Aside from Darth Vader’s revelation to Luke Skywalker, the next most notable line from the original Star Wars trilogy features R2-D2 and Princess Leia. Projected as a hologram by R2-D2, Princess Leia pleads “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”
You have probably watched that scene tens time over, but do you know these things about R2-D2?
- The name R2-D2 was inspired by a passing conversation George Lucas overheard during post-production of American Graffiti.
- If you can believe it, there is such thing as the Robot Hall of Fame, to which R2-D2 was inducted in 2003.
- Of all the characters in the Star Wars universe, R2-D2 is George Lucas’ favourite.
His synthesizer voice is indecipherable, yet his ability to always save the day has seen R2-D2 remain a firm fan-favourite all these years.
Show your affection for the blue and white droid with your very own R2-D2 tattoo. Keep scrolling and get inspired.
New school R2-D2 tattoo by @joshpeacock_obe1
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Neo trad R2-D2 tattoo by @tattoos.by.steve
Neo trad R2-D2 and Princess Leia tattoo by @pony_tbr
Sparkly neo trad R2-D2 tattoo by @blvckdots
R2-D2 and lightsabers tattoo by @deboracherrys
Traditional style Yoda and R2-D2 tattoo by @joshuaheckerttattoos
Graphic illustrative R2-D2 tattoo by @stoyjunx
Painterly colour realism R2-D2 tattoo by @kevinfurnesstattoo
Bold graphic R2-D2 tattoo by @mambotattooer
Neo trad R2-D2 and Princess Leia tattoo by @nick_sarich_tattooer
Painterly colour realism R2-D2 tattoo by @adamkinskymilton
Neo trad R2-D2 tattoo by @bootattoo89
Sparkly pastel R2-D2 tattoo by @alexstrangler