Why BD Droids Are the BEST Droids!

I love BD droids! BD-1 from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order quickly became one of my favorite droids in the galaxy, so I was thrilled to see another BD unit appear in the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett. Here is everything there is to know about the little droids and why they are amazing!
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[@SolarE845]

The fact that LEGO haven't made an official Lifesize BD-1 is astounding. Hopefully with the New game in the series announced, we'll get some sets based around stuff from Fallen Order

[@CascadianRanger]

This comment actually made me realize I haven't seen any Fallen order stuff for LSWSS. I guess I've been hoping so hard for Rebels and TCW content I forgot about other game content in it. Cal, BD, Second Sister, Cere, Greez, Merrin. It wouldn't even need to be a ton, just something to acknowledge

[@benjamincutts6949]

@@CascadianRanger I belive Lego said that they weren't making any fallen order sets as it was "too violent"

[@HondaOhnaka]

@@CascadianRanger to be fair they haven't made jfo figures and i doubt it is top priority for them due to focus on the 9 main films

[@coachjones6705]

@@HondaOhnaka You'd think they would want to focus on the successful parts of the franchise. Last 3 movies aren't that, FO is. I'd imagine they could move a lot more FO product as I'm sure most people buying Lego Star Wars are very familiar with the game.

[@iliangathot9254]

As I understand it, LEGO didn't want to make sets based on Fallen Order because the violence was still somewhat unpredictable before the game's release. Why they didn't afterwards, I don't know.

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

I feel like these are some of the few droids in Star Wars that seem like they could make actual practical sense in real life.

[@ohawwgeez3112]

You callin a gonk droid useless!?!?

[@RWM0]

Yeah, also droids like C-3PO could make sense in real life too

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

@@RWM0 Protocol droids are essentially just AI for translation and logistics with a mostly useless robotic body. Something like Halo's AI fill essentially the same role while being far less of a hassle. The BD, however, is essentially a mini mobile projector that also happens to be adorable.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

@@RWM0 Not at all. The non fantasy cultural and technological context of today means that the role of a protocol droid would just be fulfilled by an app on your phone, maybe with cloud computing.

[@RWM0]

Ah maybe not then lol

[@BlackViper37]

I like that BD looks like a really small AT-ST and I love him with all my heart.

[@solarissv777]

if only it had a blaster on the top of it's head, than it would truly be mini AT-ST. Additionally, it would serve as great shoulder mounted cannon (predator style, but with its own AI).

[@Kevin-qj7fp]

@@solarissv777 you can always mod it in the star wars universe

[@CarlosM.FernandezRivera-ez6vr]

Nice

[@demetrinight5924]

The attention to detail with a droid like this is amazing. Pelli's BD droid using its holo projector and moving the same as it did in the game shows how much the creators of the care about continuity.

[@GameTavern2224]

Gotta hand it to Disney. they brought in some of that cuteness of some of their mascots to some of those new droids and did it effectively

[@CheeseRunner]

I fully realize BB-8 would, realistically speaking, be a cold and heavy ball of steel. But still I've always wanted to hug it for reasons I can't explain

[@travisbishop782]

@@CheeseRunner you're not alone.

[@GameTavern2224]

@@CheeseRunner same

[@patrickracer43]

Although, we have to give credit to Electronic Arts

[@Pattmore]

Lucisfilm

[@glectarful]

Before even watching the video, I'll tell you right away that I agree, and the moment I met BD-1 in Fallen Order I immediately knew what kind of droid I'd want in real life, perfect mix of adorable pet and utility droid!

[@julijan2653]

Yeah it was so cute lol

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

That's how skynet is gonna get us. Make the Terminator's into adorable little dog-like mechs that we can't help but to try petting.

[@kcjc]

I remember when I first played the game Amy impression of BD-1 went from “huh, this droid looks cool” to “I would risk my life for this thing!”

[@marcocarag103]

The reveal of a BD in BoBF was the first time in a very long time that I literally paused what I was watching, screamed out, and rewound to watch it again. Of course my head canon went straight to "that's BD-1," and subsequently, "Cal is going to teach Din how to use the Darksaber." And of course, that's very unlikely. But that's fine, because I was so delighted nonetheless. Seeing BD next to multiple generations of droids from the films in the same scene was a truly validating experience.

