I have this ordered and its my first R2 Hot Toy, really cany wait. I like the weathering as it remands me of a A New Hope & Tatooine. But I am sure no mater what version I'm going to love it. :)

I’ve got this on pre-order. To be honest, I was worried about the weathering, as from what I’d seen previously, it looked really yellow and awful, to the point where I was considering cancelling it. Will make a decision once I see the ROTJ version, if it’s released. But, from your review, and another one I’ve seen, the weathering is not too bad. Prefer the weathered look - think the original is a bit too clean looking. I like a bit of grime on my figures! Thanks once again for the review - really like you including comparisons now in your videos. Cheers Chris! 😄👍🏼

Nice one mate. He's a must buy for me. Everyone needs a R2 regardless if you collect, OT, Prequels , clone wars...such an iconic character . Cool trick on the correct use of the remote . Im going to keep 2 as well, the clean version for the OT while this guy for Anakin . Another great review. MTFBWU always

Very nice 3PO head was cool 😎, must admit I like the clean OT version, that is R2 . Funny seeing a stand for him 😂😂

What a fantastic wee figure, absolutely love it , think I prefer this R2 with the more distinctive weathering, really well engineered isn’t it and love the Easter egg addition of C3P0’s head being dragged behind🤣 agree with you on keeping both to allow different detolf set ups👍. These wee batteries are so fiddly to get in and set up.. patience required but the end result with the lights and sound effects is brilliant , so well worth the effort. Congratulations on this brilliant pick up, really enjoyed seeing it with all the attachments 😂 , thanks for another great video as always, very much looking forward to whatever may be up next, stay well😀

Fantastic review! Thank you for being thorough and giving us a comparison as well!

Perfect! Thanks for the side by side. I wasn't happy with the ROTJ version it wasn't weathered enough. This new one looks less toyish.

Pre ordered this guy when it got announced due to missing out on the OT one. Since then I came across the OT one for a steal and couldn't pass it up. Still glad to get this version though, the dirty weathering looks incredible on it.

I've picked this one up to replace my sideshow ( toy ) version, I might convert that one into a post death star destruction X Wing removle version, for me this is the ultimate R2D2 figure im over the moon with him 😁 stay safe and have fun 😎

Both versions do look very similar. Since I mostly collect Prequels and Clone Wars characters, it only made sense to get the AotC version. I'm still waiting for mine, so I was curious about the weathering. I got this version mainly for the rocket options -- I like my R2 to be able to fly! But the weathering looks pretty good, and is fitting for a Clone Wars version of him (he's always very dusty and dirty in that series). It's also funny to me since I'm pretty sure the fact they put SO much sand in all his cracks and crevices was supposed to be a reference to the 'it's course, rough, and irritating, and gets everywhere' line. ;p

Badass dude! Crazy the differences in weathering between both R2s. I thought the AOTC one seemed pretty clean until you showed the OT one, lol! Awesome vid man. 🍻💯🤟🤟

Dude, I love the extra accessories with the other R2-D2 you have. I know it’s not much, but the restraining bolt and the data card is so good! I’d have to lean more towards the weathering and grime on the ATOC release, but an argument could be made for the other one. Can’t beat one remote powering both either! Awesome review man! Great seeing the comparisons especially. Killed it! 🙌🏼🍻

I really want this one, just about anything is superior to the Sideshow R2-D2! Maybe someday, I need the Empire Yoda a lot more! Cheers!

I just bagged what is essentially a 6 scale R2D2 on ebay for €60. It's a non functioning Sphero RC droid. I just want it for display purposes.

Beautiful Fig. Missed out, hope we get ROTJ 40th version.

Great vid, Chris. I missed out on it, but TBH I already have one, and not sure missing this one is a big loss. Just not sure I would ever pose him dragging C3PO's head, or flying.

Hello mate, great R2D2, I like the clean version better, you have got to get a C3PO figure to round off your amazing collection, Lee.

Just wondering if you ever seen the sideshow version and how it compares

Amazing eh? Glad I got this one on the way. I reckon he'll look fine next to ROTJ 3PO too?

Nice video👍, but the background music and the noises from R2 - D2....it's a bad idea. Stop the music at least for a while. Of course if you want these RD-D2 noises to be heard loud and clear.

Fantastic looking figure!! I like them both. It's a definite figure to have for any Star Wars fan. If I had a Luke then I would get one. Just sorted out a deal to get my grail at a really good price. Hopefully showing next week. Anyway bud great video and a Top figure of R2D2.