Subtle G‑3 variant gets Real Grade treatment with upgraded detail

Bandai has confirmed a new Real Grade (RG) 1/144 RX‑78‑3 G‑3 Gundam Ver. 2.0 kit, arriving via P‑Bandai in Japan in September 2025. Priced at 4,180 yen (excluding tax), this reissue builds on the existing RG frame with a unique G‑3 color scheme and upgraded cosmetics  .

Product Highlights

• Scale: Real Grade 1/144
• Model: RX‑78‑3 G‑3 Gundam Ver. 2.0
• Release Date: September 2025
• Price: 4,180 yen (around US $30–$35 depending on exchange rates and regional markup)
• Distribution: P‑Bandai exclusive, not sold through retail hobby shops 

Built on the advanced RG frame introduced in RG RX‑78‑2 Ver. 2.0, this variant offers the same inner skeleton and joint system but is finished in the G‑3 color scheme—dark blue‑grey armor and understated detailing. Unlike the original 2024 reissue priced at 2,860 yen, this Ver. 2.0 version arrives with upgraded features and premium labeling  .

What Collectors Should Note

• While sharing plastic injection runners and inner frame with the original RG Ver. 2.0, the G‑3 version is identifiable by its distinct dry‑brushed or metallic shading and exclusive markings.
• As a P‑Bandai exclusive, ordering requires a Japanese Premium Bandai account or proxy service.
• The higher price reflects added packaging, unique labeling, and limited availability compared to standard retail RG releases.

Summary

The RG 1/144 G‑3 Gundam Ver. 2.0 offers dedicated collectors and G‑3 enthusiasts a chance to own a high-detail variant built on Bandai’s Real Grade system. With its exclusive distribution and updated version numbering, it’s poised to be a standout release in the late 2025 Gunpla lineup. Pre-orders are expected to open through Premium Bandai Japan in early September.