New Kit, Old Tech | MG 1/100 Dom 2022 Review

The MG Dom is the first kit of 2022, but isn't this a little similar to something we saw 23 years ago? Not quite a MG Dom 2.0
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Build
2:45 Aesthetics
6:06 Accessories
10:36 Articulation
15:23 Verdict
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[@ChrisMSN-06-2]

Now get 2 more and you have the Black Tri Stars

[@Daggoth65]

Dom releases are so cheating must buy in 3x's must have TriStar's

[@user-sh5kr2gn2c]

穴までかまかあなは

[@dimasadi8418]

or paint it red for 3 times coolness

[@666styxxx666]

I Was thinking that (I'm sure the waterslides and weapons for the Tri stars will be p-bandai ) my Dom attack collection needs mg glory

[@Samudra-qm9dw]

Jet Stream Attack

[@QwErTy-cw6fh]

I actually was pretty excited for this 1.5 since I really do like the OG MG Dom. For sure the articulation isn't that great but hey, it's a Dom, however the fact they still haven't really fixed the issue with the shoulders alongside the fact that they didn't think of including at least a base adapter for it does kinda suck. Plus, it really does feel like it took up a slot for another MG. All in all, I don't particularly hate this kit, as I can appreciate the fact that even as old as the Dom is I do still think it has a place and this little upgrade set is a good choice, but I honestly wish we still could have gotten some more out of it.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Pretty much my feelings exactly!

[@jamesb1991]

It’ll look great with the Zaku II 2.0, the Gouf 2.0 and the Gelgoog 2.0. And I’d rather have this than an $85+ Dom 2.0 kit. The 1999 Dom was well ahead of its time, and I feel like this shores it up with the mid 2000s lineup of kits. I do wish the machine gun and Raketen Bazooka got a newer cleaner mold though. I think that’s my main complaint. Here’s hoping Bandai takes this approach to some of the other older kits to keep the price more approachable, would love an updated Rick Dias, or a Zaku I derived from the Zaku II 2.0 frame.

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@jamesb1991 Why would it need to be $85?

[@stevencolon1723]

It works for me tho. I've been wanting the 1999 Dom for a while, and these upgrades are worth it to me since I don't already own one. However, I can understand it being useless to someone who already owns the 1999 ver

[@zacharyradford5552]

It’s a regular Dom it’s not supposed to be flying. If the Rick Dom doesn’t have one then you can be upset.

[@user-zw8bs1tj4u]

Dom was my first "gundam" back when I was a kid, but I lost it in a random local store because I bring it almost anywhere I can. I'm very happy that I can get him again, but now as an adult ❤️

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Damn that must have been heartbreaking for a kid. Now you have to get this kit, otonagai style!

[@Coolio_Ash]

That's so cute oh my goodness

[@greatswordsn636]

Uh not be rude and wow but I think mobile suit than gundam. Dòm is amazing one

[@TorchicNidoran1994]

Kakarot197 reviewed the original 1999 version and said that even for the current age it's an incredible kit, and was mind blowing in 1999. I can only imagine this made it even better. I already planned on getting an MG Dom if I can find one so definitely grabbing this one!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Nothing about this actually feels 1999, so the original must have been revolutionary back then.

[@damn1580]

Disappointed that there's no MG Build Burning inside it

[@xinweikoh1961]

Don't worry it will be released 10 years later

[@casvalcat3546]

Wait for it in 2025. Probably release to celebrate Build Fighters Try's 10th anniversary..

[@shauqiharris2772]

Yeah.

[@henry605]

Yeah

[@laurencethroyalteran6026]

"The kit doesn't really know what it wants to be" got me 😄😄😄😄

[@vizioax2]

It looks so good those old school designs are timeless.

[@koweedate]

too bad on other comments, they think these are waste of plastic

[@koweedate]

@@kevingarcia6746 are your sure about that? i don't think so, since at least it gives us what the improvements from the older ones.

[@LockeLynx]

Still waiting for an HG Gelgoog 2.0

[@atlas4647]

they r just so simple and clean looking, definitely how the original gundams look, not too crazy like modern design

[@casvalcat3546]

It would get to Silver tier rating if they at least bothered to make Dom's weapons completely new.

[@Rotoscoptic]

The original dom honestly still holds up... I prefer the hands of it too! I dunno, the 1.5 seems kind of pointless to me, I'd say that the rick dom is the kit to get if you want an updated dom, just for those beautiful thruster units. That makes more sense to me than this release. I have to begrudgingly agree on the bronze tier :(

[@MechaGaikotsu]

For a kit with dated tech, I absolutely adored it. Even the old parts don't really feel that old.

