Over the course of the Star Wars saga, R2-D2 has served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils.

Are you looking to honor the most amazing fandom? Then this Funko Pop! Disney 100th Anniversary: R2-D2 Facet Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure – Funko Shop Exclusive is just what you need! As if having a faithful droid around wasn’t enough, it’s also celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary with a shiny new bling look.While even we tech-savvy folks don’t always understand his binary beeps and boops, it often signals that he’s got it all figured out – which, more often than not, leaves everyone else scratching their heads (or rather helmets) in amazement! The silver screen has often enjoyed inserting our favorite little droid into some unexpected spots. Star Wars Celebration takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center from May 26 to 29. Originally scheduled for 2020, the event year was moved due to the pandemic. But did you know that our beloved Artoo has had his fair share of unexpected adventures? Let’s dive right into the fascinating universe of this iconic droid. R2-D2’s unlikely but enduring friendship with the fussy protocol droid C-3PO is another aspect of his character that fans adore.

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This genius of a sound designer went through a fascinating dance of machine noises, and baby sounds to craft Artoo’s unique “voice.” Remember those nights rewatching Star Wars, the glimmering moments where R2-D2 communicated with chirps and beeps, light patterns, and that infectious charm? You wouldn’t immediately link a rebellious teen film with a galaxy far away, but George Lucas’ filmmaking journey is full of surprises. Whether saving a ship’s shields or unveiling a map to a missing Jedi, this droid always comes through.