10225 - UCS: R2-D2

[tractorboy]

I don't see why they would be making any sudden corrections after the set has been on shelves for years. I don't doubt that it will be back, to some extent, but I think this manager is just flapping his gums here.

Yeah, that makes sense. Arch Studio on the other hand hadn't been around very long.

[tractorboy]

I will be all over that if true

It isn't, it's nonsense. Ghost Dad's feelings on this set are well known.

Or else he's trying to scare people into dumping theirs.

Edited November 30, 2014 by tractorboy

[dubzero]

I'm not stopping on these until I hit my numbers, even if they come back in force. Then I will move on.

[GhostDad]

Sigh.  Some people take this stuff way too seriously.  The Chinese diesel/solar hybrid powertrain R2, on the other hand, is already available at Lowe's in the home maintenance section (it has a snowblower attachment).

[tractorboy]

Sigh.  Some people take this stuff way too seriously.  The Chinese diesel/solar hybrid powertrain R2, on the other hand, is already available at Lowe's in the home maintenance section (it has a snowblower attachment).

Maybe you should be more careful about what you post then, as new members like MikeF can't tell if you're being serious.

At least make it more obvious you're joking.

Edited November 30, 2014 by tractorboy

[Huskers1236]

If you were a MOC'r worth your salt,you could use the EV3 and an R2D2 and do it yourself.

[Ed Mack]

From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires. Time to move on people. I hear they are retiring the CITY Fire Station is retiring. That will be the better investment.

[GhostDad]

I imagine there are tutorials available online for motorizing R2.  Probably you'd have to dispense with the third leg to free up room for motors and such.  R2, like the AT-AT, is crying out for some automation.  The motorized AT-AT was, I think, $130, so it seems like Lego could have done a bit more with R2 at the $180 price point.  Hasbro actually makes a nifty R2 that (when it works; apparently this is not always the case) has all the bells and whistles, so to speak, and will even follow your kids around all day (I think this meant to be a feature). 

[trekgate502]

From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires. Time to move on people. I hear they are retiring the CITY Fire Station is retiring. That will be the better investment.

 

I started reading this post in my email without seeing who it was from.

 

I read this part:

From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires

 

Then I thought who is this clown, it has already hit $259 on ebay.

 

Then I finished reading it and seeing the poster.

 

I really need to learn to read an entire post before drawing a conclusion.

 

Good Show Ed! Satire at its finest.

[GhostDad]

Who's the #1 Droid anyway?  Surely it's not C3-P0.  I'll bet it's the Mouse Droid from the Death Star.  That guy was awesome.

[Migration]

Who's the #1 Droid anyway?  Surely it's not C3-P0.  I'll bet it's the Mouse Droid from the Death Star.  That guy was awesome.

I think he's refering to the basketball with a head.

[legone]

My sources tell me that 10225 is being cleared out to make room for the new UCS Motorized R2 with Power Functions, lights and sounds, and self-aware AI, that will be available in stores next January at $199 with 3000 pieces. Doesn't look good for ol' 10225...

I will never buy anything that's smarter than me.

[newbiecollect]

Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked.

[dcdfan]

Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked.

Was bag #7 missing? Edited December 1, 2014 by dcdfan

[dcdfan]

Delete

Edited December 1, 2014 by dcdfan

[newbiecollect]

No, bag 10. This box was clearly opened up previously.

[Neosphinx]

I think he's refering to the basketball with a head.

 

Take a DS, put some plating on it and you'll have a moc for that new droid. I see the value of DS rising with release of new movies to unknown heights.

[Out of the Dark Years]

Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked.

I'll say that was lucky. You made me check mine too, but mine seem ok.

[biniou]

I wonder what kind of special stuff can be steal from that set ???

[newbiecollect]

You mean bag 10 that was missing? Don't know as I haven't build one myself yet. I may save one for later to build when my kid get older.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked.

Amazon Direct or a reseller?

[newbiecollect]

Direct. Now I need to look for a replacement.

[Val-E]

Mine just arrived - 37s4

[MikeF]

The one I picked up from the Manchester store is also a 37s4

[speedsausage]

This went oos yesterday afternoon at TrU.ca