ToyLand: This R2-D2 from Hot Toys Brings the Beep Boop

This resourceful astromech droid is ready to save the galaxy – and in prime condition, it is a good bargain.

This 1/6th scale R2-D2 has a die cast dome and a detailed body that has functioning panels, a dozen arm attachments with various functions, and a retractable middle leg. It comes with a bunch of fantastic accessories including 2 scale holographic Leia figures, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber hilt, and the Death Star plans data card. You can make the droid come alive with remote controlled sound effects and LED lights.

Pre-orders are open now, and shipping is expected Q3 of next year.

R2-D2 (Deluxe Version) – $243

• 1/6 scale – approximately 7 inches tall
• 10 points of articulation
• Remote controlled LED light-up functions (8 sets of LED light up points, battery operated)
• Remote controlled sound effect function featuring 14 iconic R2-D2 sounds (battery operated)

Accessories:

• Pair of articulated terrain tread legs
• Articulated and retractable center tread leg
• Extending periscope
• Twelve arms pieces (some equipped with magnetic function):
  • 1 life-form scanner
  • 1 computer terminal arm
  • 2 lock pick arms
    
  • 1 repair arm
    
  • 2 multi-function utility and interface arms
    
  • 1 pair of computer interface arms
    
  • 1 utility arm
    
  • 1 utility saw
    
  • 1 universal computer interface arm
• Death Star plans data card
• Lightsaber hilt
• LED light-up small lamp with cable (yellow light, battery operated)
• 2 Hologram figures of Princess Leia (standing and bending pose)
• LED light-up base for hologram figures (battery operated)
• Infrared remote control for R2-D2’s sound effect and LED light-up functions (battery operated)

Author: Mars Garrett

Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Vertigo, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, amazing stunt performances, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)