Action Figure Name: R2-D2 (Droid Factory) (1978)
R2-D2 (Droid Factory)
Collector's Notes
This guy was most likely heavily played with, and will often have damage to the sticker and dome. The paint on the dome is distinguishable from other R2s because of the lack of the red dot - it's all chrome and blue paint. Also, the legs are solid white - no blue section like other R2s.
The third leg R2 easily breaks back down into his component parts: main body cylinder, dome, 2 side legs, and middle leg that inserts into the body cylinder. Other than the middle leg, all other parts are held together with little plastic peg pieces, which were interchangeable to other parts in the Droid Factory. There was orange tubing provided in the Droid Factory that some people will connect to the little pegs on the lower legs of this R2 that makes for a cool add-on.
Since this R2 didn't come separately carded, not all collectors include him as a figure, and may target to have a complete Droid Factory Playset instead. But the Droid Factory R2-D2 is highly sought after on it's own - many sellers will pull R2 out of a completed Droid Factory to sell on his own and the incomplete playset separately.
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Current pricing on the R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure
How much is a vintage Star Wars R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure worth?Currency is set to:
How does a vintage Star Wars R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure Rank?
The below ranks are from high to low for loose complete figures. The highest priced figure would be ranked #1, etc.The R2-D2 (Droid Factory) action figure is one of the more expensive figures (top third). Rank: 16/101
This figure has a low number of sales (last third - not as common). Rank: 90/101
This figure gets a high number of bids at auction (top third - desirable). Rank: 25/101
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A Loose Incomplete R2-D2 (Droid Factory) is worth on average $66.52 as of 9/22/2025. There are not a lot of these that go for sale. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
A Loose Complete R2-D2 (Droid Factory) is worth on average $112.03 as of 9/22/2025. In poor condition, it is closer to $71.22, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $164.78. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
A Graded R2-D2 (Droid Factory) is worth on average $366.67 as of 9/22/2025. There are not a lot of these that go for sale. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
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Pricing Across Common R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figures
How much is a vintage Star Wars R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure worth?
| Low Price (Poor Cond) | Avg Price | High Price (Great Cond) | Avg # Bids | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Incomplete | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 66.52 | 66.52 | 66.52 | 15 | 3 |
| Loose Complete | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 71.22 | 112.03 | 164.78 | 14 | 27 |
| Graded | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 366.67 | 366.67 | 366.67 | 17 | 3 |
Last updated 9/22/2025
Pricing data is based on recently completed online auctions. The data is currated to ensure quality, so there were likely more actual auctions for this figure - we do our best to exclude: figures that are in rough shape, figures that have reproduction accessories, figures that have an incorrect accessory, auctions by sellers known to sell reproduction items, as well as other criteria.
Accessories
R2-D2 (Droid Factory) has the following accessories (click item for details):Cardbacks
If you collect carded figures, the general trend is that the earlier the card, the more valuable the figure will be - though there are special cases where alternative cards such as foreign labels might fetch more money. The R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure is on the following cardbacks:Selling Your R2-D2 (Droid Factory) Action Figure
General Tips for Selling Vintage Star Wars Collectibles
The following suggestions are intended to help you get the best price possible for the figure you are trying to sell, whether you are selling on eBay, Mercari, or any other online platform.
Best Platforms for Selling Vintage Star Wars Action Figures
Every platform has its advantages. If you have a solid brand built in a particular platform - you should definitely sell there. In general, our top pick is eBay. Yes, we are an eBay affiliate, but eBay is a solid, reputable platform that has been around as long as e-commerce. People trust it, and it has solid protections for sellers and buyers. Other platforms like FaceBook Market Place, Mercari, Etsy, and even Poshmark are all solid platforms, but most sellers do not rely on any one of them singly. Often, if you find a listing on one of these platforms, it is likely cross-listed on eBay. So if you are looking to post on a single online platform, eBay is our top recommendation. For local sales, FaceBook Market Place and Craigslist are your best bets. Facebook will probably get you a larger audience, but Craigslist still attracts a large group of people that shy away from social media.
Tips For Listing Vintage Star Wars Action Figures Online
Do NOT use AI created descriptions. You are selling a collectible item. Collectors already know "it's a unique part of the Star Wars franchise". While AI has its place, using it to create your description does not provide the buyer with any useful details, and can actually hurt you: in some cases AI descriptions will cause you to get fewer bidders, and people end up paying less - meaning YOU lose money. You are much better off simply describing what you see and being honest.
Do NOT post fuzzy or out of focus pictures. Buyers will likely think that you either don't know what you are doing, or that you are trying to hide something about the figure.
Take clear, close-up photos of the figure, including the following:
- Full body from the front, back, sides AND top.
- Close ups of the accessory/weapon, by itself, from both sides.
Take photos of any damaged areas, including scratches, rubbed off paint, or discoloration.
Take photos of the figure standing without help of a stand if you can to demonstrate the tightness of the legs.
Take photos of the figure with arms extended to demonstrate the tightness of the arms.
Any the above photo suggestions can of course be combined to minimize the number of photos you need to take/upload. Consider an action pose of the figure from an angle, with weapon in hand, and the head pointed at the camera. This demonstrates a number of traits while at the same time making a cool main photo.
If the arms and/or legs are loose, disclose that in the listing.
If there is any damage or discoloration, disclose that in the listing.
DO NOT buy reproduction weapons to sell with a figure to make them "look complete". Collectors do NOT want reproduction items and your reputation can be ruined for selling them. They almost never add any value to the sale - I have reviewed thousands of auctions: listings with repro weapons tend to sell for the same amount or LESS than listings just missing the accessories. Do your best to verify the weapon with resources like The Imperial Gunnery. If you can't verify it, mention that in the listing. The more effort you put into knowing the product, the more trust you will earn from the buyers!
DO NOT post a figure with a vintage accessory that does not go with it and claim that's it's "100% original". Even if the accessory is an original, if it doesn't go to the figure - no one wants to buy it that way. You are better off listing the accessory separately.
Avoid using the phrase "No Repro" in the listing to try to indicate that it's all original. Many serious collectors have advanced searches that they use, and frequently block "repro" in the search. So, even though you have a "no" in there, you may be losing some of your audience. Instead, use phrases like "100% original" or "complete and all original vintage accessories".
You do not need fancy cameras to take good pictures for your posting. An older cell phone can often take perfect photos. If you are having trouble getting a clear shot, consider getting or making a simple mount for your phone. This will hold it steady for you while you make sure it gets in focus.
Note: These tips apply to all vintage Star Wars figures.
