Master Grade (MG)

What is the MG? MG is the abbreviation for Master Grade, Gundam MG model kits are Gunpla (Gundam plastic model) in 1/100 scale (only). As a part of the Gundam 15th Anniversary project, Master Grade (MG) models were first introduced in the summer of 1995, designed and made to higher standards than most other models.

MG model kits are manufactured using higher quality plastic and the resulting molds are of a greater standard. However, MG model kits take much longer to construct and are often much more expensive than their lower-grade counterparts. More recent Master Grade plastic models typically feature a movable inner frame system which enables extensive movement and bending of joints. The popularity of this line was so great that a lot of old and new kits from non-graded series were cast as Master Grade models.

The finished MG gundam models offer a superior range of motion compared to the lower level kits to provide for an even wider range of poses. Some of them actually include specially designed stands for added display ability. Master Grade kits are very presentable assembled straight from the box, but adding paint and detailing can greatly improve the appearance of the finished model.

Though the "Master Grade" is well-known because of Gundam model kit, but it is not Gundam exclusive as a few MG offerings are from are coming from mechas in Patlabor and Dunbine. Bandai also released a line featured a series of character figures under the name of MG Figurerise series.

Master Grade (MG)
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