You can get an actual Star Wars droid that follows you around, but you don't wanna know how much it'll cost

Star Wars G1T4-M1N1 Droid on a pavement
(Image credit: Disney)

Lightsabers are cool and all, but for me, Star Wars droids are some of the best things about a gala🍨xy far, far away. Part friend and part pet, they're ever reliable and, in the case of R2-D2 or Chopper, will merrily assist you do crimes. They are, in a word, great. I'd very much like to have a robot buddy like this in r﷽eal life.

It seems as though someone at Disney heard me, because you can now get your hands on real-life Star Wars droids. Indeed, the G1T4-M1N1 Droid is available - and it can follow you around town while carrying up to 20lbs of luggage. That's because it's packing cameras and sensors that "allow it to identify its operator and follow them." Presumably with the obligatory bleeps and bloops these 'bots are known for.

The downside? Jiminy Crickets, it'll cost you. The G1T4-M1N1 will set you back $2,875, which is enough to make even the most ardent droid fan wince. Plus, I'm British, so upon seeing the name my brain immediately thought it said "Git Mini."💖 Which is a very cool name for a sassy, trouble-making Star Wars droid who's always getting intro scrapes, but isn't what I'd go for if I wanted something to carry precious cargo.

Disney G1T4-M1N1 droid on a plain background

(Image credit: Disney)

Still, I genuinely respect the idea. Besides looking the part (it's equal parts Roomba and dustbin, which is exactly how Star Wars droids should be), it's a fun idea that I can imagine being a cute addition to your convent🌼ion outfit. A helper that can carry your backpack while you parade around as a Stormtrooper or Jedi Knight? Perfect. Actually, I suspec🌼t it'd end up being more popular than you - regardless of how cool your costume is.

Still, I'm reeling at that cost. It's certainly more than a couple of power converters from Tosche Station, that's for sure. Maybe I'll stick with the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:awesome new༒ remote control M🐼ouse Droid instead.

G1T4-M1N1 Droid | If you'd like to own a little helper droid in real-life, this is probably the closest you're gonna get. Thus far, I've not seen it anywhere other than Disney either.

Buy it if:
✅ You've always wanted a droid pal
✅ You want it as a con accessory

Don't buy it if:
❌ That price gives you the shivers


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