Tag: R2-D2
Disney Store Reveals September’s Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech
September's Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech, the third in the second series, has been revealed as R2-D2 "D-Squad" from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with a piece of RX-01, available at Disney Store on September 4th (first Friday of each month) at 8am local time.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Gets a New Receptionist!
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art have revealed their new receptionist, R2-D2!
Regal Robot’s Indiana Jones Well of the Souls Glyph Wall Decor Available Now
The Indiana Jones Well of the Souls Glyph Wall Decor from Regal Robot, a resin faux stone plaque featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO and measuring 8.5″ wide and 1.25″ thick, is available to order now.
First Look at Regal Robot’s Indiana Jones Well of the Souls Glyph Wall Decor
Regal Robot has shared a first look at the Indiana Jones Well of the Souls Glyph Wall Decor, featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO, measuring 8.5″ wide and 1.25″ thick, the resin faux stone plaque will be available to order from June 16th.
Preorder Hasbro The Black Series Boba Fett, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Stormtrooper on Star Wars Droids Cards
The recently revealed Boba Fett, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Stromtrooper Star Wars Droids repaints in The Black Series line from Hasbro, are now available to preorder separately from Fan Channel retailers including Comics & Cocktails, as well as from Hasbro Pulse.
Hasbro Reveals The Black Series C-3PO and R2-D2 from Star Wars Droids
Hasbro's Steve Evans has revealed C-3PO and R2-D2 repaints in The Black Series on Star Wars Droids cards with coins, up for preorder on June 4th at 1pm ET and 6pm BST through Fan Channel retailers and Hasbro Pulse.
Team Up with C-3PO and R2-D2! | Icons of the Force | Star Wars Kids
Meet two droids with big personalities! C-3PO is apprehensive while R2-D2 is fearless, and together they help the Rebels take on the Empire. Watch them zip, beep, and bicker their way through epic adventures with Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca!
Funniest Droid Moments | Compilation | Official Clips
"R2-D2? A pleasure to meet you! I am C-3PO, Human-Cyborg Relations." Stream Star Wars movies, series and animation on Disney+.
New Star Wars Darth Vader and R2-D2 Crocs Available Tomorrow
Crocs are returning to a galaxy far, far away with two new character based shoes, available from October 29th, featuring either Darth Vader or R2-D2; which will you choose?
Clementoni Introduces Star Wars R2-D2 STEM Robot
Originally seen at Toy Fair London in January, Clementoni releases the Star Wars R2-D2 STEM Robot in time for the holiday gifting season, a cutting-edge, Bluetooth-enabled robot designed to spark curiosity, creativity and hours of hands-on fun.
How Adam Savage’s R2D2 Was Prepared for Display at Smithsonian
Curator Matt Shindell gets the story behind R2's multiyear build, started when Adam Savage was working at ILM and had access to the original Kenny Baker model, and explains just how he and his team prepared R2 for its long-term display!
Adam Savage’s R2-D2 on Display at National Air and Space Museum’s Newly Reopened Galleries
The newly reopened halls at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum present some of the grandest artifacts in aeronautics and space travel, including a reproduction of the astromech R2-D2 built and loaned by Adam Savage.
All Nippon Airways Retires Star Wars R2-D2 Themed Boeing 787 Livery
After ten years in the skies, All Nippon Airways (ANA) have retired their R2-D2 themed Boeing 787-9, with the final of the four special liveries, featuring C-3PO, to be retired in early 2026.
Adam Savage Builds R2-D2 Parts with ILM Modeler John Duncan!
Adam welcomes former ILM colleague John Duncan to the cave to spend the day building some new R2-D2 parts for their own astromech replicas.
R2-D2 Life-Size Unboxing 2025 | Out of the Box
In the latest episode of Out of the Box, Sideshow Collectibles unboxes the new limited edition Life-Size R2-D2 Figure, featuring a brand-new sculpt of the astromech, making him look more realistic than ever before.
The Journey of a Droid Wrangler: Michael McMaster
Michael McMaster, professional droid wrangler for Disney and Lucasfilm, unveils his remarkable journey from childhood robot enthusiast to creating and operating iconic characters that have captivated millions all over the world.
Hollywood Legend Ben Burtt on the Sounds of Star Wars, E.T. and Indiana Jones
At the 77ᵗʰ Locarno Film Festival, Ben Burtt was in town to collect the Vision Award Ticinomoda, given to celebrate his exceptional career as a sound artist in Hollywood, and he spoke about some of the sounds he created for Star Wars, E.T. and Indiana Jones.
Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park
Visitors of Batuu will soon encounter Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, more details are due on February 10th but we expect their appearance to be limited to Season of the Force from March 28th to May 11th, 2025.
R2-D2 and Landspeeder Carpenter Bill Harman Has Passed Away
Roger Christian has shared the sad news that Bill Harman, responsible for building the original wooden prototype of R2-D2 and the Landspeeder at his garage at home, has passed away.
Ben Burtt on Revolutionizing Sci-Fi Sound with Star Wars and Origins of the “Wilhelm Scream”
Ben Burtt, the iconic sound designer and voice of R2-D2, Chewbacca and WALL-E, will receive Locarno's Vision Award for "extending the horizons of cinema," discusses how he revolutionized sound for Star Wars, and explains the origin of the "Wilhelm Scream."
Ben Burtt Presented with His Very Own R2-D2 for His 76th Birthday
Ben Burtt celebrated his 76th birthday yesterday and was surprised to receive his very own R2-D2 courtesy of his son Benny who been working on the project for many years.
R2-D2 Crystallized Relic Statue Unboxing | Out of the Box
Sideshow Collectibles presents the R2-D2 Crystallized Relic Statue Unboxing in the latest episode of Out of the Box!
BB-8 and R2-D2 Visit UK Prime Minister in Support of UK Film Industry
Earlier this week, Matt Denton, Lee Towersey, Nick Tyrrell, and Sam represented Lucasfilm and the British Film Institute (BFI) by visiting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street, London, with BB-8 and R2-D2, in support of the UK Film Industry.
Gentle Giant Ltd. Star Wars R2-D2 (Holiday Edition) Jumbo Figure – Website Exclusive
Gentle Giant Ltd. offers the 12-inch scale Star Wars R2-D2 (Holiday Edition) Jumbo Figure, based on the original Kenner R2-D2 action-figure, with Santa hat and festive lights, as a website exclusive and expected to arrive in Q2 2024.
R2-D2 and C-3PO Adventures | Star Wars Kids: Relax
Join R2-D2 and C-3PO at the beginning of a great adventure.
Sideshow Announces R2-D2 Crystallized Relic Statue by Daniel Arsham
Sideshow have announced a new limited-edition R2-D2 with Daniel Arsham who has transformed the feisty Astromech into an awesome looking Crystallized Relic Statue.
Disney 100 Retro Reimagined Star Wars Funko Pop! Figures Available Exclusively at Target
The Disney 100 Retro Reimagined Star Wars Funko Pop! Figures of Boba Fett and the two pack of R2-D2 and C-3PO are available for preorder exclusively at Target, for delivery from November 3rd, 2023.
New Etched Floral Collection of Star Wars x Enso Rings
Enso Rings have announced a new Etched Floral Collection of Star Wars rings that blends floral charm and galactic greatness, inspired by BB-8, Chewbacca, and R2-D2 as you've never seen them before!
Final List of Gentle Giant Ltd. Star Wars and Indiana Jones Exclusives Available at SDCC
Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. have shared the final details of their Star Wars and Indiana Jones exclusives coming to SDCC later this month including an Indiana Jones (Sepia) Mini Bust, Paz Vizsla Mini Bust and R2-D2 Droid Factory Jumbo Figure.
The Royal Mint Unveils First Coin in its New Star Wars Collection
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coin design in its new Star Wars collection, featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO inside the Millennium Falcon, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, available to purchase from July 10th, 2023.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 5.7L Star Wars R2-D2 Multi Pressure Cooker Review
We review the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 5.7L Star Wars R2-D2 Multi Pressure Cooker.
Hot Toys R2-D2 from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Figure Unboxing | First Look
Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys present a first look at the Hot Toys R2-D2 Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Figure Unboxing.
Suntory Releasing Three Star Wars Droid Green Lemon Tea Tokucha Drinks
From Tuesday, January 10th 2023, Suntory Foods International Co., Ltd. will release the "Special Tea Star Wars Design Label" from Suntory Green Tea Lemon "Tokucha" for a limited time, featuring BB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2.
Academy Museum Building Character Series Features R2-D2 and Celebrates Don Bies
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA held an event under their Building Character program series looking at R2-D2 and celebrating maker Don Bies, (R2-D2, Star Wars Prequels and ILM Senior Model Maker) in conversation with Kaitlyn Yang.
This is the Bag You’re Looking For!
Amid the huge array of designs, the Loungefly exclusive Artoo Detoo bag has been found on the shelves of Forbidden Planet International and Worlds Apart stores in the UK!