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R2-D2 build video

Have you ever wondered what exactly is involved in building a working, radio-controlled R2-D2 robot replica? This vid documents the two-year process of Victor Franco, of Southern California, and his friends building an R2, mainly from scratch-built parts of varying materials, including wood, styrene, resin, and aluminum. He also used some parts provided by members of the R2 Builders Club. Nice work! [Thanks to Chris James and Michelle Iva Cook Hlubinka!]

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Posted by: craig on March 9, 2010 at 10:14 PM

all those years building...

All those years building, and you only have ONE droid??? He, he, he. Just kidding. Congrats on reaching your goal. How's it feel at outings finally being like one of us 'droid wranglers'? Keep an eye on those destructive little kids!

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Posted by: Carnes on March 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM

Fantastic build!

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Posted by: Alex Dickman on March 10, 2010 at 5:14 PM

I'm a little verklempt, talk amongst yourselves.

P.S. I'm SO building jawa costumes for my kids

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