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Gundam Base COEX Mall

건담베이스 코엑스몰점 · THE GUNDAM BASE COEX

An official Gundam Base inside Starfield COEX Mall in Gangnam. Browse Gunpla, Bandai model kits, tools, decals, and display accessories during an easy mall-based hobby stop near Samseong and Bongeunsa stations.

Gangnam-gu Official Gundam Base Gunpla & Plamo COEX Mall Near Line 2 & Line 9

Quick Visit

District Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Nearest Stations Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Station
Best Subway Access Bongeunsa Exit 7 or Samseong Exit 5 / 6
Building / Floor Starfield COEX Mall — B2, Live Plaza, G203
Usual Hours Daily, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Time to Allow Around 20–40 minutes to browse

Why Visit?

Gundam Base COEX is one of the easiest official Gunpla stops for visitors staying in Gangnam, Samseong, Jamsil, or southern Seoul. It fits naturally into a COEX Mall day with cafés, restaurants, exhibitions, Starfield Library, or the aquarium.

  • Official Gundam Base location in Gangnam
  • Gunpla, Bandai model kits, tools, decals, and display accessories
  • Located inside Starfield COEX Mall on B2
  • Easy access from Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station
  • Useful for beginner builders, collectors, and gift shoppers
  • A simple hobby stop during a wider COEX or Gangnam day out

Best For

  • Gangnam and Samseong visitors
  • First-time Gunpla buyers
  • Collectors looking for official Gundam Base products
  • Families choosing a build project or hobby gift
  • Visitors adding a short hobby stop to a COEX Mall day

Tiny Build Desk recommendation: Choose this branch when you want convenient official Gunpla shopping inside a major mall, rather than a full-day specialist hobby route.

What You May Find

Gundam Base COEX is primarily a Gunpla and Bandai plastic-model destination. Stock changes with releases, restocks, seasonal demand, and limited products, so use this as a category guide rather than a guaranteed stock list.

  • Gunpla kits across different grades and Gundam series
  • Selected Bandai plastic models, depending on current stock
  • Nippers, markers, decals, action bases, and selected build supplies
  • Gundam Base limited or event-related products, when available
  • Selected Bandai card-game products, depending on current stock
Specific stock is never guaranteed.
Confirm directly before travelling for a particular Gunpla, limited kit, new release, card product, decal, or display accessory.

May Not Be Ideal For

  • Visitors travelling only for one rare or older kit without confirming stock
  • People seeking a permanent in-store build space or hobby workshop
  • Shoppers looking for a broad multi-brand hobby store
  • Visitors planning a full-day dedicated Gunpla route with many specialist stops
  • Late-night shoppers after the mall's regular closing time

For a wider Yongsan hobby day with more specialist stores, see Gundam Base I'Park Mall.

First-Time Gunpla Buyer?

You do not need painting experience or a full hobby desk to begin. Ask staff which kit suits your budget, available time, and confidence level.

  1. Start by asking about an Entry Grade or High Grade kit.
  2. Choose based on build time, size, budget, and display space.
  3. Ask whether nippers, sanding tools, or markers would help.
  4. Do not choose only by box art if the build seems too complicated.
  5. Ask before opening boxes, handling displays, or filming close-up shelves.

COEX or Yongsan?

Both branches are useful official Gunpla destinations, but they fit different kinds of hobby days.

Choose COEX if:
You are already in Gangnam or Samseong and want an easy Gunpla stop during a wider COEX Mall visit.

Choose Yongsan if:
You want a wider hobby-shopping day with electronics, figures, TCGs, LEGO, Bandai stores, and more specialist stops nearby.

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Location & Access

English Address
B2, G203, Live Plaza, Starfield COEX Mall,
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, South Korea

Korean Address
서울 강남구 영동대로 513
코엑스몰 B2 G203
건담베이스 코엑스몰점

From Bongeunsa Station
Use Exit 7 and take the direct ASEM Plaza passage into COEX Mall.

From Samseong Station
Use Exit 5 or Exit 6 and enter the mall through Millennium Plaza.

Indoor Navigation
Once inside, follow mall signs to B2 and use the Korean shop name to locate G203.

How to Find It

  1. Enter Starfield COEX Mall from Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Station.
  2. Follow signs toward the underground mall levels.
  3. Go to basement level B2.
  4. Use the Korean name in Naver Map or Kakao Map and look for unit G203 in Live Plaza.

Visitor Notes

Language English support may vary. Product images and a translation app can make questions about kits and supplies easier.
Stock Check ahead for a particular Gunpla, new release, limited product, card item, tool, or decal.
Photography Ask staff before filming or taking detailed photos of displays, shelves, or other customers.
Best Time to Browse Weekday daytime is usually easier for browsing. COEX can become much busier on weekends, holidays, and during large events.
Families A family-friendly stop for choosing an entry-level Gunpla kit or hobby gift.
Mall Navigation Allow extra time on your first visit, because COEX Mall is large and the store is in the B2 section.

Quick Questions

Is this an official Gundam Base? Yes. Gundam Base COEX is an official Gundam Base location in Seoul.
Can beginners shop here? Yes. Ask staff about Entry Grade or High Grade kits and the basic tools needed for a first build.
Is it near Starfield Library and the aquarium? Yes. It is inside Starfield COEX Mall, making it easy to combine with other COEX attractions.
Can I buy One Piece or Gundam card products? Selected Bandai card products may be available, but check directly before making a special trip for sealed stock.
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Official Channels

Check official Gundam Base and Bandai hobby channels for store information, current releases, announcements, and limited-product details.

Independent guide: Tiny Build Desk is not affiliated with Bandai Spirits or Gundam Base. Stock, limited releases, prices, operating hours, card-game availability, and in-store rules may change without notice.

Last checked: 5 July 2026

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