lerath666
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I CAN see it. Sideshow likes money. but i don't THINK it will be over the 180$ mark.
Sideshow 1/6 R2-D2
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I think the truth is in the middle. $180 seems too low. $250 seems too high. I think it'll be around $210.
EVILFACE
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R2 $200
3p0 $250
3p0 $250
FLOSI
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It would be a sin not to.
Like most here I would guess $209.99 to $219.99
Sideshow was probably going to price it at $199.99 until they saw what we're all willing to pay here.
Sideshow was probably going to price it at $199.99 until they saw what we're all willing to pay here.
Sideshow only had to read the last years worth of posts in the Tamashii thread to know that they already had us by the balls on R2. 
lerath666
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I Hate to agree.. but the electronics DO make that a possibility.
Sideshow only had to read the last years worth of posts in the Tamashii thread to know that they already had us by the balls on R2.
another reason Not to like that one
slamscaper
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My thoughts exactly! Some of these guys might have priced me right out of this one.
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Pixelpiper
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Electronics in this kind of product are ultra simple and their cost is completely negligible compared to the labor costs of painting and gluing, let alone the development costs of making molds for all the unique plastic parts. It'll be interesting to see if they announce pricing next week, at least it will put the speculation to rest. 
Sideshow has to balance their desire for profit margin with customer desire to spend as little as possible (most people). There's no sense in making a huge margin if you're only going to be able to sell a small number because of it. IMO, I don't think the balance is there at $250. Too many people will balk at that price. They may price it there or higher, but I believe they'd make much more money going forward by pricing it under $200.
Honestly, I don't care how many little arms he comes with, to me, in terms of value proposition, this size figure should be maxing out under $150 (clone prices). Fingers crossed. I do realize that army-builder type figures should generally be the lowest priced of all to encourage buying multiples.
Sideshow has to balance their desire for profit margin with customer desire to spend as little as possible (most people). There's no sense in making a huge margin if you're only going to be able to sell a small number because of it. IMO, I don't think the balance is there at $250. Too many people will balk at that price. They may price it there or higher, but I believe they'd make much more money going forward by pricing it under $200.
Honestly, I don't care how many little arms he comes with, to me, in terms of value proposition, this size figure should be maxing out under $150 (clone prices). Fingers crossed. I do realize that army-builder type figures should generally be the lowest priced of all to encourage buying multiples.
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Now my C-3PO won't be lonely. This is great news. It looks absolutely amazing. Hopefully is priced right.
saunders45
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Yeah, I really don't see any justification for this to cost more than $200.
devilof76
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If he's in scale, he'll sell out at $250.
Centurion
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Sideshow only had to read the last years worth of posts in the Tamashii thread to know that they already had us by the balls on R2.
Indeed.
They'll sell this at whatever pricepoint they feel they can get away with. Not necessarily what they think it costs.
They know R2 is very popular and long overdue.
Centurion
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Centurion
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Be wonderful if this comes true, but I honestly can't imagine this figure -- core figure/must-have for any Star Wars collection -- coming in under $150.
Maybe C-3PO is yet to be announced and they'll sell the TWO-PACK for $279.99.
noisyrobot
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YESSSSS! 
This'll keep me going until Tamashii release their R2D2 in 2054.
This'll keep me going until Tamashii release their R2D2 in 2054.
No Fkin way!!! Did this come out of nowhere or is it just me? Last I remember everyone was hoping and praying on Tamashii coming thru with theirs
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