Gunpla San Reviews 

381
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 95 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently sharing positive feedback about their purchases. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally fast shipping services and the remarkably secure, careful packaging that guarantees items always arrive in pristine condition. Many enthusiastic buyers also deeply appreciate the impressive selection of model kits available online and the genuinely helpful customer assistance provided throughout the entire purchasing process. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional delivery delays or the prolonged waiting times required for receiving backordered items. Additionally, a small number of consumers experienced occasional unfortunate issues regarding parcels arriving damaged or being sent to incorrect delivery addresses.

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Consumers find delivery service to be marked by great satisfaction, frequently highlighting rapid shipping... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome shop. They always dispatch the next working day after you place an order. My orders have arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Prices are comparable to sites like AliExpress, not massivel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have only recently signed up with Gunpla-San for their wide range of Kotobukiya and Bandai figures. They have a very large range of these models and their delivery terms and service are great. I hav... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product arrived in undamaged packaging within the time frame estimated at point of purchase. Delivery was by Royal Mail and tracking was provided. This is a birthday gift for my son so the inner box... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with this Gundam order. I placed my order on Monday and was pleasantly surprised to receive it already today. The shipping was extremely fast and the packaging was secure.... See more


Company details

  1. Model Shop
  2. Collectibles Store
  3. Figurine Shop
  4. Hobby Store
  5. Scale Model Club
  6. Toy Store

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Gunpla San is based in the UK since 2022. We love building Gundams and hope to bring the best kits to our customers. We source your favourite kits from all around the world and bring them back specifically for you.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, wide range of models

I have only recently signed up with Gunpla-San for their wide range of Kotobukiya and Bandai figures. They have a very large range of these models and their delivery terms and service are great. I have used them several times already and have had consistently excellent service, will be using them again soon.

November 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Very impressed with my first purchase. Postage was very quick and secure packaging was top notch. Will definitely purchase from again in future.

November 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery

Fast delivery

Great customer service, I made a mistake with my delivery address and they were super speedy to update with new information

Thank you

November 5, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still no response for what I requested

In response to my previous review
I appreciate the company taking the time to respond publicly, but their reply leaves out several important details from our email exchanges, so I want to clarify a few points for accuracy.

1. Delivery issue:
While they state the parcel was “dispatched correctly,” the issue wasn’t merely a courier “routing” error — the proof photo clearly showed a completely different address. I had to track the parcel down myself late at night, with no help or follow-up from the company. When I raised this with them, I was told to “contact the courier directly,” as they considered the delivery fulfilled simply because I eventually found and retrieved the parcel on my own. That’s not acceptable customer care. I shouldn’t have had to chase both the courier and the missing kit myself.

2. Missing instruction manual:
They say the product “arrived from the manufacturer without one.” That may be true, but it doesn’t change the fact that I received an incomplete item. My first email clearly stated I was willing to wait for a replacement but expected some form of compensation, which wasn’t initially offered until I raised it myself.

In their response, they mention that they “immediately offered a free digital copy.” But that phrasing is misleading — what else could it have been? A paid replacement for something that should have been included in the box? Providing a digital copy of missing instructions isn’t a gesture of goodwill; it’s the bare minimum remedy when a customer receives an incomplete product.

3. Physical copy request:
Their response suggests they “contacted the manufacturer” to request a manual. In reality, they only reached out to the manufacturer after I specifically asked if a physical replacement manual could be provided. They later confirmed, after I chased again on 26 October, that they hadn’t received any reply from the manufacturer. I understand that they might not have been able to obtain one, but the fact remains that they didn’t even consider contacting the manufacturer until I prompted them to. Also, at no point was I offered a printed copy or any alternative beyond a digital file.

4. Compensation:
Their reply makes it sound like the goodwill refund was offered promptly and fairly. In reality, I had to negotiate from an initial 10% offer on the item only (not the full order) to 12% after explaining the delivery issue, missing booklet, and overall inconvenience. The total refund amounted to £6, which was roughly 12% of the total cost, or about £1.39 more than the initial offer. It wasn’t about the money itself, but about how little initiative was shown until I pressed the matter.

5. Digital manual:
They state they “photographed every page and confirmed each step was legible.” The file I received was a series of photos taken under different lighting conditions. It is readable, but inconsistent, and not the same as a properly scanned or printed manual. I requested a cleaner scanned version, but I’ve had no reply since. It would’ve been a simple gesture of goodwill to print and post the file, especially since I’ll likely never receive the actual manual.

Overall, I stand by my original review: every step of the process required me to chase them. At no point did they take proactive ownership of the problem. The company’s public response smooths over the delays, the lack of communication, and the fact that I’m still waiting for a proper manual for a kit I bought over two weeks ago.

Given that I haven’t heard back since sharing my negative review, I can only assume I won’t be receiving the scanned version I asked for — which is disappointing, but not surprising at this point. The only thing they seem proactive about is shifting blame onto anything and anyone other than themselves.

November 5, 2025
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Reply from Gunpla San

We’re sorry to hear you’re still not completely happy with your experience. We’ve already shared the information and explanation in our previous reply and done our best to offer a fair solution. Thank you for your feedback — we really do appreciate it and wish you all the best.

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