R2-D2 Star Wars Action Collection Kenner 1997 6" Action Figure

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."

The adventure continues with this exciting introduction of exclusive figures from the Star Wars trilogy! Each figure is authentically styled with incredible detail.

COLLECT THEM ALL!

Luke and R2-D2 ponder their fate after a crash-landing on Dagobah.

In 1997, Hasbro began working on some of the smaller-scaled characters for the Action Collection 12 Inch Figures line. The first three, including R2-D2, Yoda, and a Jawa, were eagerly anticipated by the collecting community. And all three became a reality as they arrived at retail in January of 1998. R2-D2 was a long-awaited release. Hasbro made C-3PO in the Collector Series line a year prior, and fans of this line were desperate to finish up the classic droid duo. The packaging of R2-D2 sources the character to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, but the figure is clean, without any battle-damage or dirt added. It could very well be sourced to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope if the packaging was more generic. R2-D2 doesn’t come with a lot of articulation, but most of the key points are added. These points include a swiveling dome, swivel legs, a slide-out third leg, hinge-jointed feet, and a "brushed-nickel" dome instead of the chrome-style they give the 3.75” action figures. Also, of note, the feet have rolling wheels, which allows you to roll the astromech droid as needed in your collection. It’s a great interpretation of the plucky droid, and a great vintage piece for collectors.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Brand New, sealed in original packaging, which is in excellent condition (see photos).