Star Wars 1/12

BB-8 & R2-D2

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - A combo kit of BB-8 and R2-D2.

A combo kit of BB-8 and R2-D2.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - BB-8 looks great even as a straight build (1/2) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - BB-8 looks great even as a straight build (2/2)

BB-8 looks great even as a straight build

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Since the head sits on top of a U-shaped clear stand, you can keep the head fixed and roll just

Since the head sits on top of a U-shaped clear stand,
you can keep the head fixed and roll just the body around, just like in the film.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - As shown above, you can roll just the body at various angles. (1/4) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - As shown above, you can roll just the body at various angles. (2/4) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - As shown above, you can roll just the body at various angles. (3/4) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - As shown above, you can roll just the body at various angles. (4/4)

As shown above, you can roll just the body at various angles.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - A variety of accessories are included.

A variety of accessories are included.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Various arm parts attached. (1/3) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Various arm parts attached. (2/3) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Various arm parts attached. (3/3)

Various arm parts attached.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Swap in the parts with a joint and you can mount it on a separate stand as well.

Swap in the parts with a joint and you can mount it on a separate stand as well.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Two leftover parts remain.

Two leftover parts remain.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - R2-D2 (1/3) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - R2-D2 (2/3) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - R2-D2 (3/3)

R2-D2

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - A variety of arm parts are included, same as before.

A variety of arm parts are included, same as before.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - All arm parts deployed at once (1/2) 1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - All arm parts deployed at once (2/2)

All arm parts deployed at once

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Alongside the previously released Episode 4–6 R2-D2. The structure is 100% identical, but the sw

Alongside the previously released Episode 4–6 R2-D2.
The structure is 100% identical, but the switch to gloss injection gives it a much nicer shine.

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 - Together with the 1/12 First Order Stormtrooper.

Together with the 1/12 First Order Stormtrooper.

BB-8, the adorable little mech from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, has been released as a combo kit together with R2-D2. 

BB-8 features effective color separation across the entire body, so even a straight build captures the look of the original film really well. A special U-shaped clear stand is included, and it's cleverly designed so the head stays fixed while the body rolls around like a ball. Three arm options are provided so you can recreate various scenes from the film.

For R2-D2, the exact same runners from the previously released Episode 4–6 version that came bundled with R5-D4 have been reused — the only difference is that gloss injection has been applied, giving the surface a nice sheen.

Honestly, it might have been better to release BB-8 on its own, and for anyone who's already built the previous R2-D2, this combo feels a bit awkward. Either way, if you want the cute little BB-8, you're stuck buying R2-D2 along with it — but I'd say BB-8's quality is good enough that it's well worth it. :-)

1/12 BB-8 & R2-D2 | 2015.12 | ¥2,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.