R2-d2

R2-D2 is one of the most versatile maintenance droids out there. He can project holograms, repair spaceships, hack security systems, swim through swamps, and even vacuum your carpet. But I never thought about using R2 as a fruit bowl – until now. Artist Dave Styerd (of Geek-Lee-Tist) created this still…  

By David Ponce This is old as the world, but we just came across this quasi-novelty item that could make a Star Wars lover smirk now and then. It’s an R2-D2 USB hub with 4 ports. But the better part is that it moves and makes artoo sounds. It’s $25. [ Product Page ] VIA [...]  

SEASIDE — It's a puzzle that has kept Seaside High School students Cody Carmichael and Jessie Pierson busy for nearly two hours. How can they connect an "arm" to a robot that will slap down a ramp so the robot can roll on top of it? Although ...  

As if Nikko's half-scale remote-control model of Star Wars' R2-D2 wasn't enough in itself, it's also a fully functional DLP projector that can beam an image up to 80 inches wide onto the wall. There's an integrated DVD player, as well as USB, SD card and ...  

Limited edition 'R2-D2' Xbox 360 also confirmed. Microsoft's confirmed Kinect Star Wars and the limited edition 'R2-D2' Xbox 360 will release in the UK on April 3 for £39.99 and £349.99 respectively. Click here to read the full article  

#note Force It | TAIPEI, TAIWAN: This photo cuts quite the tableau. What's with that glum Gus in the background? (Photo: Game Watch Impress) More »  

Luke Skywalker initiates a plan to rescue the frozen Han Solo from the crime lord Jabba the Hutt (Larry Ward) with the help of Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2. R2 and 3PO arrive first acting as Jabba's servants with ...  

Bladez Toyz, that British retailer where you can meet all of your R/C helicopter needs, recently decided that it wanted to add Star Wars… themed remote control items to its Pump and Play sets. LucasArts, as always, was reluctant to give licensing rights, but after a difficult series of negotiations,  

Whether you’re into Doctor Who or Star Wars …(or both) – there’s a new way for you to secure your small valuables. These new digital “smartsafes” were spotted during the 2012 UK Toy Fair, and they look pretty nifty. For starters, there’s a safe that looks just like the TARDIS,  

#toys He's not quite as big as the droids seen in the Star Wars movies, but Bladez Toyz's upcoming Pump & Play remote control R2-D2 also won't cost you as many republic credits as a full-scale replica. More »  

Verizon is pushing the LG Spectrum handset and promoting Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D in the new video spot featuring R2-D2. In it, the salesman goes over the pros and cons of choosing between the handset and R2-D2. Spectrum ...  

All you need to make this cute papercraft R2-D2 dreidel is some glue, tape, scissors, card stock and a pencil or straw. It looks like fun for everyone; regardless of religion or lack thereof. [StarWars.com [pdf] via Chip Chick]  

We've rounded-up videos of the latest 4G LTE  realease from Verizon Wireless. Each portray this super star as a different character. T he LG Spectrum is shown as a friend of RD-D2, as a great geeky gadget and as amazingly beautiful in different videos.  

R2-D2? And where in the world is R2-D2? "R2-D2 is kind of hard to replicate in a dog; sorry R2-D2," said Mr. Austria. Disagree? Send us your Dog-2D2 pics and we'll see if we can prove VW and Deutsch wrong.  

It’s not exactly R2-D2 from Star Wars, but it is a fairly sophisticated robot nonetheless. A new extra-curricular activity at Blue Earth Area High School is a robotics competition team. “We received two totes full of components right after ...