RX-78-2 Gundam: EG vs MG
If you want the RX-78-2 Gundam and cannot decide between the Entry Grade (EG) and the Master Grade (MG) version, here they are side by side on the things that actually change your decision: size, detail, how hard the build is, price, and who each one is really for.
RX-78-2 Gundam
The 40th anniversary kit that proves snap-fit doesn't mean cheap.
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RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0
The original Gundam rebuilt with a real inner frame and a color separation job that borders on absurd.
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What changes between EG and MG
You are choosing between the easiest way in and the enthusiast standard. Entry Grade is a small 1/144 snap build designed to look right with no tools, no stickers, and no fuss. Master Grade jumps up to 1/100, adds a full inner frame, and gives you the size and part count to panel line, paint, and pose properly. If you want a quick, satisfying win, take the EG. If you want a project with room to grow your skills, the MG is the bigger, deeper kit.
Get the EG if
you are new to Gunpla or buying for someone who is, and you want the lowest-friction build that still looks right straight off the runners with no tools or stickers.
Get the MG if
you want size, a full inner frame, and the room to panel line, paint, and pose the suit properly. It is the enthusiast sweet spot and the grade most builders grow into.
We have built and graded both: the EG scored 8.3 and the MG scored 8.4 out of 10. Read the full reviews above for the detail behind the numbers.