Do I even need to explain this?

where the past meets the future..

Teal is not a huchback. This is our attempt to duplicate Leia's hood. :)

Perfect cinnamon bun Leia hair!!

Post me you must.

Notice the lack of rocket blast. As we know...R2-D2 has NO rocket blast.

This is not the droid you're looking for.

Those don't look like Princess shoes.

This is not the droid I'm looking for...

Ever since the XP-38 came out, [these] just aren't in demand.

Many Bothun spies died to bring us this information...

Help Me, USPS - You are my only hope.

Is this the beginning? Will R2 look like a NASCAR ride soon?

Kenny Baker's new day-job.

She wearing pants under there? Hehe

Take me to your leader - beep beep

These should be wheels. And there should only be three of them!

trees

Kennedy's real killer

It's much cooler in the darkside, join us Leia.

"A transport! I'm saved! OVER HERE! OVER HERE! HELP! PLEASE HELP!"

Awesome..

nom nom nom

Master frodo were are we???

watch for falling ewoks!

horrible hand placement

Do I even need to explain this? by Erin MJ.

I don't think so. :D

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Update: So. This photo has exploded, beyond either of our wildest dreams, thanks to Reddit, Digg, lots of bloggers, and, apparently, the enduring appeal of a pop culture icon. :D

You can read the original post that went along with this picture on Lylium.org.

Also, find out how you can help send Teal/Princess Leia (who is definitely a GIRL, btw) to Cambridge so that she can save the world, one math student at a time! Click here to find out more. :)

Oh, and if you happen to be friends with George Lucas... do us a favor and send him this link, okay? ;)

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(175 comments)

The Roaming Radiographer (andrew_mrt1976) says:

This is classic ..... one of the first scenes i remember seeing of the whole trilogy .... Hexology .... sixtupology ... whatever .... it is a fantastic recreation :)

Oh and I got to comment first on what has to become one of those flickr classics!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

donmimi83 ( away ) says:

you are GREAT
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Leighton_Cooksey says:

This is pure genius.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

~ aidan says:

Ha ha ha brilliant

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Domino Cid says:

creative is an understatement.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

RoninVision says:

Ha! Very clever...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Yamel says:

Very cool

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi*mckee says:

*fantastic*!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jelltecks says:

Well done on being the first to think of doing this. A very cool shot indeed. Seen on explore/interestingness
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

raiherring says:

you guys are too funny! I love it!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

. : A N D R E W : . says:

nice work
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

iam4ranny says:

Congratulations this made EXPLORE !

Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Kungfukitten says:

This is pretty darn funny! Good job.

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

portobello_belle says:

That is an absolute fave...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

MGildersleeve [deleted] says:

No, no, you don't. Awsome
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

aJ GAZMEN ツ GucciBeaR says:

Grats on making it on EXPLORE ^_^
bwahahaha
bRiLLiant~

GSXR & KOGA say, "mMmmmow."
[ kitty-heLLo]

have a gR8 day >'.'<

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pikelettationuk says:

Great picture, I saw on the news the mailboxes were changing for the anniversary or something, what a great idea though............. such a well known scene.......
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

hawkeye_flickr says:

Excellent shot! Great Idea! love it!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

e❧kristina (away) says:

very very cool image!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

raspberrytart says:

Love love love!
Seen on Explore.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

aprilpix says:

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Oh man this is fantastic...shame about that car being in the background. Otherwise fabulous
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

physics*chick says:

Oh this is so great! Caught it on your blog, but had to comment. Nicely captured, definitely worth any ridicule!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheldon Pax says:

Great! Really, really great!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Chase Davis says:

There are 400 of these R2D2 boxes in 200 citites, I wonder what cities they are in.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Air Force One says:

Standing ovation!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jafvis(ystspzz) says:

Fantastic! Clever and well done!

Seen in E!
Congrats!

