BANDAI Hobby HGUC 1/144 #17 Dom Tropen

Step into desert warfare with the HGUC 1/144 Dom Tropen, a heavily armored and specialized mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. The Dom Tropen, designed for ground-based desert and tropical environments, combines powerful mobility with enhanced armor, making it an essential asset in Zeon’s ground operations. This High Grade model kit faithfully replicates the Dom Tropen’s rugged design and heavy firepower, offering builders a detailed and dynamic Gunpla experience.

Story & Background: The MS-09F/trop Dom Tropen is an upgraded version of the Dom series, optimized for desert and tropical operations. It serves as one of the Principality of Zeon’s key ground mobile suits during the Stardust Memory storyline. Equipped with thick armor, heavy weapons, and powerful thrusters for high-speed hovering capabilities, the Dom Tropen is designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions while maintaining superior battlefield performance. Piloted by Zeon remnants, it plays a significant role in the Earth-based conflicts depicted in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Dom Design: The HGUC Dom Tropen stays true to the classic Dom silhouette, featuring its bulky frame, iconic skirt armor, and hover jets for high mobility. The model kit captures the Dom Tropen’s heavy-duty look, with additional detailing that reflects its enhanced armor and environmental adaptations.
• 180mm Recoilless Rifle: The Dom Tropen is equipped with a powerful 180mm Recoilless Rifle, which provides long-range firepower. The rifle is detailed and can be posed in a variety of firing stances, adding dynamic combat capabilities to the mobile suit.
• Heat Saber: For close-quarters combat, the Dom Tropen is armed with a Heat Saber, a melee weapon capable of cutting through enemy mobile suits. The saber includes a translucent yellow effect part, making it perfect for dynamic attack poses.
• 90mm Machine Gun: In addition to the Recoilless Rifle, the Dom Tropen comes with a 90mm Machine Gun, offering mid-range firepower. The machine gun is highly detailed and provides another layer of tactical options for display.
• Sturm Fausts: The Dom Tropen is equipped with Sturm Fausts, a shoulder-mounted explosive projectile that can be attached or posed in hand. These add even more versatility to the mobile suit’s arsenal, making it a well-rounded unit for various combat scenarios.
• Dynamic Articulation: Despite its bulky appearance, the HG Dom Tropen features advanced articulation in its limbs and torso, allowing for a wide range of action poses. Whether displaying the mobile suit in a charging stance, firing its Recoilless Rifle, or hovering across desert terrain, the model’s flexibility makes it perfect for recreating intense combat scenes from the anime.
• Color Separation and Markings: The model kit features accurate color separation, with the Dom Tropen’s brown and dark green desert camouflage faithfully recreated out of the box. Stickers are included for additional detailing, such as Zeon insignias and unit markings, giving the mobile suit a polished and battle-ready finish.
• Mono-Eye Movement: The Dom Tropen’s mono-eye can be adjusted to add an extra layer of expressiveness to the model, enhancing its imposing battlefield presence. This feature contributes to the mobile suit’s intimidating look and combat readiness.
• Detailed Thrusters and Skirt Armor: The Dom Tropen’s thrusters and hover skirt are intricately molded, reflecting the unit’s high-speed capabilities. These components give the model a sense of motion and add depth to its mechanical design.
• Stable Build & Balanced Design: Despite its heavy armor and large weaponry, the Dom Tropen is well-balanced and stable in various poses. The sturdy build ensures that the model remains secure, whether posed in neutral stances or engaged in high-speed action.
• Snap-Fit Assembly: The HGUC Dom Tropen is designed for easy snap-fit assembly, making it accessible to builders of all skill levels. The clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through the building process, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience with no need for glue or painting.

Customization and Display Options: Builders can customize the Dom Tropen with its array of weapons, from the 180mm Recoilless Rifle to the Heat Saber and 90mm Machine Gun. The dynamic articulation and multiple accessories allow for endless display options, perfect for showcasing the Dom Tropen’s prowess in desert warfare.

HGUC 1/144 Dom Tropen brings the power and ruggedness of one of Zeon’s most formidable desert mobile suits to your collection. With its heavy firepower, enhanced mobility, and dynamic articulation, this model kit offers a detailed and exciting build for fans of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 and Gunpla enthusiasts alike. Whether displayed in battle or as part of a larger Zeon forces collection, the Dom Tropen stands as a testament to Zeon’s technological prowess on Earth.