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A light-up remote-controlled R2-S8 droid from Ron Howard's Solo: A Star Wars Story. The astromech droid R2-S8 was seen displaying a hologram for a pair of Imperial stormtroopers at the Coronet Spaceport on Corellia, just after Han (Alden Ehrenreich) was separated from Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke). The droid was later recreated as an action figure as part of the Star Wars: Droid Factory toy set.

Constructed by Stuart Bone, this droid was originally built for use on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, although its scene was cut from the final film. It has a plywood frame and legs, with a fiberglass dome and a hand-cut aluminum outer skin. Its hand-painted finish is predominantly white, black, and red, and the droid is intentionally distressed to look dusty, dirtied and well-used during its life at the spaceport.

R2-S8 can be driven by remote control with a rotating dome and light effects, powered by battery. The removable back panel is autographed in blue pen by R2-D2 performer Kenny Baker. Also written on the panel are three sets of dates and locations, indicating when the droid was used for filming. Bone's "UK R2D2 Builders Pass" is clipped inside the chassis, along with badges for the "Astromech Droid Collection" and the "R2-D2 Builders Club."

R2-S8 comes with a rechargeable battery pack and a Spektrum DXe remote control to operate its movement and head. The remote control comes in a foam-padded carrying case, along with various accessories. The droid exhibits wear from production use, aside from the intentional distress. There are some scuffs and scratches, and some small areas exhibit chipped paint. Dimensions: 29.5" x 27.5" x 43.25" (75 cm x 70 cm x 110 cm)

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: $60,000 - 120,000

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