[MOD] C-3PO Free Standing Feet for 75398

[mcphatty]

Morning all. I've been busy working on a way to remove the stand from the 2024 C-3PO, so he displays a bit better with R2-D2, here's what I've come up with. Luckily the set's original feet aren't connected too securely to the lower legs so it's possible to either reuse parts from the original feet or build entirely new ones so that 3PO can switch between his original base and the free standing feet. Here's what he looks like off his base and you'll find instructions and the inventory on Rebrickable.

@rvlmocs over on Instagram kindly offered to test the idea for me as I haven't built the set yet, he confirmed that 3PO is steady enough on his new feet for display and posing. Here's what the new feet look like before being connected.

I've also tweaked 3PO's head by changing how his eyes are connected and moving them down by half a stud, this helps make his face look a little less elongated surprised.

I'll add pictures once I've done the modifications myself, in the mean time I hope it helps some of you display your C-3PO with R2-D2 a little more naturally.

 

[TeddytheSpoon]

Wow, I'm surprised how much of a difference moving the eyes makes. They look way better moved down that tiny bit.