R2-D2 Sells For Nearly $3 Million At Star Wars Auction

It's tough to put a figure on just how valuable it can be to have a trusty astromech droid at your side, capable of repairing your ship, hacking a mainframe, or serving you drinks. At a recent auction by Profiles in History, however, a screen-used R2-D2 gave a hint at the value, earning itself nearly $3 million.

The 43-inch R2 unit was reportedly constructed with screen-used parts that date back to the original 1977 Star Wars and as recent as 2002's Attack of the Clones. Although the droid clearly looks the part, the auction house noted, "No internal mechanics or workings are present," so don't expect it to beep or boop at your command.

The droid was constructed out of a combination of aluminum, fiberglass, and steel, with Profiles in History claiming it is the only complete unit in the public domain. The auction book referred to the droid as "one of the most instantly recognizable pieces of pop culture in existence."

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The catalog listing had anticipated the collectible would earn anywhere from $1 million to $2 million, eventually going for $2.75 million.

One of the most memorable components of the droid is the dome, which was reportedly used by Kenny Baker on the set of the 1977 film.

As the films progressed, more sophisticated technology was used to create new R2 units, resulting in many of the spare parts being retired from filming.

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The incredible Star Wars auction lasted three whole days, selling a wide variety of different items used throughout the saga's history. Another highly coveted item on the auction block was the lightsaber Mark Hamill used in the 1977 film as well as The Empire Strikes Back. The prop ended up selling for $325,000, a fraction of R2's price. R2's impressive price tag made it the most expensive item at the event.

Much like with many of us who frequently shop online, the face value is only one cost to keep in mind, as the droid is actually located in the United Kingdom and the buyer will have to take into account shipping costs.