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

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The G1T4-M1N1 can carry everything from lightsabers to power converters while chasing you around town

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 galaxy 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 real 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 from the Disney Store - 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.

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 convention outfit. A helper that can carry your backpack while you parade around as a Stormtrooper or Jedi Knight? Perfect. Actually, I suspect 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 awesome new remote control Mouse Droid instead.

G1T4-M1N1 Droid | $2,875 at Disney StoreBuy it if:Don't buy it if:

G1T4-M1N1 Droid | $2,875 at Disney Store
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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For more from a galaxy far, far away, don't miss our exclusive reveal of a new lightsaber replica.

Benjamin Abbott
Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and now manage GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage. You'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news.

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