I’ve got this on pre-order. To be honest, I was worried about the weathering, as from what I’d seen previously, it looked really yellow and awful, to the point where I was considering cancelling it. Will make a decision once I see the ROTJ version, if it’s released. But, from your review, and another one I’ve seen, the weathering is not too bad. Prefer the weathered look - think the original is a bit too clean looking. I like a bit of grime on my figures! Thanks once again for the review - really like you including comparisons now in your videos. Cheers Chris! 😄👍🏼
Hey David!! Thanks for watching! Yes!! I thought I’d seen photos of it looking overly weathered too, horrible orangey or like you say yellow kind of colour? But this is nothing like that thankfully. I’m really liking the weathered grimy look too but I also love the pristine look we see at the end of ANH! Glad you find the side by side comparisons useful 😀 Thanks again for watching 👍🏻😀
I have this ordered and its my first R2 Hot Toy, really cany wait. I like the weathering as it remands me of a A New Hope & Tatooine. But I am sure no mater what version I'm going to love it. :)
Great choice!! And if you don’t attach the rocket boosters it could definitely pass for a Tatooine-look with all the sandy coloured weathering for sure! 👍🏻 Thanks for checking out the video 🙌🏻
Nice one mate. He's a must buy for me. Everyone needs a R2 regardless if you collect, OT, Prequels , clone wars...such an iconic character . Cool trick on the correct use of the remote . Im going to keep 2 as well, the clean version for the OT while this guy for Anakin . Another great review. MTFBWU always
Yes!! Agreed, everyone should try their best to get an R2!! So integral to the entire Star Wars saga soo definitely needs representing in the collection 👍🏻😀 Thanks for watching Kumar!! 😃
What a fantastic wee figure, absolutely love it , think I prefer this R2 with the more distinctive weathering, really well engineered isn’t it and love the Easter egg addition of C3P0’s head being dragged behind🤣 agree with you on keeping both to allow different detolf set ups👍. These wee batteries are so fiddly to get in and set up.. patience required but the end result with the lights and sound effects is brilliant , so well worth the effort. Congratulations on this brilliant pick up, really enjoyed seeing it with all the attachments 😂 , thanks for another great video as always, very much looking forward to whatever may be up next, stay well😀
Hey Andrew!! Yes you’re spot on it’s a really well engineered, solid figure! I love it! The weathering is fantastic, but I do like the pristine look like in ANH too. But yeah while both are in the collection I can have weathered and unweathered versions 😃 Agree with you on the batteries as well, they can be very fiddly!! 11 batteries in this set too! 😅 Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated as always 🙏🏻☺️
Pre ordered this guy when it got announced due to missing out on the OT one. Since then I came across the OT one for a steal and couldn't pass it up. Still glad to get this version though, the dirty weathering looks incredible on it.
Ah cool glad you got the OT R2 for a good price! Think it cost me an arm and a leg when I picked it up 😅 And yeah I agree it’s definitely worth having the two variants if possible!
Yeah decapitated 3PO was a nice touch with this set! 🤣 I’m really undecided which R2 I like the best tbh. They’re both great tho! Thanks for watching 😀👍🏻
Badass dude! Crazy the differences in weathering between both R2s. I thought the AOTC one seemed pretty clean until you showed the OT one, lol! Awesome vid man. 🍻💯🤟🤟
Thank you mate!! I used to think the OT one had quite a bit of weathering but it’s *nothing* compared to this one!! 😅 Thanks for watching buddy! Was great seeing your Insta reel earlier Think I watched it like 20 times 😅 commented on it too but then realised I commented on someone’s *share* of your reel 🤦🏻♂️ I still can’t get the hang of Insta!! 🤣
I've picked this one up to replace my sideshow ( toy ) version, I might convert that one into a post death star destruction X Wing removle version, for me this is the ultimate R2D2 figure im over the moon with him 😁 stay safe and have fun 😎
