I've built a few advanced LEGO sets, many for IGN. But building the new LEGO R2-D2 was challenging and difficult in a way that those builds were not. This is not a build designed for multitasking, ...

From the iconic R2-D2 to lesser-known models like the R5 and R7 units, dive into the full lineup of R-series astromech droids ...

Luke Skywalker may have fired the fatal shots that destroyed the Death Star in the original Star Wars, but for much of the movie, the fate of the entire galaxy rested on R2-D2. We don’t really think ...

Verizon Wireless is really going all out for the launch of their special edition R2-D2 Droid 2 phone. The official launch is September 30, beginning at 11 pm on the 29th until 1 am, the 30th. No doubt ...

This R2-D2 can be ordered for $35.99 right now, even thought it's out of stock. You're basically just reserving one at this price, and Amazon will fulfill the order when they get more. I've bought a ...

A familiar blue and white astromech unit roamed freely around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge speaking droid and marvelling at the Millennium Falcon as surprised Disneyland visitors snapped photographs. The ...

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Kurt Schlosser on Apr 27, 2019 at 5:49 pm April 27, 2019 at 5:56 pm ...

Following the recent release of Star Wars: The Acolyte, fans want to know if the popular astromech droid R2-D2 appears in the series. R2-D2 played a significant role in the franchise by serving as a ...

After watching “Star Wars” with his sons Alex, left, and Zach, George Westwater had them help him make a droid of their own. (Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star via McClatchy-Tribune) Most people just ...

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 ...