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Gunpla Guides: beginner

Buyer guides, how-tos and series guides from our Fort Lauderdale shop. Find your grade, pick your first kit and level up your builds.
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How to Remove Gunpla Nub Marks Cleanly

The two-cut method, how to sand nubs flush, and how to hide white stress marks, with tools that cost less than a kit.5 min read Gundam Marker Real Touch set next to an Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam Tools

How to Panel Line Gunpla: Markers, Washes and Pencils

Panel lining is the fastest way to make a kit look finished. Learn the three methods, which colors to use, and how to fix mistakes.6 min read Mira-Chan waving next to hobby nippers and a Gundam Marker set Tools

Gunpla Tools for Beginners: What You Actually Need

You need three cheap tools to build great-looking Gunpla. Here's what they are, what to add later, what to skip, and starter tool sets by budget.7 min read Mira-Chan pointing at an Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam and an HG Gundam Aerial Beginner

Best First Gunpla Kits for Beginners (2026)

The kits we recommend most to brand-new builders: a no-tools Entry Grade, easy High Grades from your favorite shows, and the step-up kits for build number...7 min read Entry Grade, High Grade, Real Grade, Master Grade and Perfect Grade Gundam kits lined up to scale Beginner

HG vs RG vs MG vs PG: Which Gunpla Grade Should You Buy?

Same mobile suit, four very different kits. Here's how EG, HG, RG, MG and PG compare on size, detail, build time and price, and which grade...8 min read