Hot Toys R2-D2 Deluxe Version

[faststreetsofhongkong]

Should have it in hand by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Hopefully someone who is good at taking pictures will have it before I do


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[TaliBane]

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Looks like he's plugged into a 4" scale Dagobah recharger. Never understand why HT has to make accessories so underscale.

How many people are going to display this with ANY of the arms/attachments? This reminds me of the original SSC R2 where 3/4 of what you got remained in the box. Just like in that case, I'm sure most people would have liked it to be $50 less and come with the main one or two arms or no arms at all.

I also noticed that one of the curved blue chest arms on this fig was out of alignment in the promo pics on SSC's site - I wonder if the hatches on this will hold up (surely better than the SSC one where all the doors freely swung around.)

 

[Hoody999]

Looks like he's plugged into a 4" scale Dagobah recharger.

Like the new signature Talibane. Do you listen to Rebel Force Radio ? I listen to their Podcast. The last couple of them have been deconstructing the Bob Iger biography. And now the same time period from Georges Charlie Rose interview etc. Very interesting.

 

[sithlord13]

Looks like he's plugged into a 4" scale Dagobah recharger. Never understand why HT has to make accessories so underscale.

How many people are going to display this with ANY of the arms/attachments? This reminds me of the original SSC R2 where 3/4 of what you got remained in the box. Just like in that case, I'm sure most people would have liked it to be $50 less and come with the main one or two arms or no arms at all.

I also noticed that one of the curved blue chest arms on this fig was out of alignment in the promo pics on SSC's site - I wonder if the hatches on this will hold up (surely better than the SSC one where all the doors freely swung around.)

Tbh. I have thought that every time I look at the pictures. I probably won’t use the arms. I didn’t buy the last ht one and passed on the tamashi (as I don’t like the rivers ) but looking forward to getting this puppy

 

[Cr00ky]

Still not sure about how they've done the lights though. It looks like you can either have all the lights on, or just the main red/blue one, which is odd. Unless the below pic is just photoshop? Guess we'll have to wait for the reviews to know for sure.

It definitely looks like they haven?t fixed the lights issue from the TFA version - in all the final product photos where the other lights are on, the projector light is always on. Even Sideshow got that bit right!
Not a deal-breaker but I was really hoping that would get fixed for this version.

 

[fantasticfrog]

I can?t wait to see in hand pics of this, as I am still undecided. I have the ss r2 and don?t know if I need another. The ss hasn?t moved since I put him on the shelf when he was released. As collection room real estate is at a premium, this will have to knock me out to get $250 from me. I don?t need gadgets or lights so those things don?t justify the price for me. I would have rather have had a base of some kind. That said, the thumbs on the ss 3po drive me crazy and I will need him when ht finally gets around to it. Meaning, I will need r2 to go with his buddy. I just talked myself into this. I need help...

 

[DarkChocobi]

You're consciously lying to yourself, because obviously you're going to get this new HT R2, its inevitable. You dont need hepl, you need to get rid of that cheap *** piece of plastic from SS to make room for this "superior version".

 

[Cr00ky]

I can?t wait to see in hand pics of this, as I am still undecided. I have the ss r2 and don?t know if I need another. The ss hasn?t moved since I put him on the shelf when he was released. As collection room real estate is at a premium, this will have to knock me out to get $250 from me. I don?t need gadgets or lights so those things don?t justify the price for me. I would have rather have had a base of some kind. That said, the thumbs on the ss 3po drive me crazy and I will need him when ht finally gets around to it. Meaning, I will need r2 to go with his buddy. I just talked myself into this. I need help...

This definitely looks enough of an improvement over the SS to justify an upgrade, on paint finish alone. I also have SS from the first run, and the paint on the dome is just so toy-like (for want of a better term), it really stands out on the shelf - in a bad way.

 

[fantasticfrog]

I?m definitely lying to myself. This is an addiction. Of course I?m getting this. Paying insane prices to upgrade figures you already own is the joy of this hobby.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

The HT R2 is well worth the upgrade. Just use the Sideshow as a drink server or weather him up as Dagobah R2.

 

[bmarz1000]

SS Artoo is now serving drinks on my bar since buying HT.

 

[TonTon]

What? I don't understand...

Just a rewards coupon at AE I must have built up over time. No use letting it collect dust.

 

[DCFett]

Well, at least this one has (I think) everything that ever popped out of R2 in the OT and then some. Coupled with the metal dome, I don't see needing another R2 in the foreseeable future.

Now where the heck is that HT 3PO?

Strange that HT started with what was once thought as the most difficult figure -- Chewbacca -- but in 5 years hasn't been able to muster what they excel at (a robot) -- 3PO!

I think HT will make this thing 90% die cast and that?s taking time in R&D. Not sure how they?d improve on the Tamashii but the elbows could be a start. They are gonna hit us with a $300+ 3PO and we are gonna be like DAYUUUM I NEED IT.

 

[davejames]

Looks like he's plugged into a 4" scale Dagobah recharger. Never understand why HT has to make accessories so underscale.

How many people are going to display this with ANY of the arms/attachments? This reminds me of the original SSC R2 where 3/4 of what you got remained in the box. Just like in that case, I'm sure most people would have liked it to be $50 less and come with the main one or two arms or no arms at all.

I also noticed that one of the curved blue chest arms on this fig was out of alignment in the promo pics on SSC's site - I wonder if the hatches on this will hold up (surely better than the SSC one where all the doors freely swung around.)

Yeah I doubt I'll be using very many of the attachments either, but... it's R2 so I still think it's cool having them all included and think it makes for a nicer set. If they had released both a regular and deluxe version I'm sure I still would have wanted to splurge on the deluxe to make it more of the "Ultimate R2" figure.

 

[Darth Fok]

Because we already have the Tama R2, I?m gonna display this one will all the accessories to show the versatility of this piece


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[Wor-Gar]

I?m definitely lying to myself. This is an addiction. Of course I?m getting this. Paying insane prices to upgrade figures you already own is the joy of this hobby.

This guy gets it.




I hope this thing doesn't have the 15 second auto off on the electronics like Vader did... where you have to remove the head, unscrew a hatch, slide back a door, unhinge a trap, unscrew another door, and flick the on-off switch, then re-screw the door, hinge the trap, slide the door closed, re-screw the main hatch and replace the head... within 15 seconds.

 

[jedijim3002]

It?s a small thermal exhaust port, right below the main port.


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[Mike86]

Just a rewards coupon at AE I must have built up over time. No use letting it collect dust.

Alter Ego gives you points that are equivalent to $25 for your birthday. You also accumulate from ordering too just like other places with rewards programs.

 

[Mike86]

The HT R2 is well worth the upgrade. Just use the Sideshow as a drink server or weather him up as Dagobah R2.

If I felt gutsy enough I’d consider weathering and dirtying up my Sideshow R2 for a Dagobah version, but I probably still won’t just for fear of ruining it. I might set him up with the drink trays as that’s one thing this version doesn’t have and is a unique look. Only thing is I don’t have any other Jabba’s palace figures.

 

[FlyAndFight]

It?s a small thermal exhaust port, right below the main port.


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I will have every single arm/gizmo available attached. At least, as many as possible. Would have been great if HT had a setting where all of the lights blink quickly, like when R2 got blasted by the bunker door in RotJ.