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[furystorm]

I just wish they'd release R2 all by himself.

 

[myc]

please show some better pics.. they look so toyish on those pictures so far

 

[Deedzy]

I just wish they'd release R2 all by himself.

To tell you the truth I'm not all that blown away with how C3PO looks in the photos but R2 looks fantastic!

 

[creature4000]

Yeah... I want R2 by himeself as well.

 

[KingB]

I do not. Love love love the pair.

 

[Darth Lam]

I think there is something about Sideshow's license which does not allow them to release smaller characters by themselves. I vaguely recall them saying something about Yoda, and how they always had to pair him with a fullsize figure (clone trooper and Luke) in order to release him as a premium format. So the chances of getting an R2 by himself are probably pretty slim.

 

[myc]

thats correct ... (yoda.. PF .. hmmmmm )

 

[Sithlord1975]

Some of you guys are already freaking out over the first picture.

waaah, it's not perfect, he's not dirty enough, needs more dust particles in this area etc

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

the license won't allow for an R2 by itself

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Some of you guys are already freaking out over the first picture.

it's par for the course

 

[slynger]

I think they look fantastic and can't wait to add them to my other PFs. I'm really hoping SS lets me do my last flex early.

 

[Darth Mitchell]

I feared the neck of 3PO would be to thin in the final product. But in these pictures it isn't as bad as in the product pics from SS.
Can't wait for more pics of 3PO's head. The flash and bad lightning doesn't really show how the eyes look.

 

[Gwindor]

I think there is something about Sideshow's license which does not allow them to release smaller characters by themselves. I vaguely recall them saying something about Yoda, and how they always had to pair him with a fullsize figure (clone trooper and Luke) in order to release him as a premium format. So the chances of getting an R2 by himself are probably pretty slim.

Yep, that's what I remember hearing also which is sad since I'd really like a Yoda "standalone" PF. Hopefully this restriction in the license can be lifted now that Disney owns the rights to Star Wars

 

[Till Foxburr]

Yep, that's what I remember hearing also which is sad since I'd really like a Yoda "standalone" PF. Hopefully this restriction in the license can be lifted now that Disney owns the rights to Star Wars

From what I remember it has something to do with the fact that technically Yoda and R2 are "props" and the license does not allow them to make props. They are licensed to replicate "characters," so joining Yoda and R2 with an actual character is what allows them to reproduce these 2. That's just what I remember, someone is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong!

And I am very excited about these 2! The delays should be worth it!

 

[Irvy]

Yoda PF would be tiny on his own anyway. Sideshow would still charge 400 bucks though

 

[Niceman]

From what I remember it has something to do with the fact that technically Yoda and R2 are "props" and the license does not allow them to make props. They are licensed to replicate "characters," so joining Yoda and R2 with an actual character is what allows them to reproduce these 2. That's just what I remember, someone is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong!!

Well, they did a Yoda 1/6 figure and will release a second one this year....

 

[Till Foxburr]

Well, they did a Yoda 1/6 figure and will release a second one this year....

Well crap! maybe I am mistaken then! Haha, I'm sure I heard that somewhere!

 

[furystorm]

It's the PF part of the license then, but personally, I'm only interested in an R2. Not Yoda...

 

[Centurion]

Well crap! maybe I am mistaken then! Haha, I'm sure I heard that somewhere!

No, you got it right.
The 1/6 figures and 1/4 line of statues have separate costituents governing their reproductions in the collectibles industry.

You're correct in that Yoda is a 'prop' in 1/4 scale.

 

[V8Falcon]

Wait. R2 is considered a prop but 3PO is a character? Why? In reality they both had actors inside operating them. Maybe because R2 only communicated in computerized beeps and boops. But that's droid discrimination.