VC25 - R2-D2

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Reference

Banthapedia article on R2-D2
If it weren’t for him, we’d all be speaking Neimoidian right now. So yeah, he is a pretty big deal.

Major Variants
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Notes
*Card front has a removable sticker for the Boba Fett mail away offer.

Roundtable Reviews!

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It’s possible Hasbro got too ambitious with this release.  Aesthetically, this figure looks great and can be a great display piece.  The play features all work and as a toy, you can’t fault this.  The problem lies in the fact that some of the features get in the way of each other.  For example, the dome rotates, but you can’t rotate the dome with either the sensor scope or saber hilt inserted.  Pushing up on the third leg cause either the sensor scope or saber hilt to pop up.  This is cool but it also means that you can’t have the third leg up and either of those devices in the down position.  This is problematic in trying to recreate a couple of the intended scenes.  For example, in order to use the tray, R2-D2 needs to be in the upright position.  Typically R2’s third leg is up in the upright position.  This means that you cannot insert the sensor scope and you’re left with an open hole in that part of the dome.

This release is very close to the ultimate R2-D2.  I just needs to be toned down a little bit.  When Hasbro does, I’ll be buying several for my various displays.  7 out of 10.

7/10 Bantha Skulls