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Buying guide · updated October 2026

Best Gunpla kits for beginners

Seven kits we'd recommend to someone building their first Gundam model. They are ordered from easiest to hardest. Difficulty is rated out of five.

EG1/144
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EG RX-78-2 Gundam

No tools at all

The cleanest first build there is. Parts pull off the runner by hand, the color separation is solid, and it poses well for the price.

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HG1/144
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HG RX-78-2 Gundam (Revive)

Classic first HG

The original Gundam in a modern HG. Good proportions, simple build, and a great kit to practice panel lining on.

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HG1/144
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HG Gundam Aerial

Great color separation

From The Witch from Mercury. Excellent engineering and very few stickers needed for an HG.

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HG1/144
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HG Zaku II

Iconic enemy design

A mono-eye classic. Builds fast and looks great next to an RX-78-2.

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HG1/144
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HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex

Aggressive poses

Iron-Blooded Orphans fan favorite with a visible frame and dynamic posing.

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MG1/100
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MG Gundam Barbatos

Best first Master Grade

A fully built frame that you then armor up. Satisfying, sturdy and forgiving.

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RG1/144
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RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0

When you're ready for detail

Real Grade detail in HG size. Take your time with the small parts.

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What to buy with your first kit

Add a pair of hobby side cutters and a black panel lining marker. Together they cost less than most kits and make a bigger difference than buying a higher grade. Our starter toolkit lists exactly what to get.

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