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product_id: 14332857
title: "Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit"
brand: "bandai spirits"
price: "$194.98"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 11
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# Gold-plated chrome finish Interchangeable head & hand parts Flexible abdomen cables Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit

**Brand:** bandai spirits
**Price:** $194.98
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Build the legend, own the galaxy! ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit by bandai spirits
- **How much does it cost?** $194.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/14332857-bandai-hobby-star-wars-c-3po-1-12-scale-model)

## Best For

- bandai spirits enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bandai spirits brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Detailing:** Realistic flexible cables in the abdomen add dynamic texture and depth to your model.
- • **Effortless Assembly:** Snap-together design requires no glue or tools—perfect for a satisfying build session.
- • **Collector’s Certified:** Officially licensed by Bandai Namco, ensuring top-tier quality and authenticity.
- • **Iconic Gold Chrome Shine:** Experience the authentic C-3PO look with premium gold-plated plastic that dazzles on display.
- • **Customizable Scene Recreation:** Swap heads, hands, and accessories to bring your favorite Star Wars moments to life.

## Overview

The Bandai Hobby Star Wars C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit features a stunning gold-plated plastic body with a contrasting silver right foot, flexible abdomen cables for realistic detail, and multiple interchangeable parts including heads, hands, and a comlink. Designed for ages 15+, this snap-together kit requires no glue, making it an accessible yet rewarding build for collectors and Star Wars enthusiasts seeking a premium display piece.

## Description

【Plating】c-3po comes molded in gold plated plastic-except the right foot, which is silver! 【Detail】 cables in the abdomen are recreated using flexible materials 【Accessories】 Comes with additional head parts and a com Link so you can recreate various scenes 【Hand parts】 comes with extra hand parts, open palm and com Link holding. The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product.

Review: Perfect as a gift and for Star Wars fans! - Boyfriend loved it! Took him roughly about an hour to put together. Once it was together it looked great! The package it came in tho wasn't great. The box inside unfortunately got beat up. But everything was fine inside luckily.
Review: Golden Droid :) - I purchased this by mistake, thinking it was the Revotech figure, so I was a bit bummed when I realized that I accidentally ordered a model kit. But I figured since I paid for him, I might as well put him together. The second I opened the box, all feelings of being bummed out disappeared. :) When I saw that he was actually chrome gold instead of a flat gold paint, I was a lot happier. ^_^ So I put him together, and I just him! :) Now, this is a model kit, so naturally you'll need to assemble it yourself. It's a plastic snap together model, so you won't need any screwdrivers or glue. On tool that I would recommend having is a set of pliers to help you get the pieces out. You can do it without pliers, but having pliers makes things easier. He has a few stickers that you need to apply, but they're pretty easy to apply compared to some of the other Star Wars 1/12 models by Bandai that I've seen. He has a lot of pieces, so it may take a while to put him together depending on how much experience you have putting these together. I don't buy model kits very often, so this took me a couple of hours to complete (feel free to laugh). All assembled, this model looks amazing! :) The chrome gold really gives him that authentic golden droid look, and he has some really nice details, too. :) In terms of poseability, he has several points of articulation. His neck is on a ball joint, so he move his head in all directions. His shoulders are also ball joined, so you can rotate his arms around. The arms also swivel, too. :) He has two sets of arms; one set that bends at the elbow, and one set that doesn't. For his hands, they peg into place, so you can rotate them, but that's all the movement you get out of the hands. His torso and hips are connected by two ball joints, so you can rotate and bend the torso some. The torso bends back pretty well, but it doesn't bend too far forward because of part of his torso piece. His legs do swivel, but they don't really bend, so you can't put him in a sitting position. His knees do bend some, but not all the way. As for his feet, they do swivel, but that's about it for his feet. He comes with some different pieces so that you can customize him a bit. He comes with two face pieces; one that's dented, and one that's normal. He also comes two different torso pieces; one that has the restraining bolt on it, and one that doesn't. He also includes two sets of arms; one set that bends at the elbow (this set requires some extra assembly), and one set that doesn't. He also comes with a couple of different sets of hands; one set that's relaxed, and one set posed to hold a comlink. He also includes a comlink, but it's very small, and very easy to lose if you aren't careful. He also includes a dangling eye piece (you know, in the event that your favorite Star Wars memory is his eye hanging from its socket :D). The last thing he comes with is a base for him to stand on. :) All in all, this is a fantastic model, and displays beautifully. :) We haven't gotten word on if Hasbro plans to ever release a 6" Black Series C-3PO figure, but this model kit makes a pretty substitute. :) If you have the time and patience to put him together, then I highly recommend him. :) He just looks fantastic, and makes a great addition to any collection. ^_^

## Features

- 【Plating】c-3po comes molded in gold plated plastic-except the right foot, which is silver!
- 【Detail】 cables in the abdomen are recreated using flexible materials
- 【Accessories】 Comes with additional head parts and a com Link so you can recreate various scenes
- 【Hand parts】 comes with extra hand parts, open palm and com Link holding
- The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00T41EW1O |
| Additional Features | Gold-plated plastic, flexible cables, additional head parts, interchangeable face parts, display base |
| Age Range Description | 15+ |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Kit |
| Brand Name | BANDAI SPIRITS |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (925) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04543112964182 |
| Included Components | model kit |
| Item Dimensions | 11.75 x 7.38 x 2.63 inches |
| Item Type Name | Plastic Model Kit |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Bandai Hobby |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | FBA_170802 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Paint Type | Plated |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | Small |
| Subject Character | C-3PO |
| Theme | Science Fiction |
| UPC | 791385682591 885140700054 |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** 15+
- **Brand:** BANDAI SPIRITS
- **Color:** Multi
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 11.75 x 7.38 x 2.63 inches
- **Theme:** Science Fiction

