Many people may be wondering, "What is the difference between Dom and Rick Dom?" This time, I will thoroughly explain the differences in terms of "settings" and "Gunplas"!
- The three visible differences are the backpack, rear skirt, and foot unit.
- The weapons included in each kit are quite different!
- "MG Dom" is notable for its large number of included weapons.
- MG Rick Dom's huge beam bazooka is appealing.
- It's okay to choose the one that comes with your favorite weapon.
Bandai Spirits MG Mobile Suit Gundam Dom, 1/100 Scale, Color Coded Plastic Model
Bandai Hobby - Mobile Suit Gundam - Rick Dom MG 1/100 Model Kit
The three visible differences are the backpack, rear skirt, and foot unit.
The MG versions of Dom and Rick Dom were also released in 1999, but the 2022 version has been upgraded with new molds and parts, while reusing some of the runners. In fact, the weapon runner uses parts from "MG Zaku Ver. 2.0", and the joint frame runner uses parts from "MG Dwadge", making this Gundam model kit a collection of various Zeon Master Grade models.
To put it simply, "Dom is for ground use" and "Rick Dom is for space use". Rick Dom is a mass-produced model of the land-based mobile suit Dom that has been modified for space use, and "Rick" means "for space use". While the Rick Dom is said to have enhanced verniers in the waist and leg areas compared to the Dom, the visual differences are limited to three points: "backpack", "rear skirt", and "foot sole unit". Another notable feature is the change in molded colors and included weapons.
The differences between the main bodies are the molded colors and three points: the back backpack, waist rear skirt, and foot unit. When viewed from the front, there is almost no difference, but if I had to point out something, it would be that the shape of the waist rear skirt, which is slightly visible, is a little larger. The rear view and foot unit have changed significantly. The included weapons are very different, so let's take a look at those.
The weapons included in each kit are quite different!
MG Dom comes with a variety of weapons, including a Giant Bazooka, Raketen Bazooka, MS Machine Gun, two magazines (with different shapes for the left and right sides), two Sturm Fausts (with switchable mounting parts), and a Heat Saber.
On the other hand, MG Rick Dom is simpler in content, with only three weapons included: the Giant Bazooka, Beam Bazooka, and Heat Saber. The Giant Bazooka and Heat Saber are also included with MG Dom, so the Beam Bazooka seems to be the selling point of Rick Dom.
"MG Dom" is notable for its large number of included weapons.
The main features of the MG Dom are "Raketen Bazooka", "MS Machine Gun", and "Sturm Faust". These are not included with the MG Rick Dom.
"MG Dom" features more included weapons than "MG Rick Dom". If you don't care about the beam bazooka, "MG Dom" offers better play value. Now let's take a look at the weapons included with "MG Rick Dom".
MG Rick Dom's huge beam bazooka is appealing.
It's okay to choose the one that comes with your favorite weapon.
We have compared "MG Dom" and "MG Rick Dom", but to be honest, when viewed from the front, there is little noticeable difference between the two. However, when viewed from the rear or displayed with the feet exposed, the differences become apparent. In summary, the main features are that the purple color has changed and the included weapons are significantly different.
If you're unsure which one to buy, instead of choosing based on the main body, you might want to consider selecting the one that comes with your preferred weapons. If you're planning to paint or apply decals, "MG Dom" is a good choice if you want to recreate the black Tri-Stars Dom. On the other hand, if you're interested in painting it red to recreate Char-custom Rick Dom, "MG Rick Dom" could be an interesting option!
Bandai Spirits MG Mobile Suit Gundam Dom, 1/100 Scale, Color Coded Plastic Model
Bandai Hobby - Mobile Suit Gundam - Rick Dom MG 1/100 Model Kit
