Other items that were auctioned included Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and Darth Vader's helmet and shoulder armor. By The Associated Press An R2-D2 unit that was used in several Star Wars films has ...

Whether you think of him as a sturdy starship mechanic, rascally rebel hero, or handy drinks waiter, every self-respecting Star Wars fan has a soft spot for R2-D2. Thus in 2021 there was clearly no ...

Related reads:'He Knows George's Sensibility' — Luke Skywalker Actor Mark Hamill Gives New Star Wars Boss Dave Filoni the Thumbs Up An R2-D2 unit made from original parts used while filming the ...

Designed from artwork by Ralph McQuarrie in 1975, R2-D2 looks more like a small blue-and-white garbage can than a human being. In the films, R2-D2 is the type of droid built to interface with ...

When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it marked a major departure from the depiction of sci-fi robots. R2-D2 was a cylindrical, round-headed, three-legged “astromech” droid that communicated in whistles, ...

Oh, man, I know what I’m getting for Christmas. R2-D2 and the rest of the Star Wars gang turn 30 next year and it’s almost hard to believe. Still, you can celebrate by going out and snagging yourself ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The iconic astromech droid freely roams around the park, notably in front of the Millennium ...