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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Kenny Baker, the actor who portrayed the robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 81. Baker’s niece Abigail Shield confirmed the actor’s death to the Guardian.

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 ...