Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Accessory lineup.
Aside from the serving tray, it's identical to what came with R2-D2.

Drink serving tray that sits on the shoulder

It doesn't mean much, but a standard display stand is also included.

Leftover parts

Rolling pose

1/12 R4-I9 - Serving pose. These accessories are labeled as being for R2-D2, but since the body is the same, they're com

Serving pose.
These accessories are labeled as being for R2-D2, but since the body is the same, they're compatible.

Various accessories attached pose

Together with the previous R2-D2 Rocket Booster version.

R4-I9 is the second release in the Star Wars Droid series. The body is completely identical to the existing R2-D2, with a new head design and a darker molded color. The dark exterior uses gloss injection, giving it a pretty sleek, shiny finish.

Since the main body is the same as R2-D2, all the movement features and accessory lineup are identical as well, with the addition of a drink serving tray that sits on the shoulder. The serving tray is labeled as being for R2-D2, but since the body is the same, it works just fine on R4-I9 too.

Anyway, aside from the new head and changed molded color there's nothing really new here, but since the color scheme is completely different it does feel like a fresh kit in its own way. If you're into Star Wars droid mecha, this is definitely a fun one to build. :-)

1/12 R4-I9 | 2018.11 | ¥2,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.