Box art featuring the HGUC Rick Dias with its bazooka.
The HGUC RMS-099 Rick Dias model kit, released in August 2002, represents the formidable heavy assault Mobile Suit from the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) in the series Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. This kit faithfully reproduces the mass-production version of the unit, renowned for its distinctive red color scheme popularized by ace pilot Quattro Bajeena during the Gryps Conflict.
Product Information
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- Release Date: August 2002
- Scale: 1/144
- Size: Approximately 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Series: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Line: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)
- Product Type: Regular Release
Key Features
The RMS-099 Rick Dias model kit is engineered for snap-fit assembly, requiring no glue. A key feature is the inclusion of clear parts for the mono-eye and the beam saber effect, eliminating the need for stickers for these details. The included weaponry, consisting of beam pistols and a clay bazooka, can be conveniently stored on the Mobile Suit's backpack. While its articulation is limited by modern High Grade standards, it remains a classic representation of the design.
Frontal view of the assembled HGUC Rick Dias.
Rear view of the HGUC Rick Dias, showing back detail.
Kit Contents
- Parts to assemble the RMS-099 Rick Dias
- 2 Beam Pistols
- 1 Clay Bazooka
- 1 Beam Saber
The HGUC Rick Dias wielding its beam saber.
About the RMS-099 Rick Dias
The RMS-099 Rick Dias is a mass-produced Mobile Suit developed by Anaheim Electronics. Its armor is composed of the advanced Gundarium γ alloy, providing robust defense with reduced weight, which allows for greater propellant capacity and enhances its overall performance. A unique design feature is the cockpit's location in the head, equipped with a panoramic monitor and a linear seat. The backpack integrates a pair of ejectable Random Binders that function as thrusters and fuel tanks, improving maneuverability through the AMBAC system. Its fixed armament consists of two 55mm Vulcan Phalanx guns in the head, while its handheld equipment includes a beam saber, two beam pistols, and a clay bazooka capable of firing both adhesive and explosive rounds.
Originally known as the "Gamma Gundam," its final design merged AEUG technology with Zeon's characteristic mono-eye. Although the prototypes were black and gray, Quattro Bajeena's red unit scheme was adopted as the production standard. It became the primary unit for elite AEUG pilots without a custom suit, used by figures such as Amuro Ray, Roberto, Apolly, Kamille Bidan, and Emma Sheen.
Manual showcasing the assembled HGUC Rick Dias.
Instructions show color schemes for the HGUC Rick Dias.
The Rick Dias remains a fan-favorite design from the Zeta Gundam era. What are your thoughts on this classic AEUG Mobile Suit? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- MechaBay - RMS-099 Rick Dias (Accessed August 25, 2025)
- Newtype - Bandai HGUC 033 RMS-099 Rick Dias (Accessed August 25, 2025)
- GundamPros - HGUC #033 RMS-099 Rick Dias (Accessed August 25, 2025)
- Gundam Planet - HGUC RMS-099 Rick Dias (Accessed August 25, 2025)
- YouTube - HGUC | RMS-099 Rick Dias (P-Bandai) | GunPla Review (Accessed August 25, 2025)
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