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R2-D2 Mailbox, Mail Vanishes

(CBS13) LOUISVILLE, Ky. A search of intergalactic importance is underway. But, it didn't happen a long time ago, or in a galaxy far, far away.

A mailbox painted to look like the Star Wars character R2-D2 was stolen, which is a federal offense. It's not just the droid the Post Office is looking for, it's the mail inside. For each item of mail stolen, the thief could spend five years in prison.

"I think those guys have joined the dark side or something," Rod Whitenack, Star Wars fan "why would you steal an R2D2 mailbox. Besides the fact it's a federal offense, that's just not cool, man."

Postal inspectors are continuing to investigate.

BTW, just a nerdy note, but the boxes aren't actually "painted" to look like R2--it's stickers.

Comments

[celesse.livejournal.com]

I was wondering when that was going to happen. As soon as I saw the mailboxes I thought, "Wow, I wonder how many of those are going to be stolen despite it being a federal offence." I figured someone would at least ganke the stickers off one somehow.

The only thing that surprises me is it took this long for someone to do it XD

[mmymoon.livejournal.com]

Hee! We've been waiting for these for months -- Cory's a mail carrier, you know. These just make his whole life.

On the note of R2D2...

[boogeeboo.livejournal.com]

I was wondering if you had seen this yet?


This motorized replica of the headstrong little droid from the Star Wars films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away. R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands (Turn around!
Move forward two units!) and he plays games like tag, using an infra-red sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2s lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional bad mood. (A simple command of, R2, behave yourself! snaps him out of it.)

R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries (not included).

Minor assembly required.
Ages 8 and up.
15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)


My friend ordered it for her husband and it is fabulous! Can you believe they found it in the Sky Mall catalog? I have not seen it in action yet, but I will let you know once he has opened it on Monday! :)