For this figure Hasbro used the popular build-a-droid sculpt (hence the 2008 copyright date stamp on the figure) and R2-D2 can be taken apart into several parts: the dome, 2 outer legs, 1 middle leg, 1 body
R2's dome can be rotated 360°
There are no hidden panels or gadgets built into the droid
The middle leg can be unplugged
All three feet have small wheels in the bottom so that the droid can be rolled around
R2-D2 stands very safely on display without any balancing issues
Considering that this droid sculpt is 11 years old now it holds up quite well
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