Tom Spina Design Life Sized R2-D2 Statue Base Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 09:08 PM CST:
I came across this website from a friend and noticed the R2-D2 life sized rock formation custom base, figured I would share. Also take a minute to check out some of the restoration he's done on several iconic movie props!
R2-D2 Heart Pin Craft Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 08:19 PM CST:
Our good friend Bonnie Burton from Starwars.com posted the following instructions for making your own R2-D2 heart pin. Check it out and send in your pics if you make one for your significant other!
R2-D2 Figural Water Bottle Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 03:00 PM CST:
Traverse the Jundland Wastes or Dune Sea of Tatooine with this trusty astromech and you may just make it to the other side! R2-D2 figural water bottle measures approximately 7.8 inches tall and holds over 12oz of your favorite beverage (even Jawa juice!). Features hinged pop-up dome lid and detachable strap. Priced at $29.99, get your StarWarsShop.com exclusive right here!
Japanese R2-D2 Mosaic Handbag Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 02:00 PM CST:
Japan's Heart Art company makes it easy to see why so many fans not living in Japan wish they had a friend who did. Some of the coolest Star Wars collectibles come from Japan, including these all-new retro-patterned mosaic handbags for fans of the funky yet fashionable. Artoo is presented in a multitude of sizes and poses in this colorful handbag that screams astromech chic! Made of 100% cotton, the body of this handbag measures approximately 8.5 x 9 inches. Now available at StarWarsShop.com!
R2-D2 Keychain Flashlight Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 01:00 PM CST:
The super loveable astromech R2-D2 can be your sidekick, with this fun flashlight keychain! Features LED illumination. Available now, right here at StarWarsShop.com!
Kids' R2-D2 Remote Control Watch Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 11:42 AM CST:
This fantastic new watch features a remote-control R2-D2 that you can control from your watch! Set includes a fully-functional watch plus the remote R2-D2 which clips to the watch strap. Produced by overseas licensee England's Wesco Limited, and now available exclusively from StarWarsShop.com in the U.S.
Japanese R2-D2 Pepper Mill Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 10:33 AM CST:
Who knew Artoo could help make your food taste better? This whimsical take on our favorite astromech droid will brighten up any dinner table. Simply twist Artoo's dome and enjoy freshly ground pepper. Artoo stands approximately 4.3 inches tall. Imported from Japan and available here at StarWarsShop.com for only $14.99!
Clear Glactic Hero R2-D2? Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM CST:
Fett Fan and Artoo Ally Matt B. sent in this link showcasing a recent discovery on eBay. Is it a bootleg, pre-production item or mistake? Still very cool in my opinion, I'd love to get one!
R2-D2 Desktop Multi-Purpose Can Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 09:07 AM CST:
Pot a plant, store pens and scissors, hide the TV remote or your secret candy stash with this cool multi-use R2-D2 desktop container, which features a hinged dome that pops up when the center foot is pressed. Measures nearly 10 inches tall and holds about a one liter volume. Available now at StarWarsShop.com for $46.99. Click here to Order.
Awesome Artoo Shirt Alert! Posted by Dustin on February 13, 2010 at 08:59 AM CST:
Check this cool T-shirt design I recently stumbled upon online! Very creative! Grab one here for only $15!
UPDATE: UK Toy Fair 2010 Posted by Dustin on February 9, 2010 at 07:07 PM CST:
Here are two cool R2-D2 items that were featured at this years UK Toy Fair. The first one is a Mighty Beanz R2-D2 shown along with Yoda. Next is an R2-D2 Bobble Head from Funko. Thanks to Boba Fatt for the images!
UPDATE: Just added a photo of the silver base chase version of the new Funko Bobble Head!
R2-D2 Wedding Ring Bearer Posted by Dustin on February 9, 2010 at 06:52 PM CST:
A wedding with a splash of Star Wars...
Sno2-D2 Posted by Dustin on February 9, 2010 at 06:34 PM CST:
Matt B. sent in this pic of an R2-D2 or Sno2-D2 sculpted from snow during a recent storm in the U.K. Star Wars is everywhere.
R2-D2 Space Wars Bootleg Posted by Dustin on February 9, 2010 at 06:25 PM CST:
Check out this cool looking R2-D2 bootleg from the "Space Wars" franchise. Not sure what part of the world it is from but I would love to obtain one for the archive! Thanks to Matt B. for the heads up, and Geek Orthodox for the snap.
R2-D2 Is In Trouble Board Game Posted by Dustin on February 9, 2010 at 05:50 PM CST:
Straight from a galaxy far, far away comes the classic board game with the Pop-o-Matic die-rolling bubble - now updated with graphics and imagery from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Featuring the Pop-o-Matic die-rolling bubble with authentic R2-D2 sounds! Includes plastic game unit with Pop-o-matic die roller and R2-D2 character, game board, 16 plastic playing pegs and instructions. Thanks to Jim B. for the heads up and Boardgamegeek.com for pics!
Merry Christmas! Posted by Dustin on December 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM CST:
Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas today! Look at the cool Artoo Christmas image I found to share too.
Chicks Dig The Dome Posted by Dustin on December 8, 2009 at 06:38 PM CST:
Check out this bad ass R2-D2 Fitted Hat coming soon from New Era Japan. I'm diggin' a few of these caps, but at $80ea, I'm going to find it hard to even purchase one. Oh well, add it to the list!
Funny R2-D2 Comic Strip Posted by Dustin on December 2, 2009 at 04:11 PM CST:
I cannot recall where I grabbed this recently, but here it is, click the thumbnail up top to read it.
