Is it cheaper to buy the PG UNLEASHED 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam in Japan? The price in Japan is 135 € (converted from 25000 JPY tax-free) vs a street price of 275 € in Europe, saving you 140 € (51%).
Buying a PG UNLEASHED 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam in Japan is a popular choice for European travelers. Retail prices are often lower on the Japan domestic market, and tourists can claim a 10% tax refund at departure. Favorable exchange rates can push the savings even higher.
Japan operates on a pay first, refund later basis since November 2026. Show your passport at checkout to register the tax-free purchase, then scan your passport at airport tax-free kiosks before departure to process your refund.
This product is below the €430 EU duty-free allowance. You can bring it home in your luggage without declaring it or paying VAT.
Bandai model kits do not have a global warranty. Inspect the box in the store (Gundam Base Tokyo) to ensure the plastic runner parts are fully intact.