I bought this at Odaiba for the 30th anniversary of Gundam. It's an official photo book of the life-size Gundam. It includes photos of the completed Gundam, as well as many valuable photos from the construction phase. I think both those who went to Odaiba at the time and those who didn't will enjoy it. I don't think there are any noticeable scratches. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor imperfections due to home storage. Price negotiations are not possible.