The Gundam Base Tokyo Exclusive: Gundam Base Tokyo 3rd Pop-up Event 「Matsumoto」

List of new event-limited Gunpla kits to be sold at the "Gundam Base Tokyo pop-up event" in Matsumoto held between June 22nd — July 9th at the "Matsumoto Parco" department store 「松本PARCO」 in Matsumoto.

Type: Event Exclusive

Event: The Gundam Base Tokyo Pop-up Event
Location: Matsumoto

Release date: June 22nd, 2018
Prices: ¥2,700 — ¥25,920

Gallery: PG 1/60 MS-06F Zaku II 30th Anniversary Model Extra Finish Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 MS-06F Zaku II 30th Anniversary Model Extra Finish Version" 「PG 1/60 MS-06F ザクII 30周年限定モデル エクストラフィニッシュバージョン」built by Perfect Collector. This kit was released in March 2010 as a part of the 30th anniversary of the Gundam franchise and was available for a limited period of time at different retailers. When completed, this kit stands 30cm tall and weighs about 500g.

Release date: March 2010

Price: ¥22,000

Store Exclusive: PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (mastermind JAPAN Ver.) 「STRICT-G × mastermind JAPAN」

PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (mastermind JAPAN Ver.)

「ＰＧ 1/60 RX-０ ユニコーンガンダム３号機 フェネクス （mastermind JAPAN ver.）」

This kit will be released in collaboration with Japanese apparel maker STRICT-G and mastermind JAPAN and will be available in limited quantities at the STRICT-G Tokyo Odaiba store and STRICT-G Neopasa in Shizuoka on March 30th, 2018.

Type: Store Exclusive
Number of kits: —

Release date: March 30th, 2018

Product size: H: 520 mm × W: 270 mm × D: 220 mm

Material: PS, ABS, PP, PE, POM, PA

Location: Japan
Price: ￥118,800

Store Exclusive: PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.) 「STRICT-G × mastermind JAPAN」

PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.)

「ＰＧ 1/60 MS-06S ザクⅡ （mastermind JAPAN ver.）」

This kit will be released in collaboration with Japanese apparel maker STRICT-G and mastermind JAPAN and will be available in limited quantities at the STRICT-G Tokyo Odaiba store and STRICT-G Neopasa in Shizuoka on March 30th, 2018.

Type: Store Exclusive
Number of kits: —

Release date: March 30th, 2018

Product size: H: 330 mm × W: 220 mm × D: 100 mm

Material: PS, ABS, PE, PVC, PP

Location: Japan
Price: ￥23,760

Gallery: PG 1/60 RX-78-3 Gundam G3 Plated Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 RX-78-3 Gundam G3 Plated Version" 「PG 1/60 RX-78-3 G-3ガンダム メッキバージョン」 built by PerfectCollector. This kit was exclusively sold at the old Bandai Museum Gundam store 'G-BASE' in Matsudo, Chiba, and had a limited edition run of 800 kits.

Type: Bandai Museum Exclusive
Number of kits: 800
Release date: December 23rd, 2003
Price: ¥20,000

Gallery + Video: PG RX-78-2 Gundam Gold Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Finally it's here: photos of the rare "PG RX-78-2 Gundam Gold Version" 「RX-78-2 ガンダム 純金コーティングバージョン」built by Perfect Collector. This kit was given away during the "MG Special Mechanic Seal W Chance Campaign" 「ＭＧスペシャルメカニックシールＷチャンスキャンペーン」back in December 2002 as the grand prize and was awarded to 30 winners who participated in the contest during the campaign period. The other prize was a Perfect Grade Zaku II Red Metal Version.

This kit is without any doubt the most sought-after limited edition Gunpla kit in the world and is considered the “Holy Grail” amongst serious collectors. Since there are only 30 kits in existence, they don't often change hands. And of course, with such rarity comes a hefty price tag which will only increase over time. In today's market, this kit usually fetch close to 1 million Yen when they go to auction. Yes, collectors are very passionate about this kit.

