Top Real Grade Gunpla Picks for June 2025

The best Real Grade Gunpla are a tour de force. Some of Bandai’s best models fall under this line, and each release is a calendar event for the community. However, not all RGs are created equally. We’ve put together a list of the best RGs available so you can make sure your next build is an amazing one.

Best RG Gunpla as of June 2025

Real Grade Gunpla are supposed to be the best of the best, but that’s not always the case. Some of Bandai’s most controversial kits are part of this lineup. There are amazing kits like the Hi-Nu and Sazabi and absolute disappointments like the Zeta Gundam and the Sinanju. Fortunately, I’ve built a ton of RG models and have figured out some of the best on the market, so you don’t have to deal with the frustration.

Check out our list of the best High Grade Gunpla

RG Hi-Nu Gundam

MSRP: $55

It was tough choosing between including the Real Grade Nu or Hi-Nu Gundam on this list, as they’re both amazing kits. However, the Hi-Nu won out with its amazing color scheme and striking design. Putting this together makes the difference between Real Grade and High Grade obvious. There’s so much detail on the Hi-Nu, and it goes together in an ingenious way that really helps you to appreciate the engineering behind Gunpla.

The Hi-Nu Gundam isn’t only one of the best RG; it’s one of the best Gunpla ever made. If you’re a fan, this is a must-build kit.

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RG RX-78-2 Gundam 2.0

MSRP: $37

The Real Grade line premiered with the release of the original Grampy Gundam kit. The RG RX-78-2 1.0 was great for its time but really started showing its age compared to newer releases. Fortunately, Bandai went back to the drawing board with a complete redesign.

The RG RX-78-2 2.0 is the current pinnacle of Gunpla design. It’s a fantastically fun build that’s full of gimmicks. It’s so detailed that it feels like a miniature of the Perfect Grade Unleashed Gundam and takes 1/144 scale to the limits. There are very few cons to this kit (I’m looking at you little pieces that fit in the back of the knee), and it’s another must-build for Gunpla fans.

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RG Sazabi

MSRP: $55

Another pinnacle of Bandai’s 1/144 models is the RG Sazabi. This is the first Real Grade to get the big box treatment, and it’s a chonky boy. Fortunately, Bandai must have heard the complaints about the Sinaju (which is ripe for a 2.0). Like the Tallgeese below, it largely abandons the “Advanced MS Joint” system, resulting in a much more stable and bespoke build.

Despite being a big kit with lots of flaps, gimmicks, and armor, the Sazabi is fairly nimble and surprisingly posable. So, if creating dynamic scenes is your thing, it won’t disappoint. If you’ve built a few Real Grade kits and want to move on to something a bit bigger but want to stick to 1/144 scale, this is the ticket. It’s a marvelous model that every Gunpla lover should have in their collection (I know I say this a lot in the list, but these are all excellent kits).

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RG Tallgeese EW

MSRP: $27

The RG Tallgeese EW marked a turning point for the Real Grade line, and most kits released after range from good to excellent in quality. For the Tallgeese, Bandai decided to ditch the “Advanced MS Joint” construction that RGs were known for almost entirely. Instead, this kit builds up more like a Master Grade, which makes for more stable results.

I love the design of the Tallgeese, and the RG version of it shines with minimal effort. A little panel lining goes a long way here, and it looks great with or without decals. Also, the verniers are amazing. I recommend this affordable kit for anyone looking to build their first Real Grade model.

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RG Zeong

MSRP: $66

The RG Zeong might be a controversial pick for this list. Many fans aren’t crazy about the design, but I had to include it for two reasons:

1. It’s an entirely unique build.
2. It has excellent engineering and construction.

The Real Grade Zeong might be the greatest glow-up compared to its High Grade version. It features incredible detail, most of which is unfortunately hidden under the armor skirts. When you look at the RG Zeong’s nethers, it’s easy to see just how much love went into designing this model. There are verniers and gimbals galore, and the best thing about them is that they don’t randomly pop off whenever you touch them.

The biggest con about the RG Zeong is that you really need to pose it well if you want to show off all that detail. Some builders will be annoyed that it looks best with its butt in the air, but it does include multiple mounting points, which helps quite a bit.

Unfortunately, there’s no P-Bandai Perfect Zeong expansion set, which breaks my heart. I just want to give my beautiful cyclops some legs.

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