Mega Size Model (MSM) (メガサイズモデル Mega Saizu Moderu?) is a line of 1/48 scale Gunpla kits of Mobile Suits from the Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam AGE TV series.[1] Despite being the largest scale Gunpla line, Mega Size Model is priced lower than the 1/60 scale Perfect Grade due to a smaller parts count. Detail and articulation are equal to High Grade kits. As this line is geared toward beginners, the runner gates are thin enough to separate from the parts without the need of a nipper; each kit comes with a Double Separator to easily remove parts from the runner or separate two halves of a part. Some runners are designed to be broken in half and "sandwiched" for quick assembly. Each kit includes a water slide decal sheet. The first four kits included a how-to guide by Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby; the rest of the series has a beginner's guide included on the instruction manual.
Following reorganization of the "Bandai Namco Group," box covers of reissue and future releases of kits from September 2018 onward feature a blue "Bandai" logo instead of the original red logo, The reprints will also feature an additional Bandai Namco logo on the front box's upper right from 2022 onward.
MSM No. | Model | Series | Yen Price | Release Date | Height (mm) | Notes |
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1 | RX-78-2 Gundam | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥7,800 | 2010 March | 375 | First Mega Size Model release from the Universal Century timeline. |
2 | MS-06S Char's Zaku II | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥7,800 | 2010 December | 365 | Features movable monoeye (requires removal of helmet and use of Double Separator to rotate). |
3 | MS-06 Zaku II | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥7,800 | 2011 March | 365 | Color variant of MSM-02. Includes standard helmet, Zaku Bazooka with angled holding hand, and connector part for rear skirt armor. Makes an appearance in episode 12 of Gundam Build Fighters. |
4 | AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal | Mobile Suit Gundam AGE | ¥8,500 | 2011 December | 375 | First Mega Size Model release from the Advanced Generation timeline and first kit in the series to feature a light-up gimmick. Includes Gunpla LED Unit to light up eyes and chest (requires two LR41 watch batteries). |
5 | AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal | Mobile Suit Gundam AGE | ¥8,800 | 2012 March | 381 | Not transformable unlike its smaller counterparts. Includes Gunpla LED Unit to light up eyes and chest (requires two LR41 watch batteries). |
6 | RX-0 Unicorn Gundam [Destroy Mode] | Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn | ¥10,000 | 2017 August | 452 | First new release after a five-year hiatus. Also the first Mega Size Model kit to have bilingual Japanese/English text on its box packaging and instruction manual. Released to coincide with the grand opening of The Gundam Base Tokyo. Tallest and most expensive kit in the series. |
B-Club No. | Model | Series | Yen Price | Release Date | Notes |
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3002 | c.o.v.e.r.kit-34: RX-78-2 Gundam Detail-Up Parts Set | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥6,480 | 2011 August | Resin-cast upgrade kit for MSM-01. Includes new V-Fin and hands. Designed by Shigeki Ninomiya. |
MSM No. | Model | Series | Yen Price | Release Date | Notes |
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N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam ANA Original Color Ver. | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥8,500 | 2010 July | All Nippon Airways exclusive color variant of MSM-01. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥7,800 | 2010 September | P-Bandai exclusive release of MSM-01 to commemorate the public display of the Gundam statue at East Shizuoka Square and the release of the Real Grade kit. Includes additional marking sheet and 30th Anniversary logo block that appears to be melted by the Gundam's beam saber. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam Extra Finish Ver. | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥14,000 | 2011 November | Gunpla Expo 2011 exclusive metallic color variant of MSM-01. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam Premium Gold Ver. | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥N/A | 2011 November | S-Cup x Gundam 2011 campaign exclusive gold chrome plated variant of MSM-01, awarded to 250 winners. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.GFT | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥7,900 | 2012 April | Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive gloss color variant of MSM-01 packaged in a smaller box. Includes Magnetic Coating joint parts and a marking sheet of the 1:1 scale Gundam statue's 2012 livery. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam Pepsi NEX Original Color Ver. | Mobile Suit Gundam | N/A | 2012 August | Gundam Front Tokyo and Pepsi NEX exclusive color variant of MSM-01 offered as promotional prize item (limited to 1,500 units). |
N/A | MS-06S Char's Zaku II Ver.GFT | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥8,023 | 2012 December | Gundam Front Tokyo exclusive gloss color variant of MSM-02 with and an additional sticker sheet and water slide decal sheet. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam (Clear Color Ver.) | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥8,450 | 2015 August | The Art of Gundam Exhibit exclusive clear color variant of MSM-01. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] | Mobile Suit Gundam | ¥10,800 | 2017 September | The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive metallic gloss injection color variant of MSM-01. |
N/A | RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Ver.TWC | Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn | ¥11,880 | 2017 November | The Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive release of MSM-06 with backpack and hand parts and expanded water slide decal sheet to replicate The Life-Sized Gundam Unicorn Statue. Includes Gunpla LED Unit to light up eyes (requires two LR41 watch batteries). |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam [Solid Clear/Standard] | Mobile Suit Gundam | N/A | 2021 September | Banpresto exclusive re-release of MSM-01 with clear color armor parts, offered as a lottery prize. |
N/A | RX-78-2 Gundam [Solid Clear/Reverse] | Mobile Suit Gundam | N/A | 2021 September | Banpresto exclusive re-release of MSM-01 with clear color armor parts, offered as a lottery prize. Clear color armor parts are complementary to that in MSM RX-78-2 Gundam [Solid Clear/Standard][2]. |
MSM No. | Model | Series | Yen Price | Announcement Date | Notes |
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Yen price excluding 5% tax (8% from 2014 to 2019; 10% from 2019 October onwards).
References[]
- ↑ Gunpla Taizen - Mega Size Model
- ↑ By switching armor parts between a RX-78-2 Gundam [Solid Clear/Standard] and a RX-78-2 Gundam [Solid Clear/Reverse], two MSM RX-78-2 Gundam can be rebuilt, one with standard armors and one with complete clear color armors.
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