[@Rotoscoptic]

@@MechaGaikotsu I feel as though it was a necessary stepping stones for the 2.0 series, the head to me felt perfect! It's one of my favorite "vintage" MG's, it does pretty much what you'd want a dom to do

[@Nu_Gundam78]

For the jet engines on the back, if you rotate them a little bit, you should be able to get full range of motion out if them, they have a weird cross shape that can hinder the motion. :) Fun bit of lore, the Dom does not have verniers, those are all jet engines, and the main difference between the Rick-Dom and standard Dom is that they were swapped out for rocket verniers for use in space.

[@amirmalikhalit9685]

the leg popup reference look impressive, automatically remember episode 1 of gundam build fighters tri 😂 well done mecha

[@Chrisxcaste]

The quality in your videos have taken such an improvement holy shit!!!! Great review mecha!!!!

[@josephoconnor4198]

That Build Fighters Try reference, you got a chuckle out of me

[@reiji647]

This is a really neat kit, I gotta say. Also i hope they make a master grade of the Cosmic Era Dom

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Yes. 1000% yes on that beast of a Dom.

[@jonathansalazar4630]

Great review I absolutely love the dom from the original series and this mg looks pretty cool. (Shame Ramba ral never got his dom)

[@Dorda098]

This kit was actually my very first MG, which was, interesting. The shoulders continue to drive me up a wall, and the knee armor feels fairly, really loose, but that hip assembly... Oh my God that hip was lovely to build.

[@kolinmartz]

I’ve found myself very surgical with an exact knife and a Dremmel and have been putting tabs and holes on weapons to make them work with my kits that have perfect grade style hands.

[@knuckles7790]

We need a RG of this.

[@davidhill1408]

It still holds up and still looking good after all this time! Oh Dom Dom!

[@pixelmace1423]

Nice one with the build burning gag!

[@ny-nmricanhobbies6754]

Good luck and sending prayers and well wishes!!!

[@jakecochran8808]

I ordered the Rick dom last week and fell in love with the simplicity of it. I can’t believe this was ranked so low, it’s such a fun build. I just ordered the dom last night. Personally out of the MG I’ve ordered this year, I think this is one of my more favorable builds. Built the eclipse last week then went straight to the Rick dom and I honestly like the dom more.

[@primustheprotogen3169]

This kit was ranked so low because, while it was revolutionary in the 90s, it is rather dated compared to the newer molds.

[@Bosquez88]

Honestly, this kit doesn't any decals. Love the old-school simple design.

[@SDNoel73]

Enjoy the vids, ,keep 'em coming!

[@kamenxxx9037]

da yummmm i understand this reference on 13:35 . nicely done, mecha!

[@vustvaleo8068]

I hope we will get a Dom Tropen out of this too, love the engine intakes strapped to the feet of that thing.

[@bakedbeings]

This looks like a amazing kit for modding/realing up 👌

[@robertsalo9947]

I love the dom holding the sticker sheet that was genius!

[@thebuildbear]

Love the Build Fighters Try reference when you pulled the leg off. Lol!

[@kolinmartz]

I’ve found myself very surgical with an exacto knife and a Dremmel and have been putting tabs and holes on weapons to make them work with my kits that have perfect grade style hands.

[@bedflopperstudios2191]

On both mg I’ve gotten (the Dom and Rick Dom) one of the hip pegs snapped on both of them, leaving one leg slightly more wobbly than the other. However, with how CHUNKY the pegs are, it still holds poses, so it’s all good.

[@lupusrex1159]

Thank you so much for making this video 👍😁w

[@slidebee-j9u]

Im in love with its color scheme 💕

[@gamerkingdom1442]

One of the OG ones. I always loved the BULKINESS of this beast!

[@Nu_Gundam78]

The MS-09 Dom was my very first MG kit. I nabbed it at a comic-con in 20005, and built it over the course of the next couple days. I was BLOWN AWAY by how detailed, solid, and BIG it was. I still have him on my shelf, (minus an elbow that disintegrated) and it is still one of my favorite kits in my extensive collection. :)

[@SerenadeURA]

this man living in 20005 when the MG Dom is finally detailed.

[@Nu_Gundam78]

@@SerenadeURA whoops...

