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

Video: Only 50 Gundam Plamodels in the world! Limited Editions?

Here are two videos featuring a collection of rare Gunpla kits and other limited edition Gundam collectibles owned by Park, a collector from South Korea, where he shows us a few highlights from his impressive collection.

Gallery: MG 1/100 Impulse Gundam Full Color Plating Version 「Gundam SEED Destiny」

Gallery of the "MG 1/100 Impulse Gundam Full Color Plating Version" 「MG 1/100 インパルスガンダムフルカラーメッキバージョン」. This kit was sold as an event limited item at "C3 x Hobby Chara Hobby 2009" 「C3×HOBBY キャラホビ2009」 held from August 29th – 30th, 2009, at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex in Chiba.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: C3 x Hobby Chara Hobby 2009
Release date: August 29th, 2009
Price: ¥6,000

Gallery: 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Full Color Plating Ver.) 「Gundam SEED Destiny」

Gallery of the "1/144 Destiny Gundam (Full Color Plating Ver.)" 「1/144 デスティニーガンダム (フルカラーメッキVer.)」 built by Senohati and T-Hoso. This kit was sold at the "Kodansha Super Character Festival 2005 (K Fes 2005)" 「講談社キャラクタースーパーフェスティバル2005（Kフェス2005）」 convention in Chiba City, from July 16th — 17th, 2005. 

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Kodansha Super Character Festival 2005 
Release date: July 16th, 2005
Price: ¥1,200

G-Archive: HG 1/144 Aile Strike Gundam Full Color Plating Ver. 「Modeler's Cup 2005」

HG 1/144 Aile Strike Gundam Full Color Plating Ver.

「HG 1/144 エールストライクガンダムフルカラーメッキVer.」

This kit was a special prize and was awarded to modelers in the "Modeler's Cup 2005" 「モデラーズカップ2005」 contest sponsored by Bandai.

Type: Contest Prize

Number of kits: —

Release date: 2005

Location: Japan

Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: ¥5,700 (based on 3 item(s), date: 5/15/2016)

Last sold item: — (date: —)

※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.

List: Top 10 Most Expensive Gundam Model Kits in the World

What are the most expensive Gunpla kits in the world? If you're new to the hobby, then you might be surprised by the answers.

We were curious as to what kind of money serious collectors were shelling out for the rarest and most sought-after Gunpla kits in the world. That's why we compiled a list of the most expensive kits based on sold listings on Japanese auction sites. If you think that P-Bandai kits are already expensive enough, just wait until you see how much high-end collectors are willing to pay to acquire the world's most limited and sought-after kits.

Gallery: RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver. 「Gundam SEED Destiny」

Review of the "RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver." 「RG 1/144 デスティニーガンダム ハイネ・ヴェステンフルスカラーメッキVer.」 built by Vega0083. This rare kit was a campaign limited item and was given out to 100 winners who participated in the "Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force × T.M.Revolution × Gundam 35th Anniversary" campaign.

Type: Campaign prize
Release date: March 28th, 2016
Number of kits: 100
Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: ¥96,038 (based on 19 item(s), date: 2/12/2018)
↑ Highest sold item: ￥166,000 on 12/10/2017
↓ Lowest sold item: ￥13,000 on 4/02/2016
Last sold item: ￥138,000 on 2/07/2018

※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.

For Sale: RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver. 「Gundam SEED Destiny」

A "RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver." 「RG 1/144 デスティニーガンダム ハイネ・ヴェステンフルスカラーメッキVer.」 has been offered up for sale on Yahoo! Auctions for the first time. This rare kit was a special prize from the "Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force × T.M.Revolution × Gundam 35th Anniversary" campaign and was handed out to 100 lucky winners who entered the prize draw.

With a starting price of ￥100,000 and buyout price of ￥200,000, it sure has a hefty price tag. No doubt prices will fall when more kits become available in the market (at least, we hope so), but for those who can't wait: here's the link to the auction.
With only as few as 100 kits in existence, this kit is bound to be a valuable collector's item and is for sure going to be highly sought after in the future.

Update #1:  BIN price has been changed to ￥80,000.
Update #2:  This item has been sold (3/30/2016). 

Type: Campaign prize
Release date: March 28th, 2016
Number of kits: 100
Price: Not for Sale

Video: Rare and Limited Gunpla and Gundam Collection

Here's a video featuring a collection of rare Gunpla kits owned by Mr. Pua, a limited edition collector from Malaysia, where he shows us a few of his favorite kits from his amazing collection.

Campaign: RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver. 「Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force × T.M.Revolution × Gundam 35th Anniversary」

To celebrate the collaboration between Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Force, T.M.Revolution and Gundam 35th Anniversary, Bandai is giving away 100 x "RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Color Plated Ver." 「RG 1/144 デスティニーガンダム ハイネ・ヴェステンフルスカラーメッキVer.」 limited edition kits in a campaign prize draw (open to residents of Japan only).

In order to apply for the contest, participants are required to enter a code found inside the package of "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS Force" 「機動戦士ガンダム EXTREME VS-FORCE」 for PS Vita at the website's campaign application page. All applications must be received by sunday, January 31th, 2016 at 11:59 PM (Japan local time), and the winners will be chosen later on through random drawings.

