11 Best Perfect Grade Gundam Models (Gunpla)
A PG Gundam kit may be expensive, but it is definitely worth it. PG kits are the highest grade of Gundam models available.
some of the features PG kits have
Perfect Grade kits are considered the holy grail of Gundam model kits! But how can you spot them?
- They are the best when you look at the details, mechanics, and gimmicks.
- They are the largest highly-detailed scale available.
- PG kits are the most expensive of all Gundam grades in the market.
- They have the highest number of parts to assemble.
- Their scale size is 1/60. They are the tallest Gundam models that you can build, and they take up a lot of display space!
- Most Perfect grade kits have LED light-up mechanics too!
- They are made of higher-quality plastics and occasionally, metals.
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Here Are The Best perfect-grade gunpla kits
| Best Perfect Grade Gunpla Kit | Price Range | Interesting features |
| PG Gundam RX-0 Unicorn | $272 – $345 | The name – unicorn was derived from the single horn-like antenna on its head. |
| PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn | $250 -$435 | This model shares the same frame with the PG Unicorn Gundam but instead of the Unicorn’s Gatlings and Bazooka, it has a massive Norn backpack, a giant shield, and parts to make the launcher for the rifle. |
| PG Gundam seed astray | $200 – $381 | The Gundam Astray Red Frame has an enticing Samurai-inspired design. |
| PG 1/60 Perfect Strike Gundam “Gundam SEED” | $285 – $639 | The 3 striker weapons system modules including Aile, sword, and launcher configurations can be displayed individually or combined to create the perfect strike Gundam. |
| PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam | $314 – $528 | First Gunpla kit to use “Earth Federation Space Force (E.F.S.F.)” as the official moniker for the Earth Federation Forces. |
| PG GN-001 Gundam Exia | $355 – $569 | This model possesses the GN Drive mechanism. |
| PG 1/60 RX-93 NU GUNDAM | $550 – $625 | This model contains approximately 2000 pieces. |
| PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn “Gundam UC” | $183- $295 | The model has a massive height of 14″. It is capable of transformation from Unicorn Mode to Destroy Mode and also a hidden third form. |
| PG 1/60 RX-178 Gundam Mk-II | $249 – $400 | The fingers have individual articulation, while actuators move in sync with arm and leg joints. |
| Gundam PG Wing Zero | $124 – $295 | 1/60 scale representation of the feather-winged Gundam from the OVA “Endless Waltz” |
| PG MS-06S Char’s Zaku II | $190 – $300 | There were only 300 units ever produced. |
1. The Best Perfect Grade Gundam – PG Gundam RX-0 Unicorn
The PG Unicorn Gundam is possibly one of the best PG Gundam kits ever released by Bandai. It looks nice and is built to be very solid.
Price range: $272 – $345
Features
Features of this PG kit include:
The model uses magnets for its transforming horn
It comes with a bunch of weapons including a beam magnum, shield, beam sabers, hyper bazooka, extra ammo cartridges, and twin Gatling guns.
Accessories include a display stand, Colored plastic runner x 47, a Slide Mark x1, and a Foil Sticker x1.
An Instruction Manual.
Pros
Requires an Intermediate skill level to build.
The model does not need glue for its assembly.
It has a massive range of movement while still maintaining its iconic proportion and look.
It is capable of transforming from Unicorn Mode to Destroy Mode and also can be modeled into a hidden third form.
Cons
The plastic is already colored, so it limits your ability to customize the model.
The price of this model is very unstable and frequently changes.
2. PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
The PG Banshee Norn is another really good perfect-grade gunpla. It has the same frame as the PG Unicorn Gundam, but instead of the Unicorn’s Gatlings and Bazooka, it has a massive Norn backpack, a giant shield, and parts to make the launcher for the rifle.
Price range – $250 -$435
Features
It comes with a giant display base and Detron stickers for markings.
The kit includes original marking stickers; Runner ×59, a Tetron sticker, a Foil sticker, and an Instruction manual.
Comes with a display base. The base has elastic support which accommodates dynamic poses.
Pros
The head has a transformation structure. The antennas on the head have magnets inside to hold them together in Unicorn Mode.
In the state of “unchained”, armor all over the body opens and maximally reveals the Psycho Frames (which are made with clear material).
The same range of movement as Unicorn Mode is maintained even in Destroy Mode.
