Astromech Droid Focus Collectors

dean1700 · Feb 17, 2012

I've gone through many (but not all) of the threads here and although I found an R2-D2 collectors thread I can't find a specific thread about those of us who collect ALL astromech droids.

So let's kick things off now that we have our very own thread to show off anything to do with astromech droids. You can
your collections;
your customs;
tell everyone how many droids you have; and
what droids would you like to see made.
discuss the pro's and cons of BAD's or which is the best/definitive sculpts.

My own collection isn't very large at this stage with only about 20 figures, however I do have another 7 on the way and I'll post a pic soon.

I've also created an Astromech Droid checklist using MS Word and images from the RS photo gallery, in the hope of chronicling every astromech droid (except for the R1 series) Hasbro have made. It is 10mb in size and is pic heavy and can be downloded here:

https://rapidshare.com/files/997366840/Dean_s_Astromech_Droid_checklist__with_pics__2.docx

At the moment R2-MK and the holiday R2-D2 have not been listed but will be shortly. However, if anyone has any additions or corrections let me know.

Astroworks · Feb 18, 2012

Good job, Dean!!!

By the way: as R1 series has only R1-G4 as a representative (for now), you can add it with little effort and give the boy a chance to excel

Cheers!!!

PS: a brand new G8-R3 is coming home ($9.50 on eBay), so now R5-K6 is my primary (and only) target!

medic62812 · Feb 18, 2012

you may want to ask a Mod to move this over to "Hasbro:limelighting&display"
it would probably get more interest there.

also it they checklist gone already? get "file not found"

dean1700 · Feb 19, 2012

Okay, I've fixed the broken link. Thanks for that.

dean1700 · Feb 19, 2012

Finally had time to take a photo of my collection. Not in the picture is the Geonosis Area Showdown R2 which is still in the box. I've also got several others on the way.

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/P1090101a.jpg

Astroworks · Feb 19, 2012

Sorry, repeated post

Astroworks · Feb 19, 2012

Dean, the link is broken!!!

dean1700 · Feb 19, 2012

I'm still learning to drive RS but I think I have it worked out now. :grin:

dean1700 · Feb 19, 2012

euroherbal said:
...... so now R5-K6 is my primary (and only) target!

Stay on target!

Astroworks · Feb 19, 2012

dean1700 said:
Finally had time to take a photo of my collection. Not in the picture is the Geonosis Area Showdown R2 which is still in the box. I've also got several others on the way.

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/P1090101a.jpg

Are you going to collect each and every astromech Hasbro has edited? Take a look at this complete astromech droid gallery!

dean1700 · Feb 19, 2012

Ideally that woud be great but that won't be happening anytime soon. There are quite a number of repacks and there are more figures of R2-D2 than any other figure, some of which are down right terrible. So he will most likely be the last figure I will focus on after the more expensive, hard to find figures.

I guess that was part of the reason for my checklist so I know exactly what is available and what they look like.

pod · Feb 19, 2012

Great thread!

I have an astromech reference page that has images of every astromech unit that appeared in the movies, in case you are interested: Star Wars Astromech Droids So I guess that makes me a collector of astromech images, as well as the figures.

If you take a look, you can discover such interesting tidbits as the fact that -3- different R1 units appeared in the movies!

dean1700 · Feb 20, 2012

Hi Pod, I've seen your page and have it saved in my favourites. Great job and I go to it regularly to see what new droids you've discovered. I've seen the two R1 units you mentioned. Have you thought about any digital images to create the colour schemes of some of these droids you've found?

Keep up the good work.

dean1700 · Feb 21, 2012

Got my TCW R2-D2 and spare Jawa Capture R2 today. Only 5 figures left in transit still to arrive now.

r2_jenn2 · Feb 23, 2012

i haven't been in this section for a while. i am glad i decided to cruise it... great thread dean1700! kudos for your astromech arithmetic. here is a link from a previous droid thread. i don't know how useful it maybe but worth checking it out:

http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1017601-37/

Astroworks · Feb 23, 2012

You do have an impressive collection yourself, Jenn! Looooooove the R2-D2/astromech section

Saludos desde Barcelona, España!

dean1700 · Feb 23, 2012

Thanks Jenn. I'll check it out tomorrow when I have a little more time. That is an awesome collection you've got. Do you have any photos to share? And do you have any customs?

