Model Graphix Showcases the New Era of Gunpla with PGU Nu Gundam

Model Graphix April 2026 Issue  

Release date: February 25, 2026  

Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)

The flagship of a new era has landed. PGU Nu Gundam arrives with a presence that instantly commands attention. For this month’s cover story, the Model Graphix team went hands on with the kit, examined every runner, and studied the fully painted sample that dominates the front cover. What struck us most was not the overwhelming engineering or the mountain of parts. It was the astonishing sense of reality that the finished model radiates.

The cover build is almost untouched. No major modifications. No heavy custom work. Just careful assembly and thoughtful paint. The result is a Nu Gundam that looks like a real machine captured in 1/60 scale. Armor plates reflect light with a metallic weight. Panel lines sit with mechanical precision. The silhouette blends heroic presence with industrial detail in a way that only Nu Gundam can achieve.

This kit demands commitment. The part count is impressive and you will need patience to bring everything together. Yet PGU Nu Gundam never feels like a grind. The engineering guides you forward with a rhythm that feels natural. Subassemblies lock together with a satisfying logic. Color separation is so refined that even simple paintwork looks premium. The internal frame reveals itself layer by layer, creating the sensation of assembling an actual mobile suit.

Every step rewards you. By the time the final armor panel clicks into place, you understand why PGU is considered the pinnacle of Gunpla design. This is not just a model kit. It is a milestone. A demonstration of how far craftsmanship, engineering, and passion can push the boundaries of what Gunpla can be.

SOURCE: GUNDAM OFFICIAL