The partwork model kit and magazine, Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2, published by De Agostini, operated on a subscription basis. Each installment contained components for constructing an app-controlled R2-D2, accompanied by articles about the production of the Star Wars films, in-universe information regarding droids, and real-world details on scientific advancements in robotics. This publication spanned 100 issues, released between January 2017 and January 2019, with monthly shipments consisting of 4 issues each.
The completed model was marketed as a 1:2 scale replica of R2-D2; however, its actual scale was 1:2.3. This remote-controlled and motorized model featured a rotating dome with lights, along with various other characteristics reminiscent of the R2-D2 props used in the Original Trilogy.
- " Building the Galaxy "
- " Droid Directory "
- " Understanding Robotics "
- " Build R2-D2 "
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Official product page on De Agostini ModelSpace (backup link)
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De Agostini ModelSpace discussion forum (backup link)
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Build Your Own R2-D2 by DeAgostini ModelSpace on the ModelSpace UK YouTube channel (backup link)
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Build Your Own R2-D2 in action on the ModelSpace UK YouTube channel (backup link)
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Star Wars Father's Day Gift Guide 2021 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
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