Lists & guides

Gunpla guides & kit lists

Page 2 of ranked lists, buying guides, and straight answers for Gunpla builders.

47 guides to help you get building

Tools & finishing · 7 min

Best Gunpla Nippers: Single-Blade Cutters Compared

Single-blade nippers versus double-blade, why nub scars happen, and which cutters actually earn a spot in your tool box at every budget.

Kit lists · 6 min

Best Gundam Astray Kits: Red, Blue and Gold

Nine Astray kits reviewed and ranked, from the PG Red Frame Kai showstopper down to the humble Shiranui support pack.

Kit lists · 8 min

The Best Gunpla Kits, Ranked Across Every Grade

My honest ranking of the best Gunpla kits I have built and reviewed, from budget RG snap builds to PG showpieces.

Getting started · 6 min

Gunpla Beginner Tips: 9 Things I Wish I Knew

Nine practical gunpla beginner tips covering nub removal, joint tension, and grade choice that would have saved my first three kits.

Getting started · 5 min

How Long Does It Take to Build a Gunpla?

Real build times by grade, from a 20 minute Entry Grade to a weekend long Perfect Grade, plus what actually eats your evening.

Kit lists · 5 min

RX-78-2 Kits Ranked: Every Grade Compared

Eight RX-78-2 kits across EG, RG, MG, and PG ranked by what actually matters: fit, detail, durability, and price for your skill level.

Getting started · 6 min

Are Gunpla Worth It? An Honest Answer

A straight answer on whether Gunpla justifies the money and hours, broken down by grade so you know exactly where the value actually sits.

Getting started · 7 min

How to Build a Gundam Diorama on a Budget

A beginner's guide to building a Gunpla diorama with cheap foam, texture, and a real action pose, no airbrush or big budget required.

Kit lists · 6 min

Best Zaku Gunpla Kits: Zeon's Finest Ranked

I ranked ten Zaku II kits across HG, RG, MG, and PG, from ace customs to the humble green grunt, based on what actually builds well.

Tools & finishing · 6 min

Gunpla Tools You Actually Need to Start

Nippers or scissors? Marker or paint? Here is the honest, no-upsell list of what a first Gunpla build really requires.