Product Overview

The HGUC 1/144 PMX-003 The-O is a High Grade Universal Century model kit based on the final mobile suit piloted by Paptimus Scirocco in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Known for its massive armored frame and imposing silhouette, The-O stands out as one of the largest mobile suits in the HGUC lineup. Despite its bulky appearance, the design emphasizes mobility and close-combat performance, faithfully recreated through detailed armor shaping and robust articulation.

A signature feature of the kit is its concealed sub-arm system housed within the front skirt armor, allowing The-O to deploy additional beam weapons just as seen in the anime. The large frame, articulated hidden arms, beam rifle, and multiple beam swords provide a variety of display options. Its size, unique engineering, and importance within the Universal Century timeline make it a standout addition for builders and collectors alike.

Product Features

• 1/144 scale High Grade Universal Century model kit
• Based on Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
• Features the PMX-003 The-O
• Hidden articulated sub-arm system
• Large and imposing mobile suit design
• Includes beam rifle and multiple beam swords
• Fully articulated body and limbs
• Detailed skirt armor construction
• Color-separated parts for accurate appearance
• Snap-fit assembly system

Included in the Box

• HGUC 1/144 PMX-003 The-O model kit
• Beam rifle
• Beam sword (x4)
• Sticker sheet
• Polycap joint parts
• Assembly manual

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About PMX-003 The-O

The PMX-003 The-O is the personal mobile suit of Paptimus Scirocco, one of the primary antagonists of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Developed aboard the Jupitris, The-O was designed specifically to maximize Scirocco's exceptional Newtype abilities. Its massive reactor output, heavy armor, and hidden sub-arm system gave it formidable close-range combat capability, while an advanced control interface allowed the machine to achieve remarkable agility despite its size. The-O played a central role during the final battles of the Gryps Conflict and remains one of the most iconic mobile suits in the Universal Century.

About the HGUC Line

The High Grade Universal Century line is Bandai's dedicated 1/144 scale model kit series focused on the Universal Century timeline. HGUC kits combine modern engineering, detailed sculpting, and user-friendly construction to bring classic mobile suits to builders of all experience levels. The line has become one of the most extensive Gunpla collections, covering machines from the One Year War through later Universal Century conflicts.