[@mimoe7587]

Definitely some of the best droids! Its cool seeing BDs in Mando / Boba Fett after having one in Fallen Order.

[@tomn6800]

Mando? BD units haven’t appeared in the Mandalorian

[@mimoe7587]

@@tomn6800 Did you see the latest episode of Boba Fett? I think based off of that i can put Mando in there.

[@tomn6800]

@@mimoe7587 it’s a boba Fett episode featuring the Mando, not a Mando episode

[@mimoe7587]

@@tomn6800 What you're saying is right but based on the episode i don't think including him could be considered wrong. If anything based on the writing of the episode; it was a Mando episode that was included in the Boba show that featured only 1 Boba character to tie it in.

[@tomn6800]

@@mimoe7587 it was almost like an interlude

[@gabriel.skywalker44]

I love this droid model, hope to see more in other series

[@ThatSnake4720]

BD-1, from the moment I met him in Fallen Order, was my favourite droid I had ever seen. He's so cute. Not only that, but he has tons of uses. Useful and cute, the perfect mix

[@senorsnout4417]

Scanning environments, slicing doors and droids, providing a map, supplying you with healing stims, helping you traverse ziplines, and is brave enough to save you from Darth Vader of all people. BD-1 is easily the 2nd best and most useful droid in Star Wars, behind R2-D2 himself.

[@therandomvideoman111]

honestly i was kinda hoping the BD droid would tag along with Din since he seemed to get along with it so well. i guess theres still room for that to happen but frankly i dont think theyre gonna give Din 2 adorable marketable companions

[@CascadianRanger]

Din by the end of this whole Mandoverse saga is basically gonna he anstar wars pokemon trainer with a ship full of adorable friends

[@CreaShunPictures]

My face instantly lit-up from the first shot of the BD unit. Initially thought it was THE BD-1, but quickly figured it probably wasn't, but was extremely happy to see one in live action nonetheless.

[@Thomas_fish]

He said “buddy droid” for BD but I would have been perfectly happy with the “Bird Dog” being the reason for “B-D” 😂💀

[@matthewlaflamme9019]

Lol. They're modeled after birds and dogs, that's why they're called BD for buddy droid. Me: 😐

[@abdelali9279]

I wish Mando would've taken it for him, I want to see him climb Din's back and running around by himself scanning everything during Din's adventures heck imagine him scanning Grogu when they meet because it would be the first Yoda species being he has encountered or something like that.

[@adtrlthegamer7449]

It'd be neat yes, but they won't let us know Yoda's species.

[@sneakprev1984]

I LOVE BD-1! For me, he's the best part of Fallen Order, which is a great game by itself^^

[@Tinkerbe11]

I'm not a gamer and I didn't know BD before I watched The Book of Boba Fett. But my first reaction to him was "Sooo cuuuute!!!" 😍

[@methuselahh_]

i like how the design for the live action one looks like one of the alternate bd-1 skins, somewhere between the grungio, myrmidon, and stygeon prime skins

[@jonathan4158]

Because they're adorable and does a cute happy dance.

[@lachecarter8454]

I had the EXACT same reaction seeing a BD unit in the last episode!! I had a sliver of hope for seeing Cal in live action in the future. Love the content!

[@RedPaladin42]

I’d love to have an actual BD droid. This is what robotics should aspire to

[@chaosjimthevoidlord3762]

Time to actually make use of my engineering class.

[@1989SupraGuyFIN]

@@chaosjimthevoidlord3762 DEW IT. Yes, I had to use that line. Now just. DEW IT.

[@chaosjimthevoidlord3762]

@@1989SupraGuyFIN yes, I shall.

[@richardbeng8461]

@@chaosjimthevoidlord3762 give it a tazer a secret tazer

[@chaosjimthevoidlord3762]

@@richardbeng8461 the hidden taser, no one will expect it from a BD unit.

