in Market: ~20 units
Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Gunpla Limited Edition series. Further enhanced features, add
in electronics parts, LED, battery to realize flash system. This model
requires piece parts assembly. This model suitable for fancy collectors,
who like features enhancement. The price of HY2M is at high side and
may not many collector are affordable.
HIGH COMPLETED MODEL PROGRESSIVE ACTION FIGURE [HCM PRO] 
Initial Released Year: 2004
Model Scale: 1/200, 1/144 (Super Pro)
Model Height: ~10cm
Piece Parts: 1pc (main model) + accessories
Gunpla in Market: ~88 units
Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Pre-assembled model, similar to fix figure, just having some
accessories and posable. There is HCM Super Pro (1/144 scale) version
and Special Paint version. There is no detail assembly of piece parts,
this is more suitable to collectors who prefer fix Gundam figure. They
have no worry of detail assembly of pieces by pieces!
MINI MODE 
1. STANDart (2009)
2. SEED THE HYPER - HYBRID MODE 3rd) (2008)
3. Gundam Collection DX (2007)
Model Scale: NA
Model Height: ~5cm
Piece Parts: 4~8pcs
Gunpla in Market: >12 units
Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Also known as Shokugan series. It is almost like HCM Pro fix
figure series, just leave about 4 to 7 pieces for assembly. It seems
like table top miniature collections.
SPECIAL VERSION
HIGH GRADE UNIVERSAL CENTURY [HGUC] 
Initial Released Year: 1999
Model Scale: 1/144
Model Height: ~13cm
Piece Parts: >60pcs
Gunpla in Market : >126 units
Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Refined design and modern injection molding technology used,
it will be used for a chance of release version for first time Gunpla.
There are various version in the release, included Special Coating
(Pearl), Team box, Event Limited and Extra Finish version. There is
unique Gunpla in this grade which not avail to others grade, scale
version. Gunpla collectors don't miss out this HGUC series!
ONE YEAR WAR 0079 VERSION [OYW] updated: jun09 
Remark:
Gunpla re-design and finished part based on Playstation2 video game -
One Year War 0079. There is slight different of design and color compare
to original model.
Initial Released Date: 2005
Gunpla models: Gundam RX-78-1 (MG), Gouf (MG), Dom (MG), Gelgoog (MG), Gundam RX-78 G3 (MG)
VER. KA
Remark: Gunpla designed and produced by Katoki Hajime -san. A different set of conceptual and design Gunpla compare to the original series. There is only 7 models at this moment under Ver.Ka version (all under MG).
Initial Released Year: 2002
Gunpla model:
1. Gundam RX-78-2 Ver.Ka (MG) (2002)
2. Wing Gundam Ver.Ka (MG) (2004)
3. Ball Ver.Ka (MG) (2004)
4. Crossbone Gundam X1 Ver.Ka (MG) (2006)
5. Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka (MG) (2007)
6. Sinanju Ver.Ka (MG) (2009)
7. Unicorn Gundam Titanium version (MG) (2009)
BB WARRIOR updated: jun09 
Remark: Gunpla design and posable based on Japanese Samurai characters from Super Deformed Force movie.
Initial Released Date: 2001
Gunpla Model: ~ 15 units (SD)
SENGOKUDEN SERIES updated: jun09 
Remark:
Gunpla design and developed based on Chinese literary classic 'Romance
of Three Kingdoms' charaters. There are special kit sets released based
on historical events, such as 3 Brothers Oath Set, Battle of Chi Bi,
etc.
Initial Released Date: 2007
Gunpla Model: about 80 units (SD)
**(1/100 scale in development)
SENSHI SENGOKUDEN updated: jun 09 !! 
Remark:
After a great success of releasing Sengokuden series, Bandai tap in
the hot plate by introducing another Warrior (Sengokuden) series which
models are developed based on the famous Japanese Warrior Period's
characters!
Initial Released Date: 2009
Gunpla Model: 3 units (SD) (announced in Jun 09)
SPECIAL KIT SET
SPECIAL KIT
Remark: More accessories and features are added into the original Gunpla such as extra furnish of weapon sets, chrome colors (golden plating), beautify accessories. Example: Extra Finished, Extreme Blast, Custom, etc.
