Sideshow 1/6 Imperial Probe Droid

[TaliBane]

Other than the lack of snow base, is there any diference between V1 and V2?

 

[plasticcrapmoneywaster]

Other than the lack of snow base, is there any diference between V1 and V2?

Having never seen the original in hand, I couldn't say. However, I found it curious and a little confusing that there is an 'on/off' switch in the main base that does not actually have switch in it. I assume it was a feature from the original mold that SS removed in the updated version.

 

[TonTon]

I think V1 had the same thing from what I recall, I don't believe the switch is actually used there either.

 

[plasticcrapmoneywaster]

I think V1 had the same thing from what I recall, I don't believe the switch is actually used there either.

That's hilarious. I honestly at first I thought I got a defective one.

 

[Pixelpiper]

Just putting out a feeler here. Way back when I considered a battery replacement module for the Probe Droid but there was just no great way to make the sound effects easily triggered in a self-installable product. It ended up being just another example where having sounds created by some other device would work infinitely better. I built a few prototype sound effects boxes using all kinds of different parts and the latest is below - sorry, using R2 for the video instead of the Probe Droid.



While I can custom-make an unlimited number of these things, the parts cost and time it takes me to put everything together makes it a prohibitive endeavor. Honestly, I'd have to sell them for $250 to just break even factoring time. I'd like to design a new integrated board that will make final assembly super quick, add more features and produce a much smaller finished size.

Here's the interest thread I just started. No commitment needed, just testing the waters. https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...-fx-box-figures-talk-usb-microsd-wav-mp3.html

 

[Getoninja]

Just putting out a feeler here. Way back when I considered a battery replacement module for the Probe Droid but there was just no great way to make the sound effects easily triggered in a self-installable product. It ended up being just another example where having sounds created by some other device would work infinitely better. I built a few prototype sound effects boxes using all kinds of different parts and the latest is below - sorry, using R2 for the video instead of the Probe Droid.



While I can custom-make an unlimited number of these things, the parts cost and time it takes me to put everything together makes it a prohibitive endeavor. Honestly, I'd have to sell them for $250 to just break even factoring time. I'd like to design a new integrated board that will make final assembly super quick, add more features and produce a much smaller finished size.

Here's the interest thread I just started. No commitment needed, just testing the waters. https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...-fx-box-figures-talk-usb-microsd-wav-mp3.html

wow, very cool and amazing job.

Sorry, but you can get the same effect with those mini Bluetooth speakers

Since I'm too busy to try this , maybe you guys can try this experiment .
Buy those cheap mini speakers with Bluetooth sold by Chinese sellers on ebay.

Then maybe gutting those mini speaker devices could fit inside a R2, probe droid, a figure, display stand, base, etc. or even hide the speaker itself behind displayed figures. And just use your phone/tablet to stream the audio.

should be a fun project but not sure of the difficulty would be by taking them apart and doing the rewire and fitting.

 

[Pixelpiper]

You could always just also make the sounds yourself verbally and save $800 on a phone and $10 on the bluetooth module (and wiring work with speakers).

 

[Getoninja]

but I'm pretty sure the majority of people here have a smart phone, mp3 player or/and a tablet with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi capabilities
just get a $20.00 Bluetooth speaker, hide it behind some figures or disguise it, and bam, your figures have sound effects.

I'm just trying to help the community with alternate ideas

 

[Pixelpiper]

Will there be any duct tape involved? Give it a try and get back to us.

 

[jkno]

When I get a SMS my phone makes Probot noises. LOL

 

[Aliaz]

When I get a SMS my phone makes Probot noises. LOL

My SMS alert is Chewbacca roaring. Very confusing when I watch SW movies

 

[jkno]

My SMS alert is Chewbacca roaring. Very confusing when I watch SW movies

VIP calls sound like the Imperial March and regular calls the Cantina tune.

 

[Darth Madden]

My phone alert is R2D2 and my ring tone is the award ceremony song from A New Hope.

 

[Charled4400]

Is there a difference in the original run probe and the new one other than the hoth base?

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[TonTon]

This one hopefully doesn't have batteries pre-installed.

 

[Kamandi]

What's the deal with the batteries?

 

[TonTon]

The first run lots of people were reporting leaky batteries--it's one thing if it's a year or two later but with the probe droid it seemed like it was after just a few months.

 

[Charled4400]

Thanks for the info ton ton. I just purchased a first run and just emailed the seller to see if they checked the batteries/lights/sound. Hope its all good, thanks!

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[jkno]

My advice is to verify all the batteries inside your collectibles. No matter if cheap cell ones or larger AA or AAA - they can all leak. If you want batteries inside your collectibles use high quality ones: for AA/AAA try Duracell, Energizer or Varta, for cell ones try Renata (also used by Rolex). Make a simple list with the expiring dates of the batteries from your collectibles and replace them in time.

 

[Travis Baumann]

This one hopefully doesn't have batteries pre-installed.

They are pre-installed. You have to pull out a plastic tab in both the head (light) and body (sound chip) for them to work.

I really like the light and sound effects on this guy. He is really impressive on my desk. This is truly one of the better design feats of SSC 1/6th dept.