I built R2D2 a BODY // STAR WARS Polymer Clay Tutorial

Ever wonder what R2D2 would look like if he was a Gunpla? Well now you know. I made R2D2 into a fully mechanized, fully limbed, imperial smashing robo-badass.
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Chapters:
00:00 - The Backstory
00:18 - Never Skip Leg Day
02:53- Something for the Weirdos
03:57 - Do You Even Lift, Bro?
05:45 - Blue on White on White
08:28 - It's the Flock of Paint
09:14 - Vanquished Foe
09:55 - Loud Noises
10:29 - Skipiping Straight to Step 3
12:28 - Glamour Shots
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[@tacnica1007]

Finally, a visual representation of how menacing R2 actually was

[@TheTransformersFanEver]

The guy lived through everything with no memory wipes he is terrifying

[@andrewshepherd1537]

@J. Jonah Jameson for some reason I'm imagining Ultra-Gigga-D2 standing menacingly behind Luke, arms twitching while he has PTSD flashbacks to Genonosis

[@Slamdoxicalz]

@@TheTransformersFanEver "a long time ago in a galaxy far far away" was R2D2 telling the story (Disney ruined that though).

[@RohansDaughter]

R2 already fears neither gods nor men, and here you are enabling him. we're all kriffing doomed. also the aesthetic is perfect, the addition of the rebel colors really accentuated that "homemade battle armor upgrade made by scruffy imperial school dropouts" vibe. i can totally imagine this on the cover of a SW Extended Universe book.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks! That's what I was going for--the old rebel, "slap some paint on it and call it done" styling

[@aljameenbush8966]

​@@NorthoftheBorderYou think you can make a buster version of 3-CPO?

[@RhondaFleming-bx4xj]

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[@idrawpictures9140]

The design is really impressive. I love drawing original characters but can't ever think of details to keep them from being too plain. All of your small "form over function" details are awesome.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Greebles. Greebles everywhere. Or buckles/belts/pockets/etc. Blank spaces stress me out so I fill them with whatever looks remotely reasonable!

[@cheezytoxins8652]

Reminds me of how he did the "Sith Buster" absolutely gorgeous

[@yodaspielberg]

"Star Wars has taught me function should never stand in the way of design." That is such a perfect summation of the Star Wars aesthetic.

[@soulkingbrook8267]

Princess Leia: alright Luke your titans on stand by call it when ready Luke: *visible confusion*. Alright uh send it down *Insert R2-D2 scream gradually getting louder as he falls from the sky*

[@__BT-7274__]

Excellent comment, we will watch your career with great interest

[@soulkingbrook8267]

@@__BT-7274__ BT?! I thought you were dead. I saw you blow up on Typhon when the arc exploded

[@__BT-7274__]

@@soulkingbrook8267 i am immortal

[@jaclynjohnson9293]

@@__BT-7274__ the fock?

[@ESquadProductions]

Okay this was the LAST thing I expected for part 2 😂

[@NorthoftheBorder]

They said it couldn't be done... Oh, no sorry, they said it *shouldn't* be done. Whoops.

[@craigshaw212]

@@NorthoftheBorder but it definitely should be done

[@Agaminmon]

Awesome! I love it. The concept is missing in SW. Droids that can adapt with robotic parts to become something more then the original form. R2 being the feisty butt kicking droid he was with the robotics it's takes it up a few notches. Since he likes to zap things maybe some sort of electro-blaster or something built into the robot form. This was a inspirational video for me thanks for sharing!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks for watching!

[@4THECRAFT]

Amazing and very imaginative creation. Great video editing and commentary as well. 😊👍👍👍

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks for watching!

[@isiahwhichard2177]

This would probably look really cool next to the tie fighter mech you made

[@lewiscausey687]

That is stupid sick. I love it. I can imagine R2 saying,"Call me an overweight glob of grease again!" Haha

[@sarcasticotter]

Therapist: "Chad R2-D2 isn't real, it can't hurt you" Chad R2-D2: (Great creation!)

