Premium Format C-3PO & R2-D2 Premium Format Set

[gobombersgo]

Thanks guys!

Picked them up this morning! 500 even!

Also got a pf hawkeye $225
And ht avengers black widow for $160 to finish off my avengers set!

 

[Niceman]

Got my droids today (and Chewbacca!)

I'm blown away. They are amazing. First of all, a question: Is C3PO's chest supposed to light up? It kind of looked like it did in the picture, but I don't see any way it would (not sure I remember it lighting up in the movie either, so maybe it just picked up the light in the pics?)

I spent quite a while trying to fit the restraining bolts inside of 3PO's head. LOL I thought they were his batteries! I eventually found the right ones, but even they were almost impossible to squeeze in.

You guys kept talking about how light these figures are, and I just don't see it. Mine feel quite weighty and real.

They're not statues, are they? R2 is fully pose-able and 3PO is only missing leg articulation. Maybe they should have been billed as quarter-scale figures?

Anyway, these 2 guys, and their Wookie friend, are centerpieces of my collection now. I'm really impressed and amazed. I can't believe I almost didn't swing them, and really glad I made it happen.

 

[KingB]

Thanks guys!

Picked them up this morning! 500 even!

Also got a pf hawkeye $225
And ht avengers black widow for $160 to finish off my avengers set!

Congrats! Enjoy Them!

Got my droids today (and Chewbacca!)

I'm blown away. They are amazing. First of all, a question: Is C3PO's chest supposed to light up? It kind of looked like it did in the picture, but I don't see any way it would (not sure I remember it lighting up in the movie either, so maybe it just picked up the light in the pics?)

I spent quite a while trying to fit the restraining bolts inside of 3PO's head. LOL I thought they were his batteries! I eventually found the right ones, but even they were almost impossible to squeeze in.

You guys kept talking about how light these figures are, and I just don't see it. Mine feel quite weighty and real.

They're not statues, are they? R2 is fully pose-able and 3PO is only missing leg articulation. Maybe they should have been billed as quarter-scale figures?

Anyway, these 2 guys, and their Wookie friend, are centerpieces of my collection now. I'm really impressed and amazed. I can't believe I almost didn't swing them, and really glad I made it happen.

Chest does not light up, They are supposed to be statues but they do move a bit so you could call them whatever you want I suppose!
They are great and am also very happy they are in my collection. Congrats as Well!

 

[DarthChrisDK]

Thanks guys!

Picked them up this morning! 500 even!

Also got a pf hawkeye $225
And ht avengers black widow for $160 to finish off my avengers set!

Good decision! Grats!

Got my droids today (and Chewbacca!)

I'm blown away. They are amazing. First of all, a question: Is C3PO's chest supposed to light up? It kind of looked like it did in the picture, but I don't see any way it would (not sure I remember it lighting up in the movie either, so maybe it just picked up the light in the pics?)

I spent quite a while trying to fit the restraining bolts inside of 3PO's head. LOL I thought they were his batteries! I eventually found the right ones, but even they were almost impossible to squeeze in.

You guys kept talking about how light these figures are, and I just don't see it. Mine feel quite weighty and real.

They're not statues, are they? R2 is fully pose-able and 3PO is only missing leg articulation. Maybe they should have been billed as quarter-scale figures?

Anyway, these 2 guys, and their Wookie friend, are centerpieces of my collection now. I'm really impressed and amazed. I can't believe I almost didn't swing them, and really glad I made it happen.

Congrats! Great pick-up!

C-3PO's chest doesn't light up.

Despite the fact that they are somewhat posable, I would argue that they still belong in the realm of statues rather than figures. Their posability is just so limited that nothing else would really make sense.

Again, grats!

 

[Niceman]

C-3PO's chest doesn't light up.

Despite the fact that they are somewhat posable, I would argue that they still belong in the realm of statues rather than figures. Their posability is just so limited that nothing else would really make sense.

Again, grats!

Thanks!

R2D2 is FULLY pose-able. I don't see how he isn't a 1/4 scale figure. 3PO is a hybrid. Those arms and head are as poseable as any figure, it's just his legs which don't.

 

[j97e1]

OK. They are figures. If it makes you happier...
And - Sideshow did sell them as 'figures', not statues:
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/product-archive/?sku=71761

 

[Niceman]

OK. They are figures. If it makes you happier...

LOL. It's not an argument. I'm just pointing out that the line seem to be blurring. (But R2 is a figure for sure... )

 

[DarthChrisDK]

I don't agree. I don't think that the line is blurring. Each release is done in a way where it makes the most of the media of which it is made. Each release is also done in a way to please collectors as much as possible, and to grant people their wishes and fulfill their expectations.

That is why we see features such as light-up and switch-able heads, arms, etc, in general.

In the case of these droids, it is only logical that they have some features that help convey the nature of the characters. This means a limited pose-ability, and light-up features. Since these droids come as a pair, it is a logical thing that they can be posed so that they interact or compliment each other.

