Stupid question, but . . . is Sideshow going to produce C3PO & R2D2 in 1:6?

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Granted, I am not a true diehard force be with you Jedi mind trick imperial legion dark sith worshipping Jedi bad@$$ enthusiast/fan like other acknowledged/respected collectors within this forum, but . . .



Is Sideshow focusing solely on actual characters or are they going to eventually get around to a 12" C3PO and 1:6 scale R2D2 along with some other "droid" characters or is it rather moot because Hasbro pretty much produced droid characters on the cheap and/or Medicom took care of the droids in 1:6?

From what I read in their Ask Sideshow posts, they want to do them, but they are not slated for any time soon.

DeltaForceChung said:

Is Sideshow focusing solely on actual characters

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The droids aren't "actual characters?"

This comes up a lot. I'm sure they'll make them eventually, since they would be surefire sellers. But they are more complex than the standard humanoids that Sideshow likes to focus on, so it may take a while.

As of now, the droids are in the same status as Chewie and Duke Nukem.

JustinLuck said:

As of now, the droids are in the same status as Chewie and Duke Nukem.

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LOL it is the second time today someone talks about Duke Nukem... Anyway I'd be interested if Sideshow makes the droids but not in R2-D2 and C-3PO but in Death Star Droid, R2-Q5 and other droids. This is because SS could make them all, Medicom surely won't.

my understanding is that a pf is scheduled next year...so maybe soon after that?

I have a spot reserved for them right now on my shelf, Optimus prime is keeping a watch in case they ever arrive

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Medicom is releasing the droids.

It seems with the armored body SSC could now do a good 3PO. R2 is a different story.

Wasn't there a recent Q&A in which Sideshow said they were working on R2 and 3PO?

We all hope they are coming soon, and honestly R2 and 3po would be the type of figures that would be purchased by sideshow collectors who don't focus mostly on SW. R2 could be repainted into several con exclusives and those would be easy to pass on or pick up if you want all of the colors. Assuming they don't cost the same $90 a clone or Jedi cost these days.

Cryoguns said:

Wasn't there a recent Q&A in which Sideshow said they were working on R2 and 3PO?

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Yea, and a Gammorrean Guard too which made me happy but surprised me. Has hell frozen over and Sideshow is suddenly willing to invest in making new bodies???

Once SSC get the C3PO & R2D2 mould done, imagine all the repaint releases they could do. I hope this would happen next year.

2010 - Year of Droids?

Arguably two of the most recognizable characters from any movie...and there arent any figures of them yet...two Hans...countless Lukes...but no 3PO and R2...thats just odd.

True, but it's better than last year when we didn't even have a sign of armored figures like Vader and Stormtroopers. Again, it all comes down to how easy a figure is to make.

JustinLuck said:

As of now, the droids are in the same status as Chewie and Duke Nukem.

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That is hilarious! Good one Justin.

I would imagine they will get around to these in time. I can see them being a good seller. But with the ridiculous cost of Sideshow figures these days I would hate to see the price.

Hothwampa said:

I would imagine they will get around to these in time. I can see them being a good seller. But with the ridiculous cost of Sideshow figures these days I would hate to see the price.

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The price on all 1/6 scale figures is getting ridiculous. I have a feeling we will see these guys if not this year than next. SS said that in 2010 they will be experimenting with "unique" body types.

Memnoch said:

The price on all 1/6 scale figures is getting ridiculous.

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At least Hot Toys has maintained their $120-$150 price point and is still ramping up quality and innovation which each release.