Initial Release Date: 2013 Mission Series with C-3PO
Source: Episode IV: A New Hope Includes: no accessories Articulation: Swivel head and shoulders Re-Release Date: 2015 Episode I Digital Release Commemorative Collection |
Personal Observations
Everyone's favourite R2 unit made his first appearance in the 5POA line in wave 2 of the Mission Series, and while he's simple, he's still a really nice toy. His sculpt is identical to R4-P17 from Saga Legends, but it's a sharp sculpt and it fits the bill perfectly for R2-D2. The first time I saw this figure in person, what stood out to me right away is how nice the metallic blue paint looks on his head! R2 doesn't come with his middle third leg and doesn't have all the paint details that he could have had, but as I said, he's a nice, simple figure that's made for play. The 5POA line isn't about pulling out all the stops in detail and articulation anyway, it's about simplicity, durability in play and an affordable price. His simplicity is actually reminiscent of the original Kenner R2. Now if only this one had the clicking head that the Kenner one had! |