Cons
It has too many similarities to the Unicorn Kit
3. PG Gundam Seed astray
The Gundam Astray (Red Frame) is based on the amazing manga Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Astray.
It has a samurai-inspired design that easily captivates model builders.
Price Range $200 – $381
Features
Knee armor is designed to move along with poses.
The calf frame extends and retracts.
Battery-powered light-emitting diode (LED) systems can be switched on to illuminate the eyes.
2 beam sabers and sabers effect part.
Beam rifle.
Shield.
Includes the seed astray trademark weapon – Gerbera straight long sword.
Pros
This kit has a completely articulated structure for exciting and flexible posing!
It is a big model kit.
Cons
The LED unit in the head only has a single LED, and there’s no light piping to the eyes.
4. PG 1/60 Perfect Strike Gundam “Gundam SEED”
A spin-off from “Mobile Suit Gundam Seed”, the PG strike Gundam has been modernized to fit the latest standards. It includes all three of the striker weapons system modules including Aile, sword, and launcher configurations.
This perfect grade Gunpla kit is another great option.
Price Range: $285 – $639
Features
Accessories include; a beam rifle with accurate internal detail, a shield with an actual direct-view shutter feature, and 2 foldable armor Schneider knives that can be stored in the skirt armor.
Multi-joint construction at the elbow joint.
The stomach unit features full articulation, including “hydraulic” cylinders.
Pros
• It has a solid frame.
• Three pieces of die-cast metal.
• Adhesive pieces on the bottom of the feet to help it stand.
Cons
•The kit accessories contain only the beam rifle, shield, and daggers. You need to buy the PG Skygrasper to complete the kit.
• There are some difficulties in two-handing the Grand Slam.
•The kit does not include an action base, you have to get that separately from the PG Skygrasper.
5. PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam
The Unleashed RX-78-2 is an extremely detailed and well-engineered model kit of the original Gundam.
If you know Gundam, you know that no list is complete without the RX-78-2 gunpla.
Price Range: $314 – $528
Features
Features over 90 points of articulation, including working pistons and sliding mechanisms.
The kit has a multi-layered structure, different materials for external detail, and new expressive detail via color-changing LEDs.
The kit features LED for eyes (requires one CR1220 watch battery). Includes transformable FF-X7 Core Fighter and optional Core Block.
LED lights in the beam saber and throughout the body.
Furnished with an internal skeleton featuring pistons, sensor arrays, molded exhaust piping.
A Beam rifle, beam sabers, and a shield are included.
Pros
The kit is easy to assemble and has excellent articulation.
The completed model features the largest size insert molded joint structure ever created at over 10 mm (7”) that can articulate immediately after being cut from the runner.
A Core Block can be inserted into the Gundam model to display the core fighter together with the Gundam.
Standards for the Perfect Grade line include fingers that have individual articulation, while actuators move in sync with arm and leg joints.
The core fighter can transform seamlessly between forms and also includes landing gear.
Cons
Gundam features too many open hatches and swiveling components that can get confusing.
The CR1220 battery required for the LED-powered eyes does not come with the kit.
6. PG GN-001 Gundam Exia
The Perfect Grade Gundam Exia has its biggest feature the “GN Drive mechanism“.
This mechanism was designed under the supervision of Mechanical Designer – Ebike Kanetake.
This mechanism is just one of the things that make this PG gunpla kit the best perfect grade kit for me.
Price Range: $355 – $569
Features
This Gunpla has newly designed LED units, plus newly adopted light guiding materials and gimmicks.
The newly designed LED unit is expressed through the GN Particle output. It shifts from green to Green/Blue, and finally the critical stage of GN Particle emissions, Trans Am!
Contains 40 runners, 1 sheet of marking stickers, 1 sheet of metallic stickers, 1 sheet of foil stickers, 1 sheet of dry transfer decals, 2 sheets of silicone, and 1 LED unit.
Pros
Panels can open and close on the kit allowing one to view various mechanical structure parts for the model.
The mechanism in which the GN particles transmit from the GN Drive throughout the whole body has been replicated.
Cons
It can’t support the GN sword at high angles.
The head doesn’t articulate so much.
7. PG 1/60 RX-93 NU GUNDAM
This kit was the most anticipated PG Gundam kit at the time of its release. It was to have a height of about 37cm, and contain over 2000 pieces.
