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 Spirits 5057842 1:144 Gundam Char's Counterattack

Bandai Spirits HG 1/144 Full Armor Gundam Mobile Suit Discvery FA-78-1 5060757

Bandai Spirits HG 1/144 Gundam Plutone Robot Toy Model Kit 2518983 Japan

Bandai Spirits HG Jim Spartan

Bandai Spirits HG Rx-78-2 Gundam Beyond Global Clear Color

Bandai Spirits MG Gundam F91 Harrison Madin Machine Ver.2.0

Bandai Spirits RG Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn 1/144 Msn-06s Sinanju Plastic Model

Bandai Wing Gundam RG Model Kit 1:144 (194657)

Bandai XXXG-01W 1:100 Gundam Model Kit

Double Fake Under the Gundam HG 1/144 D Gundam First Robot Model Kit Bandai

Gundam Base Limited HG 1/144 Gouf Flight Type (21stcentury Real Type) Bandai USA

Gundam Factory Limited RX-78F00 HMT Gundam High Mobility Type Model kit Bandai

Gundam GQ Char's Zaku Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX HG 1 144 Model Kit

Gundam Real Grade 5.31 in Model Kit

HG 1 144 Dragon Gundam Mobile Fighter G Gundam Model Kit Bandai

HG 1/144 Gundam HEAVYARMS Custom Kai XXXG-01H2 Premium Bandai Limited Gundam W

HG 1/144 Gundam Maxter Mobile Fighter G Gundam Model Kit Bandai Spirits Japan

HG 1/144 RMS-154 Barzam (A.O.Z RE-BOOT ver.) Model kit Gunpla BANDAI Japan

HG Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Mobile Armor Hashmal Model Kit Bandai

HG Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Meteor Unit 1/144 Model Kit Bandai Spirits Robot

Hgibo Orga's Premium Bandai Limited IO Frame Shioden Custom Building Kit

JAPAN BANDAI MG 1/100 F90IIIY Cluster Gundam Gunpla Model Kit Premium

Kb10 Bandai HGUC 1/144 Ms-06s Zaku II Char's Custom 7-eleven Color Ver Model Kit

Kb10 Bandai MG 1/100 Gn-0000 Gnr-010 Trans-am Raiser Model Kit Gundam 00

Kidou Senshi Gundam UC AMX 101e Schuzrum Galluss Model Kit Bandai HGUC 1/144

MG 1/100 Gundam Astraea Proto GN Twin Broad Blade 1/100 Model Kit Bandai Japan

MG 1/100 Musha Gundam Mk-2 Robot Plastic Model Kit BANDAI SPIRITS Japan

MG Gundam Seed Dclipse 1 100 Eclipse Gundam Reactor 2 Robot Model Kit Bandai

MG Mobile Suit Gundam00 OO Raiser 1/100 Scale Model Kit Bandai Japan

MG Mobile Suit ZGundam MSA-003 Nemo 1 100 Plastic Model kit Bandai Spirits Robot

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