Interactive R2-D2 Nexus
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I'm
an "Artoo" enthusiast, so I thought I'd toss this site together to share
info about one of my favorite Star Wars related toys (ahem
collectibles)-- the Interactive R2-D2. Here you will find web info
about the Interactive R2-D2 along with other cool R2 links that I've
found. If
you're learning about the interactive R2-D2 for the first time; in
short, it is the closest thing to a real functioning R2-D2 that's ever
been created,
and for now is in my opinion the Holy Grail of R2-D2
collectibles. (Though Nikko Home Electrionics has some
interesting new
expensive R2s-- See "Other R2-D2s" below.) |
Secret
Command-
Follow Me
In
Companion Mode,
if you say "Follow Me," R2 will turn to find you and then attempt to
follow you around. Go slowly though, or R2 will lose you and turn the
other
direction.
Secret
Command-
Come Here
Also in
Companion
Mode, if you say "Come Here," R2 will attempt to find you and come to
you. Since this feature relies on R2's heat sensing technology, kneel
down in
front of R2. R2 may not come directly to you, but R2 will try and find
you.
Secret
Command-
Imperial March Song
R2 plays
up to 5
songs, but only the Cantina song is expressly mentioned in the
instructions.
To play
the Imperial
March, go to Character Mode by asking "Do You Remember." Ask R2 about
Darth Vader and Anakin (in any order) and R2 will play the song.
Secret
Command-
Sad Cantina Song
Another
song that R2
plays is actually a different version of the song he sings if you
command him
to do the dance program (in game mode). When R2 is in a sad mood, he
will play
a sad version of the Cantina song. There are many ways to put R2 into a
sad
mood. The easiest is in 'Do You Remember'. If you ask about Darth
Vader, R2
will go into a sad mood. You can tell, because his mood status
indicator will
be red instead of blue.
Secret
Command-
Celebration Song
The
Celebration Song
is another one of the 5 songs that R2 plays and is not expressly
mentioned in
the instructions.
To play
the
Celebration song, go to Character Mode by asking "Do You Remember."
Ask R2 about Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker (in any order),
and R2
will play the celebration song.
Advanced
Command-
A "Special Dance"
This one
takes a
little work, as well as really knowing your droid.
First,
have R2 turn
on his light beam by saying "light beam." With his light beam on, tap
R2 three times on the head, and then place him into Game Mode by
telling R2
"Game Mode" and then "Dance program." R2 will do a special
dance.
[create as doc file as well]
Full Instructions:
Interactive
R2-D2 Instructions in PDF format
Adobe
Acrobat is required to read or print the instructions (free)
Click here for info on ordering the Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid from a reliable internet retailer.
Interactive R2-D2 Hacks
and Mods:
Interactive R2-D2
"Autopsy" Photos
| Interactive R2-D2 First Release |
Interactive
R2-D2 Second Release |
Interactive R2-D2 Third Release |
Interactive R2-D2 Fourth Release |
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(For a few years the original Interactive R2-D2 was often selling for $200-$300 used;
then hasbro re-released them, and the price is more reasonable now.)
| Order Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid from a reliable internet retailer. |
Interactive R2-D2 History and Info
R2-D2 WikiPedia Entry
R2-D2
Builders Club
R2-D2
Builders Club-- Astromech.net
R2-D2 PC Case Mod
R2-D2 Mini-Itx
PC Case Mod
R2-D2 Entry in The Robot
Hall
of Fame (yep there is one)
Nikko Home Electronics
has created two down-scaled functional R2-D2s for the consumer
market.
One model, the "C.S.",
works with your computer. It has
Skype (Skype info: Skype is a super affordable PC to PC and PC to phone
calling/ video conference technology.), a built in wireless
Web cam, USB connection, wireless remote.
M.E.S.
The M.E.S.version has
a high def lcd projector (can project movies on walls/ceilings),
USB input, iPod input, stereo speakers and speaker output a DVD and
video input/output. The remote is in the shape of the
Millennium Falcon.
Both models can move about via remote control.
Both of these models are not currently available via retail outlet-- difficult to find and expensive even used.
Star Wars Clone Wars (Animated Show) Remote Control R2-D2
This R2-D2 might appear a bit wonky in detail and proportions, but that's because it's based on the highly styalized animated show Star Wars Clone Wars. I don't much about it because it's not out yet-- reserve one at link below.
You can pre-order the Star Wars Clone Wars Remote Control R2-D2 here.
Very Small RC R2-D2
This is a very small desktop remote controlled R2-D2-- about the proper scale for most figures.
You can get one here.
Very Small RC R2-Q5
This is a very small desktop remote controlled R2-Q5. Well, I didn't know much about R2-Q5 until I read this wiki article. Think R2's evil twin on the Death Star.
You can get one here.
This is another small R2-D2. This one doubles as a 4 port (two in front and two in back) USB hub. Okay, I always hate it when folks neglect the newbies. So for you computer newbies, if you don't have enough USB inputs for say cameras, flatbed scanners, printers, etc. etc., you can turn one USB female connection into 4 by using a "USB hub." Of course, you can pay a bit more than your average USB hub and do it in style with this little gadget. R2-D2 makes sounds every time you plug in a peripheral.
You can get one here.
My fourth grade teacher seriously asserted that C-3P0 was in fact a real robot. I thought, poor woman, robots can't walk and interact like that. Still not C-3PO but many of the following robots are much further along than many anticipated: (Perhaps she was just ahead of her time.)