This page contains useful links for the enterprising modeler. As we mention in our FAQs , we are not sponsored by any site, shop or person; this list has been entirely gathered from our own research and based on our own recommendations.
Model Retailers
UK-based
Shop Link Comments Rivals Corner https://rivalscorner.co.uk/ 30 Minutes Label kits only, but one of the best places in the UK to buy Gunpla Modelverse https://modelverse.co.uk/ Arguably the place to buy girlpla online in the UK, stocking Koto, 30ML, and third party kits (Nuke Matrix, ATK Girl, Twelve’s War, VFG ). Gunpla-san https://www.gunplasan.co.uk/ The most comprehensive seller of girlpla in the UK, their selection even includes rarer girlpla OEShop https://oeshop.co.uk/ 30MF, 30MS and Figure-rise Standard, occasional ATK Girl Gundammad https://www.gundammad.co.uk/home.php Hobby Figures https://hobbyfigures.co.uk/ HobbyZone https://hobbyzoneuk.co.uk/ JapanCool https://japan-cool.uk/ 30MS only Wayland Games https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/ 30MS only, limited selection iLoveGunpla https://www.ilovegunpla.co.uk/ 30MF and 30MS only Chaos Cards https://www.chaoscards.co.uk/ 30MS and 30MF only Firestorm Games https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/ 30MS only, limited selection
Europe-based
Shop Link Comments Hobby Frontline https://hobbyfrontline.com/ Based out of Ireland Rise of Gunpla https://riseofgunpla.com/en/ Based out of France and only delivers to France Archonia https://www.archonia.com/en-us/ Based out of Belgium, only ships to Benelux, France, Germany, Finland, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden Zeonmarket https://www.zeonmarket.com/ Based out of the Netherlands, 30MF, Over Zero and Starflower Lily only
North America-based
Shop Link Comments Big Bad Toy Store https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/ Based out of the USA Newtype https://newtype.us/ Based out of the USA Trinity Hobby https://trinityhobby.com/en-gb Based out of Canada Imaginaire https://imaginaire.com/en/ Based out of Canada USA Gundam Store (USAGS) https://www.usagundamstore.com/ Based out of the USA Gundam Planet https://www.gundamplanet.com/ Based out of the USA BAIT https://www.baitme.com/ Based out of the USA, models not their primary focus Entertainment Earth https://www.entertainmentearth.com/ Based out of the USA KappaHobby https://www.kappahobby.com/ Based out of the USA Kotobukiya USA https://kotobukiya-us.com/ Based out of the USA, Kotobukiya lines only Volks USA https://volksusa.store/ Based out of the USA, vLOCKER’s FIORE only ToyArena https://toyarena.com/ Based out of the USA HobbyBee https://hobby-bee.com/ Based out of Canada NiiGs Shop https://niigs.ca/ Based out of Canada Panda Hobby https://pandahobby.ca/ Based out of Canada Metro Hobbies (formerly Sakura Media) https://www.metrohobbies.ca/ Based out of Canada Torchlight Games and Hobbies https://torchlightgh.com/ Based out of Canada
Asia-based
Shop Link Comments Rcjaz https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/ Based out of Hong Kong JOYTOY WORLD https://joytoyworld.com/ Based out of China, Number 57 and Hemoxian kits only Gundamit https://gundamit.com/ Based out of China
Japan-based Retailers
These retailers have services that export model kits abroad.
Shop Link Comments AmiAmi https://www.amiami.com/eng/ Sells both secondhand and new stock; less likely to hold Bandai stock for export HobbyLink Japan https://www.hlj.com/ Unreliable for Bandai preorders, otherwise most reliable source after AmiAmi Mandarake https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/?lang=en Secondhand store that exports overseas – good source for rare and discontinued girlpla Jungle SCS https://jungle-scs-ensale.com/ Secondhand store with occasional new stock– be advised they will ship goods to be sent overseas from Osaka first Suruga-ya https://www.suruga-ya.com/en/index Secondhand store with occasional free shipping campaigns – JP site is also accessible via proxy NinNinGame https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/ Newer stock, occasional delays in shipping HobbySearch https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/ Newer stock, occasionally runs bargains, reliable for more obscure kits
Japan-based Proxies
These are proxy services based in Japan that will allow you to access Japan-based marketplaces and buy goods from them, even forwarding them to you.
Shop Link Comments Neokyo https://neokyo.com/en Fairly low proxy fee, most reliable alongside Buyee Buyee https://buyee.jp/?lang=en Most reliable alongside Neokyo, multiple partnerships including sister website tenso (forwarding service) Zenmarket https://zenmarket.jp/en/ Smaller proxy service, but highly recommended by users Big in Japan https://www.biginjap.com/en/content/14-proxy Limited storage capacity (10 parcels, month limit) From Japan https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/ Geared towards auctions (does not use an auction wallet), and free repacking service, but will not handle NSFW goods
Japan-based Marketplaces
These are marketplaces based in Japan that do not normally export goods out of Japan. However, using a proxy may allow you to buy from them and many of the proxies listed above have special links for these places.
Marketplace Comments Mercari Flea market, ideal for secondhand merchandise sold by amateurs and can occasionally be a good source for obscure kits Rakuten Rakuma Biggest flea market, ideal for second-hand goods JDirect Fleamarket Similar to the above JDirect Auctions Auction site inaccessible outside of Japan, good source for girlpla secondhand goods and kits Rakuten Similar to Amazon in the West, sells new stock
Other Commerce Sites
These are commerce sites to buy model kit and model kit-related goods that do not fit into the above.
Shop Link Comments Booth https://booth.pm/en Artist-driven site partnered with Buyee – useful to buy homemade or artisan girlpla modifications AliExpress https://best.aliexpress.com/ Chinese e-commerce site, be wary of scam sales, but if you are careful, very good source of Chinese plamo Superbuy https://www.superbuy.com/ Chinese proxy for shopping on Taobao and other Chinese sites, good for secondhand plamo and other goods Creator Solo https://creatorsolo.com/ Site for importing Megami Device Custom Works from Japan from a series of select creators, America only
Other Useful Sites
These sites provide resources that the avid modeler might find useful.
Site Name URL Address Comments My Figure Collection https://myfigurecollection.net/ Big database containing comprehensive lists of merchandise, useful for checking on girlpla lines including upcoming ones – be warned in that model kit-related information may be inaccurate and require external verification Dalong https://www.dalong.net/reviews/index.htm Extensive plamo review site of various types and kinds of plamo, primarily focused on Koto and Bandai kits Kotobukiya JP https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/en/ Koto’s JP site, useful for information on model kits and downloading instruction manual PDFs Kyranga https://kyranga.com/ Price comparison site, useful for most figures and model kit lines buyfriend.moe https://buyfriend.moe/ Stock checker for AmiAmi and Mandarake, specialising in pre-order checks and notification for new pre-orders. Has a function to allow notification for restocks. Setsuya https://setsuya.com/ Price comparison site for manga, anime and animanga merchandise across 11 shops; less extensive than Kyaranga, but still enough for most purposes. Scalemates https://www.scalemates.com/ Very extensive plastic modeling database – we used this site to inform some of our research
Community Resources
These resources have been compiled by the community with the purpose of assisting others.
Database Link Comments Mecha Musume Database Here Credit to u/MachNeu Extensive community database for plamo, bishoujo figures and action figures Megami Device Block RoadmapHere Explainer showing the comparison of the various Blocks on which Megami Device is based
