{"id":24510,"date":"2013-08-16T06:02:35","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T11:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=24510"},"modified":"2013-08-20T08:21:21","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T13:21:21","slug":"vault-review-star-wars-black-r2d2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=24510","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: Star Wars
Black #04 R2-D2"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s probably a bad sign that I only have three Star Wars Black six inch figures, yet I\u2019m pretty enamored with the line.\u00a0 I\u2019m not saying the line is perfect, because there are definitely a couple of things that can be improved.\u00a0 But aside from a couple of minor complaints, I\u2019m amazed at how collector oriented this mass retail line is.<\/p>\n

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If any one figure demonstrates this, it has to be R2D2.\u00a0 Out of all the first wave figures, he was the one I was least excited about.\u00a0 Sure he looked good in all the pictures, and he even came with some extra accessories, but I felt like his limited droid articulation really put him at a disadvantage in a line full of super articulated humanoids.\u00a0 Boy, was I wrong.<\/p>\n

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But let\u2019s start with the sculpt.\u00a0 R2D2 is probably one of the most recognizable robots in history, so it\u2019s easy to overlook all the small details because we all have a picture of him in our minds already.\u00a0 While the new six inch version looks exactly like you\u2019d expect, the various panels, vents, wires, and doodads on the figure are much more noticeable.\u00a0 Another thing I really like about the design is that you get a lot of separately sculpted pieces that have been added on, instead of them trying to fit it all into the body\u2019s sculpt.\u00a0 This makes him feel more like a real assembled robot.<\/p>\n

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While the outside of the figure looks great,\u00a0 Artoo also has a bit of engineering\u00a0 that adds even more to the sculpt.\u00a0 His body has two long panels on each side, just in front of the legs.\u00a0 These panels can open slightly to reveal his two small \u201carms\u201d.\u00a0 The left arm is his little mechanical claw, but I\u2019m not quite sure about the right side.\u00a0 I think it\u2019s supposed to be his computer interface, but it doesn\u2019t quite look right.\u00a0 Both arms are articulated with a swivel joint, but have to be coaxed out of their homes.<\/p>\n

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The other bit of engineering that sealed my love for this little figure is his third leg, or rather how his third leg works.\u00a0 Instead of just pulling it down and pushing it back in, Hasbro developed a sort of action feature that lowers or raises the leg depending on which way you turn his head.\u00a0 This feature works like a ratchet, allowing the head to keep turning even after the leg has stopped.\u00a0 I wouldn\u2019t go so far to say that this action feature was a necessary addition to the figure, but it\u2019s definitely a nice sign that the people making the line are putting the work in and not just giving us the cheapest product possible.\u00a0 Continue to page 2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Even with the action feature, R2\u2019s articulation is basic but still good.\u00a0 His head and side legs are all swivel joints, while all three ankles are hinges.\u00a0 He also has two rollers on the bottom of each foot for a smoother roll.\u00a0 Aside from the extra arms and accessories, that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n

Artoo\u2019s paint is also basic, but he still has a couple of nice detailed touches.\u00a0 The entire figure is molded in white, with blue and silver accents painted on various parts of the body.\u00a0 The dome has been covered in silver with some more blue highlights.\u00a0 There is also a green dot on the back of his dome, and a red one on front.\u00a0 The wires on his feet really stand out with their orange\/copper-like color, and they do a really good job of drawing your attention to the grime and scuff marks on the side of his rollers.<\/p>\n

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R2 comes with a nice compliment of accessories.\u00a0 First there are the three that go into his dome: his periscope, radar\/antenna, and Luke\u2019s lightsaber.\u00a0 The three blue dome panels pop off easily and can be replaced by the accessories.\u00a0 The lightsaber fits into a specific one, but the other two can be interchanged.<\/p>\n

R2\u2019s other accessories are the side panels on his two legs.\u00a0 Each can be replaced with alternates that have his booster rockets out.\u00a0 Although I probably won\u2019t use them that much, it is definitely nice to have the option.<\/p>\n

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All around R2D2 is way more fun than I expected.\u00a0 The articulation is a bit limited because of his nature, but all the extra accessories go a long way in adding more opportunities for posing and playing.\u00a0 I was also really surprised and even a bit delighted with his action feature.\u00a0 I can actually look at this figure and believe I\u2019m getting an adult collector\u2019s item, while at the same time it\u2019s still a perfectly good toy for a kid.\u00a0 If Hasbro continues to give this much attention to every figure in the line, then my wallet is definitely in trouble.
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