Autoblog

Why Rivian Wrapped Its New $45K SUV Like R2-D2

There is significant anticipation for Rivian’s latest launch, and the brand is keen to further promote it by leveraging an iconic pop culture theme. Marketing is crucial for product differentiation, ...
imdb.com

Ben Burtt, the Man Behind the Voices of R2-D2, E.T., and Wall-e, to be Honored at Locarno

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Kotaku

LEGO Offloads R2-D2 Set at All-Time Low, Amazon Goes Zero-Profit to Move Final Star Wars Stock

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Black Friday typically means massive LEGO discounts ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Birds Are Beeping and Booping like R2-D2. Their Mimicked Sounds Are Helping Unlock the Secrets of Avian Communication

European starlings were the best at imitating R2-D2's multphonic sounds because they can control both sides of both sides of the syrinx independently, the researchers say. Pexels Birds have shown the ...
Scientific American

These birds learned to tweet like R2-D2. Listen to the uncanny results

This lovable Star Wars droid is helping to shed light on why some bird species are better at mimicking sounds than others Researchers analyzed recordings they found online of birds imitating the ...
Kotaku

LEGO Drops Major Black Friday Deal on R2-D2 Set, Now Going for Mere Pennies on Amazon

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. LEGO rarely slashes the prices on its Star Wars sets ...
Popular Science

Bird or droid? Starlings nail R2-D2 beeps and boops.

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MLive

Crocs just dropped three new Star Wars clogs and the force is strong with these designs

Some of your favorite stories may have taken place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but a new Crocs collection brings that universe closer to home. A new Star Wars Crocs drop includes three ...
Gizmodo

LEGO Unloads Iconic Star Wars Sets, R2-D2 Is Selling For Peanuts if You’re a True Saga Fan

This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes Star Wars collectors know ...
Licensing.biz

Clementoni introduces Star Wars R2-D2 STEM Robot

The Star Wars R2-D2 STEM Robot comes to life with Bluetooth controls that unlock real-time controls and hours of imaginative play. Clementoni has launched Star Wars R2-D2 STEM Robot, a cutting-edge, ...
bleedingcool

R2-D2 Arrives with New Holiday Star Wars x Home Depot Animatronic

This season, Home Depot invites Star Wars fans to bring the galaxy's beloved astromech closer to home with their latest animated creation. Standing an impressive 3.5 feet tall, R2-D2 comes to life ...