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  • RIP Tony Dyson, The Man Who Built R2-D2

    RIP Tony Dyson, The Man Who Built R2-D2

    One of the most iconic non-human characters in movie history, R2-D2, was the handiwork of many people. Beloved concept artist Ralph McQuarrie designed him, Kenny Baker helped bring him to life — but it was Tony Dyson, who passed away today at the age of 68, who had the daunting task of building Artoo as…