Whether you are new to the world of gundam or you are a seasoned gundam enthusiast, buying a new gundam model kit is a decision that requires careful consideration, especially if you need the best gundam experience. With so many options available and various confusing terms, if you don’t know what you need to know, there is a thick chance to be falling in the trap of fake companies and money suckers. I remember when I’ve started my way into the world of gundam and gunpla, I had no one to tell and I’ve literally lost so much of money as well as peace of mind back then at the time of buying gundam kits in singapore.
Here is a complete guide about how to choose gundam kit that is good for gundam lovers of all stages (from absolute beginner to most advance). In this ultimate guide I’ll tell you: 3 most important Things you need to know before even thinking about buying a gundam kit Understanding 5 types of Gunpla kit grades and scales that are available Buying new gundam kit VS building one yourself Lesser known places you can get gundam kits in singapore for almost half of retail prices
Even before you decide that you need to buy a gundam kit, there are 3 very important things that you need to consider:
1 . Budget– Gundam comes in many grades, scales and varients that we’ll discuss in the next section, but you need to know that the prices greatly very. Before you go for hunting the gundam kit, its important to keep a ballpark budget in mind so that you do not get too overwhelmed or disappointed later on.
2. Goals – Gundam is a hobby lover’s charm. Most gundam lovers who buy gundam kits in Singapore and around the world are very specific about what are they looking for in their gundam kit. Its important that you know your goals so that when you go about buying them, you’re super clear about what you need and crack the code of finding the best gundam model kit for yourself.
3. Research:
One mistake that many people do while buying gundam kits is that they do not research about available options. Especially about pricing as so many people do not know some of the places where same things that rest of the world pays fat price are available on much cheaper.
An important step in picking a gundam kit that is most right for you is understanding the Gunpla grade and scale system. There are 5 existing Gunpla kit grades that you can buy in the market. They are the High Grade (HG), Master Grade (MG), Perfect Grade (PG), Real Grade (RG), and the Super Deformed Grade (SD), respectively. In the next part, we’re going to talk about each of these scales in detail. I’ll tell you the major differences between these grades, how can you identify each of the grades/scales from their size, shape and features.
Also I’ll give you super valuable tips about how to choose the grade and scale that is right for you, ensuring that you get best gundam experience. One thing that I suggest in the meanwhile, is to checkout various gundam model kits and their features. This will give you a fairly genuine idea about what is available in the market. This way, you’ll come prepare for the next part.