Another R2-unit my son and I took for a spin was Littlebits’ Droid Inventor Kit, a $99 Star Wars -themed build-your-own-bot playset. This robot is fantastic because it not only gives padawans a droid, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Joel Franey Lego R2-D2 (75379) exists, as far as I can see, for two reasons: that the ...

There’s nothing worse than being replaced, which means it’s probably been a hard few months for R2-D2 ever since BB-8 stole the internet’s collective heart during Star Wars Celebration. “Remember when ...

While it is fun to get toys that look like your favorite science fiction props, it is less fun when the electronics in them don’t measure up to the physical design. [Steve Gibbs] took a ...

Recorded on August 30, 2017. The BB-8 maker is celebrating the upcoming Star Wars film with a new addition and a familiar face.