Initial Released Year: 2007
Gunpla
model: (PG) Strike Gundam (Lighting Ver), (MG) Shin Musham Gundam
'Sengoku no Jin', (MG) Strike Gundam (Extra Finish), Quebely(Blue, Red,
White)(HG).
TEAM SETS 
Remark: Grouping a set of 2-3 Gunpla and sell in a box. Easier for the collectors to collect one-by-one.
Initial Released Year:
Scale: HG 1/144
Gunpla model: HGUC
SPECIAL COATING (LIMITED EDITION)
CRYSTAL COATING 
Remark:
Transparent injection molding was adopted. Once completed the assembly,
it seems like a crystal-like shinning Gunpla. There is no add or less
piece parts, accesories compare to original version. There is no more
released in other models or re-production.
Initial Released Year: 1995
Gunpla model: Zaku II(MG), Zaku II (Char's)(MG), Gundam RX-78-2 (MG, HG)
CLEAR COLOR (COATING) 
Remark:
Transparent-color injection molding are used as the finish parts. The
model still remain with original color. Quite popular in demand by
collectors community.
Initial Released Year: 2005
Gunpla model:
Gundam(HGUC), Gundam MKII(HG), Hyakushiki(HG), Zeta Gundam(HG), Zaku
(Char's)(HG), Rick Dom(MG), Dom(MG), Super Gundam(MG), Gundam NT-1(MG),
etc.
ROLL OUT COLOR (COATING) 
Remark: Material color itself has been renewed and painted with silver roll-out color.
Initial Released Year: 2008
Gunpla model: Gundam Exia(1/100)
METALLIC COATING 
Remark:
Only different that Gunpla is painted with Metallic color, there is no
add or less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original
version. This is a limited edition release just for the celebration of
Bandai 20th Annivesary (Gundam and Zeta Gundam). The price of metallic
version Gunpla is higher price than original series.
Initial Released Year: 1998
Gunpla
model: Gundam RX-78-2(MG), Zeta Gundam(MG), Sazabi(MG), Gundam
Exia(1/144), Nu Gundam(MG), Gundam GP01Fb(MG), Gundam GP02(MG), Zaku(MG)
PEARL COATING 
Remark:
Only different that Gunpla is painted with Pearl color, there is no add
or less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original version.
There is no more released in other models or re-production, seems not
having popular demand from collector community.The selling price of
pearl coating is much higher price than the original series.
Initial Released Year: 2006
Gunpla model: Quebely (1/144), Wing Gundam Zero (PG)
HYPER MODE 
Remark:
Only different is Gunpla is painted with Gold color, there is no add or
less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original series.
There is no more released in other models. This hyper mode Gunpla is
selling at higher price than original series.
Initial Released Year: 2003
Gunpla model: Master Gundam (MG), Hyakushiki (MG)
HIGH DENSITY COLOR (HD COLOR) 
Remark:
HD color been introduced to Gunpla in 2008, following the HD technology
trend. As HD as named, the color of the inject molding is look sharper
and outshine than the original model, it provides the painting process,
very suitable to those collectors who dont like painting. From the
information given, this is limited version and will be in production
only from Dec 2008 till Jan 2010! So, collectors please act fast to
collect before out of supply!
Initial Released Year: 2008
Gunpla model: Hyakushiki (MG), Zeta Gundam ver2.0 (MG), Gundam MKII AEUG (MG), Gundam MKII Titan (MG)
TRANS-AM 
Remark:
Special resin kit been used, it looks the same as Hyper Mode and Clear
Color version, all piece parts are using the chromed special finish
resin molding color. But there is some toning of color on some piece
part which making more reality and lively. there are special enhanced
posable ability added in compare to original version.
Initial Released Year: 2007
Gunpla model: Gundam Exia (HG), Gundam Dyname (HG), Gundam Kryios (HG), Gundam Virtue (HG)
TITANIUM FINISH (COATING) 
Remark:
Latest technology of injection molding been introduced to Gunpla world,
the finished piece parts are coating with glimmering titanium and white
chrome coating. This is limited version of celebration of 30th
Anniversary of Gunpla and will only produced by 2009. This could be the
most glamour and eligant Gunpla ever! Dont miss this special version,
Gunpla collectors! Highest selling price in MG version.
