If you’re a fan of theMobile Suit Gundamanime, there’s a good chance you’ve put together a model kit or two over the years. No matter your experience level there are plenty of kits available to match your ability. If you’re just starting off or want something a little more casual to build, you should take a look at these SD Gundam model kits.
Gundam Heroes Superior Strike F Dragon SD Model Kit
Gundam Nu Gundam EX-Standard SD Model Kit
Categorized as SD, or Super Deformed Gundam kits, these models don’t strive for the realism and complexity of many of the other grades, instead, they focus on making them a little more fun, and a little more unique than their larger counterparts. Grab your nippers, tweezers, and panel lining pens, and get ready for some of the best SD model kits you can pick up.
Gundam Unicorn Banshee (Destroy Mode) SD Model Kit
Relive the terror of the Banshee Norn but now in a much smaller form with the SD Kit of the Gundam Unicorn Banshee kit. With plenty of accessories and the stark black and gold design, this kit is a great one for any Gundam fan.
From the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series comes the sister unit to the titular Unicorn Gundam, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee, now available in the mini-SD model kit. Since it is its cuter form, the normally fearsome Banshee includes special stickers that give the model cute little eyes to stare down its enemies with.
This SD kit comes with a plethora of weapons and armor to deck it out with, including several pieces of Armed Armor to accessorize its arms, body, and head with, as well as an arsenal in the form of a beam magnum, revolving launcher, and two beam sabers. The various accessories that come with this kit let you transform the Banshee into its Banshee Norn form.
Gundam Cross Silhouette Tornado Gundam SD Model Kit
With two different frames to pick from as a base, you’re able to customize your Cross Silhouette Tornado Gundam to be either the shorter and cuter version, or the taller, more accurate CS form.
A little less cute than some of the other model kits under the SD category, the Cross Silhouette version of the Tornado Gundam which debuted in the SD Gundam GX game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a great model for those looking for something a little more unique.
This kit comes with two different frames, the traditional SD frame, and the slightly taller and more distinguished CS frame to give you two different looks to pick from. This kit also comes with a full suite weapons including a gatling gun, beam rifle, and two beam sabers to grip in its interchangeable hands. Depending on which frame you pick, you can choose to use the more serious, solid eyes or the personified eye ball version for the Tornado Gundam’s face.
Gundam F-Kunoichi Kai Gundam Build Metaverse SD Model Kit
A special kit celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Gundam Build Metaverse, the F-Kunoichi Kai Gundam kit has two different frames to build from, great for fans looking for a new interpretation of the F91 Gundam or who love the design.
A new design celebrating the Gundam Build Series 10th Anniversary, the F-Kunoichi Kai joins the Tornado Gundam as a SDCS model, with two frames to let you customize how you build this kit. The F-Kunoichi Kai design was first seen in the Gundam Build Metaverse ONA, a three episode series that brought some cool new designs to the franchise.
This colorful kit is based on the classic F91 Gundam, this customized version includes two massive kunai which almost look like wings on its back, a ninja sword, and a ton of accessories including a snazzy scarf to complete the ninja look.
Gundam Freedom Gundam Master Grade SD Model Kit
A newer type of SD kit, this Master Grade SD kit comes with more accessories, better articulation, and higher levels of detail than other SD kits. Inspired by MG kits, the Freedom Gundam is a challenging and rewarding kit to build.
Coming from one of the most popular entries in the Gundam franchise, the Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED is a fantastic entry to a new type of SD Gundam model kits. The Freedom Gundam is first in a new line of Master Grade SD kits, taking the higher level of articulation and detail of a Master Grade kit, and shrinking it down to match the fun and cuteness of the SD series.
Everything about this kit is unique, with more accessories, points of articulation, and details than what you would usually find in an SD kit. But with all those extra details comes with a higher level of difficulty, so keep that in mind if you’re still getting used to building Gunpla.
Take your collection to the next level with the all gold Superior Strike F Dragon SD kit. While there’s not a lot of extras with this kit, the F Dragon unit is flashy enough on its own.
If you want to make an impression with your Gundam display, why not place the all-gold Superior Strike F Dragon SD kit right in the middle for everyone to see? All of this kit’s pieces are almost entirely covered in gold, helping it to stand out from the rest of your collection.
The red pieces are translucent, giving the Superior Strike F a glowing effect which is a truly unique feature for this SD kit. The one downside is that many accessories for this kit are not included in the kit, and the only extras that come with it are some hand options for if you want to pose it differently.
The first in a new line of SD kits, the Nu Gundam features the design from the film, Char’s Counterattack. This kit is unique in that it can use pieces from traditional HG kits to swap out accessories and items.
An evolution of the original mobile suit that Amuro Ray piloted in the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, the Nu Gundam is a cute, shrunken-down version of the powerful Gundam from the film, Char’s Counterattack.
Complete with a set of funnels, a beam saber and rifle, and the iconic shield that the Nu Gundam wields, this kit has everything you need to recreate your favorite scenes from the film. The neat thing with this kit is that it can use parts from High Grade, or HG, kits so you can mix and match with some of your larger models.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-grade Gundam model?
The highest grade Gundam kit you may find is a PG, or Perfect Grade, kit. These models are designed at a larger scale, generally at 1/90 of the original suit, and have more complex designs and builds than other kits.
How many different Gundam kits are there?
Since Mobile Suit Gundam kits first debuted back in 1980, more than 2,000 model kits have been released for fans to enjoy. There are five main grades that a kit can be considered, with various levels of difficulty and articulation with each one.
Which Gundam kits are good for beginners?
Generally speaking, Super Deformed, or SD and High Grade, or HG, kits are among the easiest for people to pick up if they’re new to the hobby.
