R2D2

How littleBits grew from side project to Star Wars

Like many of the most compelling startups, littleBits began life as a side-hustle — no expectations, no early push for venture capital. Just a bit of tinkering to pass the time. Ayah Bdeir was a rec

Sphero’s new Star Wars toys include R2-D2 and a new droid from ‘The Last Jedi’

Star Wars and Sphero were a match made in heaven. The company had spent a few years in relative startup obscurity when Disney came along with the design for a new droid. The resulting BB-8 remote cont

Video: This is a steam-powered R2D2, your new God

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/r2d22.jpg" />I dream of electric sheep, or something! Here's a charming video of a steam-powered R2D2. Too funny!

Han Solo ice cube tray and R2D2 ice bucket

Oh great. Only, like, forever and a day until Christmas. That’s when I’m gonna ask everyone I know for this R2D2 ice bucket and Han Solo ice cube tray set. I’d be a damn fool to ask

Interview with the creator of an R2D2 impostor

Don’t let the glossy outer shell and blue markings fool you — this is not the droid you’re looking for. In fact, it is a meticulously designed copy of R2D2 created by Chris James and

Just a reminder that R2D2 as a projector is awesome

http://progressive.playstream.com/playstream/progressive/flashplayers/FLVPlayer.swf This is not a new idea by any means. I just wanted to reassure everyone that it still evokes a chuckle and a knowing

R2-D2 Says Beep Bop Beep Bop

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen as far as Star Wars gadgets goes. This little R2-D2 is 1/2 scale and is controlled via the Millenium Falcon. It’s dome rotates 270 degrees and his &#821