## Images

![Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LFpKcZjGL.jpg)
![Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HkaEgtHCL.jpg)
![Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Z-rRCzwlL.jpg)
![Bandai Hobby - Star Wars - C-3PO 1/12 Scale Model Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yBKNc+DCL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any ideas on how to get the weathering like the ones in the production shots above?**
A: It depends how skilled you are. A novice can simply take darker colored acrylic paints (Browns, deep reds, etc) and use a technique called "dry brushing." You dab a little bit of paint on a wide brush and then brush on a dry surface until it seems like almost no paint is on the brush. Then use long quick strokes with that brush against the figure and it will slowly apply the paint into crevices, embossments, etc. this will give a nice "weathering" look to any model kit! An easy technique that even experts often use. As you become more skilled you can even weather with very watered down colors. A Google search of this will help you further. Thanks!

**Q: What is the articulation like on this kit? do the legs bend at the knee? Threepio wasn't very limber himself, But I'd like more than a statue**
A: Threepio's knees do bend about as much as they did in the movies. He also comes with 2 different sets of pieces to go on the back of his knees so they can either show the wires or be completely metal like his legs. Another bonus feature is that he comes with 2 different  types of arms. One set is slightly articulated at the  elbows, but this set has 2 pistons that are a softer plastic to allow some flexibility. The other set are all metallic and static at the elbows. I hope this answers your question.

**Q: Where's the one for R2-D2?**
A: hello there, Bandai has several different versions of R2-D2 one with booster rockets in the legs, one with the drink tray from the sail barge, and a two pack with BB-8, or R5-D4,even a hologhaphic one that looks like a blue jolly rancher, most can be found on Amazon or different online retailers, hope this helps you out.

**Q: Does it have a slot for an led to light up the eyes?**
A: No, I don't believe so, but I was quite pleased with how the kit turned out - it (and the R2 kit) looks far better with my collection of 6" Hasbro figures than any droids they've produced.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect as a gift and for Star Wars fans!
*by M***O on March 7, 2026*

Boyfriend loved it! Took him roughly about an hour to put together. Once it was together it looked great! The package it came in tho wasn't great. The box inside unfortunately got beat up. But everything was fine inside luckily.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Golden Droid :)
*by K***N on August 30, 2015*

I purchased this by mistake, thinking it was the Revotech figure, so I was a bit bummed when I realized that I accidentally ordered a model kit. But I figured since I paid for him, I might as well put him together. The second I opened the box, all feelings of being bummed out disappeared. :) When I saw that he was actually chrome gold instead of a flat gold paint, I was a lot happier. ^_^ So I put him together, and I just him! :) Now, this is a model kit, so naturally you'll need to assemble it yourself. It's a plastic snap together model, so you won't need any screwdrivers or glue. On tool that I would recommend having is a set of pliers to help you get the pieces out. You can do it without pliers, but having pliers makes things easier. He has a few stickers that you need to apply, but they're pretty easy to apply compared to some of the other Star Wars 1/12 models by Bandai that I've seen. He has a lot of pieces, so it may take a while to put him together depending on how much experience you have putting these together. I don't buy model kits very often, so this took me a couple of hours to complete (feel free to laugh). All assembled, this model looks amazing! :) The chrome gold really gives him that authentic golden droid look, and he has some really nice details, too. :) In terms of poseability, he has several points of articulation. His neck is on a ball joint, so he move his head in all directions. His shoulders are also ball joined, so you can rotate his arms around. The arms also swivel, too. :) He has two sets of arms; one set that bends at the elbow, and one set that doesn't. For his hands, they peg into place, so you can rotate them, but that's all the movement you get out of the hands. His torso and hips are connected by two ball joints, so you can rotate and bend the torso some. The torso bends back pretty well, but it doesn't bend too far forward because of part of his torso piece. His legs do swivel, but they don't really bend, so you can't put him in a sitting position. His knees do bend some, but not all the way. As for his feet, they do swivel, but that's about it for his feet. He comes with some different pieces so that you can customize him a bit. He comes with two face pieces; one that's dented, and one that's normal. He also comes two different torso pieces; one that has the restraining bolt on it, and one that doesn't. He also includes two sets of arms; one set that bends at the elbow (this set requires some extra assembly), and one set that doesn't. He also comes with a couple of different sets of hands; one set that's relaxed, and one set posed to hold a comlink. He also includes a comlink, but it's very small, and very easy to lose if you aren't careful. He also includes a dangling eye piece (you know, in the event that your favorite Star Wars memory is his eye hanging from its socket :D). The last thing he comes with is a base for him to stand on. :) All in all, this is a fantastic model, and displays beautifully. :) We haven't gotten word on if Hasbro plans to ever release a 6" Black Series C-3PO figure, but this model kit makes a pretty substitute. :) If you have the time and patience to put him together, then I highly recommend him. :) He just looks fantastic, and makes a great addition to any collection. ^_^

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT
*by T***Z on December 9, 2024*

I've been wanting a C-3PO forever. Had the original Kenner one when I was a kid. This figure is great. Looks amazing. Now understand there is ALOT of assembling. This is a model kit. No need for glue or painting. But it helps if you have a model tool kit for smooth cuts when removing the pieces. This took me a week to assemble but that's because I have a puppy and only assembled a limb a night. It has very good articulation. Stays standing up and remains in whatever pose you choose. Nothing is loose. No gaps anywhere. The final product is well worth the work that goes into putting him together. I would not recommend this for children. This is definitely something for collectors like me to display, not play with. Highly recommend!

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