Sideshow 1/6 R2-D2

[Boba Ben]

The exclusive is certain to convert to a live order. You just can't use a coupon on him anymore.

 

[Pixelpiper]

given the shortness of the Hasbro and Medi R2s, I'm assuming SSC will not make the same mistake.) Artoo really is pretty tall...

They did make the same mistake, only not as egregious. Plenty of photo and numerical evidence already discussed.

 

[Wor-Gar]

They did make the same mistake, only not as egregious.

It's pronounced...

 

[Boba Ben]

The exclusive is certain to convert to a live order. You just can't use a coupon on him anymore.

Like I said. Placed a waitlist order right after I made that comment yesterday and it converted just now. Ain't no thang!

 

[TheBigMachine]

So, is anybody still holding out for the Tamshii Nation version? I'm not familiar enough with either version to know which one to go for. I know the Tamashii Nations C3PO is supposed to be excellent.

 

[Rambler]

Like I said. Placed a waitlist order right after I made that comment yesterday and it converted just now. Ain't no thang!

 

[Invictus Sol]

So, is anybody still holding out for the Tamshii Nation version? I'm not familiar enough with either version to know which one to go for. I know the Tamashii Nations C3PO is supposed to be excellent.

No, current consensus is Tamashii is not going to happen. Even if Tamashii or HT release the ultimate 1:6 scale R2 with a spun aluminium dome, it's going to be years from now. The regular SSC R2 is $130.00 with a $20 off coupon, essentially 'dirt cheap' in this hobby, so I'd get it, if I were you. You can always find a spot for R2 if a better version comes out.

 

[TheBigMachine]

No, current consensus is Tamashii is not going to happen. Even if Tamashii or HT release the ultimate 1:6 scale R2 with a spun aluminium dome, it's going to be years from now. The regular SSC R2 is $130.00 with a $20 off coupon, essentially 'dirt cheap' in this hobby, so I'd get it, if I were you. You can always find a spot for R2 if a better version comes out.

Excellent, thanks for the info. So, is the general consensus that the Tamashii C3PO should still ne superior to whatever SS eventually releases? After watching a review, I'm not sure I can ever see how it could be improved upon. Perhaps SS version will be more weathered ?

 

[Matt S]

Excellent, thanks for the info. So, is the general consensus that the Tamashii C3PO should still ne superior to whatever SS eventually releases? After watching a review, I'm not sure I can ever see how it could be improved upon. Perhaps SS version will be more weathered ?

I think so, as its close to perfection, but some of us prefer a figure that does not weight 32 lbs, so SSC will be the affordable and lightweight version

 

[Pixelpiper]

The Sideshow version won't be wearing sneakers.

 

[TaliBane]

The Sideshow version won't be wearing sneakers.

 

[TaliBane]

SSC did exactly match the chin to the source material though...

 

[Invictus Sol]

Excellent, thanks for the info. So, is the general consensus that the Tamashii C3PO should still ne superior to whatever SS eventually releases? After watching a review, I'm not sure I can ever see how it could be improved upon. Perhaps SS version will be more weathered ?

Tamashii's definitely my favourite and I feel no need to grab SSC's, but it's just a preference. A lot of people will prefer SSC's because it will be a weathered version of 3PO as opposed to clean and quite a few collectors don't like diecast. Only nitpick I have of Tamashii's is that the pistons are oversized, but it never bugged me in pictures and doesn't in-hand. I paid $400.00 for it and consider it well spent, but I routinely see people letting it go for a lot less. If you can find a good deal and like what you've seen in the Tamashii thread, I'd go for it.

 

[TheBigMachine]

Tamashii's definitely my favourite and I feel no need to grab SSC's, but it's just a preference. A lot of people will prefer SSC's because it will be a weathered version of 3PO as opposed to clean and quite a few collectors don't like diecast. Only nitpick I have of Tamashii's is that the pistons are oversized, but it never bugged me in pictures and doesn't in-hand. I paid $400.00 for it and consider it well spent, but I routinely see people letting it go for a lot less. If you can find a good deal and like what you've seen in the Tamashii thread, I'd go for it.

Well, I think you guys have me convinced to go for the Tamashii C3PO! I wonder why people are selling this bad boy off at such a deep discount? Where's the love?

 

[omagro]

Well, I think you guys have me convinced to go for the Tamashii C3PO! I wonder why people are selling this bad boy off at such a deep discount? Where's the love?

I got mine from Ebay for $310 and I love it, can't wait to get SSC R2.

 

[K1NG J0RDAN]

Well, joined the waitlist for the EX. Hopefully I can get him.

 

[j97e1]

Well, joined the waitlist for the EX. Hopefully I can get him.

You will convert for sure. I got on the WL on Tuesday, and got a conversion the next day.

 

[K1NG J0RDAN]

You will convert for sure. I got on the WL on Tuesday, and got a conversion the next day.

Great to hear.

 

[Matt S]

I am legitimately curious what the HT line is doing to the SSC preorder figures. Keeping my preorder for this and C-3P0

 

[ZE_501]

Keeping my R2 pre-order. On the fence for C3PO and had already decided to pass on scout and bike.

Excited for HT but my interests are pretty narrow...only have Han on pre-order so far.

More out of curiosity than anything else. Might make for a good sandtrooper shoot-out.





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