What do MG and HG in the Gundam 00 model mean?

1. MG is 1:100, with fine appearance and reasonable movable joints. There are generally more parts and more engraved details than RG. Most of the later models have complete internal skeletons, making them suitable for veterans who often play Gundam.

2. HG is 1:144, about 13cm, with good appearance and medium movable joints. There are not many parts and the box is small, making it relatively popular and suitable for novices. A few parts of the HG have streamlined frames and most are hollow.

Origin Starting from the first RX-78-2 GUNDAM, BANDAI company has continuously launched 1:60, 1:100, 1:144, 1:250 and 1:550, 1:480, etc. Models in different scales. But early Gunpla models did not have specific and strict classifications. The difference is only in proportion and animation portfolio. Throughout the eighties. Gundam models are constantly exploring and advancing in their embryonic state.

Extended information:

In March 1990, on the 10th anniversary of Gundam, BANDAI launched the HG (HIGH GRADE) series 1:144 RX-78 GUNDAM for the first time. This model has The core fighter deformation mechanism, the joints use built-in skeletons, are molded in multiple colors, and can be assembled without the need for model glue.

The shape was redesigned by the original designer Kunio Okawara. Since then, HG has become an important part of the development of Gunpla. It has opened up a new situation for the Gunpla market. Since then, HG has become a popular product of Gunpla. The ratio has also expanded from 1:144 to 1:100, or even 1:60. At the same time, many works other than UC have gradually become the main trend of HG development.

Baidu Encyclopedia—Gunpla