Well, I like the Sideshow droids myself. I did spend 2 years buying parts through the R2builders club, and spent nearly $5,000 total on a aluminum R2 unit that does light up, but for $5,000 - it has wheels and can roll if I push it, but you'd need another $2000+ more to make it remote controlled and move...and I know a few people who are well over $10,000 already...and yes, its way better than the SS version...but its a nice droid, with accurate lights, and lots, and lots of sounds...just like the 3P0, but I think the 3P0 could have looked more brighter gold plated like the STAR TOURS version, instead of the slightly tarnish brass looking robot...but I still think for those who have $5495 and dont want to do the 1-2 year wait it takes to collect it all through the builders club, and need to have the know how on assembly, this is a fantastic alternative.
