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Gundam model kits look great on the box, but the box tells you nothing about the build. MechaGrade grades Gunpla honestly: articulation, color separation, engineering, and whether it earns its price.

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Grade is the first thing to understand about Gunpla. It sets the size, the price, the build time, and how much detail you get. Here is the whole ladder.

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HG

High Grade

1/144

The everyday Gunpla. Affordable, quick to build, and the widest range of suits by far. The best place to start.

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RG

Real Grade

1/144

Museum detail at 1/144. Inner frames, decals, and full color separation packed into a small footprint. Fiddly but stunning.

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MG

Master Grade

1/100

The enthusiast sweet spot. Full inner frame, strong articulation, and enough size to reward panel lining and paint.

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PG

Perfect Grade

1/60

The flagship builds. Huge, engineering-heavy centerpieces, often with LEDs. A weekend project and a shelf anchor.

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SD

Super Deformed

Non-scale

Chibi-proportioned, big-headed, and cheap. Fast, fun builds with loads of character and almost no glue-free frustration.

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EG

Entry Grade

1/144

Designed for total beginners. Minimal runners, no nippers strictly required, and clean color separation out of the box.

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Custom Gundam for Beginners: First Kitbash Guide
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Custom Gundam for Beginners: First Kitbash Guide

A practical, no-hype path from your first straight build to your first real custom Gundam, without wasting money on tools you don't need yet.

Best MG Gundam Kits, Ranked
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Best MG Gundam Kits, Ranked

I ranked the Master Grade kits I've actually built and reviewed, from the ones that earned shelf space to the ones worth waiting on.

How to Paint Gunpla Without an Airbrush
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How to Paint Gunpla Without an Airbrush

Gundam Markers, hand brushing, and rattle cans can take a snap kit from toy-shelf plastic to something you're proud to display, no airbrush needed.

Gunpla Panel Lining: Markers vs Wash, Step by Step
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Gunpla Panel Lining: Markers vs Wash, Step by Step

Gundam Marker or enamel wash? Here is how I panel line a kit cleanly, when to do it, and how to fix the inevitable slip.

Gunpla vs Lego: Which Should You Build?
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Gunpla vs Lego: Which Should You Build?

Both snap together with no glue, but gunpla and Lego reward completely different instincts. Here is how they actually compare.

Gundam Scales Explained: 1/144 vs 1/100 vs 1/60
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Gundam Scales Explained: 1/144 vs 1/100 vs 1/60

What 1/144, 1/100, and 1/60 actually mean in inches, how scale ties to grade, and how to plan your shelf before you buy.

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