R2-D2 Subscription DIY Build
Build an R2-D2 at home in stages by subscribing to a service. I've seen this model in Japan before but first time here. "Start for just $1... cancel any time." From what I see, payments start at $7, then ~$52 then ~$65 (for 4 stages). No end in sight. Surely the most expensive way to build a robot, but it will be interesting to see how they do. https://www.fanhome.com/us/star-wars/r2d2-build-up/
Not sure if this is the same one built by this cheeky Brit. If so, 100 issues (stages?) over TWO YEARS might mean 24 payments of ~$65 each, YIKES!
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"When complete it will cost you £900 in the UK or $1625 in the USA, with the lithium batteries extra."
from https://sites.google.com/site/millenniumfalconnotes/r2-d2 , which includes a review, plenty of build info and parts list by stages.
I'll stick with Parallax bots, thanks!
Or, build this paper model for $8 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/33357940350