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Belonging to the popular and robust [[R2-series astromech droid|R2 series]], '''R2-B1''' was much the same design as his more famous Astromech droid counterpart, [[R2-D2/Legends|R2-D2]]. R2-B1's last assigned duty was on [[Naboo/Legends|Naboo]], in the repair droid pool on the royal cruiser belonging to [[Queen/Legends|Queen]] [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Amidala]]. During the blockade of [[Naboo/Legends|Naboo]] and the subsequent heroic escape, the ship carrying Queen Amidala was hit by enemy fire and damaged. The droids stored on board were sent out to repair the damage, R2-B1 was one of the droids destroyed in this event. Only [[R2-D2/Legends|R2-D2]] survived to restore shield power to the cruiser.


==Behind the scenes==
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The [[Hasbro Inc.|Hasbro]] toy company has produced three distinct 'basic line' action figures portraying the R2-B1 astro droid character. The first was issued in the year 2000, following the release of the film, as an single carded figure in the [[Star Wars: Episode I (toy line)|Episode I]]-packaged toy line. The second was released in 2007 as part of the ''[[Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection|30th Anniversary Collection]]''. The last iteration was included in the "Royal Starship Droids" four-figure "Battle Pack" (#38608) which was part of the ''[[Star Wars: Movie Heroes|'Discover the Force']]'' series sold exclusively at Walmart stores in early 2012. While all these replicas measure about 2-1/2 inches tall (6 cm), each is cast from different molding tools, and is painted in a notably different manner; for instance, the first version has inaccurate metallic silver 'chrome' accents on the dome. This original 'Episode I' figure was rather difficult to find in the marketplace when offered, and became a 'sought-after' collectible at the time.
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In 2015 for [[May 4|Star Wars day]], Gamestop is releasing an exclusive Funko POP! Star Wars: R2-B1 Vinyl Bobble-Head.
| model = [[R2 Series]]
| manufacturer = [[Industrial Automaton]]
| source = [[Droids in Movies|Movie]]
| affiliation = Royal Naboo Security Forces
| domepcolor = Aluminum
| dome2color = Yellow
| bodypcolor = Aluminum
| body2color = Yellow
| legpcolor = Purple
| leg2color = Yellow
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==Appearances==
==General==
*[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] {{1st}}
The [[Hasbro Inc.|Hasbro]] toy company has produced three distinct 'basic line' action figures portraying the R2-B1 astro droid character. The first was issued in the year 2000, following the release of the film, as an single carded figure in the Episode I-packaged toy line. The second was released in 2007 as part of the ''30th Anniversary Collection''. The last iteration was included in the "Royal Starship Droids" four-figure "Battle Pack" (#38608) which was part of the ''Discover the Force'' series sold exclusively at Walmart stores in early 2012. While all these replicas measure about 2-1/2 inches tall (6 cm), each is cast from different molding tools, and is painted in a notably different manner; for instance, the first version has inaccurate metallic silver 'chrome' accents on the dome. This original 'Episode I' figure was rather difficult to find in the marketplace when offered, and became a 'sought-after' collectible at the time.
*''[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (novelization)]]


==Sources==
== Notes ==
*''[[Episode I Insider's Guide]]''
*''Episode I Insider's Guide''
*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/fun/snapshot/2000/03/snapshot20000321.html|text=R2-B1}}
*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/fun/snapshot/2000/03/snapshot20000321.html|text=R2-B1}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Episode I (toy line)||text=''Star Wars: Episode I'' toy line|pack=R2-B1 (Astromech Droid)|link=episodeIr2b1.asp}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Episode I (toy line)||text=''Star Wars: Episode I'' toy line|pack=R2-B1 (Astromech Droid)|link=episodeIr2b1.asp}}
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*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Movie Heroes||text=''Star Wars: Movie Heroes''|pack=Battle Packs (Royal Starship Droids)|link=Royal_Starship_Droids.asp}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Movie Heroes||text=''Star Wars: Movie Heroes''|pack=Battle Packs (Royal Starship Droids)|link=Royal_Starship_Droids.asp}}


==External links==
== References ==
*[http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/item-detail/1530 StarWars.com Cargo Bay - R2-B1 action figure 2000]
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[[Category:Droids in Movies]]

Revision as of 03:43, 13 August 2018

R2-B1
File:R2b1.jpg
Model: R2 Series
Manufacturer: Industrial Automaton
Source Material: Movie
Affiliation: Royal Naboo Security Forces
Dome Color
Primary: Aluminum
Secondary: Yellow
Body Color
Primary: Aluminum
Secondary: Yellow
Leg Color
Primary: Purple
Secondary: Yellow




General

The Hasbro toy company has produced three distinct 'basic line' action figures portraying the R2-B1 astro droid character. The first was issued in the year 2000, following the release of the film, as an single carded figure in the Episode I-packaged toy line. The second was released in 2007 as part of the 30th Anniversary Collection. The last iteration was included in the "Royal Starship Droids" four-figure "Battle Pack" (#38608) which was part of the Discover the Force series sold exclusively at Walmart stores in early 2012. While all these replicas measure about 2-1/2 inches tall (6 cm), each is cast from different molding tools, and is painted in a notably different manner; for instance, the first version has inaccurate metallic silver 'chrome' accents on the dome. This original 'Episode I' figure was rather difficult to find in the marketplace when offered, and became a 'sought-after' collectible at the time.

Notes

References

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