An R4-X2 astromech droid dome from Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Droids were important members of the Resistance, working to keep weapons, ships and other machinery functional. R4-X2 worked in the hangar on the main Resistance cruiser, preparing fighter craft for battle. The hanger was destroyed by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) as Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and the other Resistance pilots were getting ready to battle the First Order. R4-X2 also featured heavily in the promotion of the film, having been turned into a toy after its release, and can be found on page 21 of Star Wars: The Last Jedi - The Visual Dictionary.

The droid dome was hand-built by Brad Oakley, who also produced droids for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story. It is made of CNC (computer numerical control)-cut styrene frames that were hand skinned. Key features include its radar eye, two aluminium holographic projectors that move at random and flash when the droid head is connected to a power supply, and two sets of five RGB (red-green-blue) LEDs that flash in patterns under the droid's projectors.

A small panel, finished in faux-silver paint, hides a "bad motivator" smoke function. The panel is designed to extend outwards and emit water vapour (similar to that used in e-cigarettes) to mimic the appearance of smoke. The droid dome is hollow except for the wiring and panels used to control the electronics.

The dome is intentionally distressed in places to look worn and well used, in keeping with George Lucas' "used future" concept, like much of the technology and weaponry of the Resistance. This includes damage to the white paint on the lower ring. There is additional wear from production use, such as scuffing and scratches. The lot is accompanied by a copy of Star Wars: The Last Jedi - The Visual Dictionary and an official Disney toy set featuring R4-X2 and another droid, Y5-X2. Dimensions: 40 cm x 40 cm x 38 cm (15 3/4" x 15 3/4" x 15")



Literature

Star Wars: The Last Jedi - The Visual Dictionary by Pablo Hidalgo, published by DK.

£15,000 - 25,000 M

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