Kit Review

Straight build + Partial paint + Panel lining + Decals

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

MG Rick-Dom - Compared to the Dom, the armaments feel suddenly stripped down;; But that one beam bazooka more than makes up f

Compared to the Dom, the armaments feel suddenly stripped down;;
But that one beam bazooka more than makes up for everything else ^^;

The red scope section of the beam bazooka uses a convex rubber sticker, giving it great three-dimensional depth.

The cockpit hatch is still tiny compared to the overall size

The Rick-Dom's backpack, enlarged for space use. The verniers are ball-joint articulated.

MG Rick-Dom - The beam bazooka is absolutely massive, but thanks to the palm peg locking mechanism, it holds on nice and soli

The beam bazooka is absolutely massive, but thanks to the palm peg locking mechanism, it holds on nice and solid.

Outer armor removed

Internal frame

The head, just like the Dom, can move the mono-eye in all four directions.

The mechanical frame of the waist section

Due to the backpack change, the backpack's mechanical detail has been slightly revised.

Still a beefy set of 9 verniers

The vernier guards on the leg frame are carried over as-is.

As expected, articulation in the nude state is very good~

Excellent articulation for its size, as always

Throwing up a peace sign with the double-jointed fingers~

The Rick-Dom's biggest appeal is definitely that massive beam bazooka!

It's long. Like, really long.

From various angles..

Soft-focus glamour shot

With the great finger articulation, natural carrying poses are totally doable

MG Rick-Dom - The 360mm GB03K bazooka action that was also included with the Dom. After looking at the beam bazooka, this thi

The 360mm GB03K bazooka action that was also included with the Dom. After looking at the beam bazooka, this thing looks tiny ^^;

Double bazooka, now even more powerful!

Heat saber action pose "You're gonna get it!!"

Already packing serious bulk, and then that huge beam bazooka on top! The Rick-Dom wins by sheer presence.

MG Rick-Dom - Together with the Dom. The body is 90% identical, but as a space-use unit, the Rick-Dom has a few changes. Firs

Together with the Dom. The body is 90% identical, but as a space-use unit, the Rick-Dom has a few changes.
First off, the molded colors feel quite different — the Dom has a lighter purple tone, while the Rick-Dom goes darker.
Just looking at the subtle feel of the molded color itself, the Rick-Dom is a bit easier on the eyes.

The Rick-Dom's feet have even more verniers added.

MG Rick-Dom - The Rick-Dom's back verniers are even bigger. And if you look closely, the Rick-Dom's tail is a bit longer and

The Rick-Dom's back verniers are even bigger.
And if you look closely, the Rick-Dom's tail is a bit longer and more pointed.

Inside the rear skirt. The skirt has become more pointed, and the molding itself is different too.

Following the MG Dom, the Rick-Dom has been released. Since 95% of the basic skeletal structure, articulation, and kit characteristics are identical to the existing Dom, please refer to the MG Dom Review for a detailed overall review.

As a space-use unit, the Rick-Dom has a few differences from the original Dom.

1. Molded color shifted to a darker shade
2. Backpack verniers are larger
3. Sole vernier detail revised (increased number of verniers)
4. Rear skirt enlarged
5. Beam bazooka added

Being a space-type, the verniers are reinforced, and in place of the MG Dom's machine gun, 880mm RB-T27 bazooka, and Sturm Faust, the beam bazooka takes over. The armament count is down, but that one massive beam bazooka — the Rick-Dom's signature piece — more than covers for it ^^

The Rick-Dom's molded color is deeper and weightier compared to the Dom's bright, almost garish tone, so just in terms of the molded color itself, the Rick-Dom actually feels better. It has a more settled feel compared to the Dom, which tended to be very hit-or-miss depending on personal taste.

Just like the Dom, it inherits the excellent articulation, mechanical frame, and solid joint strength, so the Rick-Dom's quality is right on the same level. It's not a drastically changed variation, but it does give off a noticeably different vibe (especially thanks to the beam bazooka). It's the kind of kit where you'll agonize over choosing between it and the MG Dom since each has its own strengths — in which case, the best solution is just to build both and display them together ^^;

MG MS-09R Rick-Dom
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Every trick in the book to hide those seam lines!
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Perfect color separation. Faithful molded colors.
Proportions	★★★★★	That hefty build is reproduced perfectly.
Articulation	★★★★☆	Articulation is fantastic for its size! The double-jointed fingers and ankles in particular are excellent.
Joint Strength	★★★★	The weight is a real burden, but the joints themselves are on the sturdy side. Grip strength is a little disappointing though.
Internal Frame	★★★★	The arms feel a bit bare, but everything else is pretty impressive.
Detail	★★★★★	You can clearly see the developer put a lot of thought and effort into this.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	The little extras are gone, but the sheer charisma of that massive beam bazooka steals the show.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★	274 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 68.5. Part count reduced because of the beam bazooka.
Uniqueness	★★★★★	The Dom series is all masterpieces. The beam bazooka's impact is top-notch!
Dalong's Point : 93 pts.

MG Rick-Dom | 1999.10 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.