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December 07, 2007: Handsome R2-D2 Cookie Jar - New Sculpt! StarWarsShop.Com
has secured more units of this sell-out from the U.K.! R2-D2 is again available as an awesome cookie jar!
StarWarsShop.com is the only official U.S. retailer of this all new series from England. For this all R2 cookie
jar, collectors will note that the astromech's legs are in the reclined position, distinguishing it from the 1978
version. This ceramic jar features amazing detail. R2 will look great holding cookies in the kitchen or as a
displayable piece of pop-sculpture! This would be a phenominal Christmas gift for that favorite Star Wars fan in
your life, or better yet...your Boss! Available in limited quantities, get yours for $45.00 plus shipping.

December 04, 2007: This office sized trash can is actually an impressively detailed replica of our
favorite droid, R2-D2. Standing 24" high, this fully licensed Japanese import has a removable inner can equipped with
a handle to make trash removal easy - if you can bring yourself to actually use it as a trash recepticle. To use as a waste
can, step on R2's center foot to make his head pop open. Made of durable vinyl, this Star Wars collectible is available
at serveral locations on the web with prices ranging up to $199.00. But we searched around and found the R2-D2
trashcan bargain priced at ThinkGeek.com for just $99.00

November 28, 2007: Special R2-KT sold exclusively through HasbroToyShop.com! R2-KT was created in 2005 to
 honor Katie Johnson, a very special little girl who tragically passed away from brain cancer on
August 9, 2005, at the age of seven. Her father, Albin Johnson, is the founder of the 501st Legion,
a Star Wars costuming fan club that performs charity work around the world. Katie had a special
wish: to visit Walt Disney World Resort ™. Through the generosity of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®,
Katie’s wish was granted. Then one more special dream came true.
Katie’s sister, Allie, was inspired one day while watching Attack of the Clones, in which R2-D2
watches over the sleeping Padmé. Allie thought how great it would be if Artoo could watch over Katie
while she underwent treatment, and for the droid to be named “KT” after her sister. The R2 Builders Club
made Allie’s idea a reality by creating a unique R2 unit especially for Katie. The 501st Legion approached
Hasbro with the idea of producing a figure to commemorate R2-KT. This inspired Hasbro and Lucasfilm
to help make more wishes come true for children like Katie. Hasbro and Lucasfilm together are donating
$100,000 in Katie’s memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundations® of South Carolina and San Diego.
On sale now for $9.99

November 26, 2007: If you've been thinking about breaking down and getting the Hasbro voice activated,
interactive R2-D2 for Christmas, take a look at the review we've done. The review has everything
you've ever wanted to know about the little droid, including some suggestions and links on where
you can purchase one on line, all in one convenient, if slightly long, review. There are pictures and
a fairly detailed narrative of what the droid is capable of, all to help you make that important decision.
(We think he's a great addition to any collection. He's great to own even if you don't collect.)

Sideshow Collectibles is taking pre-orders for a 1:1 scale R2-D2. That's right: you can own a full
scale model of your favorite droid. Sideshow Collectibles has teamed with Fred Barton, whose company
will be making the models. The first copies are expected in the second quarter of 2008, and have a
projected price tag of $5,450.00. No photos of the droid are available as yet.

Kotobukiya Has a line of Star Wars ARTFX soft vinyl statues available, of which the
model shown at left is one. Shown at the celebration at the end of Episode IV, C-3PO and R2-D2 are
at their polished best as they watch Han and Luke receive their medals from a thankful rebel force. You
can veiw more images of the 1:7 scale kit at the Kotobukiya web site. You can purchase your copy at
TFAW.Com at the reduced price of $119.95. This still widely available model would be a great
Christmas gift. Check pricing before purchase, as we found a wide variance - from a low of $120. up
to as much as $180.

Not so Hot R2 Memory StickAvailable in a limited production of 3500
pieces, this USB flash drive is offered in a 1, 2, or 4GB configuration. Prices range from $59.00 to $119.95.
I'm a huge R2-D2 fan, in case you haven't been able to figure that out from this site. I'll buy just about
anything that even marginaly resembles R2-D2, But I have to say, this particular rendition leaves a lot
to be desired. The only thing "custom" about it is the paint. He has ear nubs. OK, so one might be the
eye that looks up. But what is the other one, a lump from being smacked by C-3PO? And whats with
the short, stubby arms? When did R2 get arms? Or a pot belly? The body style is exactly the same for
a Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Storm Trooper version, and they all have the same teddy bear body
and elongated head. Some might say its cute, but they don't write these reviews.
If you feel you just can't live without it, you can order yours from Mimobot   An optional
hoodie for the drive is available for an additional $5.00.  But just so you know, R2 doesn't get cold.
And even if he did get cold, he wouldn't wear a hoody, and even if he did wear a hoody,
he wouldn't wear this one.

R2-D2: Laundrymech Droid

Officially licensed and imported from Japan, these soft-side laudry hampers are just the thing for the Star Wars
collector who has everything except, well, somewhere to put dirty clothes until they can be washed. They
maintain shape thanks to a spiral spring, which also allows them to be stored flat. At 26" high and 14" in
diameter, the pair will allow you to sort light from dark side. A bargain at just $39.99 for the
pair from Thinkgeek.com

Soy Sauce, Anyone?
Strapya World, the world-wide cell phone strap and accessory store is taking preorders for their new
R2-D2 Soy sauce dispensers. They also have soap dispensers and pepper mills, all in the shape of
the lovable droid...

Maybe R2D2 and C3PO have the right idea
Western Courier (subscription), IL - Nov 8, 2007
In the field of creating "life-like robotic companions, or social robots," David Hanson and a small
group at Hanson Robotics in Texas have come far in five yearsand have plans to re-invent the idea
of artificial intelligence...

Be the Droid you're looking for in this washed-soft
Star Wars R2-D2 tee. Medium/Regular fit. Cotton, polyester. Available from Urban Outfitters.
Available in sizes Medium and Large only. $28.00 plus shipping.

More Star Wars geekery - R2D2 desktop speakers
Mobile Digest, UK - Oct 18, 2007
Make something useful (and with appeal to IT professonals) like these R2D2 desktop speakers and you
can safely assume they will sell by the bucket load. ...

We'll also be changing the look of the site to make it more fun to visit,
so please check back often to see how we are progressing!
Click on R2-B1 (the blue droid above) to see a review of Hasbro's new Interactive R2-D2,
as well as other R2-D2 figures! Click on R2-A6 (White and Green) for the latest news about R2!


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