Hot Toys R2-D2 Deluxe Version

[Medusoid]

Well, I was gonna order this if it was around $200 or so...

NOPE.

I hope they reissue ANH Leia so I can display her next to R2

A re-release with a better dress would be great.

 

[Danny-Boy]

Yeah these pictures show how bad ANH Leia’s dress is.

 

[davejames]

With everything else it comes with, I wish they had included the Kenny Baker leg covers the way Tama's R2 did. I just really love the look of those hoses on him.

 

[Mike86]

I’m so weak. Ordered at Alter Ego. With my rewards got it down to $207.99 and that’s shipped. I’m okay with that.

 

[spindrift]

love it- now watch everyone dump the first version...


POed from BBTS

 

[medicomsucks]

is the scale any different? I still have the SS version as I never got the HT one, hard to justify almost double the price for HT when there is no "face sculpt", the SS looks pretty good in a cabinet with other figure, up close the HT may be more detailed but to save $100 that's fine by me.

now if they do a diecast C3PO that may make me get this droid as well

I'm in the same boat as you. I guess if the in hand reviews of this blow me away then maybe but otherwise I'm fine with the ssc version.

 

[Wor-Gar]

in hand reviews of this blow me away

They will. They always do.

Chrome dome alone makes it better. And it won't be all loosey-goosey and rattily.

 

[TaliBane]

They will. They always do.

Chrome dome alone makes it better. And it won't be all loosey-goosey and rattily.

Dunno - I almost bought the first HT R2 a couple of times due to a good price, but I ended up seeing it in a LCS and thought it was kind of meh. Part of the problem was the wash that was over the dome.

And having it not loosey-goosey is great (the SSC one's major downfall) but it comes down to the old argument - who would really display their R2 with all the arms (or even a few arms) anyway? Seems like 90% or more of people displayed their SSC R2 in stock mode.

 

[Darth Fok]

Can’t wait to get this. I have the Tama R2 and don’t mind another R2 for the collection

 

[Bustajesse]

Jesus.

Maybe I would bite with free shipping and a coupon code but no way am I paying over $250 for this thing. That price is loco.

 

[davejames]

Dunno - I almost bought the first HT R2 a couple of times due to a good price, but I ended up seeing it in a LCS and thought it was kind of meh. Part of the problem was the wash that was over the dome.

And having it not loosey-goosey is great (the SSC one's major downfall) but it comes down to the old argument - who would really display their R2 with all the arms (or even a few arms) anyway? Seems like 90% or more of people displayed their SSC R2 in stock mode.

I always have at least a periscope, scanner, or arm out on my SS R2 (since I used to love all his gadgets as a kid), but I have noticed that I'm one of the only one here who does. Lol

Some of the HT ones I know I'll never use though, like those little probes on either side of his head.

 

[subzro]

Up on SS.... Only $243!! That's a steal since TFA was $220 and had nada... Feel bad for those that bought it.

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collect...n-hot-toys-903742/?ref=smsNotification-903742

July - September 2019 release.

HT probably just fired someone for not making the price higher after reading that comment.

 

[Getter Dragon]

Why does Sideshow state this figure causes cancer?

 

[Scottpe]

HT probably just fired someone for not making the price higher after reading that comment.

LOL Well if it was higher I wouldn't be buying it. So I guess everyone has their own threshold of pain. The current price is pretty much my limit for this figure, so they chose the right price point from my perspective.

 

[Scottpe]

Why does Sideshow state this figure causes cancer?

Nearly everything is classified as a carcinogen in California.

 

[TaliBane]

Why does Sideshow state this figure causes cancer?

All Hot Toys figures cause cancer in Sideshow's business model.

 

[Bo Shrek]

$400
Canadian Wow.

 

[Bo Shrek]

shy of $400 Canadian! That’s BIG money for such a little thing

 

[loki2371]

HT probably just fired someone for not making the price higher after reading that comment.

..... probably.

I should clarify that I didn't actually mean $243 was cheap, just that it is a bargain compared to the TFA version people were willing to spend $220 on which came with nothing. I was fully expecting this to be more than a $23 upgrade, as that $23 gives us a ton of accessories and that is the bargain. I have the original SS v1 R2-D2 EX, which was $150. And some people complained about that price.

Reasonably, the TFA should've been about $180 and this OT Deluxe version like $220. But, if this isn't the definitive R2 in 1/6 scale, then I don't know what could be. So for that I'm willing to shell out a little extra. The only thing it's missing is the drink tray from Jabba's barge that the SS comes with, but having the SS version I can live without it. I'll use that on the SS R2 now with my original Jabba and throne, if I ever get to display it that is.

Plus to finally have a remote that can access the sounds and lights is too cool. Let's just hope it works right...

 

[customizerwannabe]

Haven't bought one of the lesser versions so this is a no brainer.