Star Wars 1/12

R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.)

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) (1/2) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) (2/2)

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - The only structural change to the body is the addition of rocket boosters on both sid

The only structural change to the body is the addition of rocket boosters on both sides.

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Newly added accessory parts

Newly added accessory parts

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - A dedicated stand has also been added.

A dedicated stand has also been added.

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Sliding pose (1/2) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Sliding pose (2/2)

Sliding pose

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Aerial flight pose using the stand (1/3) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Aerial flight pose using the stand (2/3) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Aerial flight pose using the stand (3/3)

Aerial flight pose using the stand

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Accessory parts can be stored on either side of the stand.

Accessory parts can be stored on either side of the stand.

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Neck extension look using the newly added parts (1/2) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Neck extension look using the newly added parts (2/2)

Neck extension look using the newly added parts

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - With all the existing accessory parts applied (1/2) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - With all the existing accessory parts applied (2/2)

With all the existing accessory parts applied

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - With the new accessory parts applied (1/2) 1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - With the new accessory parts applied (2/2)

With the new accessory parts applied

1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) - Alongside the Episode 4–6 version and Episode 7 version, from left to right. This kit

Alongside the Episode 4–6 version and Episode 7 version, from left to right.
This kit is a mashup of the molded colors from the previously released R2-D2 kits.

A Droid Collection has been newly added to Bandai's Star Wars lineup. It's a series based on previously released droid mecha, with changes to the molded colors and added accessories — and the first product out of the gate is the 1/12 R2-D2 Rocket Booster Ver.

At its core, this is the existing R2-D2 kit with a rocket booster gimmick, new accessory parts, and a stand thrown in. That said, the molded color changes are a bit subtle — it comes out as a mashup of the previously released Episode 4–6 version and Episode 7 version. The Episode 4–6 version used standard injection molding, while the Episode 7 version was a combination of gloss injection and silver Extra Finish plated parts. This kit goes with gloss injection plus standard silver injection. It seems like they were trying to differentiate it from previous versions one way or another, but the combination feels a little awkward..

The added accessory parts show the same level of detail as the existing ones, and the stand comes with a handy feature that lets you store accessory parts on either side. Anyway, since the overall contents and features are the same as before, you really just need to check out the newly added accessories and the updated molded color combination. :-)



1/12 R2-D2 (Rocket Booster Ver.) | 2018.9 | ¥2,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.