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Ultimate R2-D2 is Perhaps the Finest R2 Collectable

by Jay Garrett on December 15, 2009

ultimate rd-d2R2-D2 must be the galaxy’s most loved and most recognised droid.

As well as being adorable as a companion he’s also proved himself handy to have around – whether as a mechanic or patching into computer interfaces he’s helped many a human, as well as fellow droids, out of rather sticky situations.

This R2 statue is probably the best and most complete I’ve seen thus far – correct me if I’m wrong.

The aptly titled ‘Ultimate R2-D2 Statue’ is a 1:6 scale model and comes with eight different accessories including a periscope scanner, mechanical gripper and utility saw all of which can be assembled into the sculpture’s exposed chest or dome panels.

Each piece is hand numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. It’s a must-have for any R2-D2 or Star Wars fan!

The Ultimate R2-D2 Statue can be pre-ordered for $158 from Entertainment Earth. Christmas is almost here ;)

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BaR2D2 – The Bar Droid That R2-D2 Couldn’t Be

by Jay Garrett on January 4, 2009

r2dtrayRemember when R2-D2 was taken by Jabba and converted into R2-D-Tray with a drinks holder so that the little droid could serve the guests on the barge? (see pic)

Well, if Jabba had seen this beauty then R2-D2 could’ve stayed unmodified and Jabba’s party would have gone according to plan as I doubt that this robot has hidden weapons.

The BaR2D2 is a radio-controlled bar-bot, with a “motorized beer elevator, motorized ice/mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispenser, and sound activated neon lighted” and took 5 months to complete.

According to its creator:

The concept for BaR2D2 was born when a friend showed up to an event with a radio-controlled cooler. We joked about taking the idea to the next level and in the Spring of 2008, construction began.

All you’d need is a set of robot pole dancers and a robot DJ and then the droid party is go!

Check out the vid showing Bar2D2 at a party!

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Nissan BR23C – R2D2 for Cars

December 15, 2008 Click to read more →

Just as the Skywalker menfolk had the ever faithful and trusty R2-D2 as co-pilot you could be enjoying the company of a similar sidekick if Nissan get their way,
The droid in question is Nissan’s BR23C and it’s planned that a similar robot could take charge of your car.
Mind you, it wont be steering the wheel and shifting gears but would be [...]

Star Wars Christmas – Jingle Droids! Jingle Droids…..

November 21, 2008 Click to read more →

Here’s a whole lot of WTF!???!
Thanks to those folks over at Walyou for this
This collectible was inspired by the 1980’s Lucasfilm holiday greeting card art by Ralph McQuarrie, the concept artist responsible for much of the look of the original Star Wars trilogy. The set comes with a display base and includes a [...]

R2D2 – Voice Commanded and Motion Sensing

November 11, 2008 Click to read more →

Who wouldn’t want their own R2D2?
How about one that stands 15 inches tall and is voice activated?
This most famous and loved of the R2 droids (sorry D4!) will respond to around 40 voice commands!
He can even be set to a motion sensor so that he sounds an alarm when he detects movement – that should work to confuse any would-be ne’er-do-wells or at [...]

R2 See Through – Radio Controlled Transparent R2D2

July 30, 2008 Click to read more →

Tomy have released a transparent radio-controlled R2-D2.
The mini light saber, which is also transparent, doubles as a remote control.
As well as contolling R2D2 around the place the remote also lets you rotate his dome as he rolls, beep and whistle, and illuminate his photoreceptor “eye”.
The transparent plastic lets you see the inner working of the [...]

The Empire Skypes Back!

January 10, 2008 Click to read more →

New from the guys who brought you the R2-D2 projector which appeared in my crimbo wish-list, is the R2-D2 skype phone and remote controllable webcam!

The blinged out chrome-look lightsabre makes sounds like it should and opens up to reveal the dial pad.  As well as being a skype phone it will also control the little R2-D2 which is a fully functioning, remote [...]