Initial Released Year: 2008
Gunpla model: Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka (MG)
DESIGNER COLOR 
Remark:
A custom made design from Bandai, various enhancements and
modifications already in place for the advanced collectors. These
features included enhancement color, LED flash, accessories. This series
is suitable to fancy collectors who like to have custom made to his
collection! Dont miss out this series if you are the one!
Initial Released Year: 2009
Gunpla model: 00 Raiser (1/100)
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SKILL LEVEL
REQUIRE SKILL LEVEL GUNPLA MODEL Advanced PG, HY2M Medium MG, 1/60 SCALE, EX-MODEL Beginner HG, FG, 1/144 SCALE, 1/100 SCALE, EX-MODEL Not require/ Entrant SG, MINI MODE, HCM-PRO, SD
** above just a reference, different people may have different skill sets!
Mobile
Suit Gundam, characters, images and related items are copyrights of
Sotsu Agency/Sunrise, Bandai Visual USA Inc and Bandai Entertainment,
Inc ©1979-2009.
This
page is catering to the new entrants of Gundam model kits fans, a brief
and summary of the available of different scale, grade, version of
Bandai's Gundam model kits. There are various grade, scale and version
with specify design and design purposes. Hoping the summary and
information will provide everyone a knowledge and decision to kick
start. We are also hoping more and more people can join in and make our
Gundam collection community more activitities and lively. We believe
Bandai (Gundam manufacturer) in return will introduces and engages more
technology and quality Gundam collections to its loyalty fans, as the
reward. LET'S COLLECTION !!
History
Bandai
released the first model 1/144 scale RX-78 Gundam in 1980 to Japan,
this was the very first Gundam plastic model in the market (also has
been known as GUNPLA). 15 years of improvement of quality and
technology, Bandai released a revolution series named "Master Grade" in
1995. Perfert Grade in 1998, which represent the pinnacle of Gunpla
series. High Grade, 1/60 scale, 1/100 scale, Super Deformation (SD), Ex
Model, HY2M series are introduced thereafter. Jumbo Grade, HCM Pro,
First Grade, Speed Grade, Mini Mode are those new series been recently
released to market.
| PERFECT GRADE [PG] | |||
| Initial Released Year: 1998 Model Scale: 1/60 Model Height: > 30cm Piece Parts: >600pcs Gunpla in Market: 17 units Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Designed for high-end user with the maximum of proportions and
posability of Gunpla. This grade become the pinnacle products of
Gunpla. Very details of piece parts provided and some model requires
mechnical tools for assembly. More suitable to experience and skillful
collectors. Product price at high side, not many people is affordable
|
| MASTER GRADE [MG] | |
| Initial Released Year: 1995 Model Scale: 1/100 Model Height: ~ 20cm Piece Parts: 200-500pcs Gunpla in Market: >130 units Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: First intention of celebrating the 15th anniversary of model
kits series, with slogan " build the ultimate Gunpla". MG Limited
Edition were released in 2005 for the celebration of 10th anniversary of
MG series. Special Coating Ver (includes crystal, metallic , coating,
hyper mode, roll out color), HD color version, Event Limited (clear
color), Ver. Ka, Special kit (Extra Finish) are introduced to market
thereafter. (pls see below details for different version). This Grade is
suitable to those "detailness" collectors, as collector can assembly
from the inside "skeleton" till outside armour!
|
| HIGH GRADE [HG] | |
| Initial Released Year: 1990 Model Scale: 1/144 Model Height: ~13cm Piece Parts: >60pcs Gunpla in Market : >100 units Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: More features from 1/144 SCALE version, improved joints,
optional parts and multi-color injection molding been used. There are
Special Coating version available in Gundam 00 series (metallic, clear
color, Trans-Am) . Gunpla new entrant can kick start from this grade.
|
| 1/60 SCALE | |
| Initial Released Year: 2002 Model Scale: 1/60 Model Height: ~ 30cm Piece Parts: 200~400pcs Gunpla in Market : 10 units Original : SEED Destiny, 00, G
Design
Purpose: Largest scale in Gunpla series, features enhanced articulation
and multi-color injection molding, but lesser features than PG.
This grade is considered as normal version Gunpla. Special coating
version (clear color and Trans-Am) is released in Gundam 00 series.
