Long Beach Comic Expo

Our R2-D2 appeared in several of the Pink Five fan films produced by Trey Stokes & starring Amy Earhart. Artoo appears sometimes as himself, and sometimes as R5-DD, a talking pink droid with an attitude. Dee Dee, whom Mike custom made for the film series years ago, made a rare appearance Saturday for a screening of the films at the Long Beach Comic Expo. Mike, who also starred in the film as a stormtrooper, enjoyed a cast reunion with other troopers at the screening. Afterward, Dee Dee joined members of the 501st Legion at their charity photo station.

 

Stormtrooper reunion

Amy Earhart & Trey Stokes

Amy Earhart & Trey Stokes

cast reunion

Voice Actor Stephen Stanton signs DD's dome

Dee Dee with members of the 501st Legion

Wonder Con Anaheim

Mike spoke on a panel of R2 Builders at Anaheim Convention Center, entertaining a roomful of interested audience members with their colorful building stories. Don Post also joined toward the end.

Mythbusters' Grant Imahara visits R2 Builder's booth

Bloomberg Businessweek magazine

Our R2-D2 appeared on the cover of Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine  with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, Disney President Bob Iger, and Mickey Mouse. 

  

Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscle Walk

Our family brought out our R2-D2 (& WALL-E) to help brighten and support the MDA walkers at the 5K and 2K fun run at Orange County Great Park. It resulted in lots of smiles & photos!

Japanese Toyota Commercial

We filmed this commercial in Los Angeles & Lancaster in late September, which is now airing in Japan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cvTpM3Wpsw&feature=colike

R2-LA IX

The 9th annual gathering of R2 Builders was attended by about 33 builders and their guests. Many builders were interviewed by Smile TV, an online channel covering stories that make viewers smile. About a dozen freestanding droids were joined by 3 fully functioning Wall-Es and various other parts, props and electronics. Additional viewers watched via webcast, using 3 cameras around the event. Two remote-controlled inflatable R2-D2s were a big hit with the kids.

3D Film Festival, LA

R2-D2 and Wall-E  entertained the visitors to the 3D Film Festival at the Regal Theater at LA Live. Mike let some kids learn to drive Wall-E, and both characters were a huge hit with the crowds!