Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO & R2-D2

[swsqueakquels]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

The only problem is the price... and that somewhat spotty chrome job, but this is just a prototype.

But compared to ANY other scaled Threepio, this looks the best in terms of the headsculpt. Both the Medi and the SSC PF look too rounded, this one has the right combo of rounded and angular.

But yeah, we need to see this next to some SSC 1/6 before this can be judged as "the" 1/6 threepio.

 

[MidnightClad]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

As great as this looks I'd really need to see photos of it next to some SS product to gauge my interest... Knowing if R2 is a follow up figure would help too.

I agree fully but what would be interesting is the amount of detail on this guy signals if they did do a R2 would he be able to be displayed with all of his gadgets coming out or will he just be a little garbage

 

[LipSmack]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

I agree fully but what would be interesting is the amount of detail on this guy signals if they did do a R2 would he be able to be displayed with all of his gadgets coming out or will he just be a little garbage

Is that a 1 6 r2?

 

[MidnightClad]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Is that a 1 6 r2?

No its a statue of R2 but it is along the lines if they can make a 3PO like this maybe we can get a R2 like that.

 

[swsqueakquels]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Is that a 1 6 r2?

Yes, that's the GG 1/6 R2 statue.

https://www.actionfigurepics.com/2009/11/gentle-giant-16-scale-r2-d2-poly-stone-statue

 

[Brinn 71]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Did that R2 EVER get released??

 

[swsqueakquels]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Did that R2 EVER get released??

Not as yet. It has been a long time coming. The price ($160) seemed high when it was announced... not any more.

And it's a statue that has pieces that can be swapped out, but I don't think it lights up or has much articulation.

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/product_p/80048.htm

 

[Brinn 71]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Wow. Its been in production for a while....

 

[LipSmack]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Any updates on 3po? Price? Release? Anything? I'm hoping this is in scale with sideshow stuff, not like medicoms made up 1/6 scale

 

[swsqueakquels]

Re: Tamashii Soul of Chogokin C-3PO

Any updates on 3po? Price? Release? Anything? I'm hoping this is in scale with sideshow stuff, not like medicoms made up 1/6 scale

Well, Tamashii is Bandai, and Bandai and Medicom have a co-pro deal, so I hope that doesn't mean it's Medi scale...

I think the thing that doesn't bode well in terms of price is the die-cast metal body aspect - I just want a really accurate, articulated Threepio for anything under $200. And I don't think this is it (except the first count) and it sort of bums me out that this will probably delay the SSC Threepio - if this figure isn't it.

It amazes me that even SSC's figures have somehow made the jump from $120 to $175 in a year. I'm sort of bracing for the price on this Threepio and expecting at least $300.

 

[kazukijun]

New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Just announced at Tamashii Nations HK.
The chrome plating on both figures looks really nice...but being a Bandai release, be prepared for ridiculous pricing.

credits to toysdaily FB page for the pictures

 

[Darth Vader]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Like how crazy? lol

 

[kazukijun]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Like how crazy? lol

Can't be sure at the moment, but they do like 1000 exclusives toys a year and you always have to pay an arm and a leg for those.

This are rumored to be under the chogokin line, meaning they will have die-cast metal parts but I can't confirm that right now.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

The Threepio was already announced / previewed at SDCC - no?

They look great - need more photos though of course.

 

[jkno]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Not bad, but some more photos and close ups would be good to make an idea.

 

[IrishJedi]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

The Threepio was already announced / previewed at SDCC - no?

They look great - need more photos though of course.

Yes, the 3P0 was actually on display at the Sideshow booty at SDCC (it looked pretty good!). So it's safe to assume that Sideshow will be distributing these.

 

[Glennfett]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

depending on price,i'd prefer these than hulk.

 

[IrishJedi]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

This are rumored to be under the chogokin line, meaning they will have die-cast metal parts but I can't confirm that right now.

Confirmed.

Pic from SDCC by Dave Myatt:

 

[blue devil]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Sweet! R2, definitely want these two. Bandai's chogokin line is great.

 

[kazukijun]

Re: New 1/6 C3PO & R2D2 by Bandai - 12PM line

Thks for the update IrishJedi!!!

Anyway, the PM stands for Perfect Model