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Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks
There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to creatively…
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The R2-D2 Tamagotchi Is for Serious Star Wars Fans
I’m a huge Tamagotchi fan (Exhibit A, B, and C), but after a week with the R2-D2 Tamagotchi, I realise I just spent $US20 ($28) on something too extreme even for me.
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Lego’s Giant R2-D2 Is, of Course, the Droid You’ve Been Looking For
In a few weeks, just in time for unofficial Star Wars holiday May the Fourth, everyone’s favourite R2 unit will join Lego’s line of giant, adult-targeted kits. This 12-inch droid is made up of over 2,300 bricks and has a lot more going on than just looking good.