May the Force be with you!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

javajem says:

That is fabulous!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

vogeljosh says:

Hilarious!

Found it on Reddit.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

GirlieErin says:

Love this! What a cute idea.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Abdelrahman says:

I'm coming from Reddit
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

nichole_e says:

That's just awesome.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Tina McNeill says:

Fantastic!

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

eggwegg says:

LOL! The photo is great. My co-worker sent me the link. : )
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

thefnjester says:

So you know, I got here from reddit.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

wiberg [deleted] says:

reddit
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

8 SίMpLe RuLeS says:

this is really amusing!! great pic =D
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

elston says:

"post master general, you're my only hope..."
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

toddsherman says:

i reddit too - good job
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

JasdonLe says:

Yes!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mistymisschristie says:

This is SO funny....I absolutely LOVE it!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

carlosgomez says:

Hehe, this made my day.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jinxmcc says:

A stroke of genius! thanks for the laugh!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

BlindPhotog says:

I got here from Reddit, as aggreggated by popurls.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

minicloud says:

i got here through reddit via popurls as well.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

justinsfpics says:

explore but added it to stumble
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

squidhelmet says:

Awesome Picture! Great that it's getting so many views!

I was linked to it from a webforum called MEGALOPOLIS! (It's a super-hero themed web forum with lots of geekerobelia)

clovisblackwell.com/megalopolis

Thanks!

-Squidhelmet
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

BEY CHUA says:

very cool!
may the force be with you!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

PDX503 says:

i saw this on 7 days. great photo! i love it wonderful
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Apple*Crumble says:

no
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

OisinT says:

dugg
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

overprocessed says:

You are getting lots of views from digg.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jason_Percival says:

Linked in from www.digg.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

brettguidry says:

Nice. Saw it on digg.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jongaynor says:

This is great!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Woodyatt says:

nice one :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jordan.meeter says:

I'm here via Digg. :p

digg.com/movies/Star_Wars_only_its_real_life_ pic
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

UnlnvlslblE says:

Love it. Saw it on Digg. That just made my day!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

bizzlenj says:

Grats on being Dugg!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Powerdrift says:

There's one of these in Honolulu, HI in front of the old Honolulu Advertiser building.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

NeoVoyager [deleted] says:

You made the front page of digg. Congrats!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

VanillaDeath says:

Stopping by from Digg :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Proth says:

I digg it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Joshua M. Seevers says:

Yeah, this is cool pic, I found it on Digg by the way. You can thank the digg effect for all the visits, congrats!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

theXenon says:

Cool, and digg (dugg).
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

tk394 says:

Greetings from the 501st Legion, 70th Explorers Garrison. I also found you on Digg.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

orbital2012 [deleted] says:

Brilliant!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

airencracken says:

Awesome photo, saw it on Digg.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

micahc123 says:

USPS Man, you are my only hope! Great job.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

immauss says:

Digg sent me here. I love This. Incredible Idea and awesome work !!
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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sanduski says:

hi Nice one. I got here from digg.com/movies/Star_Wars_only_its_real_life_ pic
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

.: sandman says:

LOL. It was just a matter of time.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Frostfox says:

Found on Digg
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ViewsFromTwo says:

Another digger...Great shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

johnxlewis says:

found you from digg.com

awesome picture!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

puttputt0 says:

you have been dugg:
digg.com/movies/Star_Wars_only_its_real_life_ pic
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Mightee says:

Saw it on Digg. That's awesome.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

J1R0 says:

join the party!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kingdesmond1337 says:

very nice, I want one of those mailboxes...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cricketk says:

Linked from LiveJournal.

Really like the photo!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ziggybogydoo says:

Again from digg, congrats on making the front page there!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

origamisuperfly says:

diggin it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ziggybogydoo says:

It's moved up on digg, now its in the top ten there, a second ago it had 900 something diggs! gl trying to catch up to the #1 story though, it just broke 10k a min ago...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )