Here you go Star Wars fans, the ultimate guide to finding the R2-D2 Droid 2 launch party near you.  We've covered as many of the big places as we can, but we'll be updating throughout the day as we get more info.  And let us know in the comments if you find...

If you are in Portland, OR and want the chance to win an R2-D2 Droid 2 or just geek out with a bunch of Storm Troopers, then Thursday the 30th is your day.  The special edition D2 launches and the Pioneer Place store is throwing a party. Oh and if you don't...

The hunt for the missing R2-D2 Droid 2 plans came to an end yesterday and today after the last 2 sections were unlocked.  You can now head over to droiddoes.com/r2d2 and check out all of the exclusive content this special edition D2 has to offer.  Well, some...

Verizon made the R2-D2 Droid 2 official today a set its price tag at $249 on 2-year contract after $100 mail in rebate.  No mention of full retail price, but we're thinking $649 assuming they'll even let you buy one at full retail.  As we all know, the special...

We finally got our hands on the R2-D2 Droid 2 launch party store list!  For those of you hoping to be part of Droid 2 history by owning this special edition device, here is your chance to dress up and get down with a jawa.  Some stores are planning huge events...

A little number of the special edition R2-D2 Droid 2 will be released in stores on September 30th, but the dummy phones are already appearing.  As you can see in the shot above, we are also expecting custom packaging to go along with this one of a kind device....

Verizon stores are starting to prepare for the September 30th launch of the special edition R2-D2 Droid 2, some with full on midnight costume parties.  The device will go on sale 9/30 (pricing to be determined), but around 100 stores have been given the...