Curated, Not Exhaustive
A practical starting point for Gunpla shopping in Seoul.
This guide focuses on selected stores with strong reasons to visit: official Gunpla destinations, useful hobby routes, dedicated build spaces, and planned supply stops. For a broader category-and-area directory, use the Seoul Hobby Shop Finder .
Official Bandai Spirits Stores
The Gundam Base locations covered in this guide
Start here for official Gunpla browsing, current releases, store-exclusive activity, and easy access to wider hobby shopping.
Gundam Base I'Park Mall
A major official Gunpla stop inside HDC I'Park Mall, ideal for building a full Yongsan hobby-shopping day. Pair your visit with model kits, figures, cards, buildable character kits, electronics, cafés, and other collector stops.
Best for: A full hobby-shopping day and visitors near Yongsan Station.
Location: Living Park 6F, HDC I'Park Mall
Nearest Station: Yongsan Station
English Address
6F, Living Park, HDC I'Park Mall,
55 Hangang-daero 23-gil,
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address
서울 용산구 한강대로23길 55
HDC아이파크몰 리빙파크 6층
Gundam Base COEX Mall
A practical official Gunpla destination inside COEX Mall for visitors staying in Gangnam, Samseong, or near Bongeunsa. It is easy to combine with COEX shopping, restaurants, exhibitions, cafés, and nearby hobby stops.
Best for: Gunpla fans exploring Gangnam and the COEX complex.
Location: B2, Live Plaza, COEX Mall
Nearest Stations: Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station
English Address
B2, Live Plaza, COEX Mall,
513 Yeongdong-daero,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address
서울 강남구 영동대로 513
코엑스몰 라이브플라자 지하 2층
Choose Your Route
Which Gundam Base should you visit?
Choose Yongsan if…
- You want to build a wider hobby-shopping day.
- You are visiting I'Park Mall, Yongsan Station, or the electronics district.
- You want to combine Gunpla with figures, cards, Tamiya, or Blokees.
- You prefer a destination with several nearby hobby stops.
Choose COEX if…
- You are staying in Gangnam, Samseong, or near Bongeunsa.
- You want a convenient Gunpla stop during a COEX day out.
- You are pairing the visit with restaurants, cafés, exhibitions, or the aquarium.
- You want a central Gangnam option without travelling across Seoul.
More Selected Seoul Options
Gunpla, build-space, and supply stops
These stores are useful when you want a different kind of visit: a build-focused stop, a more independent Gunpla shop, or supplies for an active project.
Dual Base
듀얼 베이스
Dual Base is a Gunpla-focused build space near Hongdae for visitors who want more than a quick shelf browse. It is especially useful for beginners looking for assistance, project-focused builders, and hobby fans interested in both Gunpla and tabletop miniatures.
Best for: Building sessions, beginner support, and Hongdae hobby routes.
Nearest Station: Hongik University Station
Walking Time: About 7 minutes
English Address
1F, 9-7 Wausan-ro 35-gil,
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address
서울 마포구 와우산로35길 9-7 1층
듀얼 베이스
Plan Your Purchase
Tips for buying Gunpla in Seoul
- Popular kits can sell out quickly: this is especially true on release days, during events, and for limited products.
- Check box size before buying: larger MG, PG, special-edition, or limited kits can be difficult to fit in hand luggage.
- Confirm a specific kit before travelling: stock can change before you arrive, particularly at smaller specialist shops.
- Ask before filming: especially near displays, checkout areas, building tables, or other customers.
- Use Korean names in map apps: Naver Map and Kakao Map are usually most useful for final walking directions.
- Build supplies are worth planning: nippers, sanding tools, panel liners, paints, and top coat are not always stocked in the same place as the kit you want.
Browse the full Seoul Hobby Shop Finder
This guide highlights selected Gunpla destinations worth planning around. Use the Shop Finder for a broader Seoul list by area, hobby category, and store type.
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