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PIP R2-D2
« on: August 13, 2016, 11:30:59 AM »
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2016, 04:28:51 AM »
I saw this and was surprised. I did t even know it was a little person inside wouldn't remote control have been easier?
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2016, 05:12:16 AM »
Quote from: Irongrip400 on August 14, 2016, 04:28:51 AM
I saw this and was surprised. I did t even know it was a little person inside wouldn't remote control have been easier?

in 1976 the technology required for a fully remote controlled R2D2 was not there yet.  As time passed the technology got better, but Lucas kept him in they suit because he felt he gave the droid more personality.
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 06:53:24 AM »
His portayal of R2D2 will never be matched.
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2016, 06:56:44 AM »
Does he have a memorial fund?
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2016, 06:26:10 AM »
Quote from: Mr Anabolic on August 14, 2016, 05:12:16 AM
in 1976 the technology required for a fully remote controlled R2D2 was not there yet.  As time passed the technology got better, but Lucas kept him in they suit because he felt he gave the droid more personality.

Actually, this is incorrect.

There have always been two - a remote controlled R2-D2 and the one with Kenny inside.

When R2-D2 is using his third (middle) leg, that is the computer controlled one. When it is standing still, but makes noises and swivels its head, that is Kenny.

It has always been this way since the beginning.
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2016, 06:46:23 AM »
Quote from: Nails on August 13, 2016, 11:30:59 AM
82 Year old Droid


https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/aug/13/kenny-baker-r2-d2-dies-star-wars




Blazed the trail for liver-spotted midgets trying to make it in Tinseltown. PIP little buddy
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2016, 10:37:22 AM »
He had 5 big toes for fingers?
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2016, 03:07:14 PM »
RIP R2D2...at least he wasn a homo like 3-CPO.....
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2016, 07:17:37 PM »
Agreed.

RIP, Kenny. :(
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2016, 08:00:45 PM »
Anyone remember the mockumentary R2-D2: Beneath the Dome? ???

It was made by Lucasfilm to coincide with the release of Star Wars - Episode II: Attack of the Clones in 2002.

It was hilarious. It tells Artoo’s life story as if he were real. ;D

It was only viewable at Starwars.com back then in three parts.

Eventually, it was sold on DVD.

I remember that you could get it for free if you bought Star Wars - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith on DVD. I think the place that was giving some away with the purchase was either Sam Goody or The Wiz.

It was also sold at Best Buy for a time. You can still purchase it at Amazon and EBay.


R2-D2: Beneath the Dome 8)

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Part One


Part Two


Part Three


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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2016, 08:01:33 PM »
LOL!

I remember this.

Funny shit!

I didn't know there was a DVD though.

Must buy.

Oh, and RIP, Kenny.
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Re: PIP R2-D2
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2016, 03:40:09 PM »
The weird thing about the DVD is that the price goes up and down.

I waited and got it pretty cheap off of EBay.
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