Period: December 23th, 2015 – January 31th, 2016
Release date: March 28, 2016
Number of kits: 100
Price: Not for Sale

Gallery: HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Full Color Plating Ver. 「Gundam Build Fighters Try」

Review of the "HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Full Color Plating Ver." 「HGBF 1/144 ガンダムトライオン3 フルカラーメッキVer.」 by Pochikin. This kit was a campaign limited item and was awarded to 500 people who entered the "Gundam Tryon 3 Gundam GET Campaign" 「輝くガンダムトライオン3ガンプラゲットキャンペーン」.

Campaign period: May 28th - June 6th 2015
Release date: shipped in fall 2015
Number of kits: 500
Price: Not for Sale
Estimated market value: ¥18,568 (based on 33 items, date: 05/11/2016)

※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: HGBF 1/144 Gundam Amazing Red Warrior Full Color-Plated Ver. 「Gundam Build Fighters Try」

Review of the "HGBF 1/144 Gundam Amazing Red Warrior Full Color-Plated Ver." 「HGBF 1/144 ガンダムアメイジングレッドウォーリア フルカラーメッキVer.」 by Taka421jp. This kit was an event limited item and was sold at the "55th All Japan Model & Hobby Show" 「第55回 全日本模型ホビーショー」, held at the Tokyo Big Sight.

Release date: September 25th, 2015.
Price: ¥4,320.

Event: HGBF 1/144 Gundam Amazing Red Warrior Full Color-Plated & HGUC 1/144 Black Tri-Stars Zaku II Metallic Ver. 「55th All Japan Model & Hobby Show」

List of limited items to be sold at the "55th All Japan Model & Hobby Show" 「第55回 全日本模型ホビーショー」, held at the Tokyo Big Sight from September 25th – 27th, 2015.

Event: Gundam Docks at Hong Kong II @ Causeway Bay 「Hong Kong」

List of limited items to be sold at 「高達基地 Gundam Docks at Hong Kong II」, which will take place at the Time Square Shopping Mall in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. More details will become available as we near the event.

Location: Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island.

Period: August 1st - 31th, 2015.

Campaign: HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Special Plated Ver. 「Gundam.info Mid Year Campaign 2015」

A new campaign has been announced to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Gunpla model kits! Starting from July 3rd, buy selected Gunpla kits from participating retailers to enter the "2015 GUNPLA X GUNDAM.INFO Mid Year Campaign" and have a chance to win great prizes from Bandai, such as the rare "HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Special Plated Ver." 「HGBF ガンダムトライオン3 スペシャルメッキVer.」, which will have a limited edition run of 490 kits.

Period: July 3rd – September 14th, 2015. Prizes will be delivered in the end of October.
Number of kits: 490
Price: Not for Sale

Gallery: HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-2 Normal Full-Color Plated Ver. 「Gundam AGE」

Review of the "HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-2 Normal Full-Color Plated Ver." 「HG 1/144 ガンダムAGE-2 ノーマル フルカラーメッキVer.」 by G03lgx. This kit was first sold as an event exclusive at the "Chara Hobby C3 x Hobby 2012" 「キャラホビ」 event held at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba from August 25 – 26th, 2012. Later on, it was also available at the "Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan 2012" held at the UDX Akiba Square in Akihabara from November 22nd – 24th, 2012.

Release date: August 25th, 2012.
Price: ¥2,800.

Campaign: HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Full Color Plating Ver. 「Gundam Tryon 3 Gundam GET Campaign」

The "HGBF 1/144 Gundam Tryon 3 Full Color Plating Ver." 「HGBF ガンダムトライオン3 フルカラーメッキVer.」 is a special prize, which will be handed out to 500 winners who enter the "Gundam Tryon 3 Gundam GET Campaign" 「輝くガンダムトライオン3ガンプラゲットキャンペーン」 by playing the Gundam Get "Build G5 Bullets" 「BUILD G5弾」 mission. Period: May 28th - June 6th 2015, winners will be announced later on.

Release date: shipping will be proceeded in fall 2015
Number of kits: 500
Price: Not for Sale

Gallery: PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku-II Char Aznable's Customize Mobile Suit Full Color Coating Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Review of the "PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku-II Char Aznable's Customize Mobile Suit Full Color Coating Version" 「MS-06S シャア専用ザク フルカラーコーティングバージョン」 built by H-Kasuga. This kit was sold as an event exclusive at Gundam Expo 2006 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

Release date: August 2006
Price: ¥25,000

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

Review of the first limited edition Perfect Grade ever made: the "PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Full-Color Plated Version" 「PG RX-78-2 ガンダム フルカラーメッキバージョン」 built by H-Kasuga. This kit was sold as a JAF-CON exclusive at the JAF • CON 9 convention back in 2000.

Release date: July 30th, 2000
Price: ¥20,000

Gallery: HG 1/144 AGE-3 Gundam AGE-3 Normal Full-Color Plated Ver. 「Gundam AGE」

Review of the "HG 1/144 AGE-3 Gundam AGE-3 Normal Full-Color Plated Ver." 「ガンダムAGE-3ノーマル フルカラーメッキVer.」 built by g031gx. This kit was sold as an event exclusive at the Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan 2012 in Akihabara.

Release date: 2012
Price: ¥3,500