Special thanks and respect to Perfect Collector for building this and sharing it with the world!

Type: Campaign Limited Item
Release date: December 2002
Number of kits: 30 kits
Price: Not for Sale 

Estimated market value: NA
↑ Highest sold item: NA
↓ Lowest sold item: NA
Last sold item: NA

※NOTE: The "estimated market value" is based on the average price of sold listings on Japanese auction sites and should be used as a reference only, as they are subject to change at any given time.

Featured: PG RX-78-2 Gundam Gold Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Teaser video of building one of the world's rarest and most sought-after Gunpla kits: the "PG RX-78-2 Gundam Gold Version" 「RX-78-2 ガンダム 純金コーティングバージョン」. Will be revealed on December 31st, 2017, so stay tuned!

Gallery: PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Full-Color Plated Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Full-Color Plated Version" 「PG 1/60 RX-78-2 ガンダム フルカラーメッキバージョン」 built by Perfect Collector. It's the first limited edition Perfect Grade ever made and was sold at the JAF • CON 9 convention back in 2000. There is also a comparison between this kit and the "reissued" "PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Chrome Plated Version".

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: JAF • CON 9
Release date: July 30th, 2000
Price: ¥20,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Aile Strike Gundam Clear Pearl Shift Version 「Gundam SEED」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Aile Strike Gundam Clear Pearl Shift Version" 「PG 1/60 エールストライクガンダム クリアーパールシフトバージョン」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was sold from August 19th – 20th, 2006, at the "C3 x Chara Hobby 2006" event 「C3×HOBBY キャラホビ2006」 held at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba, Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: C3 x Chara Hobby 2006
Release date: August 19th, 2006
Price: ¥40,000

P-Bandai Release: PG 1/60 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.) 「Gundam UC」

PG 1/60 RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver.)

「ＰＧ 1/60 RX-0[N] ユニコーンガンダム2号機 バンシィ・ノルン（最終決戦Ｖｅｒ．）」

This kit will be exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai and will be shipped in February 2018. Pre-orders for this kit start on November 20th, 2017, with a suggested retail price of 23,760 yen.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: February 2018
Price: ¥23,760

Gallery: PG 1/60 Gundam Mk-II Multi Coating Version 「Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Gundam Mk-II Multi Coating Version" 「PG 1/60 RX-178 ガンダムMk-II マルチコーティングバージョン」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was sold as an event limited item at the "Chara Hobby 2005" event 「キャラホビ2005」 held from August 20th – 21th, 2005, at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba, Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Chara Hobby 2005
Release date: August 20th, 2005
Price: ¥30,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Zeta Gundam Multi Coating Version 「Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Zeta Gundam Multi Coating Version" 「PG 1/60 ゼータガンダム マルチコーティングバージョン」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was sold at the "44th All Japan Model & Hobby Show" 「第44回全日本模型ホビーショー」 held from October 2nd – 4th, 2004, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) in Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: 44th All Japan Model & Hobby Show
Release date: October 2nd, 2004
Price: ¥40,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Gundam Astray Red Frame (Metallic) 「Gundam SEED Astray」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Gundam Astray Red Frame (Metallic)" 「PG　1/60 ガンダムアストレイレッドフレーム [メタリック]」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit is now available at the "Gundam Base Tokyo" store 「ガンダムベース東京」 at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Type: Store Exclusive
Store: Gundam Base Tokyo
Release date: August 19th, 2017
Price: ¥19,440

Gallery: PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam + Weapons Animation Colored Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam + Weapons Animation Colored Version" 「PG 1/60 ガンダム+ウエポンズ アニメーションカラーバージョン」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was available at "Gunpla Expo 2006" 「ガンプラEXPO2006」 held from August 23rd — 30th in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Gunpla Expo 2006

Release date: August 23rd, 2006
Price: ￥14,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Trans-Am Raiser 「Gundam 00」

Review of the "PG 1/60 Trans-Am Raiser" 「ＰＧ 1/60 トランザムライザー」 built by Schizophonic9. This kit was released on June 16th, 2017, and was exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: June 16th, 2017
Price: ¥29,700

Store Exclusives: The Gundam Base Tokyo 「Odaiba, Tokyo」

List of limited items to be sold at the upcoming "Gundam Base Tokyo" store 「ガンダムベース東京」 at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo.