Astroworks · Feb 23, 2012

Meet R2-MK

At last, R2-MK is home!!! And another is already on its way

r2_jenn2 · Feb 24, 2012

dean1700 said:
Thanks Jenn. I'll check it out tomorrow when I have a little more time. That is an awesome collection you've got. Do you have any photos to share? And do you have any customs?

thanks dean1700 and euroherbal for the complements. thank god for this thread because i am a little behind on my droids. i am slowly getting caught up. i should update my photos but haven't had a chance as of yet. i don't do customs. if you seen my artwork, you wouldn't want me doing customs

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Astroworks · Feb 24, 2012

Stay on target!!!

dean1700 · Feb 24, 2012

Would love this one too. I love the more colourful droids.

R2SG · Feb 24, 2012

Glad to see thread and so many comments. I started collecting astromechs and ewoks in 2003. It definitely an addiction. And since I have every astromech and ewok, I moved onto lego, galactic heroes, and so on. It so fun...I just moved and am slowly put up my collection. I will post pics when it is complete! Any other pics???

Astroworks · Feb 27, 2012

What astromechs would you like Hasbro produce in the future? I'll go for R2-A5

pod · Feb 27, 2012

euroherbal said:
What astromechs would you like Hasbro produce in the future? I'll go for R2-A5

Me too! R2-A5 is the BEST!!!! He totally got the shaft in the SE!

Astroworks · Mar 1, 2012

My new G8-R3 arrived home sound and safe yesterday morning! You can see him at my Facebook astromech page

darthsatan · Mar 1, 2012

Vintage:

Modern:

kk1 · Mar 1, 2012

pod said:
Me too! R2-A5 is the BEST!!!! He totally got the shaft in the SE!

Couldn't wait http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1077144/

Astroworks · Mar 1, 2012

kk1 said:
Couldn't wait http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1077144/

Nice job!!! I wish I could find the time and the place to start to customize...

Meanwhile, I'll show you my new acquisitions:

dean1700 · Mar 1, 2012

Good god, man. Why so many?

Astroworks · Mar 2, 2012

dean1700 said:
Good god, man. Why so many?

One is for my collection to be opened and displayed, one is to be kept unopened (very possibly to be sold/traded), and the last one... shhhhh! it is going to be my brother's birthday present!

Astroworks · Mar 2, 2012

I've come across this customs page with most of ANH's astromechs seen on the film... worth seeing!!!

Kadie · Mar 2, 2012

I'm starting to get the Astro droids together, have both EE packs reserved for me and I'm just trying to get any decent ones for re-paints. I'm glad there is a place to post about these as it sure can be a mine field sorting out what is what can't it?!

rgeezzy · Mar 2, 2012

Astroworks · Mar 2, 2012

Welcome to the group, R !!! Maybe you could tell us how did you manage to get such a good price for the little b***rd...

dean1700 · Mar 2, 2012

That was a bloody good price for an R5-K6. I hate you already, rgeezzy. Just kidding though.......no...I've changed my mind. Yes I do hate you.

dean1700 · Mar 2, 2012

At the moment I have to be content with just getting the cheaper ones for now as I can't afford to spend $20-$30 per figure to get some of the harder to find figures. I'd be in the dog house with the missus if I did that, especially after spending $300 on a Stormtrooper lid.

GarvenDreis · Mar 2, 2012

I got my R5-K6 for 8 shipped.

Can't beat that!

DarthVader · Mar 2, 2012

How and where? Online shop, store, or scummer?

DarthVader · Mar 2, 2012

Here's most of my astromechs but not pictured are the EE astromech packs 1 and 2 (I have both), the R5-X2 remote control droid, also I have R2-KT that I found a few years ago at a Marshalls.

*Only a few different R2's are pictured because I dont want to count them unless they are somewhat distinct, such as damaged R2, the comic pack r2 (different color scheme), the Resurgence of the Jedi R2, and the new more sharp looking one from TVC.

Astroworks · Mar 2, 2012

Dean, how many people are we allowed to hate in this thread????

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