Aerial: SD vs MG
If you want the Aerial and cannot decide between the Super Deformed (SD) 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.
XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
A chibi-proportioned Aerial with a full-size Gunpla brain, and it genuinely earns the MG badge in its name.
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XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
A wing-flared bridge between HG simplicity and MG ambition, with a GUND-BIT shield gimmick that earns its keep.
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What changes between SD and MG
Different sizes, different intents. Super Deformed is the quick, cheap, big-headed build with tons of personality and almost no fiddly steps. Master Grade is the 1/100 enthusiast kit with a full inner frame and the size to paint and detail properly. SD is the palette-cleanser; MG is the project. Pick by whether you want a fun afternoon or a proper build to sink into.
Get the SD if
you want a quick, cheap, characterful build with loads of personality, or a fun one that a kid can put together without getting frustrated.
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 SD scored 8.3 and the MG scored 7.8 out of 10. Read the full reviews above for the detail behind the numbers.