Entry Grade kits are 1:144 scale kits made for those new to model kit building. They do not require tools to build or to remove from their sprue. Articulation is typically limited to the neck, shoulders, hips and ankles and the models are usually less colourful than the more complicated ranges. These kits are perfect for a first kit or for children.
High-grade kits are the most common kits in the Gunpla/Gundam range and are a good middle-ground between model complexity and build difficulty, leading to their popularity. The best part about these kits is they are far more customisable, so they can be set up in cool and interesting poses.
These kits are typically recommended to those who have some degree of model-building experience as clippers are needed to get parts off the sprue, and stickers may need to be applied which can be a little finicky.
Real Grade kits include the best features of the three most popular lines of Gunpla, High Grade, Master Grade, and Perfect Grade. Considering the quality of these kits, their price is unrivalled. Due to the way Real Grade kits are built there are more points of articulation than the High-Grade kits, allowing for an immense amount of customisation. The level of detail included in these kits is very impressive, so having a few High-Grade kits or a Master Grade/Perfect Grade built is highly recommended before starting a Real Grade project.
Master Grade kits are 1:100 scale kits which are very popular on the Gundam market. It’s not only the impressive scale of these models but also the level of detail and clever extras like additional weapons, wings and pilots that make these kits highly sought after. The kits also feature a skeletal inner frame with working hydraulics and were the first to get additional LED add-ons for a more impressive display piece.
Perfect Grade kits are top-of-the-line for the main grade line. They are built at a 1:60 scale and are the largest kits you can get in the Gunpla range. They come with some amazing features such as a full inner frame, pistons, screws, and metal parts - offering many opportunities to have fun building and customising them. Some Perfect Grades also come with support for the LED systems like the Master Grade kits do, offering a detailed and fun-to-build display piece.
Super Deformed Gundam kits are designed to build at least two forms and can be combined with other kits. The modding scene for SD kits is huge in and outside of Japan. These kits are not just for people looking to customise their models, they are also beginner friendly. The Super Deformed style is closer to what is known as the chibi style in anime.
