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Real Grade (RG) Gunpla: The Complete History & Lineup (2010-2025)

Real Grade Cover

Real Grade (RG) is a line of Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models) manufactured by Bandai.


Real Grade (RG) Series Overview
Cover image showing various Real Grade Gundam models.

The Real Grade line combines 1/144 scale with Master Grade engineering.

Real Grade (RG) is a line of Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models) manufactured by Bandai. Debuting in July 2010 as part of the 30th Anniversary project for Mobile Suit Gundam, this line combines the standard 1/144 scale of the High Grade series with the sophisticated internal engineering of Master Grade kits and the intricate detailing typically found in Perfect Grade models. The line's official slogan, "Excitement Embodied," reflects this approach.

Technology: The Advanced MS Joint (AMSJ)

A defining characteristic of the line's early years was the Advanced MS Joint (AMSJ). This technology incorporates a pre-assembled internal frame on the runner, created using a dual-injection technique that combines polypropylene and ABS plastics to create fully articulated joints straight out of the box.

AMSJ Type Legend:

Type Description
AMSJ 1RX-78 Type (Early Federation).
AMSJ 2Zaku Type (Zeon). Includes articulated piping.
AMSJ 3Strike Type (X-100 series).
AMSJ 4Advanced SEED Type (Freedom/Justice/Destiny).
AMSJ 5Early "Movable Frame" Type (Mk-II/GP01/Sinanju).
AMSJ 6Transformable Waverider Type (Zeta).
AMSJ 7GN Drive Type (Exia/00/Qan[T]).
AMSJ 8Amphibious Type (Z'Gok).
AMSJ 9Wing Zero Type (Wings and Bird Mode).
AMSJ 10Astray Type (Exposed anatomy).
AMSJ 12Tallgeese Type (Miniaturized mechanisms).
AMSJ 13+ / FrameworkPartial or hybrid use.
No AMSJPiece-by-piece assemblable frame (Ver. 2.0).

1. Regular Releases List (2010 - 2025)

The following list details the numbered models available for general retail sale at hobby stores.

No. Model Series Price (JPY) Date Technical Notes / Frame
01RX-78-2 GundamMS Gundam¥2,500Jul 2010First RG. Transformable Core Fighter. (AMSJ 1)
02MS-06S Zaku II (Char)MS Gundam¥2,500Nov 2010Synchronized movable mono-eye. (AMSJ 2)
03Aile Strike GundamSEED¥2,500Apr 2011First AU RG. (AMSJ 3)
04MS-06F Zaku IIMS Gundam¥2,500Jul 2011Mass production variant. (AMSJ 2)
05Freedom GundamSEED¥2,500Nov 2011Articulated wing deployment. (AMSJ 4)
06FX-550 SkygrasperSEED¥2,500Feb 2012Support unit + Sword/Launcher Packs. (N/A)
07Gundam Mk-II (Titans)Zeta¥2,500Apr 2012Fabric mesh cables. (AMSJ 5)
08Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G.)Zeta¥2,500May 2012White color variant. (AMSJ 5)
09Justice GundamSEED¥2,500Jul 2012Includes Fatum-00 support. (AMSJ 4)