[@kirbyexe2229]

Ah yes. Chad2-D2

[@blade9657]

@@kirbyexe2229 yes

[@Starvaze]

I believe you mean "r2-d2 with arms and legs can't hurt you" And such

[@sarcasticotter]

@@kirbyexe2229 *dead* 😂

[@spamtongspamton2605]

@@danthebunnie_origins1146 waht

[@MCMXCI42]

R2D2: "Ore wa... GUNDAM" (this is excellent, love Beefy Robot Droid)

[@gregkelly3480]

I wasn't sure I was down for the whole "arms and legs R2" thing, but that was AMAZING!! Thank you!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I think people were thinking C3PO arms or something else entirely. I just wanted to give him so big ol' hulkbuster arms

[@gregkelly3480]

@@NorthoftheBorder well I appreciate your talent. Can't wait for another video! Thanks again!!

[@RobOSullivan51]

but... what if this isn't even his final form?? this is rad!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I can imagine him wandering the galaxy collecting upgrades from slain foes. Like a heroic version of General Grievous

[@Ryoku1]

@@NorthoftheBorder Maybe I'm being too nerdy but I would think the next step would be Tank-Mode or Ship-Mode.... Wait, am I mentally turning R2 into the Star Wars Iron-Man?

[@RedWolf777SG]

Put his dome head on the Hulkbuster Suit!

[@spaceranger13theboi]

@@NorthoftheBorder this needs to be a part of star wars canon.

[@atomicblaed4312]

@@NorthoftheBorder it'd be really dumb if you gave him a lightsabers out

[@jazzCFB]

This was definitely the droid i was looking for...

[@kusaisama]

This was definitely the droid I was looking for.

[@dubbingsync]

And I thought the gondola droid in the Mandalorian having arms was a weird thing for an astromech... but then this robot comes along and bitch slaps me for thinking that.

[@_SUPERN0VA_]

Anakin: R2... what has happend to you? R2D2: When i left you i was but the learner now i am the master

[@crookedbuns]

I love how you didn't reuse the stair set that you had already made but went out of your way to not only give R2D2 some sexy ass limbs but a whole new set to stand upon with pride. Just brilliant.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

A new set of limbs deserves a new set of stairs.

[@howardfargo3377]

My favorite part is the homage to the old timey hockey blocker!! Fits perfectly with the name of the channel👍 Giving R2 the North of the Border flair!!!!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Oh my god that's exactly what it is. There's my heritage leaking through by accident.

[@howardfargo3377]

@@NorthoftheBorder So the Edmonton Oilers color scheme? I think R2 is a Gretzky fan from way back.Star Wars happy accidents😂

[@ErokLobotomist]

That brick texturing idea is probably the easiest and coolest one I've seen. Thanks for that!

[@mememan3447]

This is the perfect example of a blursed image. It looks awesome, but it’s also weird because it’s not what you’re used to. Amazing job, man! They should make an action figure of this!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Want more? Check out my latest video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbMZpd8pLSraZI

[@count_chedder9697]

First I’M sOOoO QuIrKy!

[@generalgrievous5314]

could you make a T-34 mech? I think that would be really cool

[@anthonyontv1061]

I asked this once before, but wondering if you sell/give these away ever? If not it would be so cool if you did a video showing off all your creations in one pan over!

[@jacobreyes2107]

PLEASE TELL ME THE SONG IN THE GLAMOUR SHOTS!!!! Sorry if that was rude.

[@ajclements4627]

I had no idea I needed to see R2 in human-esque robotic form, but I LOVE this.

[@rickylafleur9855]

Cant wait to come back home and watch this with some cereals

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Can't imagine a better way to watch it.

[@nline2blast722]

My favorite way to watch my favorite!

[@Austin.Kilgore]

Battle damage and weathering has to be my favorite details for these types of sculpture/figurine videos

[@thoughtfulwatcher]

This is one of those things I never knew I needed. Now I wonder "why didn't this happen in the movies?" Go bigger buffer karate chop action R2!

[@operaghost21]

This is fantastic! You nailed the R2 aesthetic with both the sculpt and the paintjob. Well done!

[@mr.invisiblej7663]

Oh wow, my favorite robo-character: R2-D2. That's an excellent design.

[@thefruitsofzei924]

just imagining R2 running around on a battlefield literally ripping droids apart with its hands xD

[@juliussnijders1032]

Siths*

[@eracli0]

Just started watching your vids last week.. and I’m obsessed now lol The editing and transitions during the base build was amazing.. but so was everything in this video.

