The suit that started the whole saga, reissued in Bandai’s ever-popular High Grade Universal Century line. This HGUC take on the RX-78-2 keeps that classic silhouette while bringing modern snap-fit engineering to the build no glue, no paint required, and a level of poseability that makes the finished kit genuinely fun to handle, not just display.

What’s in the box

• Colour-moulded runners for a snap-fit HGUC build
• 1/144 scale RX-78-2 Gundam
• Instruction manual and accessories included

Build & display notes

• No glue or paint needed straight out of the box
• Improved articulation for screen-accurate action poses
• A great first kit, or a solid Gunpla shelf staple

Whether it’s your first build or another addition to a growing shelf, this is where Gunpla starts and it still holds its own against newer, pricier kits.

Where Gunpla begins, in modern HG form. Browse the rest of the Gunpla range, and pick up a panel liner or topcoat to finish the detail.