Real Grade

The Real Grade model kit line was introduced in 2010 to conincide with the Gundam franchise's 30th anniversary. This line was exclusive to the Gundam franchise until 2020, which then started to also include Evangelion model kits, beginning with Evangelion Unit 01 in March that same year.
Real Grades are defined by their small size, combined with their fine detail. For those familiar with Gundam kits, it is a mix of the High Grade's 1/144 size with the Master Grade's 1/100 detail.

As befits more recent Real Grades, you assemble the inner frame, then assemble the armor pieces around it. What is surprising about the Evangelions in this line is that there while there are decals and other stickers to help highlight inner details, as is typical of Real Grade model kits, there are no mandatory colour-correcting stickers.
As the final Evangelion film was being marketed at the time of Evangelion's first RG release, the Evangelions utilise proportions more consistent with the films rather than the TV series. Also interesting to note is that these kits are not technically classified as 1/144 scale, as is standard for Gundam kits. To put it in perspective, these kits are taller than typical 1/144 scale Gundam kits, and just a little shorter than typical 1/100 scale Master Grade Gundam kits.

The following kits have been released so far in the line, with some kits receiving a DX version, or Premium Bandai exclusive variations. Japanese sales tax is included in the listed prices.

Regular Release Model Kits

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Evangelion Unit 01
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン初号機
Release Date: March 14, 2020
Price: 4950 yen

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Evangelion Unit 01 DX Transport Platform Set
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン初号機DX 輸送台セット
Release Date: March 14, 2020
Price: 7150 yen
Notes: Includes docking platform and AT Field effect.

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Evangelion Prototype Unit 00
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン試作零号機
Release Date: June 20, 2020
Price: 4950 yen
Notes: Includes swapable armor pieces that allow for the construction of either form of Unit 00 before or after Operation Yashima.

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Evangelion Prototype Unit 00 DX Positron Cannon Set
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン試作零号機DX 陽電子砲セット
Release Date: June 20, 2020
Price: 7150 yen
Notes: Includes the positron rifle and targeting equipment for Unit 01.

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Evangelion Production Model-02
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 正規実用型 2号機(先行量産機)
Release Date: September 12, 2020
Price: 4950 yen
Notes: Includes new progressive knives exclusive to Unit 02, along with the Thunder Spear.

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Evangelion Unit 08α
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 正規実用型(ヴィレカスタム) 8号機α
Release Date: January 23, 2021
Price: 4950 yen
Notes: Includes the long sniper rifle.

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Evangelion Mark.06
エヴァンゲリオン Mark.06
Release Date: June 26, 2021
Price: 5280 yen
Notes: Includes the Spear of Cassius, dedicated spear holding hands, and halo effect with connector parts. Interestingly, Mark.06 is slightly taller than other Real Grade Evangelions.

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Evangelion Unit 03 The Enchanted Shield of Virtue Set
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 正規実用型 3号機 ESVシールド セット
Release Date: December 11, 2021
Price: 6600 yen
Notes: Includes the Enchanted Shield of Virtue (ESV) for Unit 00, along with a small support stand for the shield. Also includes eye covers for Unit 03's "transported state".

Premium Bandai Exclusive Model Kits

Premium Bandai (or P-Bandai) model kits are generally slightly re-tooled or coloured variations of regular retail released kits. These kits are sold in limited numbers, that periodically get reissues depending on consumer demand.
Rather than being available through general retail, Premium Bandai model kits are only available for purchase through the Premium Bandai website. However, Premium Bandai operates in only a few countries, so if it is not available in your country and you wish to buy any of the following, you will have to go through a 2nd party or proxy. Should you choose to do so, be prepared to pay extra on top of the prices listed below.
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Evangelion Unit 01 (Night Combat Color)
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン初号機(夜間戦闘仕様)
Release Date: September 10, 2021
Price: 5500 yen
Notes: A coloured variation of Unit 01 that includes the AT Field accessory from the DX Transport Platform set.

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Evangelion Unit 01 (New Evangelion: Theatrical Edition)
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 初号機(シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版)
Release Date: September 10, 2021
Price: 5500 yen
Notes: A coloured variation of Unit 01 to match the accuracy of the Evangelion films. Includes the Spear of Cassius and dedicated spear holding hands from the Mark.06 release.

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Evangelion Restraint/Transport Platform Set
エヴァンゲリオン専用拘束兼移動式射出台セット
Release Date: September 10, 2021
Price: 2420 yen
Notes: Contains the docking platform and AT Field accessory first featured in the Evangelion Unit 01 DX Transport Platform set. Also includes waterslide decals for Units 00, 01, 02 and 08α, along with general purpose waterslide decals.

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Evangelion Unit 04
汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン4号機
Release Date: July, 2022
Price: 6600 yen
Notes: A recolor of Evangelion Unit 03. Includes a new transparent shield as seen in various secondary media.

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Evangelion Weapons Set
エヴァンゲリオン用武器セット
Release Date: January, 2023
Price: 2750 yen
Notes: Includes Spear of Longinus, gatling gun, N2 rocket, and N2 mine, along with dedicated spear holding hands for Units 00 and 01.