Well, my Threepio arrived and I've had some time with him and I have to say that I am really excited by this figure!
The gold paint is mesmerizing. I can't believe how much sheen they got out of this paint. I imagine this must be where a majority of the COST came into play. In fact, I wish they had used this silver paint (on the right leg) for R2's dome.
This thing looks like real metal!
First, no broken pistons, no scratches or things like that -- so good for me. I do have some 'flashing' on the knees -- which is my biggest gripe -- and that will require some extra "grime" to hide it. Some of the "oil" weathering is better placed (like the drips) than others (every crease seems to be penciled in)... but we knew that.
Again, the overall paint is so great, it really doesn't bother me.
Another thing I like, is that the sharp "spikes" on the forehead and outside both knees is a soft vinyl so they won't snap off. Brilliant idea!
The light up eyes work beautifully -- my head popped out easily, no issues.
The pistons work fine in their slides -- just be gentle. Threepio likes it gentle.
He has more articulation that I was expecting.
He is also HEAVIER than I was expecting. He's not loose and jingly or flimsy -- he's definitely lighter than the "metal" paint would lead you to believe but he's far weightier than R2. He weights about what Hasbro's Threepio weighs. He's light but not in a ridiculous way.
Overall -- this is
my new favorite figure! I am truly thrilled by what Sideshow has done here... honestly. This is a great way to go out!
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- I'm glad mine should be here tomorrow 
