Kit Review

Straight build + Seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

This kit combines C-3PO and R2-D2 together.

You can use the included stand, but it's not really necessary.

C-3PO Episode 8 version

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - Alongside the previously released Episode 4–6 version of C-3PO. The basic body construction is

Alongside the previously released Episode 4–6 version of C-3PO.
The basic body construction is nearly identical.

First off, the right leg has been changed from silver to gold.

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - The thin pipe parts that went around the waist are gone, and the shape and color of the seals h

The thin pipe parts that went around the waist are gone, and the shape and color of the seals have been slightly changed as well.

Just like before, you get both articulated and fixed forearms, along with two types of hands.

Articulation is very limited, so dynamic poses are pretty much out of the question.

R2-D2 Episode 8 version

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - Alongside the previously released R2-D2 kits. The structure is 100% identical — only the molded

Alongside the previously released R2-D2 kits.
The structure is 100% identical — only the molded colors differ slightly.

Alongside the Episode 4–6 version of R2-D2.
The molded colors are noticeably brighter overall.

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - Alongside the Episode 7 version of R2-D2. The gloss injection finish on the body is the same, b

Alongside the Episode 7 version of R2-D2.
The gloss injection finish on the body is the same, but the silver areas now have a coating applied — that's the difference.

The accessory options are the same as before.

Rolling mode with the center leg(?) removed

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - Various accessories in use (1/4)

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 - Various accessories in use (2/4)

Various accessories in use

C-3PO and R2-D2 together.

This is the 1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 kit released as the Star Wars Episode 8 version, combining slightly updated versions of the kits that previously came out for other episodes.

Starting with C-3PO — there was already an Episode 4–6 version released, and moving to Episode 8, the two pipe parts that went around the waist have been removed, and the wiring sticker design on the waist has been slightly changed. The right leg, which was silver, is now gold — other than that, about 95% is the same as before.

For a more detailed look at the C-3PO kit's features, check out the separate C-3PO review— this review just covers what's changed. The coating quality and sculpt are still great, but the articulation is really frustrating, so the range of poses you can pull off is quite limited. You still get both articulated and fixed arm options as well.

As for R2-D2, the structure is 100% identical to the previously released kit — the only differences are that the body uses gloss injection, and the silver areas have a semi-gloss silver coating applied in the style of an Extra Finish. Compared to the Episode 4–6 version of R2-D2, the molded colors are completely different, while compared to the Episode 7 version, only the silver coated areas differ. The various accessories for R2-D2 are included just the same as before.

The appeal of this kit lies in the fact that it reflects the subtle Episode 8 changes and bundles both figures together. For anyone who hasn't built these two yet, it's quite an attractive package. The overall quality is solid, so if you've always been a fan of this duo, it's a clean, well-made kit worth recommending. :-)

1/12 C-3PO & R2-D2 | 2017.12 | ¥6,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.