10Zeta GundamZeta¥3,000Nov 2012First fully transformable RG. (AMSJ 6)
11Destiny GundamSEED Destiny¥2,500Apr 2013Extendable wings. (AMSJ 4)
12GP01 Zephyranthes0083¥2,500Jul 2013Transformable Core Fighter II. (AMSJ 5)
13GP01Fb Full Burnern0083¥2,500Jul 2013Space variant with thrusters. (AMSJ 5)
14Strike Freedom GundamSEED Destiny¥3,000Nov 2013Gold internal frame. (AMSJ 4 Gold)
15Gundam Exia00¥2,500Apr 2014Chrome GN swords. (AMSJ 7)
16MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char)MS Gundam¥2,500Jul 2014First amphibious RG. (AMSJ 8)
17Wing Gundam Zero EWWing EW¥2,500Dec 2014Wings with internal structure. (AMSJ 9)
1800 Raiser00¥3,000Apr 2015Functional GN Drive docking. (AMSJ 7)
19Astray Red FrameAstray¥2,500Aug 2015Multicolor Red/White frame. (AMSJ 10)
20Wing Gundam EWWing EW¥2,500Jan 2016Transformable to Bird Mode. (AMSJ 9)
2100 Qan[T]00 Movie-May 2016Assemblable arms. (AMSJ 7)
22SinanjuUnicorn¥3,800Aug 2016Gloss finish and royal gold. (AMSJ 5)
23Build Strike Gundam FPBuild Fighters¥2,500Dec 2016First Build series RG. (AMSJ 3)
24Astray Gold Frame Amatsu MinaAstray¥3,000Mar 2017Gloss black armor. (AMSJ 10)
25Unicorn GundamUnicorn¥3,800Aug 2017Full transformation. Red Psycho-Frame. (Framework)
26Johnny Ridden's Zaku IIMSV¥3,000Nov 2017High Mobility R-2 variant. (AMSJ 2)
27Unicorn 02 Banshee NornUnicorn¥4,000Feb 2018Orange Psycho-Frame. (Framework)
28Tallgeese EWWing EW¥2,500Apr 2018Dober Gun mechanism. (AMSJ 12)
29SazabiChar's C.A.¥4,500Aug 2018Large box. MG-style structure. (AMSJ 13)
30Full Armor UnicornUnicorn¥5,400Dec 2018Green Psycho-Frame. Full arsenal. (Framework)
31Crossbone Gundam X-1Crossbone¥2,500May 2019ABC Cloak and Mini Core Fighter. (AMSJ 14)
32ν Gundam (Nu Gundam)Char's C.A.¥4,200Aug 2019AMSJ only in Funnels. High stability. (AMSJ 15)
33Force Impulse GundamSEED Destiny¥3,000Apr 2020Separation into 3 flyers. (AMSJ 17)
34ZeongMS Gundam¥5,500Jan 2021Articulated skirt. Base included. (AMSJ 18)
35Wing Gundam (TV)Wing¥3,200Jun 2021Original wing mechanisms. (AMSJ 19)
36Hi-ν GundamBeltorchika¥4,500Sep 2021Massive reinterpretation. (AMSJ 15)
37God GundamG Gundam¥3,500Aug 2022Extreme range of motion. (AMSJ 20)
38Gundam EpyonWing¥4,200Sep 2023Dragon transformation. Advanced whip. (AMSJ 21)
39Force Impulse Spec IISEED Freedom¥3,100Feb 2024Movie color variant. (AMSJ 17)
40RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0MS Gundam¥3,500Aug 2024First RG with no AMSJ in body. (None)
41Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi)SEED Destiny¥8,000Dec 2024Full gold plating. (AMSJ 3 Partial)
42Shining GundamG Gundam¥3,500Jun 2025Super Mode transformation. (AMSJ 20)
43Wing Gundam Zero (TV)Wing¥4,200Sep 2025Transformable Neo Bird Mode. (None)