Collectors who like to have biggest scale at reasonable price then they
should look at this scale series. Price range is about around MG series.
|
| 1/100 SCALE | |
| Initial Released Year: 1998 Model Scale: 1/100 Model Height: 16 ~ 19cm Piece Parts: >100pcs Gunpla in Market : >60 units Original: SEED series, Wing, 00, MSG
Design
Purpose: Features with improved articulation and in-color injection
molding, includes 1/20 scale figures and his data. This grade also fall
under normal version Gunpla. Compare to MG, there is no "skeleton" to be
assembly during construction. There are also having Special Coating
version (roll out, clear color, *designer color (2009)) and Limited
version in the list. This grade is suit to collector who like to have 3
reasonable factors, reasonable scale size, reasonable price and
reasonable ease of assembly.
|
| 1/44 SCALE | |
| Initial Released Year: 1980 Model Scale: 1/144 Model Height: ~13cm Piece Parts: 50~60pcs Gunpla in Market : >50 units Original : Across Gundam series Design Purpose: First released of Gunpla in 1980. This is cater for easy of assembly and at lower price. Targeting for new entrants to Gunpla world. It seems Bandai is going to less focusing in this grade specially in later Gundam series. |
| FIRST GRADE [FG] | |
| Initial Released Year: 2007 Model Scale: 1/144 Model Height: 10-12cm Piece Parts: <30pcs Gunpla in Market: ~8 units Original : MSG, 00
Design
Purpose: Easy assembly and recreation of action poses based on 1/144
scale. It is also targeting to new entrants of Gunpla world. This is
suitable to busy collectors and new entrants.
|
| SPEED GRADE [SG] | |
| Initial Released Year: 2007 Model Scale: 1/200 Model Height: ~10cm Piece Parts: <30pcs Gunpla in Market: ~4 units Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: As per name given, speed in assembly at decreased 1/200 scale,
simplied, pre-marked and pre-painted models for new entrants or busy
collectors.
|
| SUPER DEFORMATION [SD] | |
| Initial Released Year: 1999 Model Scale: Babe Cute [BB] Model Height: 8-10cm Piece Parts: 30-50pcs Gunpla in Market: >65 units Original: BB Warriors, SEED, 00, MSG, Super Defender Force, Sengokuden (new series)
Design
Purpose: A cute and bighead series targeting to even younger
generations and new entrants. Now, an increased number of collectors in
this series as well as lady collectors in Gunpla community. Simplified
models with fewer parts for easier assembly. Sengokuden is the latest
series for this grade (Special version also avail).
|
| EX MODEL | |
| Initial Released Year: 2001 Model Scale: 1/100, 1/144, 1/400, 1/550, 1/1200, 1/1700, 1/2400, 1/3500 Model Height: NA Piece Parts: >100pcs Gunpla in Market: >30 units Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Mobile Suit Ship level (Battleship), Sites, truck level
assembly. This is suitable to Gunpla hardcore collectors! The higher the
scale rating, the biggest the model size is.
|
| HYPER HYBRID MODEL [HY2M] | |
| Initial Released Year: 2002 Model Scale: 1/60, 1/100 Model Height: ~30cm (1/60) Piece Parts: >300pcs (1/60) Gunpla in Market: ~20 units Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Gunpla Limited Edition series. Further enhanced features, add
in electronics parts, LED, battery to realize flash system. This model
requires piece parts assembly. This model suitable for fancy collectors,
who like features enhancement. The price of HY2M is at high side and
may not many collector are affordable.
|
| HIGH COMPLETED MODEL PROGRESSIVE ACTION FIGURE [HCM PRO] | |
| Initial Released Year: 2004 Model Scale: 1/200, 1/144 (Super Pro) Model Height: ~10cm Piece Parts: 1pc (main model) + accessories Gunpla in Market: ~88 units Original : Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Pre-assembled model, similar to fix figure, just having some
accessories and posable. There is HCM Super Pro (1/144 scale) version
and Special Paint version. There is no detail assembly of piece parts,
this is more suitable to collectors who prefer fix Gundam figure. They
have no worry of detail assembly of pieces by pieces!
