The limited capacity of the actual fridge was easy to overlook because, well, it’s R2-D2! You’ve got to be making a few big bucks (word to Omar Suarez) to afford big-ticket collectibles like the Star Wars: Battle Pod video game. Who could possibly counter-argument THAT?
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Moreover, the automaton refrigerator’s looks much like the Star War’s R2-D2.
Moreover, each unit of the AQUA R2-D2 mini fridge, which can roll through the house to deliver drinks, is capable of holding six cans. This shows once again how cool Disney can be when they really commit to something, as they seem to be doing with this latest Star Wars installment. That’s not to say the fridge is “mini”, as it’s actually a life-size R2-D2 model, complete with movement and sound effects. So, if a curious fan would like to open his hatch to see the circuits inside or to perform maintenance, he/she would have the very pleasant surprise of finding a few cold beverages waiting there instead. Just keep in mind to charge it each night.
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According to Engadget’s Japanese media division, the self-propelled intergalactic droid (full name AQUA R2-D2) was created by the multinational consumer electronics company Haier Asia, the fridge has more-than-fridge-like capabilities, including Wi-Fi and a projector that can play movies via the average Android. The pre-tax cost of the fridge in Japan is ¥998,000 (approximately $8,274).
