Gallery: Mega Size Model 1/48 Unicorn Gundam Gold-, Silver- & Bronze-Plated Version 「GBWC 2017」

As with previous years, winners of the Gunpla Builder World Cup are awarded with trophies in the form of one-off Gunpla kits. For this year's contest, winners will be awarded with a specially made Mega Size Model 1/48 Unicorn Gundam GBWC 2017 trophy kit: 

1st Place/Champion: 
Mega Size Model 1/48 Unicorn Gundam Gold-Plated Version

「メガサイズモデル 1/48 ユニコーンガンダム ゴールドメッキバージョン」 

2nd Place:

Mega Size Model 1/48 Unicorn Gundam Silver-Plated Version 

「メガサイズモデル 1/48 ユニコーンガンダム シルバーメッキバージョン」 

3rd Place: 

Mega Size Model 1/48 Unicorn Gundam Version 

「メガサイズモデル 1/48 ユニコーンガンダム ブロンズメッキバージョン」

Contest: GBWC 2017
Release date: December 2017
Number of kits: 2x Gold, 2x Silver, 2x Bronze 

Price: Not for Sale

Gallery: HGPG 1/144 Petit'GGuy Silver Sparkle + Gold Top & Placard 「Gundam Build Fighters Try」

Gallery of the "HGPG 1/144 Petit'GGuy Silver Sparkle & Placard" and "HGPG 1/144 Petit'GGuy Gold Top & Placard" 「HGPG 1/144 プチッガイ シルバースパークル&プラカード」 & 「HGPG 1/144 プチッガイ ゴールドトップ&プラカード」 built by Vega0083. These kits are 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
Prices: ¥972 each

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: HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex Type RC (Unicorn Mode) Silver Coating Ver. 「Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two」

Review of the "HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex Type RC (Unicorn Mode) Silver Coating Ver." 「HGUC 1/144 ユニコーンガンダム3号機 フェネクス type RC (ユニコーンモード) シルバーコーティングVer.」 built by Vega0083. This kit was released in January 2017 and was exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: January 2017
Price: ¥5,400

Gallery: 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Gold-, Silver- & Bronze-Plated Version 「GBWC 2016」

As with previous years, winners of the Gunpla Builder World Cup are awarded with trophies in the form of one-off Gunpla kits. For this year's contest, winners will be awarded with a specially made 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Lupus GBWC 2016 trophy kit: 

1st Place/Champion: 
1/100 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Gold-Plated Version
「1／100　ガンダムバルバトスルプス ゴールドメッキバージョン」 

2nd Place: 
1/100 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Silver-Plated Version
「1／100　ガンダムバルバトスルプス シルバーメッキバージョン」 

3rd Place: 
1/100 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Bronze-Plated Version
「1／100　ガンダムバルバトスルプス ブロンズメッキバージョン」

Contest: GBWC 2016

Release date: December 2016
Number of kits: 2x Gold, 2x Silver, 2x Bronze
Price: Not for Sale

P-Bandai Release: HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex Type RC (Unicorn Mode) Silver Coating Ver. 「Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two」

HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex Type RC (Unicorn Mode) Silver Coating Ver.

「HGUC 1/144 ユニコーンガンダム3号機 フェネクス type RC (ユニコーンモード) シルバーコーティングVer.」

This kit will be exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai and will be released in January 2017. Pre-orders for this kit start on November 11th, 2016, with a suggested retail price of 5,400 yen.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: January 2017
Price: ¥5,400

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: HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Gold & Silver Coating Set 「Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two」

Here's another review of the "HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Gold & Silver Coating Set" 「HGUC 1/144 ユニコーンガンダム3号機 フェネクス（デストロイモード） バージョン ジーエフティー リミテッド ゴールド＆シルバーコーティングセット」 with a better view of the box/contents. These 2 kits were available at Gundam Front Tokyo before and were sold as separate releases (gold & silver). This time, they are sold together as a set and is available while stock lasts at the Gundam Front Tokyo shop in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Type: Store Exclusive
Release date: July 23rd, 2016
Price: ¥10,800

Gallery: HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Gold & Silver Coating Set 「Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two」

Review of the "HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Gold & Silver Coating Set" 「HGUC 1/144 ユニコーンガンダム3号機 フェネクス（デストロイモード） バージョン ジーエフティー リミテッド ゴールド＆シルバーコーティングセット」 built by Wolt. These 2 kits were available at Gundam Front Tokyo before and were sold as separate releases (gold & silver). This time, they are sold together as a set and is available while stock lasts at the Gundam Front Tokyo shop in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Click here for Einherjar's review.

Type: Store Exclusive
Release date: July 23rd, 2016
Price: ¥10,800

G-Archive: HG 1/100 Victory 2 Assault Gundam Silver Metal Version 「Victory Gundam」

HG 1/100 Victory 2 Assault Gundam Silver Metal Version

「HG 1/100 V2アサルトガンダム シルバーメタルバージョン」

This kit was a campaign limited item and was given away to winners who participated in the "All Gundam Spring Campaign" 「オールガンダムスプリングキャンペーン」 in 1994. Numbers are unknown, but it’s believed that every store that participated in the contest gave one away to the winners.

Type: Campaign Limited Item

Number of kits: —

Release date: 1994

Location: Japan

Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: — (based on 0 item(s), date: —)

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.

Gundam Front Tokyo Exclusive: HG 1/144 Full Armor Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Ver.GFT Limited Metallic Color, Delta Gundam II Ver.GFT Limited Clear Color & RG Zeta Gundam III Ver.GFT Limited Clear Color

New releases: here's a line-up of new Gundam Front Tokyo limited items to be sold this summer at the Gundam Front Tokyo shop in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Type: Gundam Front Tokyo Exclusive
Release dates: July 16th — 30th, 2016
Prices: ¥2,500 — ¥10,800

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.