|
| MINI MODE | |
| 1. STANDart (2009) 2. SEED THE HYPER - HYBRID MODE 3rd) (2008) 3. Gundam Collection DX (2007) Model Scale: NA Model Height: ~5cm Piece Parts: 4~8pcs Gunpla in Market: >12 units Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Also known as Shokugan series. It is almost like HCM Pro fix
figure series, just leave about 4 to 7 pieces for assembly. It seems
like table top miniature collections.
|
SPECIAL VERSION
|
| HIGH GRADE UNIVERSAL CENTURY [HGUC] | |
| Initial Released Year: 1999 Model Scale: 1/144 Model Height: ~13cm Piece Parts: >60pcs Gunpla in Market : >126 units Original: Across Gundam series
Design
Purpose: Refined design and modern injection molding technology used,
it will be used for a chance of release version for first time Gunpla.
There are various version in the release, included Special Coating
(Pearl), Team box, Event Limited and Extra Finish version. There is
unique Gunpla in this grade which not avail to others grade, scale
version. Gunpla collectors don't miss out this HGUC series!
|
| ONE YEAR WAR 0079 VERSION [OYW] updated: jun09 | |
|
Remark:
Gunpla re-design and finished part based on Playstation2 video game -
One Year War 0079. There is slight different of design and color compare
to original model.
Initial Released Date: 2005 Gunpla models: Gundam RX-78-1 (MG), Gouf (MG), Dom (MG), Gelgoog (MG), Gundam RX-78 G3 (MG) |
VER. KA
| |
|
Remark: Gunpla designed and produced by Katoki Hajime -san. A different set of conceptual and design Gunpla compare to the original series. There is only 7 models at this moment under Ver.Ka version (all under MG).
Initial Released Year: 2002 Gunpla model: 1. Gundam RX-78-2 Ver.Ka (MG) (2002) 2. Wing Gundam Ver.Ka (MG) (2004) 3. Ball Ver.Ka (MG) (2004) 4. Crossbone Gundam X1 Ver.Ka (MG) (2006) 5. Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka (MG) (2007) 6. Sinanju Ver.Ka (MG) (2009) 7. Unicorn Gundam Titanium version (MG) (2009) |
| BB WARRIOR updated: jun09 | |
|
Remark: Gunpla design and posable based on Japanese Samurai characters from Super Deformed Force movie.
Initial Released Date: 2001 Gunpla Model: ~ 15 units (SD) |
| SENGOKUDEN SERIES updated: jun09 | |
|
Remark:
Gunpla design and developed based on Chinese literary classic 'Romance
of Three Kingdoms' charaters. There are special kit sets released based
on historical events, such as 3 Brothers Oath Set, Battle of Chi Bi,
etc.
Initial Released Date: 2007 Gunpla Model: about 80 units (SD) **(1/100 scale in development) |
| SENSHI SENGOKUDEN updated: jun 09 !! | |
|
Remark:
After a great success of releasing Sengokuden series, Bandai tap in
the hot plate by introducing another Warrior (Sengokuden) series which
models are developed based on the famous Japanese Warrior Period's
characters!
Initial Released Date: 2009 Gunpla Model: 3 units (SD) (announced in Jun 09) |
SPECIAL KIT SET
|
SPECIAL KIT
| |
|
Remark: More accessories and features are added into the original Gunpla such as extra furnish of weapon sets, chrome colors (golden plating), beautify accessories. Example: Extra Finished, Extreme Blast, Custom, etc.
Initial Released Year: 2007 Gunpla model: (PG) Strike Gundam (Lighting Ver), (MG) Shin Musham Gundam 'Sengoku no Jin', (MG) Strike Gundam (Extra Finish), Quebely(Blue, Red, White)(HG). |
| TEAM SETS | |
|
Remark: Grouping a set of 2-3 Gunpla and sell in a box. Easier for the collectors to collect one-by-one.
Initial Released Year: Scale: HG 1/144 Gunpla model: HGUC |
SPECIAL COATING (LIMITED EDITION)
|
| CRYSTAL COATING | |
|
Remark:
Transparent injection molding was adopted. Once completed the assembly,
it seems like a crystal-like shinning Gunpla. There is no add or less
piece parts, accesories compare to original version. There is no more
released in other models or re-production.
Initial Released Year: 1995 Gunpla model: Zaku II(MG), Zaku II (Char's)(MG), Gundam RX-78-2 (MG, HG) |
| CLEAR COLOR (COATING) | |
|
Remark:
Transparent-color injection molding are used as the finish parts. The
model still remain with original color. Quite popular in demand by
collectors community.