[@skyearl1816]

For April Fools Day you should upload a 2+ hours long video, just rambling about how and why Biggs is the best character, going into minute details and stating the weirdest facts about him. Would ne fun to watch you go full nerd

[@KingCobraLolcow]

They remind me of puppies. Adorable and always there for you.

[@MrSheckstr]

I didn’t know anything about the droid but as soon as I saw it I imagined it’s potential….In a way it reminds me of the translator droid lowbacca has in legends canon and the way that droid was upgraded to allow it to interact with larger systems. In the same way in The Mandalorian and BOBF we see Artoo unit that are bolted onto repulsor craft to act as the driver I picture BD droid able to dock onto and operate larger specialized equipment. I’m just picturing is a was a lone person in the Star Wars universe I would want to have a squad of BD droids (under the leadership of an R2 Unit) that could dock with a ship or speeder to move it around for me, maybe even headless humanoid devices for moving items and manual manipulation.

[@Slender_Man_186]

The BD’s are classed as exploration droids, they’re basically little droid parrots, they can hack other droids, use little set boosters to glide, they have a stim pack dispenser, can open doors exactly like an astromech (except it uses it’s foot), and they are decently durable for their size. Just look up how he’s used in Jedi: Fallen Order, he’s great, easily one of the best companions in any video game.

[@Arkham_Prisoner]

My new headcanon is Peli’s BD Droid was a gift from her Jawa Ex

[@DorsenFilm]

This is also the forst live-action appearance of a womp rat. Heck, i think its the first film appearance of a womp rat.

[@Rohnon]

I love BD Droids so much. I wanted to build one since I played Fallen Order

[@Xeson]

BD does not only mean Buddy Droid, it is even a hommage for BT (Buddy Titan) from the Titanfall Games from Respawn Entertainment. Very good idea and the name suits him very much. Nice video and I hope we see this BD unit (and BD-1 of course) again!

[@imakeplaylists159]

Bd 1 is such a amazing character I really hope we see him or another model like him in the spotlight on one of the future shows!

[@thomasbohannan2699]

If a BD Droid ever becomes available commercially, I'll be at the top of the list to buy one (LEGO or otherwise)

[@BackSet]

The best thing about BD-1 (well one of the best things) is that instead of being just a gameplay mechanic like you might expect, he's his own character within the story with agency of his own, actually doing things in cutscenes and having a personality instead of just being used as a tool for bypassing obstacles.

[@Iguana5k]

Weird that they didnt make a decent sized action figure out of him. The design is so appealing and I could see kids that dont know anything about star wars just wanting one when seeing it on a shelf in a toy store.

[@Pyro-et9vs]

Can we just acknowlege that bd-1 probably SLICED darth vader’s suit?

[@asaschuemann9545]

Glad to see I wasn't the only one getting "dog" vibes from BD-1, he honestly seemed to have the personality of a curious puppy!

[@Jay-ql4gp]

I've never played Fallen Order. But I'm absolutely delighted that they're pulling references from so many places.

[@mad_mark275]

BD is now my favorite Droid in star wars, i like that droid a lot. thank you for R videos

[@Cody.357]

It's just like when Zanny did a let's play on J:FO. When he first saw BD-1, he said "I would die for you." That's probably everyone's first reaction to him. Especially mine.

[@volrosku.6075]

didn't know about this droid before BoBF but moment i saw it i knew it was important to fans and BD units are adorable

[@grahamcoombe5461]

BD’s are great, my favourite droids for sure.

[@markabele8794]

Thanks for the info on this droid. I didn't know about it before I saw that episode and this video.

[@Colette1972UK]

The bit we're he got excited and shuffled his legs 😀

[@BastionUnity]

"I was filled with pure joy, and then complete and utter distress when it was attacked by a womp rat" Dude, same

[@matepolcz]

I sttanded up and screamed, when I saw the BD unit! It was a wonderful feeling!

[@dpswets]

I haven't played Fallen Order but was very happy when it popped up. It's such a funny looking droid, really fits Star Wars.

