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RIP Tony Dyson - R2-D2's Builder

Discussion in 'Star Wars Community' started by LAJ_FETT , Mar 4, 2016.

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  1. LAJ_FETT

    LAJ_FETT Tech Admin (2007-2023) - She Held Us Together star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Professor Tony Dyson, who built the original Star Wars R2-D2 droid, has died on the Maltese island of Gozo.
    The 68-year-old Briton was found by police after a neighbour called them, concerned his door was open.
    He is thought to have died of natural causes. A post-mortem is being carried out to determine cause of death.
    Dyson was commissioned to make eight R2-D2 robots for the film series. He said working on it was "one of the most exciting periods of my life".
    The look of R2-D2 was created by the conceptual designer Ralph McQuarrie who also created Darth Vader, Chewbacca and C-3PO.
    Prof Dyson, who owned The White Horse Toy Company, was commissioned to make eight models plus the master moulds and an additional head.



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    LAJ_FETT , Mar 4, 2016
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  2. Jedimaster_Darklight

    Jedimaster_Darklight Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Such sad news!

    Rest in peace.
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    Jedimaster_Darklight, Mar 4, 2016
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