Galactic Heroes Single Pack R2-D2 For 2009 Posted by Dustin on July 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM CST:
There are nine new Galactic Heroes single packs coming out in 2009. Above is the R2-D2 from that wave. Hit up Rebelscum.com for the full scoop and pics of the other eight.
Three Different LEGO R2-D2 Variations Posted by Dustin on June 29, 2009 at 04:56 PM CST:
LEGO maniac Jeremy B. from across the pond sent me this image showing that there are now indeed three different variations of the R2-D2 minifig. From left to right: 1. Regular "old" R2-D2. 2. First new R2-D2 from the 10188 Death Star playset. 3. A different new R2-D2 from the 8037 Anakin's Y-wing set.
R2-D2 In Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Posted by Dustin on June 24, 2009 at 06:19 PM CST:
Seems our favorite feisty astromech is making yet another cameo in another major blockbuster film this year! If you remember, he was in the new Star Trek flick, and now he makes an appearance in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.
"There’s an R2-D2 flying around in there somewhere,” revealed ILM’s Scott Farrar, the film’s visual-effects supervisor, who also worked on the Star Wars episodes Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace." - VH1.com
R2-D2 Sugar Cookies Posted by Dustin on June 18, 2009 at 05:38 PM CST:
Check out these delicious looking R2-D2 cookies! Score them right here on Etsy! Thanks TFN!
New LEGO Brick Features R2-D2 Posted by Dustin on June 11, 2009 at 05:44 PM CST:
Look at all of the cool R2-D2 collectibles LEGO is handing out at their Master Builder Events. The new R2-D2 brick is the first Star Wars brick since Episode One I believe. These items were obtained at a recent build in Annapolis, MD. Special thanks to Erik J. for the news, pics, and remembering to get me one too!
Lucasfilm Droid Wrangler Don Bies To Attends Star Wars Fan Days 3 Posted by Dustin on June 1, 2009 at 02:52 PM CST:
Headline says it all. If you're a fan of Artoo-Detoo then you should know "Uncle Don" as the R2 Builders Club calls him. Looks like Don has signed on to attend Star Wars Fan Days 3. For those who don't know, Don Bies is an LFL Modelmaker, and played Boba Fett in the re-cut scenes of Jabba's Palace for the Return of the Jedi Special Editions! I'll be attending this October, you should too! More info can be found right here!
R2-D2 On the Cover Of ROBOT Posted by Dustin on May 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM CST:
Here's another great score from an OSWCC buddy. Stacey Lehn found this in the bookstore and grabbed me a copy. It's the March/April 2009 issue for anyone looking. Thanks Stacey!
Remote Control R2-D2 Video Posted by Dustin on May 31, 2009 at 08:51 AM CST:
I realized I did not have a video up of the Hasbro remote control 3 inch R2-D2. Enjoy!
R2-D2 Parody On Cover Of Madhouse Comics Issue #111 Posted by Dustin on May 31, 2009 at 07:36 AM CST:
I was just recently talking to someone about this issue, only to have it handed to me by my good buddy Tom B. AKA "Yodaman" from OSWCC. Tom picked it up in a lot of comics off of eBay, and didn't need this issue. Thanks a ton for the hook up Tom!
