There was a life sized paper mache/cardboard version of R2D2 at the North School, my Elementary School, in Ms. Seidler’s Art room. It was on the top of the cabinets in a common area, out of reach, but on display. It was so awesome. I have no idea who made it, must had been some older kids, Star Wars was at it’s peak this was 1980ish. I remember staring at it every time we had art, it was my friend Brian who told me a guy operated R2D2 in the movie, he was a tiny guy and he sat in the droid to make it move and speak. No way there was a guy… I did not believe him for the longest time. I wanted to, that would be an awesome job, being R2D2, how cool would that be… I would sit and stare trying to picture a person in that paper mache version in art class. Rest in Peace Mr. Baker. I am glad you were real.
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