・ HGUC 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Metallic Gloss Injection) 
・ HG 1/144 Gundam Barbatos (Metallic Gloss Injection) 
・ HG 1/144 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex (Clear Color Ver.) 

・ HGPG 1/144 Petit'GGuy Gold & Placard
・ HGPG 1/144 Petit'GGuy Silver & Placard
・ HGBF 1/144 Super Fumina (The Gundam Base Color)

・ RG 1/144 Sinanju (Metallic Gloss Injection)
・ MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver3.0 (Clear Color)
・ MG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam Ver. RM (Clear Color) 

・ MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam Ver 2.0 (Clear Color) 

・ PG 1/60 Gundam Astray Red Frame (Metallic)

Type: Store Exclusive
Store: The Gundam Base Tokyo
Date: August 19th, 2017
Prices: ¥972 — ¥19,440

Gallery: PG 1/60 Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.) 「STRICT-G × mastermind JAPAN」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.)" 「PG 1/60 ザクⅡ （mastermind JAPAN ver.）」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was released in collaboration with Japanese apparel maker STRICT-G and mastermind JAPAN and was sold in limited quantities at the Gundam Front Tokyo STRICT-G store on December 16th, 2012, and STRICT-G NEOPASA in Shizuoka on December 23rd, 2012.

Type: Store Exclusive
Number of kits: —

Release date: December 16th, 2012
Location: Japan
Price: ￥31,500

Gallery: PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Here's an in-depth gallery of the rare "PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version" 「PG 1/60 MS-06S シャア専用ザクⅡ レッドメタルバージョン」built by Perfect Collector. This kit was given away during the "MG Special Mechanic Seal W Chance Campaign" 「ＭＧスペシャルメカニックシールＷチャンスキャンペーン」back in 2003 as one of the special prizes and was awarded to 300 winners who participated in the contest during the campaign period. This kit is highly sought after by serious collectors and is considered one of the “Holy Grails” of Gunpla collecting. Special thanks and respect to Perfect Collector for building this instead of keeping it in the box.

Type: Campaign Limited Item
Release date: October 2003
Number of kits: 300
Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: ￥111,065 (based on 1 item(s), date: 6/10/2016)
Last sold item: ￥111,065 (date: 6/10/2016)

※NOTE: The "estimated market value" is based on the average price of sold listings on Japanese auction sites and should be used as a reference only, as they are subject to change at any given time.

Gallery: PG 1/60 Gundam Astray (Green Frame) Seven-Eleven Color 「Gundam SEED Frame Astrays」

Review of the "PG 1/60 Gundam Astray (Green Frame) Seven-Eleven Color" 「PG 1/60 ガンダムアストレイグリーンフレーム（セブン-イレブンカラー）」 built by Taka421jp. This kit was released in March 2017 as an 7-Eleven × Mobile Suit Gundam exclusive and was sold for a limited time through pre-order at select 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.

Type: Store Exclusive
Release date: March 2017
Price: ¥30,000

P-Bandai Release: PG 1/60 Trans-Am Raiser 「Gundam 00 10th Anniversary」

PG 1/60 Trans-Am Raiser

「ＰＧ 1/60 トランザムライザー」

This kit will be exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai and will be released in June 2017. Pre-orders for this kit start on March 27th, 2017, with a suggested retail price of 29,700 yen. Clear color parts 「トランザムライザー クリアカラーボディ」 will also be available for this kit and will be sold separately for ¥4,104.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: June 2017
Price: ¥29,700