Lists & guides

Gunpla guides & kit lists

Page 4 of ranked lists, buying guides, and straight answers for Gunpla builders.

47 guides to help you get building

Kit lists · 4 min

Best HG Gunpla Kits Worth Building Right Now

Eight High Grade kits worth your shelf space, from a Char's Zaku II we actually reviewed to the GM Sniper II every UC fan eventually buys.

Kit lists · 5 min

Best Gundam Exia Kits, Ranked (Gundam 00)

PG down to EG, every Exia kit we have reviewed ranked by build quality, articulation and honest value for Gundam 00 fans.

Kit lists · 7 min

Best PG Gunpla Kits: Perfect Grade Buyer Guide

Ten Perfect Grade kits worth the money and the weekend, ranked with honest notes on cost, build time, and where the frustration hides.

Kit lists · 6 min

Best Gunpla Under $50 for the Money

Ten Real Grade kits under $50 that punch way above their price, ranked from our own builds and reviews, not spec sheets.

Kit lists · 4 min

Every Strike Freedom Gundam Kit, Ranked

Four grades of Strike Freedom compared: which one actually earns its shelf space, and which one is only for the gold-frame obsessed.

Getting started · 5 min

Gunpla Display Stands: Action Bases Explained

A plain guide to Bandai Action Bases and third party stands, which one fits your grade and scale, and how to actually pose a kit for photos.

Kit lists · 7 min

Best RG Gunpla Kits: 12 Real Grades Worth It

Twelve Real Grade kits worth your shelf space, ranked from the frame gimmicks that changed everything to the ones I'd still buy twice.

Kit lists · 4 min

Banshee Norn Kits: RG and PG Compared

RG or PG, base or Final Battle Ver.? I rank all four Banshee Norn kits by build feel, frame gimmick, and shelf presence.

Getting started · 5 min

What Is Gunpla? Gundam Model Kits Explained

Gunpla is the Gundam plastic model hobby: snap-fit, pre-colored kits you build with your hands, no glue or paint needed to start.

Getting started · 6 min

Best Beginner Gunpla: 10 Kits to Start With

Entry Grade or High Grade for your first build? Compare 10 beginner picks, with tool-free EG options and HG kits for when you are ready to use nippers.