No Gashapon Store Near You? How to Collect Gundam Gashapon Anywhere in the UK
Living far from London, Manchester, or Glasgow? Discover the easiest way to buy guaranteed full sets of Mobile Suit Ensemble without the expensive travel or the risk of duplicates.
It’s an exciting time to be a Gundam fan in the UK. Over the last year, we’ve seen the arrival of official Bandai Namco Cross Stores and Gashapon Bandai Official Shops popping up in major hubs like London Camden, Sheffield Meadowhall, and Glasgow’s Gamersheek.
Seeing rows of bright white machines filled with the latest Mobile Suit Ensemble (MSE) waves is a sight to behold. But for many of us, that sight is only something we see on Instagram.
If you live in rural Wales, the Scottish Highlands, Norfolk, or the South West, these new "hubs" might as well be on Side 7. A "quick trip" to pull a few capsules means an expensive full-day train journey or hours in the car.
At MS Capsule UK, we believe you shouldn't need a travel budget just to collect the hobby you love. Here is why the smartest way to collect MSE in the UK isn't at a physical machine—it’s online.
The Hidden Costs of the "Gashapon Hunt"
Let’s define our typical collector, let's call him "Ryan." Ryan lives three hours away from the nearest major city with a Gashapon Stand.
When a new Mobile Suit Ensemble wave drops, Ryan faces a tough choice. To get that specific Gundam he wants, he has to plan a pilgrimage. He pays for fuel or train tickets, spends half his Saturday travelling, and finally arrives at the machine.
Then the gambling starts.
He puts his tokens in. Clunk-click. It’s a weapon set. He tries again. Another weapon set. He tries a third time. It's the same weapon set.
| Number of Pulls | Total Cost (at £6/pull) | Probability of a Full Set of 5 |
| 5 | £30 | 3.84% |
| 7 | £42 | 21.50% |
| 10 | £60 | 52.25% |
| 13 | £78 | 73.81% |
| 15 | £90 | 82.88% |
| 18 | £108 | 91.09% |
| 20 | £120 | 94.27% |
Cost and Probability of Gashapon pulls
Suddenly, that £6 capsule has cost Ryan a full day of leave and £50 in travel expenses, and he still doesn’t have the figure he wanted. The thrill of the Gashapon hunt quickly turns into frustration.
We Are The Digital Gashapon Stand for the Rest of the UK
MS Capsule UK was built to solve Ryan’s problem. We are the Gashapon stand for everyone who doesn't live within walking distance of a major city centre.
We operate differently than the high-street machines. We don't want you to gamble; we want you to complete your collection.
We specialise in selling Guaranteed Full Sets of Mobile Suit Ensemble waves.
When you pre-order a wave with us, you aren't spinning a digital wheel. You are securing one of every figure in that wave—the Mobile Suits, the support mecha, and the crucial equipment sets needed to complete them—delivered directly to your door anywhere in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Doing the Math: Full Sets vs. Random Pulls
Some collectors look at the price of a full set online and think it seems more expensive than the price at official Bandai shops.
But let's look at the reality of "The Coupon Collector's Problem." To get a complete set of 5 figures randomly from a machine, statistically, you will likely need to pull 12 to 15 times due to inevitable duplicates. That's upwards of £70–£90 at a physical machine.
By buying a guaranteed full set from us, you are actually saving significant money in the long run, and saving yourself the heartbreak of pulling your fourth Zaku in a row.
Start Your Collection Without the Commute
Don't let geography stop you from enjoying one of the best, most detailed miniature lines Bandai has ever produced. Skip the expensive day trips, avoid the duplicates, and get the complete experience delivered to you.
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