Nice upgrade! I like the Sideshow version but there’s a noticeable jump in quality when moving to Hot Toys isn’t there! Great idea to do the post Death Star destruction R2! If you do that I hope you do a vid, would love to see how how it turns out!! Thanks for watching mate 😀👍🏻
Dude, I love the extra accessories with the other R2-D2 you have. I know it’s not much, but the restraining bolt and the data card is so good! I’d have to lean more towards the weathering and grime on the ATOC release, but an argument could be made for the other one. Can’t beat one remote powering both either! Awesome review man! Great seeing the comparisons especially. Killed it! 🙌🏼🍻
Thank you mate!!! Honestly, still in awe of your R2 video. I get to know the names of all the accessories now!! 😀👍🏻 Yeah realistically I probably only need one R2 in the collection, but wow it’s a tough decision to choose between them! Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated as always!! 🤘🏻🍻
Both versions do look very similar. Since I mostly collect Prequels and Clone Wars characters, it only made sense to get the AotC version. I'm still waiting for mine, so I was curious about the weathering. I got this version mainly for the rocket options -- I like my R2 to be able to fly! But the weathering looks pretty good, and is fitting for a Clone Wars version of him (he's always very dusty and dirty in that series). It's also funny to me since I'm pretty sure the fact they put SO much sand in all his cracks and crevices was supposed to be a reference to the 'it's course, rough, and irritating, and gets everywhere' line. ;p
Same here! I questioned wether it was worth getting this version having already got the OT version but the rocket boosters were the clincher for me too! 😄Yeah that sand definitely "gets everywhere" ! 🤣🤣
Must admit I liked the Sideshow one with the drinks tray and the hologram table 🙂 But yeah the Hot Toys ones feel a lot more solid and substantial. Yeah I definitely recommend tracking down ESB Yoda!! Such an amazing set! Cheers for watching 😀👍🏻
Great vid, Chris. I missed out on it, but TBH I already have one, and not sure missing this one is a big loss. Just not sure I would ever pose him dragging C3PO's head, or flying.
Cheers Daniel!! Shame you missed out on it but yeah completely understand it’s not a disaster. If it was a re-engineered 2.0 version then maybe, but it’s pretty much the same as the previous R2 really! I currently have this one flying with his rocket boosters on show 😅 Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
Wouldn’t surprise me if they do a Jedi version tbh. They could also include the drinks tray like the Sideshow version and the magnet that picks them up out of the sand! 😃👍🏻
Yeah mate, I had the Sideshow one a whole back. There’s some older videos on the channel first reviewing the sideshow version and then when I got the Hot Toys version in. I remember the Sideshow one being pretty good as a display piece 🙂👍🏻
Yeah interesting the split between those liking clean vs weathered and vice versa! Yes!! Maybe going get the AOTC C-3PO and then definitely the RotJ C-3PO! I regret selling the Sideshow C-3PO tbh as it was a great figure!! Thanks for watching Lee!
Yes definitely amazing 😅👍🏻 I was thinking about the C-3PO too, not sure I need the AOTC version as the ROTJ version looks like it will be fantastic. And yeah I agree I think it will pair perfectly well with this R2! 😀 Thanks for watching! 👍🏻😀
Nice video👍, but the background music and the noises from R2 - D2....it's a bad idea. Stop the music at least for a while. Of course if you want these RD-D2 noises to be heard loud and clear.
Oh shoot!! Thanks for pointing this out. I popped the background music track on last and completely forgot about the R2 sound effects segment! So yeah I should have muted it. Thanks again and thanks for watching 👍🏻😀
Fantastic looking figure!! I like them both. It's a definite figure to have for any Star Wars fan. If I had a Luke then I would get one. Just sorted out a deal to get my grail at a really good price. Hopefully showing next week. Anyway bud great video and a Top figure of R2D2.
