Builders Make their Celebration Europe Debut!

The R2-D2 Builders, a group of fans who construct their own movie-real models of droids from the Star Wars saga, are planning a spectacular display for Star Wars Celebration Europe July 13th -- 15th at London's ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

An international organization, the R2-D2 Builders started as an Internet network for sharing building tips and information. With members from Australia to Germany, the builders have grown to hundreds of craftsman since Dave Everett of Sydney, Australia founded the group in 1999. Their work is most impressive -- many of their droids are hard to distinguish from the droids that were created for the movies.

The droid designers will exhibit their creations in their own dedicated room, and will be on hand to talk about their work and share their building tips with fans and potential builders. Special activities and tutorials are planned for the room, too.

"The R2 Builders Group is delighted to be taking part in Celebration Europe, honoring 30 years of Star Wars and we already have a large number of droids and droid builders confirmed to attend from all over Europe," says Oliver Steeples, R2 Builders UK Organizer.

Droid fun will not be limited to the Builders' Room! The Builders will be taking part in discussion panels, run a Droid Hunt competition, and the droids will be mixing and mingling with attendees in the public areas. Watch out for rogue Astromechs!

"We have a number of events planned already, and there will be numerous surprises and announcements as the build-up to July intensifies," said Steeples.

The R2 Builders typify the dedication and commitment of Star Wars fans. Each droid is painstakingly constructed over many, many hours often at considerable personal expense. They do it for the love of Star Wars. And now, you can meet them and their creations up close and in person at Celebration Europe.

Stay tuned to www.starwars.com/celebration and www.celebrationeurope.com for more updates!

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