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 MG 1/100 Gundam Kyrios Model Kit

Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam W Endless Waltz Deathscythe Plastic Model Kit Japan

Bandai MG 1/100 Rgc-80 GM Cannon North American Front Model Kit Gundam MSV

Bandai MG 1/100 Rx-93 V Gundam 782126

Bandai MG 1/100 Scale 4573102580252 F 90 Gundam F90

Bandai MG 1/100 Shenlong Gundam EW Liao Ya Unit Model kit F/S w/Tracking# Japan

Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese Fluegel EW (Gundam W Endless Waltz) Model Kit

Bandai MG 1/100 Zgmf-10a Freedom Gundam Ver 2.0 Plastic Model Kit Japan

Bandai MG 1100 Rms179 GM II Plastic Model Kit Z Gundam From Japan

Bandai MG Ginn Gladiator Model Kit (5063925

Bandai MG Gundam Ams-119 Geara DOGA 1/100 Scale Kit

Bandai MG Gundam Strike Freedom Model Kit - ZGMF-X20A

Bandai MG MS 06s Zaku II Char Aznable Only 4902425718743 Coating Ver. Gundam

Bandai MG Master Grade 1/100 OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II Limited Model Kit

Bandai MG Unicorn Gundam Banshee (BAN175316)

Bandai MG ZGMF-1001 Gundam Seed Blaze Zaku Phantom Rey Za Burrel Custom 1/100 Scale Model Kit (5061806)

Bandai MG ZZ Gundam Version Ka 1:100 Scale Model Kit

Bandai MG Zeta Gundam MSZ-006 Version 2.0 1/100 Scale Kit

Bandai MGSD ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Z.A.F.T. Mobile Suit Model Kit - 2619354

Bandai Master Grade MG 1/100 Mobile Suit Gundam RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee N

Bandai Master Gundam & Fuunsaiki HGFC 1/144 Gunpla Model Kit From Japan

Bandai NZ-666 Kshatriya HGUC 1/144 Model Kit

Bandai New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz - OZ-00MS2B Tallgeese III 1:144 Plastic Model Kit (5058023)

Bandai Nobell Gundam 1/144 Model Kit Figurine

Bandai Phantom Gundam 1/144 Figurine Model Kit

Bandai RG 1/144 MSN-04 SAZABI| Neo Zeon Char Aznable's Use Mobile Suit (BAN230363)

Bandai RG 1/144 Scale Mobile Suit Gundam00 Exia Repair 2 Model Kit Japan IMPORT

Bandai Re / 100 1/100 Amx-107r Rebawoo Model Kit Gundam MSV UC

Bandai Scale 1/144 Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher Model Kit - 5061857

Bandai Spirits 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam EX-001 Glass Feather Plastic Model Kit

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