It doesn't help that the projector light is so blindingly bright to look at. Lol. I'll definitely be modding mine to either dim the light or turn it off completely.
Hot Toys R2-D2 Deluxe Version
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Bo Shrek
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I’ve been on and off the fence with this figure. Don’t have the others but at the same time it’s $350 Canadian. Truthfully there’s nothing on the HT catalog that interests me enough to dish out money. But as a collector it’s naturally in me to generate excitement and anticipation for something
I'm not sure I'd call it a must-have exactly, but if you really need an R2 in your collection this is definitely the best one to get.
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I'm interested in this guy because my only R2 is the Sphero.
DarkChocobi
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Damn I wanted this droid so bad 
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I know I've already said my piece about this one, but I feel like I should revisit this and say "Pass on this one", and if you want a Deluxe R2, go with Sideshow's.
This one isn't worth the $80 premium for a die-cast dome. Both figures have the same drawbacks (the tools in the dome and the inability to control the lights), but for value, the SSC version takes the cake, as it includes the drink tray and Obi-Wan's table.
This one isn't worth the $80 premium for a die-cast dome. Both figures have the same drawbacks (the tools in the dome and the inability to control the lights), but for value, the SSC version takes the cake, as it includes the drink tray and Obi-Wan's table.
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To each their own, I?ve owned SSC, HT (TFA version) and the Tama ... for me the metal dome is the make or break point.
I also like the colour on this one (from what I?ve seen online) as it?s not as yellow as TFA R2.
As for the price...well that?s hard to argue with in the sense that 1:6 prices have jumped the shark across the board.
I look at my diecast Mark 7 that just came in and sure, I love it but the price makes me flinch, and regular figures aren?t much better.
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Not just the dome for me, but the better proportions and more solid feel as well. The Sideshow just feels really cheap and flimsy in comparison.
Getter Dragon
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Damn I wanted this droid so bad
You didn't get it? I've got one payment left and then it's mine!
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I didn't get him either. Just don't know if I can justify upgrading from TFA version.
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Agreed.
Sixth Scale Man
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Received a voucher for Popcultcha from my family. Seriously thinking of selling my SSC to pick this up. I was teetering on the Chogokin R2 to go with my C-3PO, but this just seems that little bit nicer with the metallic dome and accessories galore.
DarkChocobi
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Ah what I meant still waiting for his delivery ��
Did so few of these go out? I expected a slew of pictures... but so far, only a couple.
TheRiddler32?
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According to sideshow they haven’t gotten their shipment in yet.....bulls***
Ninja4H
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My local Gamesworld has a couple of those Chogokin R2's, but the damn things never go on sale. I waited, but I ended up buying my SSC R2 from Go Figure Collectables for about $100.
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Still on the fence for this. I have the TFA version, which looks great. Part of me wants this to show with all the accessories. Part of me thinks Hot Toys will double dip when 3PO eventually comes out - but will it have all the accessories? Who knows.
Then you do not have R2-D2. Put a tarp over it for accuracy, and buy yourself a proper droid.
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