[@jonny555ive]

HOLY SH!T...... THIS. IS. AMAZING !!!!! I have always wanted to see R2 with a body. you have brought my childhood wonder to life. THANK YOU SO MUCH Adam. You are absolutely fantastic. This one is going to be SO hard to top (At least for me) Keep up the great work sir. I LOVE your work !!!!!

[@bradowen9418]

You are creative on so many different levels - the modeling, the video making, the narrative and self deprecating humor, etc... kudos

[@stopmotionking241]

It’s like the r2 unit from mando, in the lava river! Looks amazing!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Ooooh, I loves it! I sort of work the same way but I run with my scissors a little more hesitantly. There's a lot to say for it. You've given me lots of tips again, thank you!

[@dannyross4226]

Thanks for dropping in videos so consistently. And they’re all so good. Your effort shows, I very much enjoy your content.

[@francesco6238]

Wow this looks so cool !!! Amazing sculpture!!

[@adamgardiner5869]

Not sure what I liked more, your design, watching the build or your voiceover.

[@The-Merkinstalker]

OMG! This is amazing, every time I think you have made the coolest video, the algorithm shows me one of your older videos and I’m amazed! Thanks for making and sharing!

[@willku9000]

DUDE! This is awesome! You should Do one for Chopper from Rebels! And since he already is a Mismatched Mess of astromech droid parts, perhaps when giving him arms and legs they’re like, from other established droids like some kinda Kitbashed, Frankenstein Chimera droid XD

[@ZurakciEntertainment]

Reminds me a lot of the Ogre Class Titans in Titanfall 1 and 2, which is probably the best inspiration one could have for this! Very nice! Quite enjoyable to watch, and a very nice finished product you made!

[@thelifeless1]

gotta love the sound effects of the metal bending

[@bee-beargaming]

This is just so creative great sculpture.

[@monochroma3803]

this is really cool ! I kinda like this mech-inspired design for R2D2

[@ianbamsey5989]

I live how detailed and themed it is i love your work

[@tbktthebigkidsteam8210]

Woooow! This looks absolutely fantastic

[@mingshey]

I like the idea that you have designed the legs like a docking platform on which R2D2 can dock on.

[@nerglersstuff8890]

I think you nailed the colour scheme dude. It's fantastic!

[@patjackmanesq]

The proportions are lovely!

[@monarchgang4490]

I could tell it's inspired by titanfall, the legs and feet look like North Star's legs and feet

[@jeffrey_young563]

Hello titanfall fan

[@Nova_Draconis]

awsome i grew up watching star wars and this is a creative way of upgrading the original design of R2D2.

[@thommothommo1520]

I come for fantastic skill, but stay for the brilliant commentary. Love your work mate.

[@FMhuffman5758]

This is so weird and I love it!! Your sculpting is so good. 🔥🔥

[@ethanechalas7543]

Your Work isn't just Tiny Nerdy Things They are Tiny Awesome Things!

[@TheCludo]

if building gunpla teached me one thing, then that nothing beats the rule of cool

[@cosmicboogerspoon8507]

Never seen this channel before. The narration has sold me. Subscribed! 🤠

[@Atmoseeker]

This channel is amazing. Very easy to listen to and watch

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@adamjohnson4821]

This is strangely satisfying. Amazing work as always!

[@rajitmeetsingh4984]

The magnet to connect the arms is such a big brain move thanks!

[@amygb]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@aughta]

You nailed the Star Wars look!

[@lucycannon6732]

Loved every second! Well done, Nerdymeister!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Very cool idea executed well! I enjoy your videos because I like your quirky humor accompanying the process of building and painting, and I can relate to your approach because half the time when I paint my miniatures? If I don't have a scheme to adhere to, I tend to just jump in head first and grab paints and start slinging them madly until something comes out that makes me say either "Yeah, I like it!" or "UGH WHAT WAS I THINKING?!" I'll leave it to you to figure out which one I say more often! New subscriber as of now.

[@dominicjackson6122]

5:26 The thing you put on the right arm looks like an exhaust for a gun so that makes me thins Artoo's got a gun arm which is cool.

