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You've probably seen this picture of R2D2's appearance in Into Darkness, but have you ever noticed how many movies that little lovable robot's been in? Click the picture to head over to Uproxx and see just how many times the droid you should be looking for has graced the silver screen!

Kenny Baker was an essential part of the Star Wars saga. Baker truly brought R2-D2 to life, and we all find ourselves in mourning over his death at 81 years old. George Lucas shared the following in tribute to the late actor's passing:

“Kenny Baker was a real gentleman as well as an incredible trooper who always worked hard under difficult circumstances,” said Lucas. “A talented vaudevillian who could always make everybody laugh, Kenny was truly the heart and soul of R2-D2 and will be missed by all his fans and everyone who knew him.”



LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy also added, “We’re all saddened to learn of Kenny’s passing,” said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “There is no Star Wars without R2-D2, and Kenny defined who R2-D2 was and is. He will be greatly missed.”

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Photo by Steve Brown.

She must be doing some last minute online Christmas shopping.

It begs the question, "Which ninja R2 unit are you?"

What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold beverages delivered to you by droid, obviously.  Japanese appliance brand Aqua has created this adorable and functional R2D2 miniature refrigerator for exactly that.  As if having an R2 mini-fridge wasn't cool enough, the unit is also capable of going wireless and delivering your beverages to you by remote control!  Who needs a significant other to bring you a beer when you've got a robot who doesn't judge your drinking habits?



The fridge, which I'm hereby dubbing the R2Beer2, is set to hit the market some time next year. 

And his name is C2-B5, the literal Venom to R2-D2's Spider-Man. Check out the video below to learn more surrounding this development: