Gentile Giant Droids Themed Jumbo R2-D2 for SDCC 2015

Gentle Giant has revealed one of their San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusives, and it is a jumbo R2-D2 in the Droids animated series colors! The figure will come with a Droids animation style cardback and commemorative coin. Check out the official information below and full shots after the break!

In 1985, everyone’s favorite protocol droid and astromech droid starred in their own animated TV series. Star Wars: Droids, featured R2-D2 and C-3PO on their early adventures that took place before Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope.

To commemorate the May the 4th and the 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars: Droids Animated Series, Gentle Giant Ltd is happy to announce one of our Star Wars San Diego Comic Con 2015 Exclusive Droids R2-D2 Kenner Inspired Jumbo Figure!

This figure was digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced in 12” scale while maintaining all of the figure’s details. Injection molded with durable plastics, this figure features original articulation. The Star Wars: Droids R2-D2 figure will even feature a jumbo replica of the coin that came with the original figures!

To further capture the vintage feel, Gentle Giant has packaged this figure with a Star Wars Droids inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure. This limited edition R2-D2 figure will be one of the hottest exclusives at San Diego Comic Con 2015!

If you are not planning on attending San Diego Comic Con 2015, but still wish to purchase the Droids R2-D3 Jumbo Figure, then join the Gentle Giant Ltd Premier Guild today!!!