[@udorechner6846]

Awesome build and astonishing result! Very well done.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thank you very much!

[@florianf.7394]

Great built and great sarcasm-your vids are really funny to watch

[@linkanimefreak]

This is amazing!!😍 love the creativity, it gives me Gundam vibes mix with Star Wars. Good Job!!👏👏👏

[@carrie4910]

This is AWESOME!!! I’d love to see this happen in the Star Wars universe 😍

[@skelseh]

This is so good! Awesome job.

[@rhino5419]

Wow, Brilliant idea! Why has no one thought of this before? Bet it will be in the next film! All the best.

[@rylandvelarde2071]

I was wondering why R2D2 had detachable legs in the previous video but now Ik why 🤣

[@NorthoftheBorder]

There's a method to my madness

[@Ryoku1]

@@NorthoftheBorder sometimes... per your own admission of poor planning.

[@slimbites]

Just started to make statues of clay (hobby) and this video helped me a lot so, thanks for that.

[@Mandalore646]

Nicely done!

[@JohnSmith-mv6bw]

My face hurts from smiling. The detail work is off the charts.

[@AnnaPrzebudzona]

I know that you know but I have to say it anyway: your videos are so much fun to watch! KZbin suggested me a few other channels with similar content but it ain't the same without your voice and sense of humour and your awesome commentaries that help viewers follow your process and your happy (or occasionally sad) mistakes.

[@Playlistrichstacey]

Looks amazing all I could think was a massive berserk type sword made from the stairs would have looked cool like the tie fighter one you made

[@ghoztyboi601]

I saw this on my recommended page and I had to watch it I always wondered what he would look like with a body Awesome job with the Croatian man 👍

[@aaronfalk7121]

Wow! This is really cool. Great job!!!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Glad you like it!

[@geolgirl]

I absolutely love your commentary!! It makes me very happy :D

[@GraveyardGato]

Just came across your channel and IMMEDIATELY my new favorite content, from the talent to the humor, I’m sticking around

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Hey thanks! Welcome to the channel--take a seat, relax, there's a never ending supply of silly ideas in my head so lots more to come

[@julieg6383]

This is the best thing I've seen all week. LOVE it!

[@judestewart3955]

Brilliant- well done

[@Starolfr]

Feckin amazing!!

[@JontysCorner]

Awesome work as usual. Have you considered doing a quick guide on baking processes, I keep hearing 'first bake' in videos and honestly don't have much knowledge at all about using polymer clay. I'm sure directions come with them but I think you'd get it across better 👍

[@ManNBlack4444]

I really hope I see this in a life action star wars movie one day.....very creative and nice to see unique version of R2D2 like this.

[@roboraptor1463]

Detailed and amazing

[@ted9254]

I've been following this R2-D2 saga for a while now, but when I saw the thumbnail all I could think was "WHY?!" Still tho, great content as always man! :)

[@NixNinja]

I love this, keep up the good work!

[@theandy4667]

essential rules of life 1. always stipple that goop 2. RIVETS

[@spydr007_TTV]

Man, the props for the Star Wars Tetralogy looking 👍

[@AlextheAnimator2020]

8:46 I get it, I love making the objects in my drawings really worn down.

[@smis84]

insanely insane! like it!

[@Osh1r]

This is awesome and it looks like something that could be in star wars

[@Astro1derboy]

Yay Titanfall 😎 Seriously very creative and cool.

[@brotrip2254]

Definitely has some titan all vibes to it... When you finished making the legs I was like... Yup that is titan fall alright

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

Your videos are fantastic and your creativity off the charts. Very inspiring stuff!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks so much!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Dang! I'm speechless...You're amazing and funny at the same time!

[@ChimpWithaHandGrenade]

This looks like a cross between R2 and Atlas from Portal 2 and I love it

[@mr.microwave886]

Or like a titan from titanfall

[@landorolaz7875]

I find this kind of mechanical sculpture a little dificult, but you have a special talent creating robotic shapes, thanks for sharing, i've really learnt a lot.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thank you very much!

[@biggyz352]

Awesome looking, the limbs give me titanfall vibes

[@thehoardermonkey]

Wow super cool, good job my friend.