Sideshow life size R2-D2 (2016 version)

[user 1190]

If you want a better one you could build one yourself with aluminum parts and remote control for a lower cost. Of course it's not easy and it takes some time but you would end up with a much better result. Plus taking a look at it there's some parts that are wrong.

If there was a complete model kit I would consider it but I have never seen one.

 

[BojTrek]

Holy F! I was thinking maybe $4500... Not knowing the cost to build one or previous editions. But holy crap, come on! $7500 that is a luxury item obviously... But the cost is too high in my opinion.

 

[user 1190]

Holy F! I was thinking maybe $4500... Not knowing the cost to build one or previous editions. But holy crap, come on! $7500 that is a luxury item obviously... But the cost is too high in my opinion.

Really in comparison to other price increases it's actually not to bad.

 

[afattori]

Really in comparison to other price increases it's actually not to bad.

Not bad? Seriously?

 

[user 1190]

Not bad? Seriously?

% wise its not even close. So that was 2007 it was $5450 now 7500. In 2007 PFs were around $250-300 not they are $500+, 1/6 figures were $50-60 now they are $200 So about a 50% increase is actually way better than 100-300% increases.

 

[budafett]

Regardless, I hope I win the contest to win this bad boy! It'll be the only way I'll get this in the collection!

 

[NASEDO]

If there was a complete model kit I would consider it but I have never seen one.

There basically is, but you have to buy the parts from a few different builders. That's what I did. I have all the parts for a Complete Aluminum R2 + Electronics. Just have to build it now.

 

[Walls]

Is t DiAgustini planning on a R2 kit?? From what I understand it will be done monthly like their Falcon.

Over 7k, made me giggle.

 

[Darth Lam]

DeAgostini is 1:2 scale.

 

[Walls]

Well that sucks.

 

[user 1190]

There basically is, but you have to buy the parts from a few different builders. That's what I did. I have all the parts for a Complete Aluminum R2 + Electronics. Just have to build it now.

How much did that set you back?

 

[Centurion]

$7450 almost $5000 more than life size Yoda.

Haha! You can keep it Sideshow!

 

[Enzo]

Thinking about ordering this, but i just went to go put it in my shopping cart and noticed it doesn't say metal dome anymore. I know i saw it not he description when it first went up for preorder. did they delete this part? I know I'm not going crazy!!

 

[Darth Lam]

The metal dome was definitely advertised on the description before. That's sad that it was taken off.

 

[Brent72]

Metal dome or not, $7500 for an R2 is patently absurd.

 

[Centurion]

The metal dome was definitely advertised on the description before. That's sad that it was taken off.

Seriously? They removed it from the description? Hahaha! Wow Sideshow!

I'll bet the price stayed the same too.

 

[ambasah]

Metal dome or not, $7500 for an R2 is patently absurd.

this x1000

I am sorry, but these and the lsf are catered to those with more money than sense.

 

[darth dennis]

this x1000

I am sorry, but these and the lsf are catered to those with more money than sense.

Sadly, I have to agree with you totally on that one. I bought the life size Yoda back when you could game the SSC site into coughing up a 20% off coupon by putting something in your cart and navigating away. Even that was too pricey, but $7500 for a static R2, no way.

 

[entrari]

Yeah. I'd have bitten at Yoda price. Just too much.

 

[NASEDO]

How much did that set you back?

When all said and done probably close to SS $7500 or even 10K. But a lot depends how crazy you get. You want all the panels to open, control it on your iPhone, etc. And then what do you want to build it out of, I went all aluminum (most expensive), but you can go wood or styrene for other parts. If you considering definitely check out https://astromech.net/

Also a lot of builds on youtube.