2. Special Editions (Retail)

This section lists versions sold in general stores (not store-exclusive) but released as limited editions, bundles, or first-run variants with distinct packaging.

Model Series Price (JPY) Date Notes / Differences
Unicorn Gundam [Premium Box]Unicorn¥3,800Aug 2017First run. Special box art "Unicorn Mode".
Banshee Norn [Premium Box]Unicorn¥4,000Feb 2018First run. Special box art "Unicorn Mode".
Unicorn Gundam (Bande Dessinee)Unicorn¥4,000Feb 2018Includes additional red Armed Armor DE shield.
Unicorn Gundam PerfectibilityUnicornBundleFeb 2019Part of Blu-ray Box Complete Edition. Blue parts.
ν Gundam Fin Funnel Effect SetChar's C.A.¥6,000Dec 2019Includes RG-32 + Action Base 4 + Yellow Jet Effects.
Zeong Last Shooting Effect SetMS Gundam¥9,000Jan 2021Includes RG-34 + Firing effects + Scenery + Damage parts for RG-01.

3. Exclusives (Premium Bandai / Events / Gundam Base)

These models are NOT sold in general retail stores. Distribution is exclusive to the Premium Bandai online shop, physical The Gundam Base locations, or specific events (Expo).

Model Type Date Notes / Frame
RX-78-2 Clear MechanicalGunpla ExpoNov 2011Clear armor. (Type 1)
Strike Gundam (No Striker)P-BandaiMar 2012Base body only. (Type 3)
Strike Gundam DeactiveP-BandaiMar 2012Phase Shift down colors. (Type 3)
G-Defenser & Flying ArmorP-BandaiMay 2012Accessory set (Adapted HG).
Freedom Gundam DeactiveP-BandaiMay 2012Phase Shift down colors. (Type 4)
RX-78-2 Ver. GFTGundam FrontJul 20121:1 Odaiba Statue version. (Type 1)
Justice Gundam DeactiveP-BandaiSep 2012Phase Shift down colors. (Type 4)
Strike Rouge + I.W.S.P.P-BandaiJan 2013New I.W.S.P. equipment. (Type 3)
Zaku II (Char) Ver. GFTGundam FrontApr 2013Gloss finish. (Type 2)
Zeta Gundam 3A TypeP-BandaiApr 2013"White Zeta" color scheme. (Type 6)
Destiny Effect (Wings of Light)P-BandaiApr 2013Light wings and Black Smoke base.
Destiny (Heine Westenfluss)Gunpla ExpoJun 2013Custom Orange color. (Type 4)
Strike Freedom (Wings of Skies)P-BandaiDec 2013Light wings and base.
GN Arms Type-E (Real Color)P-BandaiApr 2014Mobile Armor for RG Exia.
Exia Repair PartsP-BandaiMay 2014Conversion set to Repair I.
Gundam AstraeaP-BandaiJul 2014Conversion set.
Gundam Astraea Type-FP-BandaiOct 2014Full kit red color. (Type 7)
Exia Extra FinishGunpla ExpoNov 2014Metallic finish. (Type 7)
Twin Buster Rifle PartsGundam AceDec 2014Drei Zwerg accessory.
Seraphim Feather EffectP-BandaiFeb 2015Feathers and base for Wing Zero EW.
G-3 GundamP-BandaiApr 2015RX-78 gray scheme. (Type 1)
Trans-Am Raiser GlossP-BandaiJun 2015Gloss injection plastic. (Type 7)
Z'Gok (Mass Production)P-BandaiAug 2015Standard blue color. (Type 8)
Astray Blue FrameP-BandaiDec 2015Includes bazooka, no katana. (Type 10)
Meteor UnitP-BandaiDec 2015Giant Mobile Armor.
Astray Red Frame PlatedC3 EventFeb 2016Red chrome. (Type 10)
Astray Gold FrameP-BandaiJul 2016Severed arm and Gáe Bulg bazooka. (Type 10)
Sinanju Expansion SetP-BandaiSep 2016Bazookas, axes, damaged head.
00 Seven SwordGunpla ExpoNov 2016Variant with 7 swords. (Type 7)
Exia Repair IIP-BandaiMar 2017New thrusters and sword. (Type 7)
00 Qan[T] Full SaberP-BandaiApr 2017GN Sword IV Full Saber. (Type 7)
Sinanju Metallic GlossGundam BaseAug 2017Gloss finish. (Type 5)
Unicorn Ver. TWCGundam BaseSep 2017Odaiba Statue. Modified backpack. (Framework)
Astray Gold Frame AmatsuP-BandaiSep 2017"Blitz" legs version. (Type 10)
Build Strike RG SystemP-BandaiOct 2017Pearl plastic. (Type 3)
Wing Zero EW ClearGundam BaseDec 2017Clear. (Type 9)
00 Seven Sword/G InspectionP-BandaiDec 2017Red + GN Blaster. (Type 7)
Zaku II Shin MatsunagaP-BandaiJan 2018High Mobility "White Wolf". (Type 2)
Zeta Biosensor ColorP-BandaiFeb 2018Reddish tone. (Type 6)
Zaku II Black Tri-StarsP-BandaiMar 2018High Mobility (Gaia/Mash/Ortega). (Type 2)
Zaku MinelayerP-BandaiMay 2018Mine dispenser backpack. (Type 2)
Unicorn Lighting ModelGundam BaseJun 2018Fixed statue with LED light.
Unicorn Gold CoatingGundam BaseAug 2018Gold plating. (Framework)