Does this make them figures? No. Figures is a different media, and they are very different in terms of construction, feel and purpose.

Now, I know that they are called "Premium Format Figure". But when we talk about this stuff in the collecting community, I am certain that we all know, and agree, to our definition of statues contra figures, and the usage of these words.

 

[Niceman]

I don't agree. I don't think that the line is blurring. Each release is done in a way where it makes the most of the media of which it is made. Each release is also done in a way to please collectors as much as possible, and to grant people their wishes and fulfill their expectations.

That is why we see features such as light-up and switch-able heads, arms, etc, in general.

In the case of these droids, it is only logical that they have some features that help convey the nature of the characters. This means a limited pose-ability, and light-up features. Since these droids come as a pair, it is a logical thing that they can be posed so that they interact or compliment each other.

Does this make them figures? No. Figures is a different media, and they are very different in terms of construction, feel and purpose.

Now, I know that they are called "Premium Format Figure". But when we talk about this stuff in the collecting community, I am certain that we all know, and agree, to our definition of statues contra figures, and the usage of these words.

I don't disagree with much of what you've said, but I have to ask: what about the R2D2 item would disqualify it from being a figure? It has all the poseablity of any R2D2 figure I've ever owned, more than some. Is it just because its so nice?

How would a quarter-scale R2D2 be different?

 

[DarthChrisDK]

I would say that what makes it disqualify as a figure is the fact that it would fall to pieces if handled the same way as a "normal" figure would be.

I agree with you, in a way, that it is not a statue, as such. But not from the fact that it is pose-able, but rather from the fact that it is made from a very light-weight plastic, and the overall build quality is relatively fragile.

I hope this makes sense.

 

[DarthChrisDK]

It's kind of hard to discuss, since we all have our own views and definitions in regard to the definitions of figures and statues.

Also, when Sideshow is carelessly throwing around the various terms and definitions, back and forth, things are only getting even more complicated.

 

[JAWS]

Got my droids today (and Chewbacca!)

I'm blown away. They are amazing. First of all, a question: Is C3PO's chest supposed to light up? It kind of looked like it did in the picture, but I don't see any way it would (not sure I remember it lighting up in the movie either, so maybe it just picked up the light in the pics?)

I spent quite a while trying to fit the restraining bolts inside of 3PO's head. LOL I thought they were his batteries! I eventually found the right ones, but even they were almost impossible to squeeze in.

You guys kept talking about how light these figures are, and I just don't see it. Mine feel quite weighty and real.

They're not statues, are they? R2 is fully pose-able and 3PO is only missing leg articulation. Maybe they should have been billed as quarter-scale figures?

Anyway, these 2 guys, and their Wookie friend, are centerpieces of my collection now. I'm really impressed and amazed. I can't believe I almost didn't swing them, and really glad I made it happen.

Smart Move!!

 

[Niceman]

I would say that what makes it disqualify as a figure is the fact that it would fall to pieces if handled the same way as a "normal" figure would be.

I agree with you, in a way, that it is not a statue, as such. But not from the fact that it is pose-able, but rather from the fact that it is made from a very light-weight plastic, and the overall build quality is relatively fragile.

I hope this makes sense.

Yeah, you're making sense. But I would have to say that durability is not a quality I think of when I think of my Hot Toys and SS figures under glass....

 

[Niceman]

It's kind of hard to discuss, since we all have our own views and definitions in regard to the definitions of figures and statues.

Also, when Sideshow is carelessly throwing around the various terms and definitions, back and forth, things are only getting even more complicated.

True. Most "Premium Figures" are clearly 100% statues and 0% figures.

 

[Kammykaze]

The last regular 'weathered version' piece from SS before it 'Sold Out' on their site is in da house!!! No. 193. Nope, haven't opened it up yet...but keeping fingers crossed it doesn't have a problem that would make me return it!!!! Happy to be part of the elite!! Any new info on edition size though?

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Got my droids today (and Chewbacca!)

Congrats, Niceman, on two great pick-ups!

 

[JAWS]

The last regular 'weathered version' piece from SS before it 'Sold Out' on their site is in da house!!! No. 193. Nope, haven't opened it up yet...but keeping fingers crossed it doesn't have a problem that would make me return it!!!! Happy to be part of the elite!! Any new info on edition size though?

These were numbered?? I don't remember.

I don't know if there will ever be an official ES. That way they can start to make them again when the new films come out.

 

[budafett]

These were numbered?? I don't remember.

I don't know if there will ever be an official ES. That way they can start to make them again when the new films come out.

I suspect they'll at least make a new base for a reissue.

 

[nocturmac]

What is the going rate or good price for the droids?

And what issues and defects to look out for?

 

[KingB]

Some are picking them up for 500 or so. Defect or problems. Some of the colors can be different. Face plate from the rest of the body. Piston actuators can be broken, check light up feature, some of R2s blue panels I have seen are UNpainted, and some have a dent in the head and others don't. Those are some of the major ones off of the top of my head.