RX-78-2 Gundam: EG vs PG
If you want the RX-78-2 Gundam and cannot decide between the Entry Grade (EG) and the Perfect Grade (PG) 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
The original hero suit built at the scale it always deserved, with a frame that finally moves like it means it.
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What changes between EG and PG
These sit at opposite ends of the whole hobby. Entry Grade is the smallest, simplest, most affordable way to build this suit, finished in an evening with no tools. Perfect Grade is the 1/60 flagship: big, heavy, engineering-driven, often with LED wiring and articulated fingers, and a weekend or more of building. The EG is a low-commitment yes. The PG is a centerpiece you should only buy if you truly love this suit and want to spend real time and money on it.
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 PG if
this is a grail suit for you and you have the budget, the bench time, and the shelf space for a 1/60 flagship, often with LEDs and articulated fingers, that becomes the anchor of a collection.
We have built and graded both: the EG scored 8.3 and the PG scored 8.6 out of 10. Read the full reviews above for the detail behind the numbers.