Question 1

What do Gunpla grades like HG, RG, MG, and PG mean?

Accepted Answer

They're Bandai's grades for Gundam model kits, describing size, detail, and complexity rather than build quality. High Grade (HG) kits are the simplest and most affordable, usually at 1/144 scale. Real Grade (RG) packs a detailed inner frame into that same small size. Master Grade (MG) is larger, typically 1/100, with more detail, and Perfect Grade (PG) is the largest and most intricate, usually 1/60. Higher grades generally cost more.

Question 2

What scales do model kits come in?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the subject. Military vehicles are often 1/35, aircraft are commonly 1/48 or 1/72, and cars are frequently 1/24. The box usually lists the scale, which affects both the finished size and the price.

Question 3

Does it matter if a kit is sealed or started?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A factory-sealed kit is the most desirable. For an opened or started kit, value depends on whether all the parts, decals, and instructions are still there, so check the photos and condition notes carefully.

Question 4

Are old or discontinued model kits worth more?

Accepted Answer

They can be. Once a kit goes out of production the supply dries up, and sought-after or rare subjects can climb above their original price, especially when sealed. A started or incomplete kit is worth less, so completeness matters. Comparing current listings is the best way to see what a specific kit is going for.

Models & Kits

Bandai HG 1/144 RX-121-2P Gundam TR-1 Hazel Owsla Gigantic Arm Unit

Bandai HG 1/144 ReZEL (Defenser b-Unit) RGZ-95 Gundam UC MSV color Model Kit JP

Bandai HG 1/144 Rx-78-2 Gundam Gold Injection Color Seven Eleven Limited Japan

Bandai HG 1/144 Scale Gundam Flauros Calamity War Type Model Kit Japan IMPORT

Bandai HG 1/144 Wms-03 Maganac Auda / Ahmad Custom Model Kit Gundam W

Bandai HG 1/144 Zaku Cannon Test Type Plastic Model Kit Gundam From Japan 1ew

Bandai HG U.c. Hard Graph 1/144 Rx-79 G Gundam The Ground War Set Model Kit

Bandai HG Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility Destroy Mode 1/144 Fukuoka Limited Japan

Bandai HGBF Build Fighters Try 1/144 Scramble Gundam HG 207605 US SELLER USA

Bandai HGUC 042 Gundam Orx-005 Gaplant 1/144 Scale Kit KYK

Bandai HGUC 081 Gundam Msm-10 Zock 1/144 Scale Kit

Bandai HGUC 1/144 Msk-008 Dijeh Narrative Ver. Plastic Model Kit Gundam NT

Bandai HGUC Advance of Z RX-124 Gundam TR-6 Woundwort Model Kit

Bandai HGUC HGAW 184 HG 1/144 Gw-9800 Gundam Air Master AirMaster Model Kit

Bandai HGUC Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory 074 Rgm-79q GM Quel 1/144

Bandai Hi-Nu Gundam (RG) Gundam Model Kit

Bandai High Grade HGGQ 1/144 Mobile Suit Gundam GMS-Ω GQUUUUUUX

Bandai Hobby Gundam SEED HGCE #224 Destiny Gundam Seed 1/144 Figure

Bandai Hobby HG 1/144 - Gundam Breaker Battlogue - Gundam Barbataurus, Bandai Spirits Hobby HG Battlogue Model Kit

Bandai Hobby RG 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Figure

Bandai Hobby Tallgeese EW Gundam Model Kit - BAN225740

Bandai Iron-blooded Orphans 073239 Gundam Barbatos 6th Form 1/100 Scale Kit

Bandai Justice Gundam Seed MG 1 100 - #216382

Bandai MG / 0083 Gp03 S Gundam Prototype Unit 3 Suteimen 1/100

Bandai MG 00 QAN(T) Full Saber Suit 1:100 Model Kit - BAN2428532

Bandai MG 1/100 Blaze Zaku Phantom Warrior Figure

Bandai MG 1/100 Gnt-0000 Gundam 00 QAN T Celestial Being Mobile Suit Model Kit

Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astraea Model Kit - 5061862

Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Red Frame Action Figure Model Kit

Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam EX Impulse Figure - 5063924

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