Artoo-Detoo R2-D2 1977 SW ESB with Sensorscope

Date Stamp: 1977
Release Date: 1981

R2-D2, pronounced Artoo-Detoo and often referred to as Artoo, was an R2 series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton with masculine programming. A smart, spunky droid serving a multitude of masters over its lifetime, R2 never had a major memory wipe or received new programming resulting in an adventurous and independent attitude. Oftentimes finding himself in pivotal moments in galactic history, his bravery and ingenuity often saved the galaxy time and time again.  R2-D2, pronounced Artoo-Detoo and often referred to as Artoo, was an R2 series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton with masculine programming. A smart, spunky droid serving a multitude of masters over its lifetime, R2 never had a major memory wipe or received new programming resulting in an adventurous and independent attitude. Oftentimes finding himself in pivotal moments in galactic history, his bravery and ingenuity often saved the galaxy time and time again. (Wookieepedia)

R2-D2 came with a rota-table dome, sensor-scope and a paper wrap which meant that when it got wet or was played with continuously it rubbed off, as can be seen with this one, with that in mind this figure has seen plenty of action in the past and is looking somewhat worse for wear.

Battle Scarred

Wave 17 (1) 2018 Vintage Collection Review

Release: April 13th 2018

The Vintage looking card backs are cool with decent images of the figure on them from the film, they also include the Vintage logo, unfortunately nowadays there has to be lots of information in different languages and half of the back is taken up with warnings. The card stock is slightly thinner than the original vintage collection however over all not too bad, you will need to be careful storing them.

For the first release of figures they are not as exciting as I thought they would be as there are 5 rereleases and one new figure, hopefully the next wave will be an improvement.

The figures are all highly detailed and have good articulation, thus they are not the cheapest figures released, I got these for £79.99 = £13.33 each.

As said most are repacks of other lines but its the packing that makes this collection, returning to the Vintage Kenner type card backs.

VC121 Supreme Leader Snoke TLJ

Snoke is a brand new figure and for 3.75" is well done. Snoke does look fleshy and the scar on his head is very good. Underneath his gold robe he is wearing a white jump suit with goold slippers. On his left hand he is wearing a ring. The collar uses a peg to adhere to the robe and can be removed. The robe cannot be removed. A nice figure overall.

VC120 Rebel Soldier (Hoth) ESB

This figure was originally released in a battlepack a few years back (8/9years?). Helmet is removable, accessories include a pistol, rifle and a back pack. Overall a very detailed figure. The actor on the card is Carl Bang, he was 17 when the picture was taken.

VC119 Jyn Erso R1

A re issue of Rogue One Jyn Erso maybe with slight paint variations. Her weapon is a pistol or rifle, the 3 pieces when put together make the rifle. A decent detailed figure if not the most flattering picture of Jyn from the film.

VC118 First Order Stormtrooper TFA

Comes with a side arm and main blaster, paint could be better, seems to be smudges around legs and helmet, for a more expensive figure it should be better.

VC117 Kylo Ren TFA

Choice of sabre, unlit or lit. Same mould as the original version.

VC116 Rey (Jakku) TFA

Rey comes with a change of head, one covered the other not, also a back pack and staff. It may have been a good option to have the choice of hands, gloved or not. Another nice figure.

Overall Wave 1 or 17 is a great addition in my opinion. Very glad it has come back as it allows me to build up my own collection and have figures from newer films, usually I'm only interested in the pre 1985 figures, I will be collecting these as this new collection generally looks pretty good.

Solo Movie Trailer

In cinemas May 25th

Does Chewie survive?

Looking forward to this film very much.

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2018 Vintage Collection Wave 1 (Wave 17)

These are the Six Figures in the first wave of the new Vintage Collection. The characters are 3 3/4-inch action figures in a vintage Kenner package design. Looking good.

This is the start of my new collection.

Including: Rebel Soldier (Hoth), Rey, Kylo Ren, Snoke, FO Stormtrooper and Jyn Erso.

Going to try a video review for these figures soon.
Wave 2 is on pre order;

Han Solo
Enfys Nest Solo
Combat Tank Driver R1
Death Trooper R1

Then looking forward to Wave3
Range Trooper Solo
Dr Alpha Marvel
Cassian Andor R1
Luke Skywalker  TFA