Gunpla

Gunpla is a combination of the phase Gundam Plastic Model (Plamo) and is officially known as "Gunpla". Using modern injection molding Gunpla can be built easily with only a pair of nippers to remove each piece from the plastic runner. With the included instructions hobbyists can follow along step-by-step snapping each piece into place to create their very own Gundam model for display.

Gunpla are separted into "Grades" with each grade signifying the complexity and of the model. The higher the grade, the more impressive!

The grades of Gunpla are as follows:

While there are various other grades in-between each standard grade, these are a great place to start and as you immerse yourself into the hobby you can seek these out if you are a true-collector.