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.

Gallery: 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Gold-, Silver- & Bronze-Plated Version 「GBWC 2015」

As with previous years, winners of the Gunpla Builder World Cup are awarded with trophies in the form of one-off Gunpla kits. For this year's contest, winners were awarded with a specially made 1/100 Gundam Barbatos GBWC 2015 trophy kit:

1st Place/Champion:

1/100 Gundam Barbatos Gold-Plated Version

「1／100　ガンダムバルバトス ゴールドメッキバージョン」

2nd Place:

1/100 Gundam Barbatos Silver-Plated Version

「1／100　ガンダムバルバトス シルバーメッキバージョン」 

3rd Place:

1/100 Gundam Barbatos Bronze-Plated Version

「1／100　ガンダムバルバトス ブロンズメッキバージョン」

The first place went to Vichayuth Eiam-Ong from Thailand (Open Course) and Cornelius Caesar Widjaja from Indonesia (Junior Course). The second place went to Ng Siu Wai from Hong Kong (Open Course) and May Hata from Japan (Junior Course) and the third place went to Ho Yick Yin from Malaysia (Open Course) and Natcha Waiphimai from Thailand (Junior Course).

Contest: GBWC 2015
Release date: December 20th, 2015 
Number of kits: 2x Gold, 2x Silver, 2x Bronze
Price: Not for Sale

Video: 1/48 Mega Size Model AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Gold, Silver & Bronze Trophy Ver.

1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Gold Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 ゴールドトロフィーVer.」

 1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Silver Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 シルバートロフィーVer.」

 1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Bronze Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 ブロンズトロフィーVer.」

Click here for more info.

Gallery: MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.One Year War 0079 Chrome Plating Ver. 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Review of the "MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.One Year War 0079 Chrome Plating Ver." 「MG ガンダム ver.OYW クロームメッキ」 by Dalong. This kit was only available to Club MG members and was obtainable by collecting 60 points and trading them in for special Club MG items. Application date: December 1st 2010 – January 31th 2011.

Release date: Shipped in March 2011
Price: Not for Sale
Estimated market value: ¥69,800 (based on 1 item, date: 7/24/2015)

※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: Limited items from Ginza Tanaka at The Art of Gundam Exhibition 「Roppongi, Tokyo」

Live pictures of the "Robot Spirits RX-78-2 Gundam The Art of Gundam Limited Ver. Silver, RX-78-2 Gundam The Art of Gundam Limited Ver. Gold, FW Gundam Converge The Art of Gundam Limited Ver. Silver and FW Gundam Converge The Art of Gundam Limited Ver. Gold" 「銀製 機動戦士ガンダムSILVER950 RX-78-2 GUNDAM Featuring ROBOT魂, 銀製 機動戦士ガンダムGOLD RX-78-2 GUNDAM Featuring ROBOT魂, FW GUNDAM CONVERGE THE ART OF GUNDAM -LIMITED- ver.SILVER & FW GUNDAM CONVERGE THE ART OF GUNDAM -LIMITED- ver.GOLD」 on display at The Art of Gundam Exhibition 「機動戦士ガンダム展 THE ART OF GUNDAM」. These high-end items are made out of precious metals, such as silver and gold, and are made by Japanese jewelry maker Ginza Tanaka 「ギンザタナカ」, who also did the RX-78-2 Gundam Fix Platinum.

Release date: July 18th, 2015.
Prices: ¥ 270,000 – ¥ 20,000,000

Event: Limited items from Ginza Tanaka at The Art of Gundam Exhibition 「Roppongi, Tokyo」

Here are some more limited goods that are going to be available at The Art of Gundam Exhibition 「機動戦士ガンダム展 THE ART OF GUNDAM」 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery on the 52nd floor of Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills. These high-end items are made by Japanese jewelry maker Ginza Tanaka 「ギンザタナカ」, who also did the RX-78-2 Gundam Fix Platinum.

Click here for live pictures.

Period: July 18th – September 27th 2015.
Prices: ¥ 270,000 – ¥ 20,000,000

Gallery: HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex type RC (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Silver Coating 「Gundam UC: One of Seventy Two」

Review of the "HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex type RC (Destroy Mode) Ver.GFT Limited Silver Coating" 「HGUC 1/144 ユニコーンガンダム3号機フェネクスtypeRC（デストロイモード） ver.GFT LIMITED SILVER COATING」 by Taka421jp. This kit is sold in combination with a Blu-Ray disc of the WALL-G video "Gundam G no Reconguista From the Past to the Future" 「ガンダム Gのレコンギスタ FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE」 and is now available at the Gundam Front Tokyo shop in Odaiba, Tokyo, for a limited time only.

Release date: July 11th, 2015.
Price: ¥7,560.

G-Archive: 1/48 Mega Size Model AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Gold, Silver & Bronze Trophy Ver. 「Gundam × CoroCoro Comic」

1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Gold Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 ゴールドトロフィーVer.」

 1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Silver Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 シルバートロフィーVer.」

 1/48 AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal Bronze Trophy Ver.

「1／48 ガンダムAGE-1 ブロンズトロフィーVer.」

These one-off 1/48 scale Mega Size Model kits were trophy kits and were awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the "Gundam Builders Championship COROCORO Cup" 「ガンプラビルダーズ選手権 COROCORO杯」 model kit contest in 2012, sponsored by Bandai and CoroCoro Comic.

Type: Contest Prize, Trophy Kit

Number of kits: 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze

Release date: August 31th, 2012
Location: Japan

Price: Not for Sale