R2-MK was the R2-series astromech droid companion of the Jedi Master Mickey Mouse during the era that saw the fall of the Galactic Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Together, R2-MK and Jedi Mickey partook in many galactic adventures. Unlike other members of its droid series, R2-MK bore some modifications to its head, specifically possessing a plate strongly resembling the ears of its master's species.
Behind the scenes[]
- "The creative 'Forces' at Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to announce an all-new character coming to the Disney Parks in April 2010. Every Jedi needs his own astromech droid, and Jedi Mickey is no exception. This spring we will be introducing Jedi Mickey's own droid, R2-MK."
- ―Disney press release introducing R2-MK, January 2010
This droid was a live-action character and a subsequent toy made available exclusively at Disney Parks beginning in Spring 2010. It was meant to be the astromech droid owned by "Jedi Mickey," the Jedi-robe-wearing Mickey Mouse released as an action figure as another Disney exclusive. The droid was featured alongside Mickey at Star Wars Weekends starting in 2010.
Sources[]
R2-MK Coming to Disney Parks This Spring on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- Star Wars Weekends Are Almost Here! on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Star Tours (Pack: Jedi Mickey & R2-MK) (backup link) (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Star Tours (Pack: Jedi Mickey's Starfighter) (backup link)
- "Incoming" — Star Wars Insider 117
- "Incoming" — Star Wars Insider 141
- "Bantha Tracks" — Star Wars Insider 157
Notes and references[]
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R2-MK Coming to Disney Parks This Spring on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)