[@VitaEx]

My fav droid ever since playing fallen order I’ve grown up with Star Wars and I mean it’s got many great droids but bd is simply the best I can’t wait to see more of them in Star Wars so cute so helpful like a little dinosaur but very expressive

[@chaosjimthevoidlord3762]

The BD series of droids instantly took my number one favorite companion droid slot as soon as I saw one. I still think the IG series is my personal favorite, next to the BX series. I’m always going to have a soft spot for astromechs, and B1s.

[@abhirupkoduru6450]

Eno Cordova died after fallen order in Jedi survivor but everyone thought he died in fallen order

[@ThrawnaDelRey]

God I can't wait until Fallen Order 2

[@bethglass6423]

He can fly😍. It makes him even cooler. I loved Chopper, but when they showed he could fly it made his character even better.

[@jordanwhite352]

There's something absolutely amazing that they on purpose try to design BB-8 (a droid I love) to be like the new R2D2 of the series only for Grogu and BD-1 to far surpass him by accident. It's kind of a lesson between on purpose engineering and emergent response.

[@paulnkiki68]

I got a RC interactive BD Unit droid from the Shop Disney website. He is a official "Droid Depot" droid and will interact with other DD droids as well as certain sections of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" Black Spire Outpost via wifi. It cost me around $110 but it was worth it. I named him BD-73 and he is a perfect companion/analysis droid.

[@DragonKnightJin]

Having played Fallen Order and Survivor before I tackled Book of Boba Fett, I shared your joy at seeing a BD unit. The challenge not to fall in love with the BD units is simply impossible. They're little doggy droids! OF COURSE I'm gonna love 'em!

[@illegalmemedealer3549]

In canon, BD-1 is responsible for the single most effective attack levelled against Darth Vader in his prime (read: post-suit) until his death at the hands of Palpatine, incapacitating him for even longer than Ahsoka did when she shattered part of his mask in that iconic rebels scene. Truly, the most goated Star Wars character of all time

[@Drace90]

That was the most emotion I ever heard from Alex. XD

[@parkerbeebe4383]

Both BD-1 and BB-8 are both my favorite droids up falling in line with R2-D2 and B1 battle droids.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

I loved R2D2 growing up... and never saw other droids as anything close to him.... until I played the fallen order game with BD1... since then I have know if droids were real, BD droids would definetly be my sidekick!

[@MrTheMighty]

These little dudes have a really similar energy to Wall-E or Johnny 5. Apparently there is something special about the "binoculars for a head" design.

[@oddobscurecollectables9529]

I was wondering have you ever done a video about the other astromechs in the extended universe like Q9-X2 and the SB-20 Slicer droids that were rebuilt astromechs

[@Fingerskiller420]

Sup

[@lordstarscream01]

You could've simply said bd droids are the cutest droids and we would've believed you

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Pelli has quite an eclectic group of droids in her shop. Good for her and us.

[@EVAUnit4A]

I had never seen this droid before that episode of -The Mandalorian- _The Book of Boba Fett,_ but the way it was prominently featured had me thinking it was a cameo of some kind. I agree, it's adorable, and- like someone before me said- I would _love_ for LEGO to release a full-sized version of this like they did R2-D2 -and BB-8- (which, yes, I have both of those). Hopefully we see it again in _The Mandalorian_ so they can justify releasing it in a larger scale!

[@MechaTrekAD]

Love BD - I was so happy to see him. The only Droid appearance that would get me more excited would be if Chopper appears in the Ahsoka series.

[@davidmercadel9300]

Yes I have the exact same reaction you did! physical response and pure joy

[@AndrewBehm]

While I was excited to see a BD, I don’t think anyone was as excited as you were, Alex 😅

[@lonestarwolfentertainment7184]

Gotta admit the BD and BB Units are nice additions to the Star Wars family of droids.

[@edbeckr]

Haha..nice reaction and yes I also did enjoy the BD-droid cameo. I wished it would have joined Mando.

