Medicom's R2 and 3PO

[jedijim3002]

Damn, was afraid that was your answer and yes, I agree, his height looks freaking superb next to that C3PO.

And that's the thing. Once you get one height exactly right you want the rest to be right. It's an obsession really.

 

[jedijim3002]

This is what I was going for.

 

[swsqueakquels]

And that's the thing. Once you get one height exactly right you want the rest to be right. It's an obsession really.

...complicated by the fact that the guys who build those amazing custom R2's will tell you that the R2 bodies used through the movies varied in size and so the oft-told rumor is correct.

It looks nice but is still a bit short. Only 6.7 inches tall where as the Taito is 7 and 1/16 inches tall. Perfect 1/6 scale. I'd hold out for the Taito clock before I'd buy this one but that's just me.

What is the diameter of the dome on the Taito Artoo?

 

[jedijim3002]

It's about 3 inches in diameter. He is 7 and 1/16 inches tall and about 4 inches wide. Pretty big Astromech.
View attachment 52886View attachment 52887

 

[jedijim3002]

View attachment 52888View attachment 52889View attachment 52890View attachment 52891View attachment 52892

 

[swsqueakquels]

It's about 3 inches in diameter. He is 7 and 1/16 inches tall and about 4 inches wide. Pretty big Astromech.
View attachment 52886View attachment 52887

Thanks. Like your repaint.

 

[Hydeous]

The Taito alarm clock is the only R2 that is in scale and it is very accurate.


JAPAN TAITO LIMITED EDITION TOY - STAR WARS - R2-D2 Computer Speaker NEW IN BOX

STAR WARS - R2-D2 7" THERMOS USB Hot Pot TAITO Prize JAPAN Limited NEW RARE

I know the thermos is the same size as the alarm clock but has no third leg and is stationary. Not sure about the speaker.

Both on eBay right now. Tried to post the links but no luck.

I'm with jedijim on the Taito if you can find one. Posted a pic of my customized thermos one in the Statues thread. I need to post a pic with it next to Luke to show how it looks. To be honest, if the Medi was new in the box and was $30 bucks, and I found a Taito clock for $30 bucks, I'd get the clock. It's just me. The Medi is too small. Hasbro is too small. And it seems the Tamashi one will be too small. It's a shame the clocks are tough to come by. Definitely wouldn't pay what the dude is asking for the thermos one that's up now though.

How's the sculpting and the detailing and paint though? And how much does it usually go for, any pics?

Thanks for the UFO guys

 

[jedijim3002]

How's the sculpting and the detailing and paint though? And how much does it usually go for, any pics?

Thanks for the UFO guys

All the pics you want right here.
https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4966016

 

[jedijim3002]

There is a thermos one on amazon for $30.00.

Taito Star Wars R2-D2 UBS Can Thermos

 

[rushmore223]

It looks nice but is still a bit short. Only 6.7 inches tall where as the Taito is 7 and 1/16 inches tall. Perfect 1/6 scale. I'd hold out for the Taito clock before I'd buy this one but that's just me.

I actually did a small mod on mine. I didn't like the seam lines on the dome so I sanded them down and repainted it silver and the panels a metallic blue instead of flat navy blue. Looks better I think.

What happened to your 3PO? Looks like the wires got all pulled out and jumbled. Did it come to you like that?

 

[mortifactor]

What happened to your 3PO? Looks like the wires got all pulled out and jumbled. Did it come to you like that?

Man, you've really put your foot in it!

 

[swsqueakquels]

Man, you've really put your foot in it!

 

[Niceman]

 

[jedijim3002]

What happened to your 3PO? Looks like the wires got all pulled out and jumbled. Did it come to you like that?

No. I modified it. It was about a 1/4 inch too short so I pulled him apart, made the waist post longer, wrapped the mid section with black fabric, and added the wires. I know it looks like a mess but it really does look better in hand. I was going for the messy midsection that I've seen in a lot of pics instead of the really organized looking wires. At least he is the right height now.

 

[Niltusk]

No. I modified it. It was about a 1/4 inch too short so I pulled him apart, made the waist post longer, wrapped the mid section with black fabric, and added the wires. I know it looks like a mess but it really does look better in hand. I was going for the messy midsection that I've seen in a lot of pics instead of the really organized looking wires. At least he is the right height now.

Jim, make that your sig, you seem to be always explaining the C3PO.

 

[jedijim3002]

Jim, make that your sig, you seem to be always explaining the C3PO.

I know right? Maybe I should.

 

[jedijim3002]

Everyone's a critic.

 

[Butters]

Critic shmitics... Buy and keep what you enjoy.

 

[jedijim3002]

Critic shmitics... Buy and keep what you enjoy.

Thanks. I always do. I really don't care what others think when it comes to what I like. I just like to show off what I have and like every once in a while.

 

[Butters]

Sometimes you have to laugh at the accuracy nuts and experts on their quests for their ideals of perfection.