Before you enter to the world of collecting Gunpla, you need to understand first its level of difficulty in building its models. Bandai has develop its models base on the skill level of the builder, thus if you are a rookie on building this you may develop your skills in building this and soon as you develop it you may upgrade your models base on the Grade Series that we will talking about.

Super Deformed (SD)

Super Deformed Gunplas are those models that are small, usually 8 cm in height, and "chibi" in form. Its body, arms and legs are way too small compare to its head. Thus, it is called super deformed. Usually SD's are the first model kits the are usually given to all first time builders of gunpla. Its number of parts ranges from 50 but not more than 100. Since they have the fewest parts, they are also considered as the cheapest ranging from 500 to 1500 JPY.

The most popular series in this model grade are the Brave Battle Warriors and BB Senshi, which have their own anime series. So if you are trying to build gunpla for the first time, this grade is the best suits for your skill level.

Entry Grade (EG)

Entry Grades are the next grade base on the skill level of building. They are in the scale size of 1/144 and usually have the same design like the life-size one. Its limitations are only its gimmicks, few features and its color separation of parts. Its number of parts are usually ranges from 50 to 120 and has also the same price with SD.

EG kits contains no polycaps and are molded in only three colors. Each kit comes with a parts separator, which eliminates the need for a pair of nippers. Articulation is limited to the neck, shoulders, hips and ankles; limbs are molded in 1-3 pieces each and are hollow on one side.

High Grade (HG)

High Grade kits are the most collectible because the line-up of Gundams and mobile suits in this grade, whether it be a protagonist’s or an antagonist’s mobile suit, is vast and High Grades are one of the most affordable grades. High Grade kits have two scales: 1/144 which is around 13 cm tall depending on the model and he other scale is 1/100 which is around 18cm tall.

With regards to detail, HG kits already look great when built straight from the box without any painting. They have a moderate amount of parts to assemble. Adding some panel lining will boost the detail and appearance of your High Grade kit as well as some minor painting in some areas. High Grade kits include some foil stickers for added detail of your model and sometimes the kit also includes some clear stickers as the model’s decals. HG Model kits usually contain parts ranging from 200 - 500 parts and the price is a little bit higher than the SD's and EG's ranging from 1,100 to 3,700 yen.

Master Grade (MG)

Now if you want more detail, mechanics and an inner frame skeleton to show off, then Master Grade kits are for you! They are the next level up from HG kits, and while more expensive, the pay-off is worth it due to the kits’ level of detail, included gimmicks, mechanics and some dry rub decals that will greatly improve the awesomeness of your model.

Master Grade is a line of 1/100 scale Gunpla kits of the Mobile Suits in the Gundam meta series. The series was first produced in 1995 as part of the Gundam 15th Anniversary project. Master Grade kits have the best level of detail, articulation, and proportions next only to Perfect Grade. A majority of MG kits feature a skeletal inner frame with working hydraulics, some also accommodate Gunpla LED Units for light-up gimmicks.G kits come with 1/100 scale figurines of the pilots or key characters of their respective series.

Beginning in 2002, veteran mecha designer Hajime Katoki began redesigning various Mobile Suits and releasing them in the Master Grade line under the label of "Ver.Ka" (Version Katoki). Some of the Ver.Ka kits were produced as a result of annual fan votes. In addition, many Mobile Suits from the Universal Century and Cosmic Era timelines have received redesigns under the monikers "Ver.1.5", "Ver.2.0", "Ver.3.0", and "Ver.RM".

In 2020, Bandai created a new sub-line Master Grade Extreme (MGEX), which features "Extreme Points", additional gimmicks such as custom lighting units. The sub-line also has its own Ver.Ka kits.

The MG models number of parts are usually large to complement the detailed expression, gimmicks and articulation of its kit. Its price is very high comparing to other lower grade series. It ranges from 5000 to 20000 yen.

Real Grade (RG)

If you want a Gunpla Model Kit that has the quality and features of a Master Grade but don’t want to hurt your wallet too much, then this is the kit for you. Real Grade kits are roughly the size of an HG kit. This is the latest model grade that Bandai has begun producing, and they are one of a kind! It’s the first model grade that is 1/144 in scale but still has an inner frame just like MG kits.

The RG kit’s level of detail are comparable to PG kits. Articulation in RG kits is as best as it can get, armor color variation and separation is also at its finest in RG kits. They are heavy on decals, too. RG model kits parts are much more higher comparing to HG kits but lesser that MG kits. Its price ranges from 2,500 - 11,600 yen

Perfect Grade (PG)

Perfect Grade is a line of 1/60 scale Gunpla kits of the Mobile Suits in the Gundam meta series. The PG line has significant external and internal details plus light up gimmicks with LEDs. The PGs are some of the most expensive Gunpla produced and have often been used to develop Master Grade and Real Grade technology. Since it is so expensive, Perfect Grade line has only a handful of kits to offer. As of to date, there are only around 19 kits that are available. Its whole structure is compose from over a thousand of individual parts and its price ranges from 12,000 to 25,000 yen.

In 2020, Bandai introduced a new sub-line known as Perfect Grade Unleashed, featuring kits with increased complexity and diecast metal parts to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Gunpla.

This kit adopts a 180 mm tall insert-molded frame, the largest in the history of GUNPLA. The entire frame can be put together in full at the earliest point in the assembly process of any PG kit. It has over 90 points of articulation throughout the body, and the torso adopts a Core Block mechanism with a new structure that combines 40 points of articulation.
Metallic molding colors and plated parts have been used for the multi-layered truss frame to create four different types of metallic expressions. A variety of materials including three types of secondary processed parts applied with silver plating, matte gold plating, chrome plating, and metal parts while newly developed etching stickers have also been incorporated.
It also has the biggest number of opening hatches throughout its body in GUNPLA history, and includes a new LED unit to recreate activation scenes. The small new Dual RGB LED Light can change colors, and an internal design that maximizes light-guiding efficiency enables both articulation and light-up effects. A small light-up unit is also included in one of the 1/60 scale Beam Sabers that enables it to light up with a vivid gradation as though the beam is actually being emitted from the saber handle.

Now that you know all the grade series of a Gunpla, you can now start which of this series will you start practicing to build. And as you develop your skills in building this kits, you may try to upgrade your collection up to the most difficult level to build. Happy building everyone.

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