[@jedity12]

I wasn't aware of the design being based on a bird and dog, though I can see it now. I made the instant connection to dwarf short ear rabbit myself actually as my family has some very loving ones and the "antenna ears" behave very similarly, plus the way they follow us around and beg for attention. Regardless, I fell in love with BD-1 instantly in Fallen Order the same way and is absolutely in my top droids list

[@timeladyshayde]

He reminds me a lot of WALL-E, especially those big eyes and general air of bewildered innocence.

[@twstf8905]

What Alex isn't telling you, (for obvious reasons,) is that the _real_ reason we don't see any of those particular types of Droids in the original trilogy, for example, is because they weren't invented by the Neal Scanlan Creature and Droid design team until the production of the game; _"Jedi; Fallen Order."_ (Just sayin' ✌)

[@dmorgan9030]

"I dare you not to fall in love with one" Me: Ha, I've already failed.

[@MaxwellKozen]

When you said "they named the droid BD" given the context you had just explained about the inspiration behind it's design I thought you were going to say it meant "Bird Dog." Felt like I goof when you got to "Buddy Droid." Personal headcanon is now that the droids name is "Bird Dog One"

[@simplycars12]

i just love how bd-1 is so hyper

[@nategraham6946]

BD-1 is now in my favorite droid, he is so cute and loyal.

[@NoahsArt93]

I’ve seen a 3D printed version of BD-1 and I want it. Star Wars has been doing great creating new droids. K2S0, IG-11 BB-8!

[@BX-2R]

BD-1 is one of the best droids. frakin' adorable

[@psychsharkgaming]

BD-1 is my favorite droid in star wars. I literally squealed and jumped up and down when bd popped out

[@Genetherapy3232]

I love your channel! The Ant droids from the Book of boba are really cool. I hope we get some cool toys of them and a lego BD1. How cool would a bd1 RC toy be ?

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

A very practical, versatile, and kind droid model.

[@JoeAllenD]

I see BD, I like

[@ninomitchell2039]

I'll admit I never played the game but I loved seeing her bd for the first time

[@datboisteve6992]

We need a BD-1 toy, one where you pop in some batteries or something & it walks around... Or tappity tap taps so cutely. ^__^

[@Blinkptx]

Instantly became my favorite droid, and type of droid. I want one...now please.

[@GadreelAdvocat]

Waiting for a droid contest. Have an idea for a type of droid. Although the droids would have some features the same there would be roughly six different styles. Be very simple in design. Two would look like stylized rabbits, one based on iconic engineer structure piece, the others like various objects. They would serve various purposes, with the ability to pick up items or hold onto objects.

[@Pattmore]

I’d love to have my own BD unit

[@MoramothHauntz]

Didn't play Fallen Order, but I always like the droids in Star Wars.

[@heroicaknight4735]

Alex, I had pretty much the EXACT SAME REACTION as you did when BD popped out from behind those crates and then was viciously attacked by that womp rat. Oh, and my fiancée will take that dare about not loving BD; I don't know how, but she doesn't care for him...

[@dandilling4738]

That moment feels like it was specifically designed for you hahahah

[@ThreadBareHope1234]

I somehow knew there was a correlation between his name and the word "buddy". How cute

[@monstergivesyouwings1233]

I’m now in love with BD droids

[@LordDagovere]

Im so glad we had a similar reaction.

[@woutwvg6139]

Your new thumbnails are awesome

[@Pixel22-fs3tt]

BD-1 is more helpful than most other video game companions in my favorite video game series

[@pokebreeder2517]

yeah they are adorable and i want one along with several other droids.

[@tobyjack1238]

I literally had the exact same reactions you had to seeing this on screen.

[@FlymanMS]

Cad Bane had his "evil" droid who proved to be a good help many times. Maybe now that Din is pretty ok with droids he'd get himself one like BD too?

[@minicle426]

BDs are like scaled down Scout Walkers.

[@lonestarwolfentertainment7184]

I look forward to be able to customize the little guy in Jedi Survivor.

[@gurt-tkoft]

The BD1 lego set is amazing, really looks not like a lego set and just like a BD1 model :)

[@_The_Worst_]

Yee, it's a quality Droid...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@Drrck11]

Yep, its going to be on the toy store shelves very soon.