Initial Released Year: 2005 Gunpla model: Gundam(HGUC), Gundam MKII(HG), Hyakushiki(HG), Zeta Gundam(HG), Zaku (Char's)(HG), Rick Dom(MG), Dom(MG), Super Gundam(MG), Gundam NT-1(MG), etc. |
| ROLL OUT COLOR (COATING) | |
|
Remark: Material color itself has been renewed and painted with silver roll-out color.
Initial Released Year: 2008 Gunpla model: Gundam Exia(1/100) |
| METALLIC COATING | |
|
Remark:
Only different that Gunpla is painted with Metallic color, there is no
add or less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original
version. This is a limited edition release just for the celebration of
Bandai 20th Annivesary (Gundam and Zeta Gundam). The price of metallic
version Gunpla is higher price than original series.
Initial Released Year: 1998 Gunpla model: Gundam RX-78-2(MG), Zeta Gundam(MG), Sazabi(MG), Gundam Exia(1/144), Nu Gundam(MG), Gundam GP01Fb(MG), Gundam GP02(MG), Zaku(MG) |
| PEARL COATING | |
|
Remark:
Only different that Gunpla is painted with Pearl color, there is no add
or less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original version.
There is no more released in other models or re-production, seems not
having popular demand from collector community.The selling price of
pearl coating is much higher price than the original series.
Initial Released Year: 2006 Gunpla model: Quebely (1/144), Wing Gundam Zero (PG) |
| HYPER MODE | |
|
Remark:
Only different is Gunpla is painted with Gold color, there is no add or
less of the pieces part, accesories compare to the original series.
There is no more released in other models. This hyper mode Gunpla is
selling at higher price than original series.
Initial Released Year: 2003 Gunpla model: Master Gundam (MG), Hyakushiki (MG) |
| HIGH DENSITY COLOR (HD COLOR) | |
|
Remark:
HD color been introduced to Gunpla in 2008, following the HD technology
trend. As HD as named, the color of the inject molding is look sharper
and outshine than the original model, it provides the painting process,
very suitable to those collectors who dont like painting. From the
information given, this is limited version and will be in production
only from Dec 2008 till Jan 2010! So, collectors please act fast to
collect before out of supply!
Initial Released Year: 2008 Gunpla model: Hyakushiki (MG), Zeta Gundam ver2.0 (MG), Gundam MKII AEUG (MG), Gundam MKII Titan (MG) |
| TRANS-AM | |
|
Remark:
Special resin kit been used, it looks the same as Hyper Mode and Clear
Color version, all piece parts are using the chromed special finish
resin molding color. But there is some toning of color on some piece
part which making more reality and lively. there are special enhanced
posable ability added in compare to original version.
Initial Released Year: 2007 Gunpla model: Gundam Exia (HG), Gundam Dyname (HG), Gundam Kryios (HG), Gundam Virtue (HG) |
| TITANIUM FINISH (COATING) | |
|
Remark:
Latest technology of injection molding been introduced to Gunpla world,
the finished piece parts are coating with glimmering titanium and white
chrome coating. This is limited version of celebration of 30th
Anniversary of Gunpla and will only produced by 2009. This could be the
most glamour and eligant Gunpla ever! Dont miss this special version,
Gunpla collectors! Highest selling price in MG version.
Initial Released Year: 2008 Gunpla model: Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka (MG) |
| DESIGNER COLOR | |
|
Remark:
A custom made design from Bandai, various enhancements and
modifications already in place for the advanced collectors. These
features included enhancement color, LED flash, accessories. This series
is suitable to fancy collectors who like to have custom made to his
collection! Dont miss out this series if you are the one!
Initial Released Year: 2009 Gunpla model: 00 Raiser (1/100) |
SKILL LEVEL
| REQUIRE SKILL LEVEL | GUNPLA MODEL |
| Advanced | PG, HY2M |
| Medium | MG, 1/60 SCALE, EX-MODEL |
| Beginner | HG, FG, 1/144 SCALE, 1/100 SCALE, EX-MODEL |
| Not require/ Entrant | SG, MINI MODE, HCM-PRO, SD |
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