Gunpla, short for "Gundam Plastic Model," is a global hobby and cultural movement that has captivated fans since the 1980s. It allows enthusiasts to build and customize models of their favorite mobile suits from across the Gundam franchise. Gunpla kits range from beginner-friendly High Grade (HG) to highly complex Master Grade (MG) and Perfect Grade (PG) models. These kits offer fans a hands-on way to engage with the mechanical designs of Gundam and bring their favorite suits to life through careful assembly, painting, and posing.
What makes Gunpla truly special is its combination of creativity, precision, and storytelling. Builders often take their models further with custom paint jobs, dioramas, and even battle damage effects to reflect the lore of the series. Gunpla isn’t just about collecting, it’s about crafting. Events like the Gunpla Builders World Cup show how far the passion can go. Whether you're displaying a pristine RX-78-2 or a weathered Zaku II fresh from battle, Gunpla turns Gundam fans into creators, engineers, and artists.