Help me R2 D2, you're my only hope

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Simon of The Art Hustle sent in this glorious shot of his wife circa 1978 in Jackson, Mississippi at a movie theatre event with "R2 D2". Note the wonderful hand painted Star Wars collage in the background.

I pretty much love all mall appearance shots I get in but these home grown Star Wars ones have become my personal favourites.

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[MIB41]

Great memories. I'm so very glad I grew up in the 70's. Good times.

[bobws]

That is adorable, however we need an update shot of his wife with R2 in an equally short skirt! LOL

[Earth 2 Chris]

^No offense dude, but that's just borderline creepy.

I remember my mom taking me down to the premiere of Star Wars in our town. I didn't go to the movie, because I guess my parents thought I was too young (I was 3), but I did get to meet "Darth Vader". I think it was my mom's boss in the outfit. He was very tall, and built well enough to pull it off. He scared the beejeezus out of me. Much better to frighten your child with a real person than some old movie.

Chris

[bobws]

I did say LOL.

[Bruce Banner]

I'm so very glad I grew up in the 70's

Ditto.

[wilbs518]

Awesome picture!

[Toyman_Chris]

That is amazing!!

[ddgaff1132]

Too bad its not a later promo R2-D2. The kid could have opened its lid and had a Pepsi.

[BaronSat]

Does anybody knows if this R2 had some action features like sounds or lights? Or if there was some little guy inside to make it move? I mention that because the body seems,very big.