CHEWBAKAspelledwrong said:
I figured that matte appearance was due to Daniels’ new costume and was perhaps supposed to show off age or refinishing, etc., but then I saw this clip of him at the Oscars just now, and he’s as shiny as ever.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/28/11131240/star-wars-bb-8-academy-awards-2016
… and no red arm ! So the movie version for EpVII might be different after all (doesn’t excuse the fake looking though).