BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Nostalgia comes to life every year when people gather at the Collector Con in Bakersfield, one of the biggest events of the year.
Jackie Bell with the Bakersfield Astromech Droids said, “We love to see the reaction of the kids and the families.”
Bell has been building robots like R2-D2 for 10 years. He said it took 4 years and $10,0000 to build the famous bot.
“If you want the panels to move up, you want the periscopes to come out, you want the arms to open, it’s going to get a lot more expensive,” said Bell.
R2 and Lord Vader aren’t the only celebrities bringing movie magic to Collector Con.
Chad Lindberg who played “Jessie” on Fast and Furious was in attendance.
“They ask me, where’s the Jetta, where’s the Jetta, always,” said Lindberg. “I say, it’s in a museum where it belongs.”
Walker the dog’s burned paws healing nicely from close call with Borel Fire
The actor says he’s a nerd at heart. The only thing this fan of toys loves more is meeting his fans.