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There are entry grade kits that can be bought for very cheap, but they’re unsatisfying builds. Instead, I’d recommend looking at the more recent High Grade models. There’s a line based on a recent anime called “The Witch From Mercury” that I can almost universally recommend.

These kits are great value for money, very stable and poseable, but also straightforward to build. I like them a lot.

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If you’re a more experienced builder, the recent Real Grade kits might be more your style.

These kits are more expensive, but you get more different colours of plastic (called ‘colour separation’ in the hobby) and the models are more complex.

Real Grade (RG) kits haven’t been around as long, but have improved massively in recent years. If you’re thinking of getting one, it’s best to look at reviews before buying.

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Both RG and HG just are at the same scale - 1/144. But there are larger kits available if you want something even more impressive (and expensive).

Master Grade and Full Mechanics (MG and FM) kits are scaled at 1/100. They contain much more plastic, more colour separation, and more ‘gimmicks’ like transforming or folding wings. But many of these kits are older or have been through several versions, so research reviews before hitting that buy button.

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I wouldn’t recommend MG or FM kits to a first time builder, as they’re big investments of both time and money. But the right kit can be super satisfying once you’ve got some experience.

But the pinnacle is Perfect Grade. At 1/60 scale, these models are huge in both size and detail. They also have the biggest price tag, costing hundreds of dollars, pounds, or euros.

I have not bought or built one of these kits yet, but I have my eyes on a couple of kits 🤣

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