Well, nuts. Just as I needed to try and save money.
https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-your-own-R2-D2/index.html
https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-your-own-R2-D2/index.html
Deagostini Build R2-D2
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Daz1999
New Member
This must of been in the works for a while, so the email deagostini sent asking what Studio scale we want next is still relevant i'm guessing, probably a ways off though.
I'm not sure about this one to be honest,not sure i'd get the same enjoyment building this vs a ship if you know what mean
I'm not sure about this one to be honest,not sure i'd get the same enjoyment building this vs a ship if you know what mean
Exactly.The r2 d2 was already in development when DeAgostini sent the survey out so it wasnt on the list. Lots of good stuff to look forward to.
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darth_myeek
Sr Member
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DARKSIDE72
Sr Member
1.2 scale... Just another toy/novelty item. Not impressed at all.
I originally posted it in the commercial models forum, but it seems that the mods moved it to here.
TBH, I'm surprised at the negativity to this on the RPF of all places. At 1/2 scale, it would still be a pretty decent size, and I agree that it's pricey, but there some interesting features on the finished R2. At the very least, it would make a good starting point for extra customisation, or a fun family project.
oh, well, to each his own, eh?
darth_myeek
Sr Member
1/2 scale R2 is not exactly Studio Scale.
Galactican
Sr Member
Obviously the scale is wrong. The 1/1 scale R2 is about 1.09 m tall which would make the 1/2 version about 55 cm tall. The website states a size of about 48 cm which would be only 3 cm taller than the Hasbro Interactive R2-D2. So in effect this would be a beefed up version of the Hasbro which is available at about 150 - 200 $ (used but fully assembled and in working condition).
MonsieurTox
Master Member
The difference comes from the 2 legs and 3 legs position
Galactican
Sr Member
Hum... If this is the case, then the Hasbro would be about 1/2 scale, too.
Just a thought: Buy a defective Hasbro for 40 $, throw out the electronics and put in the electronics of the DeAgo and have an updated Interactive R2 for a fraction of the price.
EDIT: I just took a look inside issue 1. They clearly state that the original R2 is 0.96 m tall in the standing 2-feet-position. So the theory that the deviation is caused by the 2-legged / 3-legged position is wrong. The droid is too small and not 1/2 scale. UNLESS it is a printing error, of course.
Height of the original R2: http://www.r2-d2.de/index5.htm
Just a thought: Buy a defective Hasbro for 40 $, throw out the electronics and put in the electronics of the DeAgo and have an updated Interactive R2 for a fraction of the price.
EDIT: I just took a look inside issue 1. They clearly state that the original R2 is 0.96 m tall in the standing 2-feet-position. So the theory that the deviation is caused by the 2-legged / 3-legged position is wrong. The droid is too small and not 1/2 scale. UNLESS it is a printing error, of course.
Height of the original R2: http://www.r2-d2.de/index5.htm
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CelticWarrior
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Build your own R2D2
And so it begins...... https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-your-own-R2-D2/
Just subscribed so looking forward to the first issue. The trial issues were very nicely done.
And so it begins...... https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-your-own-R2-D2/
Just subscribed so looking forward to the first issue. The trial issues were very nicely done.
TazMan2000
Master Member
Re: Build your own R2D2
Generally that happens a few months later. Keep tabs at model-space.com .
TazMan2000
Generally that happens a few months later. Keep tabs at model-space.com .
TazMan2000
Re: Build your own R2D2
Hey guys, hope you don't mind but I just wanted to point out that if you have never dealt with DeAgostini before proceed with a lot of caution. They have not been very good in the customer service department and customer relations once you’re in a subscription. There have been some legitimate questions about certain aspects of the way they've handled the MF subscriptions and instead of addressing them with reason, they seem to only be interested in keeping those questions silenced and delete them off of their customer forums. I know they can’t make every customer happy and there will always be those that ask unreasonable things. But to me, they have gone out of their way to simply ignore some somewhat serious problem areas. I'm not saying don't ever buy this kit or anything really. Just do some research and know what you may be getting into. I for one will not do business with them again, or recommend to anyone unless they seriously work on their customer relations. YMMV
Bill
Hey guys, hope you don't mind but I just wanted to point out that if you have never dealt with DeAgostini before proceed with a lot of caution. They have not been very good in the customer service department and customer relations once you’re in a subscription. There have been some legitimate questions about certain aspects of the way they've handled the MF subscriptions and instead of addressing them with reason, they seem to only be interested in keeping those questions silenced and delete them off of their customer forums. I know they can’t make every customer happy and there will always be those that ask unreasonable things. But to me, they have gone out of their way to simply ignore some somewhat serious problem areas. I'm not saying don't ever buy this kit or anything really. Just do some research and know what you may be getting into. I for one will not do business with them again, or recommend to anyone unless they seriously work on their customer relations. YMMV
Bill
