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

[illproxy]

^^fantastic pic/set up!

the projector on all the time when lights are goin is really bothering me lol

could black it out with a small piece of circular lens matching color paper ey?

 

[Adam1138]

I'd hate to encourage you to spend twice, since you're buying the Tamashi, but this is the one I've been waiting for. For me the metal dome sells it as a high quality mini R2. The weathering is oxidized looking with hints of rust, it just looks good. I purchased the Rythym R2 action alarm clock and so when the Sideshow R2 came out it seemed like a more precise version of a plastic toy. This HT version looks like a high quality collectible and it brings out the best in my other figures, particularly my Stormtroopres with the 3D printed ANH helmets.

So my recommendation is if you don't mind spending twice definitely pick this up. I suppose they will make another down the road but I've been waiting on this a long time and I'm completely satisfied. None of the downsides are real downsides for me. I never liked the third leg pose so I rarely use it. I might pick up the Sphyro just because I'd like to see it move around on my dio's.

It does look a really nice piece. I'm really tempted to pick this up as R2 has always been a special character for me. The Tama R2 that I've ordered will be displayed with my Tama 3PO and nothing else, as they are both clean versions. The only thing that's stopping me from getting this, is the possibility of HT bringing out an OT version but I'm not really sure that there would be enough difference in that version to be worth me waiting for it. I mean is there any real obvious differences?

 

[Solo_bones]

It does look a really nice piece. I'm really tempted to pick this up as R2 has always been a special character for me. The Tama R2 that I've ordered will be displayed with my Tama 3PO and nothing else, as they are both clean versions. The only thing that's stopping me from getting this, is the possibility of HT bringing out an OT version but I'm not really sure that there would be enough difference in that version to be worth me waiting for it. I mean is there any real obvious differences?

Exactly! I guess there are some differences you could pick apart, I'm not going to harp on them or bother to look for more because I am totally satisfied with this. I wanted a wider, taller more detailed R2 with a metal dome and blinking lights and sound. I got exactly what I was hoping for. Sure, the projector light thing is a bummer, but not really, it's not like I leave it sitting with the lights on. i like that they made the body out of plastic because they could get more detail with plastic.

 

[Enzo]

I'd look into if you got a misaligned one then because compared to all other R2's I've ever owned, this is the first one that has ever nailed his three leg stance. His feet on the side legs have to be positioned at their most extreme forward angle & it'll achieve the perfect R2 rolling stance. View attachment 366574

yes i agree. Mine seems too go into the three legged stance perfectly. Really great pic and poses there Rudimus. WOW!

 

[Enzo]

Mine so far or until i get a chance to get into my case and move some things around. Little cramped at the Moment.

 

[fatmarco]

I'd look into if you got a misaligned one then because compared to all other R2's I've ever owned, this is the first one that has ever nailed his three leg stance. His feet on the side legs have to be positioned at their most extreme forward angle & it'll achieve the perfect R2 rolling stance. View attachment 366574

Which C3P0 is that? Looks awesome.

 

[Rudimus]

^^fantastic pic/set up!

the projector on all the time when lights are goin is really bothering me lol

could black it out with a small piece of circular lens matching color paper ey?

yes i agree. Mine seems too go into the three legged stance perfectly. Really great pic and poses there Rudimus. WOW!

Thanks guys, appreciate it! Yeah the nostalgia really clicked in when he was rolling lol.

Which C3P0 is that? Looks awesome.

It's the Tama 3PO. In the pic it's hard to tell but he's slightly weathered, which is why I ended up getting the HT R2 over the Tama one. The Tama R2 looks great, but the die cast dome & lower price will be hard to beat I think.

 

[canadaclone]

The lack of a stand hurts the OCD in my head...

 

[Solo_bones]

The lack of a stand hurts the OCD in my head...

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Hot Toys is absolutely crushing it on the likeness of many figures, but damn, they sure missed the mark on production of that AFA Chewy. My OCD would force my hand to return for refund and I would buy a stand on ebay.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The lack of a stand hurts the OCD in my head...

...

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, honestly that Chewy would bother me a lot more than a missing stand. Maybe if you had a small paper bag to put over his head?

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, honestly that Chewy would bother me a lot more than a missing stand. Maybe if you had a small paper bag to put over his head?

Ouch!

 

[karamazov80]

I meant that in the best way possible.

 

[Adam1138]

Exactly! I guess there are some differences you could pick apart, I'm not going to harp on them or bother to look for more because I am totally satisfied with this. I wanted a wider, taller more detailed R2 with a metal dome and blinking lights and sound. I got exactly what I was hoping for. Sure, the projector light thing is a bummer, but not really, it's not like I leave it sitting with the lights on. i like that they made the body out of plastic because they could get more detail with plastic.

So I've ended up pulling the trigger on this. Looking forward to having him on display

 

[matrix69]

He looks great with Tama Threepio though!!

Surprise!!! There's me in the mirror LOL!!!

Despite it's short comings..the shiny metal dome of this r2 looks glorious next to the Tamashii 3po..

 

[matrix69]

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Loving this R2.

I'd look into if you got a misaligned one then because compared to all other R2's I've ever owned, this is the first one that has ever nailed his three leg stance. His feet on the side legs have to be positioned at their most extreme forward angle & it'll achieve the perfect R2 rolling stance. View attachment 366574

Nice shots

 

[Matt S]

Awesome r2. Love it. Only complaint: no stand. love to have a consistent looking line up


I know I know: 1st world problems

 

[Fremen]

He looks great with Tama Threepio though!!

You look so happy. I hope I look that happy when I get mine.

 

[greedo737]

Haha I was a little drunk ...

 

[IndyMOS]

Great pictures everyone! [emoji106] I'm really liking this R2.

I'll throw one in too:

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