\# Mecha Express Australia

\> Mecha Express Australia is a Brisbane-based e-commerce retailer specialising in Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kits) and mecha products. Formerly known as Gundam Express Australia, the store serves customers across Australia, New Zealand, and the USA with genuine Bandai model kits, hobby tools, and building supplies. Founded in 2019, Mecha Express Australia is one of Australia's largest dedicated Gunpla retailers with over 23,000 customers served.

Mecha Express Australia sells snap-together plastic model kits manufactured primarily by Bandai Namco. These kits (called "Gunpla") are based on the Gundam mecha anime franchise and do not require glue or paint to assemble, though many builders customise their kits with painting, panel lining, and decals. The store also stocks non-Gundam mecha kits including Armoured Core, Evangelion, Zoids, 30 Minute Missions, Digimon, Pokémon, Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Yu-Gi-Oh, Frame Arms, and GaoGaiGar model kits.

Key facts about the business:

- Located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Online only (no physical retail store open to the public).
- Ships within Australia (free shipping on orders over $199 AUD via Australia Post), to New Zealand (max 2kg, girth restrictions apply), and to the USA (special conditions apply).
- Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm AEST on business days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
- All products are 100% genuine Bandai and licensed merchandise.
- Accepts guest checkout and customer accounts. No wholesale.
- Payment options include Zip Pay and Afterpay (buy now, pay later).
- Contact email: support@gundamexpressaustralia.com.au or help@mechaexpressaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 0417 617 191

Products are categorised by Gunpla grade system, which indicates kit complexity and scale:

- Entry Grade (EG): Simplest kits, great for absolute beginners. 1/144 scale. Build time approximately 40 minutes to 2 hours.
- High Grade (HG): Standard complexity with good detail. 1/144 scale.
- Real Grade (RG): High detail and articulation in a compact 1/144 scale.
- Master Grade (MG): Advanced builds with inner frame detail. 1/100 scale.
- Perfect Grade (PG): Premium, highly detailed kits. 1/60 scale.
- Super Deformed (SD): Chibi-style smaller kits with simplified proportions.
- MGSD (Master Grade Super Deformed): Combines MG engineering with SD proportions.
- Full Mechanics / RE/100: 1/100 scale kits with less complexity than Master Grade.

All kits are snap-together (no glue required), pre-coloured, and instructions use illustrated diagrams (Japanese text with universally understandable pictures).

The store also offers curated Beginner Boxes (Value, Value Plus, Deluxe, and Ultimate GodHand versions) designed to help newcomers enter the hobby with an appropriate kit and essential tools.

Membership tiers include Mecha Network Members (email subscribers who receive early access to new arrivals and restocks via password-protected collection) and VIP customers (earned through purchase history, with access to an exclusive VIP Vault collection with separate passwords).

Returns and refunds comply with Australian Consumer Law. Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for incorrect items, damaged parcels, or missing parts. A 10% restocking fee applies to change-of-mind cancellations. Pre-order refunds are subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee. USA customers are not eligible for returns or refunds. Items must be in original, undamaged, resalable packaging.

Pre-orders require full payment upfront. Due to Bandai's limited production runs, early pre-orders are encouraged. Orders ship when the last pre-ordered item arrives in stock, unless extra shipping is paid for split shipment.

\## Store Pages

- [Homepage](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/): Main storefront with featured products, new arrivals, and promotional content
- [About Us](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/pages/about-us-1): Company history, founder story, and mission
- [FAQ](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/pages/our-faq-page): Frequently asked questions about shipping, orders, membership, products, and policies
- [All Collections](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/all-collections): Browse the complete product catalogue by grade, series, timeline, availability, and price
- [Collections Directory](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections): Overview of all product collections and categories
- [Wishlist](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/pages/wishlist): Customer wishlist functionality for tracking desired products

\## Gunpla by Grade

- [Beginner Boxes](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-beginner-boxes): Curated starter sets for newcomers to the hobby
- [Gundam Under $40](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-kits-under-40): Budget-friendly kits under $40 AUD
- [Entry Grade (EG)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-entry-grade-gundam-eg): Simplest kits, ideal for absolute beginners
- [High Grade (HG)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-high-grade-gundam-hg): Standard complexity Gunpla, 1/144 scale
- [Real Grade (RG)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-real-grade-gundam-rg): High detail in compact 1/144 scale
- [Master Grade (MG)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-master-grade-gundam-mg): Advanced builds with inner frames, 1/100 scale
- [Perfect Grade (PG)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/perfect-grade-pg): Premium, highly detailed kits, 1/60 scale
- [SD Gundam](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-sd-cross-silhouette-gundam-sd-cs): Super Deformed chibi-style kits
- [Full Mechanics, RE/100](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-1-100-re-gundam-reborn-gundam): 1/100 scale non-MG kits
- [All Gundam Model Kits](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-gundam-model-kits): Complete Gundam kit catalogue

\## Exclusive & Limited Edition

- [Premium Bandai (P-Bandai)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/premium-bandai-p-bandai): Premium Bandai exclusive releases
- [Gundam Base Exclusives](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-base-limited-expo-releases): Gundam Base limited and expo releases
- [Gashapon / Capsule Toys](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gashapon-capsule-toys): Collectible capsule toys