Thanks Todd!! Tbh I definitely thought Hot Toys would be releasing a cleaner reissue R2 to go with Mando Luke! But loving this one anyway 😃 Wow, excited for the grail video when it drops!! Nice one Todd! And thanks again for watching 😀👍🏻
I’ve got this on pre-order. To be honest, I was worried about the weathering, as from what I’d seen previously, it looked really yellow and awful, to the point where I was considering cancelling it. Will make a decision once I see the ROTJ version, if it’s released. But, from your review, and another one I’ve seen, the weathering is not too bad. Prefer the weathered look - think the original is a bit too clean looking. I like a bit of grime on my figures! Thanks once again for the review - really like you including comparisons now in your videos. Cheers Chris! 😄👍🏼
Hey David!! Thanks for watching! Yes!! I thought I’d seen photos of it looking overly weathered too, horrible orangey or like you say yellow kind of colour? But this is nothing like that thankfully. I’m really liking the weathered grimy look too but I also love the pristine look we see at the end of ANH! Glad you find the side by side comparisons useful 😀 Thanks again for watching 👍🏻😀
I have this ordered and its my first R2 Hot Toy, really cany wait. I like the weathering as it remands me of a A New Hope & Tatooine. But I am sure no mater what version I'm going to love it. :)
Great choice!! And if you don’t attach the rocket boosters it could definitely pass for a Tatooine-look with all the sandy coloured weathering for sure! 👍🏻 Thanks for checking out the video 🙌🏻
Nice one mate. He's a must buy for me. Everyone needs a R2 regardless if you collect, OT, Prequels , clone wars...such an iconic character . Cool trick on the correct use of the remote . Im going to keep 2 as well, the clean version for the OT while this guy for Anakin . Another great review. MTFBWU always
Yes!! Agreed, everyone should try their best to get an R2!! So integral to the entire Star Wars saga soo definitely needs representing in the collection 👍🏻😀 Thanks for watching Kumar!! 😃
What a fantastic wee figure, absolutely love it , think I prefer this R2 with the more distinctive weathering, really well engineered isn’t it and love the Easter egg addition of C3P0’s head being dragged behind🤣 agree with you on keeping both to allow different detolf set ups👍. These wee batteries are so fiddly to get in and set up.. patience required but the end result with the lights and sound effects is brilliant , so well worth the effort. Congratulations on this brilliant pick up, really enjoyed seeing it with all the attachments 😂 , thanks for another great video as always, very much looking forward to whatever may be up next, stay well😀
Hey Andrew!! Yes you’re spot on it’s a really well engineered, solid figure! I love it! The weathering is fantastic, but I do like the pristine look like in ANH too. But yeah while both are in the collection I can have weathered and unweathered versions 😃 Agree with you on the batteries as well, they can be very fiddly!! 11 batteries in this set too! 😅 Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated as always 🙏🏻☺️
Perfect! Thanks for the side by side. I wasn't happy with the ROTJ version it wasn't weathered enough. This new one looks less toyish.
Cheers!! Glad the side by side was useful 😀 👍🏻
Fantastic review! Thank you for being thorough and giving us a comparison as well!
No problem, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀 Thank you for watching 😀👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Its my pleasure! I can't wait to add this to my collection soon!
Pre ordered this guy when it got announced due to missing out on the OT one. Since then I came across the OT one for a steal and couldn't pass it up. Still glad to get this version though, the dirty weathering looks incredible on it.
Ah cool glad you got the OT R2 for a good price! Think it cost me an arm and a leg when I picked it up 😅 And yeah I agree it’s definitely worth having the two variants if possible!
Very nice 3PO head was cool 😎, must admit I like the clean OT version, that is R2 . Funny seeing a stand for him 😂😂
Yeah decapitated 3PO was a nice touch with this set! 🤣 I’m really undecided which R2 I like the best tbh. They’re both great tho! Thanks for watching 😀👍🏻
Badass dude! Crazy the differences in weathering between both R2s. I thought the AOTC one seemed pretty clean until you showed the OT one, lol! Awesome vid man. 🍻💯🤟🤟
Thank you mate!! I used to think the OT one had quite a bit of weathering but it’s *nothing* compared to this one!! 😅 Thanks for watching buddy! Was great seeing your Insta reel earlier Think I watched it like 20 times 😅 commented on it too but then realised I commented on someone’s *share* of your reel 🤦🏻♂️ I still can’t get the hang of Insta!! 🤣
@@TK421Collectibles 🤣👌
I've picked this one up to replace my sideshow ( toy ) version, I might convert that one into a post death star destruction X Wing removle version, for me this is the ultimate R2D2 figure im over the moon with him 😁 stay safe and have fun 😎
Nice upgrade! I like the Sideshow version but there’s a noticeable jump in quality when moving to Hot Toys isn’t there! Great idea to do the post Death Star destruction R2! If you do that I hope you do a vid, would love to see how how it turns out!! Thanks for watching mate 😀👍🏻
Dude, I love the extra accessories with the other R2-D2 you have.
I know it’s not much, but the restraining bolt and the data card is so good! I’d have to lean more towards the weathering and grime on the ATOC release, but an argument could be made for the other one. Can’t beat one remote powering both either!
Awesome review man! Great seeing the comparisons especially. Killed it! 🙌🏼🍻
Thank you mate!!! Honestly, still in awe of your R2 video. I get to know the names of all the accessories now!! 😀👍🏻
Yeah realistically I probably only need one R2 in the collection, but wow it’s a tough decision to choose between them!
Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated as always!! 🤘🏻🍻
Both versions do look very similar. Since I mostly collect Prequels and Clone Wars characters, it only made sense to get the AotC version. I'm still waiting for mine, so I was curious about the weathering. I got this version mainly for the rocket options -- I like my R2 to be able to fly! But the weathering looks pretty good, and is fitting for a Clone Wars version of him (he's always very dusty and dirty in that series). It's also funny to me since I'm pretty sure the fact they put SO much sand in all his cracks and crevices was supposed to be a reference to the 'it's course, rough, and irritating, and gets everywhere' line. ;p
Same here! I questioned wether it was worth getting this version having already got the OT version but the rocket boosters were the clincher for me too! 😄Yeah that sand definitely "gets everywhere" ! 🤣🤣
I really want this one, just about anything is superior to the Sideshow R2-D2! Maybe someday, I need the Empire Yoda a lot more! Cheers!
Must admit I liked the Sideshow one with the drinks tray and the hologram table 🙂 But yeah the Hot Toys ones feel a lot more solid and substantial. Yeah I definitely recommend tracking down ESB Yoda!! Such an amazing set! Cheers for watching 😀👍🏻
Great vid, Chris. I missed out on it, but TBH I already have one, and not sure missing this one is a big loss. Just not sure I would ever pose him dragging C3PO's head, or flying.
Cheers Daniel!! Shame you missed out on it but yeah completely understand it’s not a disaster. If it was a re-engineered 2.0 version then maybe, but it’s pretty much the same as the previous R2 really! I currently have this one flying with his rocket boosters on show 😅 Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻😀
Beautiful Fig. Missed out, hope we get ROTJ 40th version.
Wouldn’t surprise me if they do a Jedi version tbh. They could also include the drinks tray like the Sideshow version and the magnet that picks them up out of the sand! 😃👍🏻
I just bagged what is essentially a 6 scale R2D2 on ebay for €60. It's a non functioning Sphero RC droid. I just want it for display purposes.
That's a great idea, I've seen that and it looks good, especially on the shelf with other figures in the display! 👍🏻
Just wondering if you ever seen the sideshow version and how it compares
Yeah mate, I had the Sideshow one a whole back. There’s some older videos on the channel first reviewing the sideshow version and then when I got the Hot Toys version in. I remember the Sideshow one being pretty good as a display piece 🙂👍🏻
Hello mate, great R2D2, I like the clean version better, you have got to get a C3PO figure to round off your amazing collection, Lee.
Yeah interesting the split between those liking clean vs weathered and vice versa! Yes!! Maybe going get the AOTC C-3PO and then definitely the RotJ C-3PO! I regret selling the Sideshow C-3PO tbh as it was a great figure!! Thanks for watching Lee!
@@TK421Collectibles I love your figures and videos and will keep a sharp eye out for him.
@@julieblundell7421 thanks for saying so mate, really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻😀👍🏻
Amazing eh? Glad I got this one on the way. I reckon he'll look fine next to ROTJ 3PO too?
Yes this will pair nicely with that since both have dirty coatings to them
Yes definitely amazing 😅👍🏻 I was thinking about the C-3PO too, not sure I need the AOTC version as the ROTJ version looks like it will be fantastic. And yeah I agree I think it will pair perfectly well with this R2! 😀 Thanks for watching! 👍🏻😀
Nice video👍, but the background music and the noises from R2 - D2....it's a bad idea.
Stop the music at least for a while.
Of course if you want these RD-D2 noises to be heard loud and clear.
Oh shoot!! Thanks for pointing this out. I popped the background music track on last and completely forgot about the R2 sound effects segment! So yeah I should have muted it. Thanks again and thanks for watching 👍🏻😀
@@TK421Collectibles It was just my personal opinion and
once agIn thumbs up 👍 for your video ❕
Fantastic looking figure!! I like them both.
It's a definite figure to have for any Star Wars fan. If I had a Luke then I would get one.
Just sorted out a deal to get my grail at a really good price. Hopefully showing next week. Anyway bud great video and a Top figure of R2D2.
Thanks Todd!! Tbh I definitely thought Hot Toys would be releasing a cleaner reissue R2 to go with Mando Luke! But loving this one anyway 😃
Wow, excited for the grail video when it drops!! Nice one Todd! And thanks again for watching 😀👍🏻