Hot Toys R2-D2 Deluxe Version
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Quarter Vader and Crait Luke are already shipping from SS so it may not be that long. I ordered from Popcultcha who only just got in RotJ Stormtroopers so 4 months seems about right for me though
Going fast, only 3 left at AlterEgo with free shipping.
Looks like the first review is up, and it does look really damn cool. I wasn't expecting the tools to be as articulated as they are, and I'm also glad to see that the periscope does extend higher than any of the previous pics had it. And the light and sound feature seems to work really well too.
Those Leia holograms still look awful though, so I will definitely not be displaying those. Lol
Those Leia holograms still look awful though, so I will definitely not be displaying those. Lol
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Looks like this came out nicely. Still a little pricey for what it is, but rewards helped with that.
Wow -- better than I thought it would be.
Not sure if the electronics have been corrected (15 second auto off removed) but at least its a hell of a lot easier to get to than it is on Vader.
Looking forward to this. Really wish HT had put a corresponding 3PO up at the same time so I could get the two droids in hand together instead of waiting another 2 years or more for that to happen.
Not sure if the electronics have been corrected (15 second auto off removed) but at least its a hell of a lot easier to get to than it is on Vader.
Looking forward to this. Really wish HT had put a corresponding 3PO up at the same time so I could get the two droids in hand together instead of waiting another 2 years or more for that to happen.
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That looks great, way better than I thought. Ok, time to use some rewards on this guy. It looks like my ss r2 will be heading to my dagobah shelf.
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Yes also pleasantly surprised. Like I've said I have the SS version, but this (although they use the same tricks for the doors etc) is way more polished. Paint apps and accessory details are crazy ! Sound is a bit of a fun feature which I guess they need to do for a character such as R2.
With all those accessories having magnets, they must have dried up the Chinese mini magnet market
Only disappointment is no stand. I know he won't fall over, but for those who use stands on all figures it'll look strange with R2 without one. Could have deleted 3-4 accessories and the standing up Leia hologram and added a nice base + nameplate instead imo.
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I agree on the stand issue. Someone call lando?s droid to fight for droid rights. Might have to grab a custom stand from coco after this ships. Now we need our hot toys 3po to pair them up.
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I'm going to really like this release, I can tell from the video. I can't imagine a better version of 1/6 R2 coming along for a very long time if ever at all.
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Agreed on all counts. I pre-ordered this so long ago now, I'd kinda forgot about it -- but now I'm actually excited for it. Be several weeks yet, I guess.
Down to only 2 left at AE. They had 6 two days ago.
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Went ahead and ordered it. Looks good. It will be great to see some more shots and videos of it soon.
Interesting how it is put together and has same features as the SSC version (ratchet legs, push to extend center leg, posts in dome). Detail seems sharper and seamless metal dome is a welcome touch.
Interesting how it is put together and has same features as the SSC version (ratchet legs, push to extend center leg, posts in dome). Detail seems sharper and seamless metal dome is a welcome touch.
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Good point. I forgot about the seam.
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I paid roughly $60 deposit for this beloved R2 day 1 ever since HT annouced him .
and I share the same consensus that hologram Leia looks uncannily ugly.
.and I share the same consensus that hologram Leia looks uncannily ugly.
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Got my tracking reference should be here in two days!
Really looking forward to this one.
Already moved my ssc r2 to his new home so c3Po is needing his buddy
Really looking forward to this one.
Already moved my ssc r2 to his new home so c3Po is needing his buddy
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Man, that video sold me. I was waiting to see this guy in hand before deciding whether to splurge on this guy or if I could save some dough and go with sideshow’s version. But there’s no contest! This guy looks fantastic and actually seems worth the (quite high) MSRP. Just placed my order with BBTS. Kinda miffed it looks like they’re gonna charge sales tax (nearly $20!!!) but it seems everything online that used to be excluded from sales tax is getting tagged now. Even eBay auctions! Stinking’ government!
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Man, that video sold me. I was waiting to see this guy in hand before deciding whether to splurge on this guy or if I could save some dough and go with sideshow?s version. But there?s no contest! This guy looks fantastic and actually seems worth the (quite high) MSRP. Just placed my order with BBTS. Kinda miffed it looks like they?re gonna charge sales tax (nearly $20!!!) but it seems everything online that used to be excluded from sales tax is getting tagged now. Even eBay auctions! Stinking? government!
Welcome to the real world [emoji2].
Can't believe you didn't have to pay GST on online stuff up until now. I'm surprised there are even any bricks and mortar shops left.
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Man, that video sold me. I was waiting to see this guy in hand before deciding whether to splurge on this guy or if I could save some dough and go with sideshow’s version. But there’s no contest! This guy looks fantastic and actually seems worth the (quite high) MSRP. Just placed my order with BBTS. Kinda miffed it looks like they’re gonna charge sales tax (nearly $20!!!) but it seems everything online that used to be excluded from sales tax is getting tagged now. Even eBay auctions! Stinking’ government!
Yup I was taxed thankfully I did not have to pay duty bringing it back over the border. Double tax would be a *****!!!
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