was there a R2 D2 with a telescope made in 1977?

[Jedi Master 1]

Hi guys,
When i checked my R2 D2 a few days ago, i was a bit confused when i noticed it was made in 1977? I know there was the solid dome R2 D2 that was the first line of R2's made in 1977 but was there a telescoping R2 D2 made in 1977? I'm only asking because the only time R2 D2 uses his telescope is in ESB which came out in 1980. Did Kenner make this version in 1977 as well? It clearly says on my one 'Made in Hong Kong 1977'

 

[aussiejames]

ESB sensorscope R2 reused SW solid dome R2 body- 1977 is copyright not production date.

 

[Jedi Master 1]

Ok, so someone removed the solid dome and put the telescoping dome on the body of the solid dome's original body? will this affect the value of my R2 D2? He looks perfect!

 

[tundra9]

No, '77 body was reused at the factory for sendorscope

 

[edd_jedi]

Nothing to worry about, all sensorscope R2's have the 1977 copyright date

 

[itfciain]

Nothing to worry about, all sensorscope R2's have the 1977 copyright date

As do all R2 Pop ups as well

 

[Jedi Master 1]

Ok that's great! Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Robstyley]

Please stop calling it a telescope.. it's a sensorscope, we are not at sea! :lol:

 

[Jedi Master 1]

Lol! :lol: :mrgreen:

 

[walkie]

Nothing to worry about, all sensorscope R2's have the 1977 copyright date

As do all R2 Pop ups as well

Actually only the Kenner POTF pop up is 1977, the Glasslite POTF and both Kenner & Glasslite Droids figure are all 1985 :shock:

 

[itfciain]

Nothing to worry about, all sensorscope R2's have the 1977 copyright date

As do all R2 Pop ups as well

Actually only the Kenner POTF pop up is 1977, the Glasslite POTF and both Kenner & Glasslite Droids figure are all 1985 :shock:

Indeed - should have been more specific - thanks for the correction

 

[darth_daddius]

Please stop calling it a telescope.. it's a sensorscope, we are not at sea! :lol:

Well, technically given that R2 did use it from underwater when he fell into the swamp on Dagobah, it is a periscope.



Pat

 

[poncho]

note * some solid top r2d2s made it on the early wave of empire strikes back figures with 1978 date stamps. reason overstock of r5d4 bodys

 

[Robstyley]

Please stop calling it a telescope.. it's a sensorscope, we are not at sea! :lol:

Well, technically given that R2 did use it from underwater when he fell into the swamp on Dagobah, it is a periscope.



Pat

Ha ha.. I knew someone was going to say that! He uses it to look for Luke on Hoth too, it's multifunctional. It is called a sensorscope by Kenner on the card though :wink:

 

[darth_daddius]

Is that the same Kenner that first made Snaggletooth tall and with a Blue suit, and then called 4-LOM "Zuckuss" and Zuckuss "4-LOM".

'Cause they never get it wrong.........

Pat
PS. This is all tongue in cheek - its called a Sensorscope. I couldn't resist the periscope line....