What is a Master Grade Gundam?
Master Grade (MG) is a line of Gunpla kits based on Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It was first produced by Bandai in 1995 as part of the Gundam 15th Anniversary project. Master Grade gundams are 1/100 scale kits designed and made to higher standards than High Grade (HG) kits but fall under Perfect Grade (PG) kits.
How much is a Master Grade Gundam?
Within recent years, RG units like the Nu Gundam or the Sazabi have been noticed by the community and praised for their excellence. Master Grade (MG) are 1/100 scale kits with a price point between $30-50. Master Grade kits differ from HG with their size and detail.
How many pieces are in a Master Grade Gundam?
The total part count is typically around 50 to 100 pieces. The sprues come pre moulded in multiple colours allowing a great finish without painting. Of course if you have the skills and the time you can finish and paint these kits to a very high standard.
What is a perfect grade Gundam?
Perfect Grade (PG) is the ultimate series of Gunpla kits created by Bandai. A 1/60 scale Gunpla kits with significant external and internal details. The Perfect Grade kits are the most expensive Gunpla ever produced and have often been used to develop Master Grade and Real Grade series.
What is MG Ver Ka?
In 2002, Bandai started releasing a Master Grade line under the label of “Ver. Ka” (Version Katoki), in honor with veteran mecha designer Hajime Katori. Some of the Ver. Ka kits were produced as a result of annual fan votes.
When did the Master Grade Gundam suits come out?
Masutā Gurēdo?) is a line of 1/100 scale Gunpla kits of the Mobile Suits in the Gundam meta series. The series was first produced in 1995 as part of the Gundam 15th Anniversary project. Master Grade kits differ from other 1/100 scale Gunpla, with their level of detail, articulation, and proportions being second only to the Perfect Grade line.
Are there any other Gundam sub-lines besides Master Grade?
In 2020, Bandai created a new sub-line Master Grade Extreme ( MGEX), which features “Extreme Points”, additional gimmicks such as custom lighting units. The sub-line also has its own Ver.Ka kits. Aside from the Gundam franchise, the Master Grade line has hosted other mecha anime series such as Aura Battler Dunbine and Mobile Police Patlabor.
What makes a Master Grade Gunpla different from a perfect grade?
Master Grade kits differ from other 1/100 scale Gunpla, with their level of detail, articulation, and proportions being second only to the Perfect Grade line. A majority of MG kits feature a skeletal inner frame with working hydraulics, some also accommodate Gunpla LED Units for light-up gimmicks.