[@SerenadeURA]

@@Nu_Gundam78 all in good fun

[@jonesleong6363]

I do love if u do more funny gunpla combination or big head gundam. Or the leg joke was good

[@bee-beargaming]

One of my favorite ms designs of all time

[@pigxar1901]

NICE REVIEW 👍👍👍

[@wiyanafamilia6057]

I wonder if HG Build Burning Gundam will fit inside it

[@JuniperVT]

THAT BUILD BURNING REFERENCE. that got me. well done.

[@jojj334Q]

I'ma get this! I think this would be a forgiving kit to learn to mod. Plus, I'm on a Zeon kit kick right now

[@optisprimusproductions]

Bought this for myself for Christmas. Definitely worth it, I'm just halfway building.

[@zerkboy7097]

Digging the gloves mecha!

[@chilled_beanz]

nice touch throwing that build fighters try refrence in the review :3

[@PearlJam2k6]

I never got the Dom units in any scale, and while it seems a bit limited i might actually get it to sit with my Zaku boys. Its simple, but looks like it could be a good piece to add some extra plating and scribing to visually upgrade it a bit. You think that when getting one, is it worth getting the Rick version or would this basic one be "good enough"?

[@YiminyCricket]

you know what a GREAT candidate for this whole line of retooled old kits would be? the HGUC GM Custom, all it needs is new knees to get a proper double bend and hips that arent ball jointed and BAM, perfection.

[@5piralplays]

love the build fighters reference.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

so is there a build burning inside?

[@sims8717]

I'm surprised you didn't have any issues with the shoulder and waist joints breaking mine did alooot.

[@PlasticAddict301]

I frickin' LOVE the Dom. Something about it feels right to me

[@gerardthewizard4541]

I appreciate that Build Fighters Tri Joke you did

[@kperez3870]

Not sure what version I have but the fingers are split at the joints and keep falling apart. Also the joint at the elbow keep falling apart and one broke while trying to get it back in place (fortunately I was able to fix it with some wire and glue).

[@tywillis2395]

"Quarter of a century old" Don't mind me, just gonna crumble to dust.

[@MidNightKamisama]

This is going to be my very first gunpla ever

[@loochan-o7174]

I think this kit has huge potential for experimentation. I'd like to try and modify the legs, making them slimmer. Something like a Jonny bravo effect, giant torso/skinny legs

[@spikesagitta]

Damn, 20 years later, and it still looks so good.

[@bayumaulana8639]

Dat build burning leg it got me dude 🤣

[@robertdavies3842]

What is the hexagon table you have made of ?

[@Crimson_Dragon01]

The Build Burning Gundam leg was a nice touch.

[@nismo76]

very cool that it comes with a build burning gundam inside

[@kurtburgah]

Does this still use ABS inner frame/ABS in general?

[@mindwipe8788]

Craftsmart Rosemarie multi surface acrylic paint is the perfect bright pink color to represent an activated mono-eye camera.

[@DONNY_G1028]

The burning gundam joke got me, leaving a like for just that

[@frezflou1048]

Nice video 👍 How is your experience purchasing HobbyLinkJapans products which are in backorder? What is the average waiting time for products released one to two years ago? Thanks!

[@ineon_playz9964]

You DOMinate the gunpla genre Mecha.

[@Wassup_Mate]

I really love the Doms, because of the colors, the weapons that they use, also because they are chunki

[@Gundumb_guy]

I just built 1.0 Dom (from backlog) and enjoyed it so much I ordered rick Dom 1.0 yesterday even if the 1.5 drops in a month or 2! It’s very solid and only has a few, easily fixable, seam lines, it’s very easy to modify and is a blank canvas for scribing! I will be getting the 1.5 when it drops to make black tri stars as long as I can get decals

[@zerkboy7097]

Damn, must’ve been a big backlog if it’s a kit from 99’

[@Gundumb_guy]

@@zerkboy7097 no I got the Dom 1.0 last month and literally ordered the Rick Dom 1.0 from gundam planet last night! They had 3 in stock and I have no idea how they got them because I’m pretty sure they haven’t printed them in a long time.

[@zerkboy7097]

It was a joke

[@zerkboy7097]

Whooosh

[@Gundumb_guy]

@@zerkboy7097 what was the joke?

[@androyus]

Dom: "FAMILY"

[@StevenAbootman]

i remember building the original one when i was much younger and back then it was a good kit, the way the joints moved was so smooth compared to other MGs of the time. When i think of old MG suits like the OG Zaku II, the GP-01, and the original MK-II, theyre all kinda clunky in how they move. The Dom was cool like that but still, i feel like bandai missed a good opportunity here to make an insane Dom with all modern tech/design. Imagining the mobility and points of detail and articulation that could be had makes me sad. but i also preordered the new RG god gundam so im not really sad.

