R2-D2
R2-D2 (Artoo Detoo) is a quick-witted astromech droid, who helped save countless lives with his mechanical skills and computer know-how. Artoo was crucial in saving Princess Leia and Han Solo from the evil Jabba the Hutt. He was also the onboard astromech to both Anakin and Luke Skywalker.
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Is anyone here as obsessed with lists as I am? Top 10 lists, worst of lists, most overrated lists, sexiest lists, how to lists, lists of quotes, lists of Wookies on 7th Moon of the Frozen Planet of Hoth... I love 'em all!
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Its the Christmas season, so what do you get your geek that has everything? How about a partially built life size Star Wars R2 D2 or a lifesize EWOK, maybe a Han Solo in Carbonite? Yes your geek can revel in his Star Wars canon all the while talking to his own R2D2.
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R2D2 and C3P0 on Sesame Street
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R2D2 has fallen in love
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Details
From the StarWars.com Databank
- Homeworld
- Naboo
- Species
- Droid
- Height
- .96 meter
- Manufacturer
- Industrial Automaton
- Type
- astromech droid
- Weapon
- arc welder, buzz saw
- Vehicle
- X-wing, Naboo N-1 starfighter
- Affiliation
- Rebel Alliance
The Movies
A resourceful, spunky and adventurous astromech droid, R2-D2 has saved the day time and again.
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Expanded Universe
Though Artoo and Threepio parted ways after the Boonta Eve Classic, they were eventually reunited, and changed owners dozens of times.
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Behind the Scenes
Bringing R2-D2 to life on the screen has always been difficult. The droid has been realized through a combination of remote control units and a standing unit manipulated by actor Kenny Baker.
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