Paint Pack 01 Contents & Guide

Bare gray plastic is fine for a learning game, but nobody's display shelf started with naked sprues. Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01 exists to close that gap: three models, four pots of color, and the cards to field them, all in one box. If you have been circling the game and want a painted, playable squad without building a full hobby bench first, this is the shortcut. Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01 released October 31, 2026 at 3,900 yen in Japan (tax excluded, ages 15+) and is listed at $49.99 for a November pre-order window in the US, which puts it squarely between the rules-heavy Starter Set and the smaller expansion boxes.

Below is a practical walkthrough of what the box actually gives you, how it fits into the wider line, and a step-by-step painting plan you can run in a single evening.

What Comes Inside Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01

The contents are unusually focused for a starter product. There is no battlefield mat, no dice, and no full rulebook — the box assumes you already have a way to play or will grab the Starter Set alongside it. What you do get is a complete paint-and-play unit cluster.

The three unpainted miniatures and four pots of Gundam Assemble Color are the headline items, and they are the reason the box works as a self-contained project rather than a bits bag. The models themselves carry the same design language Bandai uses across its Gunpla kits: sharp panel detail, small parts, and plastic that behaves like modeling plastic rather than board-game plastic.

One accessory quirk worth flagging: the official accessory list names a pen, while retail listings describe a paintbrush. Either way, treat the included applicator as a detail tool, not a workhorse brush for large surfaces — it is best used for panel lines, small sensors, and cleanup.

The box ships as a flap box measuring roughly 250 × 155 × 80 mm, packed 24 to a carton. The specific three mobile suits inside are not named in the product listing, so plan your color scheme after the models are in hand rather than before.

How the Miniatures Fit the Game

Gundam Assemble is a miniatures battle game that pulls mobile suits from across timelines into one table. Each unit carries game stats and abilities that reflect its own traits, so the models you paint are the models you play — there are no proxy rules to worry about.

That matters for painters. You are not decorating tokens; you are building a legal force. Every unit card in the box pairs with one miniature, which means three models equals three unit cards equals a small but functional starting force. The nine tactics cards give you deck-building room from day one, and the token set covers the state changes a game will produce.

The scale also keeps the project manageable. At roughly 50mm tall, each model has enough surface for a clean two-tone scheme and a few accent details, but not so much that a box of three becomes a month-long commitment.

Paint Pack 01 vs. the Rest of the Gundam Assemble Line

Buying the wrong first box is the most common way to waste money here. The line splits cleanly by what each product assumes you already own.

The Starter Set is the rules box. It carries the manual, a double-sided battlefield mat, dice with Gundam heads marking the 9 and 10, cardboard terrain, tokens, and five mobile suits with six bases. It also includes scenario material and lore rather than a bare rules sheet, and the basic rules are available online as well.

The paint pack is the opposite: all models and color, no game infrastructure. If you are brand new to the system, the honest answer is that you need both, or the Starter Set plus online rules and this pack for the painting side.

A quick cost check

Four standalone 10ml pots run about $17 at $4.25 each, so a meaningful share of the paint pack's price sits in the color itself — though the volume of the four included pots is not published, so treat that as context rather than an exact value comparison.

Assembling and Painting Your Three Miniatures

The build is the part most people rush, and it is the part that decides whether the paint job looks clean. Work in this order.

Two practical notes. First, the bases on these models have small holes that are visible once the miniature is mounted; a bit of putty fills them if you want a cleaner look, or you can lean into it and build small scenic bases instead. Second, paint in batches — prime all three, base coat all three, then detail all three. Switching tasks three times is faster than switching materials nine times.

Keep your first scheme simple. One main color covering most of the body, one secondary on limbs and weapons, a third on sensors or trim, and the fourth reserved for accents or a wash. Four colors force discipline, and discipline is what makes a small squad read as a unified force on the table.

Budgeting Your First Painted Force

Decide what you are actually buying before you check out.

A few rules of thumb:

• Buy the Starter Set first if you have never played. Models you cannot field are models you will not finish.
• Buy singles only after you have painted one model with the included four. You will know exactly which color you are missing.
• Expansion Packs at $39.99 each are the right purchase once you have a painted core, not before.
• Skip the Deluxe boxes until you know the game sticks with your group.

Getting Cards and Tokens Table-Ready

The paper side of the box deserves as much attention as the plastic.

Sleeve the tactics cards. Nine cards get shuffled, handled, and bent far more than unit cards do, and a cheap set of sleeves keeps them identifiable across repeated games. Store each unit card with its finished miniature — a small labeled bag per model prevents the classic mistake of fielding a painted suit with the wrong stat line.

The cards in the wider game line have a matte finish that feels good in hand, and keeping them clean matters more than it sounds: marked or scuffed cards are functionally identifiable, which is a problem in any card-driven game.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Painting fully assembled models. Brushes cannot reach the chest, inner shoulders, or behind the shield.
• Skipping primer. Paint on bare plastic rubs off at the joints within a few games.
• Thick first coats. Two thin layers preserve panel detail; one heavy layer erases it.
• Buying extra paints too early. The included four cover a full scheme if you plan it before opening the pots.
• Forgetting the topcoat. Painted miniatures that get picked up, turned, and measured will chip without one.

FAQ

Does Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01 include the rules? No. The box is miniatures, cards, tokens, paint, and an applicator. The basic rules are available online, and the Starter Set carries the printed manual, scenarios, mat, and dice.

How many miniatures are in Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01? Three unpainted models at roughly 50mm scale, each paired with its own unit card, plus nine tactics cards, a token set, four pots of Gundam Assemble Color, and one applicator.

Are the four included paints enough for all three models? Enough for a clean base scheme if you plan your colors first. The pots' volume is not published, so if you intend to paint several coats or add extra accents, budget for a couple of 10ml singles at $4.25 each.

Can I play with the models before painting them? Yes. Unpainted models are fully playable — the stats and abilities live on the unit cards, not the paint job. Painting is a presentation choice, not a rules requirement.

Do I need the Starter Set to use Gundam Assemble Paint Pack 01? You need rules, dice, and a play surface from somewhere. The Starter Set is the simplest one-box answer; the online rules plus your own dice and mat is the cheaper one.