1/6 Hot Toys R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) - TFA Version

[Hoody999]

I'm pretty happy with my SS R2. Too many other figures to think about and save for.

 

[HotToysFan1007]

Sideshow's 3PO - still in stock a year later. Sideshow's R2 - still in stock two years later. Yeah, 3PO had the thumbs and R had the hatches, but they look pretty damn good overall and are quite a bit cheaper than the HT versions.

This follows the Medi versions hanging around for years, and the still-amazing Tama one taking over a year to sell out on SSC (though you could get it cheaper elsewhere.)

Dunno - I think the demand for 3PO/R2 just isn't too high compared to the Vaders and troopers, so they've covered themselves by making their 3PO and R2 the versions from Ep VII and VIII - making them "of the moment."

I'd likely buy HT versions of OT R2 and 3PO, but I don't think it's a 100% guarantee they'll make them. But PT 3PO and R2? Less than zero chance.

Well, I guess that might explain why it took so long to get around to them. I understand Vader outselling everyone else, but the Stormtroopers? Yes, they're extremely iconic and look great alongside Vader, but for that kind of money, I'd rather have the main cast of characters to then nameless and faceless drones.

 

[parrasmaniac]

I saw this pic in a budget stark video.

 

[Matt S]

Looks good, but in the same boat as others - the SSC one is decent enough, and the price of the HT R2 is pretty high

 

[Malgus]

Looks good, but in the same boat as others - the SSC one is decent enough, and the price of the HT R2 is pretty high

I am completely happy with my SS R2.

 

[ZE_501]

I saw this pic in a budget stark video.

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Anyone care to take any guesses on HT R2's scale -- based on the above photo?

 

[TaliBane]

Anyone care to take any guesses on HT R2's scale -- based on the above photo?

If anyone has the Rey/BB two-pack and the SS R2, they could duplicate the pic and compare. As it is, it's pretty hard to tell.

 

[TonTon]

Anyone care to take any guesses on HT R2's scale -- based on the above photo?

Same as SS.

 

[Adam1138]

I saw this pic in a budget stark video.

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There's something "off" in my eyes with the HT R2 proto. I think the central leg stem is too long and the body slightly too wide?

 

[Tom Day]

There's something "off" in my eyes with the HT R2 proto. I think the central leg stem is too long and the body slightly too wide?

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I thought that - the body looks a little wide and a little short. Obviously you can't form a judgement based on one picture and one pose.

 

[Creighton]

Why do they keep putting out TFA versions when the fans want OT?
I kinda know but seriously do they think we will buy them all as placeholders until then?

Some might. Some will. Id say MOST ALL would buy OT.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

Why do they keep putting out TFA versions when the fans want OT?
I kinda know but seriously do they think we will buy them all as placeholders until then?

Some might. Some will. Id say MOST ALL would buy OT.

Somewhere in there I think you answered your own question. An OT version now would kill the TFA. TFA doesn't necessarily kill OT.

 

[parrasmaniac]

if someone has a chance to measure this guy, when he is on 2 legs, I would be grateful...

It is tallest when he stands on 2 legs, and I would like to confirm if the 179 mm Hot Toys presents in the details are accurate...

 

[parrasmaniac]

I mean, at celebration...

 

[eczamurai]

Somewhere in there I think you answered your own question. An OT version now would kill the TFA. TFA doesn't necessarily kill OT.

This. I'd get this cause I don't even know the difference between the 2 versions. (Hypothetically since I'm broke af and can't buy either in reality )

It's not like vader who has very distinct looks, or chewbacca that has different styles. R2 is.. Just R2 and I'd rather get this one with the metal dome than the SS one that's based on the OT.

 

[eczamurai]

Well, I guess that might explain why it took so long to get around to them. I understand Vader outselling everyone else, but the Stormtroopers? Yes, they're extremely iconic and look great alongside Vader, but for that kind of money, I'd rather have the main cast of characters to then nameless and faceless drones.

Some people like army building. Or like to make a display. Can't really beat the "Vader with 2 stories behind him" look either.

 

[CrankbaitJon]

Why do they keep putting out TFA versions when the fans want OT?
I kinda know but seriously do they think we will buy them all as placeholders until then?

Some might. Some will. Id say MOST ALL would buy OT.

That's likely because SSC has an R2 and 3PO from the OT. HT wants to make them so the way to get people to buy is to make TFA versions. I don't have a R2 or 3PO so I will get HTs.

 

[anwe]

if someone has a chance to measure this guy, when he is on 2 legs, I would be grateful...

It is tallest when he stands on 2 legs, and I would like to confirm if the 179 mm Hot Toys presents in the details are accurate...

Bring a caliper as well. The measurements of this figure will decide many sales in the future.

 

[parrasmaniac]

But it will decide mine.

 

[parrasmaniac]