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R2-D2 could easily transition between different surfaces, and the lack of a wheel on the third leg made it much easier for him to quickly corner, turn, and even spin in place.
R2-D2 is known as the sassy astromech droid who saves Luke Skywalker's butt a few times. But this theory on why he doesn't listen to Luke is heartbreaking.
R2-D2, the robot in Star Wars, is the subject of an article in Smithsonian Magazine. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the author, Clive Thompson, about how R2-D2 became such a beloved robot.
R2-D2, the beloved astromech droid from the Star Wars saga, has come to epitomize innovation and creativity in US cinema ...
LEGO’s biggest franchise of all time has been Star Wars which has captivated children and grown-ups around the world for over two decades. Few sets capture the adventurous spirit and charm of this ...
Photo via Tony Dyson/R2-D2. There is likely no more famous – or beloved – robot than R2-D2. Along with partner C-3PO, both robots became so much more than sidekicks in the Star Wars films ...
R2-D2 is one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe and this Lego set really does him justice. At $199.99/£174.99 the Lego Star Wars R2-D2 is on the pricier side though, ...
A complete R2-D2 unit fetches $2.75 million at a California auction, according to a Los Angeles-area auction house.
An airplane passenger had the internet in hysterics after comparing the incessant screams of a toddler on board to R2-D2 from "Star Wars," as seen in this TikTok video with over 2.1 million views.
R2-D2 is getting an official Tamagotchi digital pet on November 11th, for fans with a healthy dose of nostalgia for both Star Wars and the popular ‘90s toy.
You know I can't help but like Star Wars. Even with the new stuff, I watch it. Recently, I was watching the Clone Wars cartoon and noticed something odd about the way R2-D2 flies. I know what you ...