Gunplas are action figures based on the anime series Mobile Suit: Gundam. These are special in otaku culture because gunpla kits are among the most articulated prized models you will find out there. The more expensive ones feature a lot of moving and realistic parts. Buying straight from the manufacturer, you will have to assemble these gunpla kits on your own. It’s about the same as any other scale model would be, but the best-looking ones they feature in anime expos are custom-made and expertly painted. They even have contests on who can make the best-looking gunplas. The name gunpla comes from the phrase “Gundam plastic model.” Traditionally, they are made from a bunch of different plastic types, such as PE, PS, and ABS. But others, like the rare golden Gundam model kit, come gold-plated. A lot of Perfect Grade kits also come in metal-plated and have metallic parts.