Long Rifle (Moon Gundam)Gundam AceSep 2018Accessory for Sazabi.
Wing Zero / Tallgeese TitaniumP-BandaiOct 2018Titanium Finish. (Type 9/12)
Zaku II Gabby HazardP-BandaiOct 2018High Mobility Brown/Black. (Type 2)
Full Saber Clear ColorGundam BaseDec 2018Clear. (Type 7)
Tallgeese IIP-BandaiDec 2018Blue crest. (Type 12)
Banshee Norn Final BattleP-BandaiFeb 2019Green Psycho-Frame. (Framework)
Armed Armor VN/BSP-BandaiApr 2019Claws and cannon for Banshee.
Banshee Lighting ModelGundam BaseApr 2019Fixed statue with LED light.
Zaku II Eric ManthfieldP-BandaiMay 2019High Mobility. (Type 2)
Exia Repair IIIP-BandaiJun 2019Long rifle. (Type 7)
Amatsu HanaP-BandaiJun 2019White Gold Frame. (Type 10)
Tallgeese IIIP-BandaiJul 2019Mega Cannon and Whip. (Type 12)
Sazabi Special CoatingP-BandaiAug 2019Matte metallic finish. (Type 13)
Perfect Strike GundamP-BandaiSep 2019Sword, Launcher, and Aile Packs together. (Type 3)
Nu Gundam Double Fin FunnelP-BandaiSep 2019Funnel expansion set.
Crossbone Gundam X-2P-BandaiDec 2019Black + Shot Lancer. (Type 14)
Zaku II Uma LightningP-BandaiJan 2020High Mobility. (Type 2)
Nu Gundam TitaniumGundam BaseFeb 2020Metallic finish. (Type 15)
Unicorn Phenex (Narrative)P-BandaiFeb 2020Chrome gold. Phoenix tails. (Framework)
Crossbone X-1 TitaniumP-BandaiMay 2020Metallic finish. (Type 14)
Tallgeese TV ColorP-BandaiJun 2020Anime scheme. (Type 12)
Destiny Titanium FinishP-BandaiJun 2020Metallic finish. (Type 4)
Sinanju Special CoatingP-BandaiJul 2020Metallic finish. (Type 5)
Unicorn PerfectibilityGundam BaseAug 2020Blue + All weapons. (Framework)
Nu Gundam HWS (Expansion)P-BandaiSep 2020Heavy Weapon System (Parts only).
Nu Gundam HWS (Full Kit)P-BandaiSep 2020Full kit with armor. (Type 15)
Sword Impulse GundamP-BandaiNov 2020Red. Excalibur swords. (Type 17)
Strike Rouge Grand SlamGundam BaseFeb 2021Includes giant sword. (Type 3)
Tallgeese III TitaniumP-BandaiJun 2021Metallic finish. (Type 12)
Hyper Mega Bazooka LauncherP-BandaiSep 2021For Hi-Nu Gundam.
RX-78-2 Team BrightP-BandaiNov 2021Gundam Build Real. (Type 1)
Zaku II Team MonstreP-BandaiNov 2021Gundam Build Real. (Type 2)
RX-93ff ν GundamGundam Side-FApr 2022Long Range Funnel (Fukuoka Statue).
Zaku II Robert GilliamP-BandaiMay 2022High Mobility Blue/Yellow. (Type 2)
Freedom Ver. GCPGundam BaseJul 2022Shanghai Statue. (Type 4)
God Gundam ExpansionP-BandaiSep 2022Fuunsaiki horse.
Hi-Nu Titanium FinishGundam BaseNov 2022Metallic finish. (Type 15)
Destiny ImpulseP-BandaiApr 2023Violet Silhouette wings. (Type 17)
MSN-04FF SazabiGundam Side-FApr 2023Double Horn Funnels (Fukuoka). (Type 13)
Hi-Nu Funnel EffectsP-BandaiJul 2023Propulsion effects.
Unicorn Final Battle SpecialGundam BaseJul 2023Chrome green + 3 Shields. (Framework)
Nu Gundam First LotGundam Side-FDec 2023Gray/White color. (Type 15)
00 XN RaiserP-BandaiJan 2024Includes XN Raiser unit. (Type 7)
Weapon Set RX-78 Ver 2.0P-BandaiAug 2024Bazooka, Javelin, Hammer.
Blast Impulse Spec IIP-BandaiSep 2024SEED Freedom + Blast Pack. (Type 17)
Sazabi Mechanical PlatingGundam BaseDec 2024Mechanical chrome. (Type 13)
Nu Gundam Double FunnelGundam Side-FDec 2024Fukuoka Version. (Type 15)
Shiranui Akatsuki + ZeusP-BandaiDec 2024Shiranui Pack.
Banshee Final Battle SpecialP-BandaiFeb 2025Green chrome. (Framework)
Burning Gundam Hyper ModeGundam BaseMar 2025Gold God Gundam. (Type 20)
Sword Impulse Spec IIP-BandaiMar 2025SEED Freedom. (Type 17)
RX-78-2 Ver 2.0 Base ColorGundam BaseApr 2025Gundam Base logo colors. (None)
Avalanche Exia DashP-BandaiJun 2025Avalanche + Dash unit. (Type 7)
Zaku II Hatsune Miku Ver.P-BandaiAug 2025Miku colors. (Type 2)
G-3 Gundam Ver 2.0P-BandaiSep 2025Based on Ver 2.0 frame. (None)
Hi-Nu Hyper Mega LauncherP-BandaiNov 2025Reissue.
Astray Red DragonP-BandaiFeb 2026Massive new variant. (Type 10)

The Real Grade line continues to evolve with every release. What are your thoughts on this extensive lineup? Let us know in the comments below!

Where to Buy

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