Just a quick FYI, The R2 Builders Group will be hosting a Panel at WonderCon again this year, Don Bies has also kindly agreed to join them as a special guest. In addition they will be there on Saturday, and Sunday roaming the halls with their droids! Bring your camera!


WHAT?: R2-D2 Droid Building Basics
WHEN?: Saturday, FEBRUARY 28 12:30-1:30pm
WHERE?: ROOM 236/238 WONDERCON

From Starwars.com: "Chris James, Ryan Goff, Steve Simmons, and David Calkins share their experiences and demonstrate working droids. Topics range from materials, tools needed, basic electronics, and radio control information to make your own R2 come to life! Special guest Don Bies, former ILM model maker and Star Wars Episodes II and III droid wrangler."

Special thanks to Chris from Artoo-detoo.net for the heads up!