\## Availability

- [New Arrivals](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/new-arrivals): Latest releases and recently restocked products, updated weekly
- [Pre-Orders](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/pre-orders): Upcoming releases available for pre-order with full upfront payment
- [Mecha Network Member Collection](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mecha-network-member): Exclusive early access collection for email subscribers (password protected)

\## Gundam by Series

- [Mobile Suit Gundam (0079)](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-0079-model-kits): Original Universal Century series
- [Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-origin-model-kits): Prequel to the original series
- [Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mobile-suit-gundam-the-08th-ms-team): Ground warfare focused OVA
- [Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-war-in-pocket-model-kits): One Year War side story
- [Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-0083-model-kits): Post-One Year War OVA
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-thunderbolt-model-kits): One Year War alternate setting
- [Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/zeta-gundam-kits): Second UC Gundam series
- [Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-zz-gunpla): Sequel to Zeta Gundam
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/chars-counterattack-model-kits): Climax of Amuro vs Char rivalry
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-unicorn-model-kits): Late UC era
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mobile-suit-gundam-narrative): Post-Unicorn story
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-hathaway-model-kits): Hathaway Noa's story
- [Mobile Suit Gundam F91](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-f91-model-kits): Late UC era
- [Mobile Suit Victory Gundam](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mobile-suit-victory-gundam): Latest UC timeline entry
- [Mobile Fighter G Gundam](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mobile-fighter-g-gundam): Fighting tournament alternate universe
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Wing](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-wing-model-kits): After Colony timeline
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-endless-waltz-model-kits): Sequel to Gundam Wing
- [After War Gundam X](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/after-war-gundam-x-model-kits): Post-apocalyptic Gundam series
- [Turn A Gundam](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/mobile-suit-turn-a-gundam): Tomino's culmination of Gundam timelines
- [Mobile Suit Gundam SEED & SEED Destiny](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-seed-model-kits): Cosmic Era timeline
- [Gundam SEED Freedom](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-seed-freedom): 2024 theatrical film sequel to SEED
- [Mobile Suit Gundam 00](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-00-model-kits): Anno Domini timeline
- [Mobile Suit Gundam AGE](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-age-model-kits): Multi-generational Gundam story
- [Gundam Reconguista in G](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-reconguista-in-g-model-kits): Regild Century era
- [Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/iron-blooded-orphans-model-kits): Post Disaster timeline
- [The Witch From Mercury](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/witch-from-mercury-model-kits): Ad Stella era, features first female Gundam protagonist
- [Gundam GQuuuuuuX](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-gquuuuuux): New alternate UC timeline series with female protagonist
- [Gundam Build Fighters](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-build-fighters-timeline): Gunpla battle themed series
- [Gundam Build Divers](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/build-divers-series): Virtual Gunpla battle series
- [Gundam Build Metaverse](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gundam-build-metaverse): Latest Build series entry

\## Non-Gundam Mecha & Kits

- [30 Minute Missions](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/30-minute-missions): Bandai's customisable mecha line designed for quick builds
- [Armoured Core](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/armoured-core): Mecha kits from the FromSoftware video game franchise
- [Evangelion](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/evangelion): Kits from Neon Genesis Evangelion
- [Yu-Gi-Oh](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/yu-gi-oh-model-kits-1): Model kits of iconic Yu-Gi-Oh monsters
- [GaoGaiGar](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/gaogaigar): Classic super robot series kits
- [Classic Super Robots / Heavy Metal L-Gaim](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/classic-super-robots): Vintage and classic mecha kits

\## Tools, Supplies & Accessories

- [All Modelling Tools & Supplies](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/modelling-tools-and-supplies): Complete range of hobby tools including nippers, sanding kits, hobby knives, tweezers, cutting mats, drills, scribers, LED units, and more
- [Painting Accessories](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/painting-tools): Airbrushes, painting clamps, clip bases, wet palettes, spray booths, compressors, masking tape, and paints
- [Action Bases](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/bandai-action-base): Bandai display stands numbered 1-6 for posing and displaying kits in dynamic poses
- [Dspiae Tools](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/dspiae-modelling-tools): Premium modelling tools including the ST-A 3.0 nippers
- [C&J Hobby Replacement Parts](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/collections/c-j-hobby): Metal and highly detailed aftermarket replacement parts for Gundam kits

\## Beginner Resources

- [Beginner Box - Value](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/products/gundam-beginners-box-economy): Budget-friendly starter set with an Entry Grade kit and basic tools
- [Beginner Box - Value Plus](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/products/copy-of-gundam-beginners-box-standard): Mid-range starter set with additional tools and a second kit
- [Beginner Box - Deluxe](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/products/gundam-beginners-box-deluxe): Premium starter set with quality tools and multiple kits
- [Beginner Box - Ultimate GodHand](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/products/gundam-beginners-box-ultimate-godhand): Top-tier starter set featuring GodHand Ultimate 5.0 finishing nippers

\## Blog & Guides

- [Blog](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/blogs/news): Hobby guides, product reviews, Gundam series news, building tips, panel lining tutorials, decal application guides, instruction manual symbol interpretation, and action base selection guides

\## Optional

- [Gift Cards](https://mechaexpressaustralia.com.au/products/gundam-express-australia-celelebrate-e-gift-card): Digital gift cards with instant email delivery, no expiry date, and optional custom video messages