It is a really interesting kit to build, some of the best fun builds I ever had.
Price range $550 – $625
Features
The accessories in this kit include; a beam rifle, shield, beam saber (large and small), Beam saber set, Amuro custom base, and new type of hyper bazooka.
Additional Features include Amuro Custom Base, Maintenance figure set, and Amuro Ray figure set.
It includes the 3 x LR41 “test batteries” needed for the body.
The kit, when fully assembled, is as tall as 37cm.
Pros
It is fun and exciting because it has over 2000 pieces.
The details and finish of the armor are carefully considered to give an excellent presentation.
Cons
The 4 x AAA battery set required for the base is sold separately.
It requires a large space to be displayed
Due to its over 2000 pieces, it takes a lot of time to build one model.
8. PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn “Gundam UC”
This is a PG representation of the titular mecha design from the 7-episode OVA “Gundam UC.”
Price Range $183- $295
Features
It comes with a full armament of weapons including a beam magnum, shield, beam sabers, hyper bazooka, extra ammo cartridges, and twin Gatling guns.
It is made of colored plastic.
It doesn’t require glue for assembly.
Display stand included.
The kit contains 47 Runners, 1 Slide Mark, 1 Foil Sticker, and 1 Instruction Manual.
Pros
It has a massive height of 14″.
The model is capable of transformation from Unicorn Mode to Destroy Mode and also a hidden third form.
The kit was engineered to replicate its massive range of movement while still maintaining its iconic proportion and look.
Cons
The assembly can be quite confusing.
The wrists and ankle joints tend to be stiff.
9. PG 1/60 RX-178 Gundam Mk-II
The RX-178 Gundam Mk II embodies the mechanical complexity and attention to detail commonly attributed to the Perfect Grade line.
If you like a perfect grade kit, this will probably be one of the best for you.
Price Range: $249 – $400
Features
It is furnished with an internal skeleton featuring pistons and sensor arrays.
Beam rifles, beam sabers, bazooka, head Vulcan, and shields are included as well as Runner x 30, Foil sticker x1, Marking seal x1, Decal x1, Led unit, Instruction manual.
Pros
The kit features many opening hatches and swiveling components as if it were a real machine undergoing maintenance.
Standards for the Perfect Grade line include fingers that have individual articulation, while actuators move in sync with arm and leg joints.
Cons
It takes an incredibly long amount of time to build this kit.
The CR1220 battery required to power the LED is sold separately from the kit.
10. Gundam PG Wing Zero
This is the perfect grade (i.e the 1/60 scale) representation of the feather-winged Gundam from the OVA “Endless Waltz.”
As you can expect, the wings of this PG kit are what make this model so good to display and pose.
Price Range: $124 – $295
Features
The parts easily attach without the use of glue.
The kit possesses lighting gimmicks in the cockpit and head.
It is made of colored plastic, therefore little to no paint is required to replicate its appearance.
It includes a Buster rifle and beam sabers.
It has a special pearl coating.
Pros
The lighting in its head and cockpit allows faithful recreation of its glowing sensor array.
The internal frame is made by a sophisticated plastic assembly which showcases a high level of detail and allows for amazing articulation.
Cons
The wings are quite weighty for the structure itself.
It is highly unstable and can hardly balance its own weight.
11. PG MS-06S Char’s Zaku II
The MS06S Char’s Zaku II is the red chrome-plated variant of PG-03, which was offered as a raffle prize for Bandai’s Master Grade Special Mechanic Seal W campaign.
If you can put your hands on this kit, I highly recommend you get it or at least message me so I will get it to my collection =) .
Price Range: $190 – $300
Features
The pieces are snap-fit and require no glue for assembly.
The kit is made with colored plastic (additional painting is by choice).
The kit includes; 23 Runners, 1 Foil sticker, 1 Marking, 1 Decal, An Led unit, and an instruction manual.
Pros
The kit is extremely detailed and highly engineered.
It is challenging, yet satisfying to build.
The model has great balance.
Cons
Building the model is challenging and time-consuming.
Why is a Perfect Grade Gundam kit best for you
PG kits are especially great for experienced Gundam hobbyists or modelers. They test whatever knowledge of Gundam building you have and demand more of your time than the other Gundam grades.
PG kits have more parts to assemble, are more detailed, and are made with higher-quality plastics.