[@samuelbautista6559]

With 2 more you can do the jet stream atack

[@tidus2nd]

What gloves do you use? Is it plastic or leather? And does it make your hand smells afterwards?

[@leothesilent4789]

especially with those waterslides i think this was originally gonna be a P bandai that was moved to the main line to fill it out cause covid was impacting things. they've done a few of these "1.5" kits in HG witth the Zeta gundam and the rick dias

[@mikloridden8276]

Where did you get this? It’s not available anywhere

[@DarkStorm-xq2tl]

I'm mad at myself because I saw one of these in a store and passed up on it just to see what else was there and I got the Sazabi Ver. Ka. instead and now I have no money and I really like the Dom just from this review.

[@Anugrah_Amriza]

But can it fit the Build Burning?

[@mmmmburgerz9442]

I can only hope more care is taken into engineering and pricing for future kits. The hguc Xi didn’t feel it’s current price point with empty hand parts and odd shoulder assembly(can’t reach its beam sabers). They can’t keep commanding price points for lines with rollercoaster quality. It seems like throwing darts in the dark for some ideas they have.

[@wither5673]

i got to say it has more leg articulation then i thought it would have, to be fair the thing only slides around rather then actually ''walking'' so it dose not need zaku 2 level articulation.

[@sharkbaitcustoms6111]

it got waterslides to make up for 23 y/o tech, damn bandai, give us waterslide decals for new kits with new runners too 👌🏻

[@1209haruka]

Build Burning leg was there the whole time 🤣

[@Smilomaniac]

I checked Dalong and he has an image of that shoulder on a hinge. It absolutely 100% looks like it's meant to swing out. Did you miss something?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Man I haven't been on Dalong in years! And it still looks the same! (I've been converted to the schizophonic blog since ) You can pull it out like that on the hinge but you can't get it back in again without separating the armor to fit it back in. It's the same on the Dwadge.

[@zerkboy7097]

@@MechaGaikotsu they could’ve molded a small cutout into that part and it would’ve been problem solved

[@ChiruYES]

Lol good Build Burning cameo

[@JohnRazic]

O.o 13:35 I see what you did there. I got the reference/easter egg lolz.

[@ZombryaTheDark]

Can't wait for the p bandai tropen

[@zetasann]

Wait whats up with your kit's weapons? I dont have that same set of weapons in mine. Just a new Hyper Bazooka, a Regular Bazooka and a Heat Saber.

[@DedMan28]

13:35 - that Build Fighters Try reference tho... XD

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

This is the Dom that Sekai Kamiki used in Gundam Build Fighters Try

[@shauqiharris2772]

But no Build Burning Gundam inside of it.

[@orionparish9858]

What I wanna know is where did that Gundam's leg come from? No way you couldn't have seen it while putting it together I would think.

[@snipercan007]

I recently built a zaku model kit didn't think I would like it but zaku is a nice build

[@relooping2310]

Very nice

[@twraia]

Does the kit come with the original hands (as unused leftover parts) as well? I really dislike those PG style hands. I am guessing that’s the same runner from MG RX78-2 3.0 & GTO

[@slyfawkes7772]

It's overall a nice kit, but maybe not the best for dynamic posing. But on the topic of Bandai's next best Master Grade, do you think the price tag on the MGEX Strike Freedom will look like?

[@oddballmotors9446]

Nice Gundam Build Fighter Try reference.

[@millar876]

I just flung a shin thruster from my freedom 2.0 today that fell into that flood hole in jan 2021.

[@TokyoFilthy]

the dom has to be my favorite mobile suit of all time, not even sure why, i don’t think it’s nostalgia, but it is just so unique, my friends give me flak for it, but i think that it’s just so cool for some reason

[@leorglandor1780]

Nice reference to theGBF series

[@BoltActionFunTime]

The Dom and Zaku were always my favorite. Now get three of them and remake the Black Tri-Stars.

[@perryaaron7871]

I have old one it's a fun kit for as old as it is

[@pickauusername]

If you like the big silhouette of the dom, you may like the armored look of the domtropen

[@kaseanspruill3711]

GBDT ref gotta love it

[@numnutsforever4115]

I bet there’s gonna be Char Dom coming for P-bandai. That’ll be cool to see in an MG. The HG Char Dom holds up pretty well too

[@djsoundwave5595]

A mg Char's rick dom already exists

[@sjcobra84]

Always have time for this beef boi. He didn make an appearance in the first ever video game I played as a kid. SPACE HARRIER. On the Amstrad PC. 😂