Solo_bones
Super Freak
So I've ended up pulling the trigger on this. Looking forward to having him on display
Yes, Adam!! I think you'll be happy, my man!!
1/6 Hot Toys R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) - TFA Version
- Thread starter Wor-Gar
- Start date
Help Support Collector Freaks Forum:
Yes, Adam!! I think you'll be happy, my man!!
steve74
Super Freak
My replacement dome is coming today, can't to have a working R2.
Have to display my R2 with Luke and Leia until HT releases 3PO
steve74
Super Freak
Can one of the Sups figure out how to rotate pics? Mine are always jacked up.
You taking them on your phone? I find that if you just crop the photo the most insignificant amount before posting it usually solves it.
Yeah mine are the same way
- Joined
- Apr 19, 2013
- Messages
- 10,938
- Reaction score
- 4,831
I just got home from a looong day at work; it's too dark for a decent snapshot and I haven't bothered putting the batteries in.
First impressions:
I owned the SSC R2 and liked it. This one (late, after a long day at work) appears to kick its plastic butt.
Better feel, better build, dome completely outclasses SSC.
Weathering is a touch heavy-handed here and there, lack of any opening panels is lame, but expected given the HT business model.
Ratchet joints are nice, looks just a touch bigger than SSC, looks very good next to DX07.
Is there room for improvement? Yes.
Is it better than SSC? Yes, IMO.
Will there be a better HT release based on the OT? More than likely.
Do I feel the need for the Tama? No. Only because the Tama dome is plastic.
Should you upgrade from SSC? Finances allowing, probably. That dome. But only if you can't be bothered waiting on an OT release.
I passed on every HT Vader and feel good about it, because I want an ESB Vader. I feel fine snapping up this ST R2, to enhance DX07 for the time being.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
First impressions:
I owned the SSC R2 and liked it. This one (late, after a long day at work) appears to kick its plastic butt.
Better feel, better build, dome completely outclasses SSC.
Weathering is a touch heavy-handed here and there, lack of any opening panels is lame, but expected given the HT business model.
Ratchet joints are nice, looks just a touch bigger than SSC, looks very good next to DX07.
Is there room for improvement? Yes.
Is it better than SSC? Yes, IMO.
Will there be a better HT release based on the OT? More than likely.
Do I feel the need for the Tama? No. Only because the Tama dome is plastic.
Should you upgrade from SSC? Finances allowing, probably. That dome. But only if you can't be bothered waiting on an OT release.
I passed on every HT Vader and feel good about it, because I want an ESB Vader. I feel fine snapping up this ST R2, to enhance DX07 for the time being.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Solo_bones
Super Freak
Nice summary/review.
steve74
Super Freak
I got my replacement dome today, lights worked for a few minutes but no sound now. The lights stopped working so maybe it's a battery issue. 
I got my replacement dome today, lights worked for a few minutes but no sound now. The lights stopped working so maybe it's a battery issue.
So is it a dome issue or the remote? I'm having issues with my sound not working. The lights work fine though.
anwe
Super Freak
Unfortunately Hot Toys are utterly useless when it comes to electronics.
Neal136
MCU Whore
I opened my R2 last night (love it!), and my dome seems to have a short in it, or something. When you turn the switch "on", the three projectors flash quickly, but ultimately go out. Eventually the lights all activate, and the touch button is very responsive. When the lights are working right, the sound seems to work as well, though on occasion, some of the sounds are muffled. There's not really a pattern to any of it. When it works, it's pretty awesome. When it doesn't, it's somewhat frustrating.
steve74
Super Freak
Not sure, they sent me a new dome that they said they checked, but no new remote or batteries. So I don't know if they just checked to make sure the lights worked and didn't bother to check the sound or if the remote is only coded to a single dome (which I doubt). I'm hoping it's a battery issue because when I was troubleshooting my R2 I put the batteries back in my 1st dome and the sound didn't working either. I'll get some new batteries then try it before I contact SS again. It's just a pain in the butt having to deal with this BS.
- Joined
- Apr 19, 2013
- Messages
- 10,938
- Reaction score
- 4,831
Put the batteries in today. The projectors flashed when I put the switch in the 'on' position; everything seems to work fine. For now.
The lights and sounds are a fun gimmick, but if I have one gripe is that the LEDs are blinding.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The lights and sounds are a fun gimmick, but if I have one gripe is that the LEDs are blinding.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
steve74
Super Freak
Lucky
HT just has horrible electronics lately. If it isn't awkward placement, its cheap batteries or misaligned placement.
I have the same issue with my K-2SO's eyes.
I have the same issue with my K-2SO's eyes.
Bo Shrek
Super Freak
These issues are turning me off towards making the purchase. Might be a good thing as I was on the fence……
Mine did the same thing when I first put the batteries in. I took them out and reinstalled them and the light worked just fine. Now the remote was a different story. I got it to cycle through all the sounds once and it hasn't worked again except one brief chirp.
Definitely helps me remain steadfast in waiting for the OT version... though I have little faith the electronics will be any better, likely the same.
Its gotten to the point that figures with any electronics but a light-up saber are now viewed as a detriment and potential problem.
Its gotten to the point that figures with any electronics but a light-up saber are now viewed as a detriment and potential problem.
Solo_bones
Super Freak
Mine did the same thing when I first put the batteries in. I took them out and reinstalled them and the light worked just fine. Now the remote was a different story. I got it to cycle through all the sounds once and it hasn't worked again except one brief chirp.
Did you leave the switch ON? This happened to me and it was because batteries were enough to power lights, but not sound. I bought new batteries and all is well.
Now i only turn it on when I want to show it to someone or enjoy myself.
