C-3PO: The Neediest Droid Ever

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This Is One 'Droid That Always Needs Help...

Somebody else always has to get poor C-3PO out of the latest jam he has gotten himself into.  The nice thing about Threepio is he knows he is not a hero or a great warrior and would much rather stay at home.  That just never works out for him.

The Top Five Reasons C-3PO Is The Neediest Droid 

  • Chewie had to carry him on his back after he was taken apart in Cloud City.
  • R2D2 was always getting him out of jams
  • He rarely picked the right direction or hallway to take
  • Very limited bendy to his arms
  • Somebody had to keep him shiny

C-3PO & R2D2 On Sesame Street 

R2D2 & C3PO on Sesame Street

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C-3PO At A Glance 

C-3PO, (often shortened to Threepio) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe, who appears in both the original Star Wars films and the prequel trilogy. C-3PO is one of the few characters to appear in all six of the Star Wars feature films, and one of the very few to be played six times by the same actor. In all his various appearances, he is portrayed by Anthony Daniels.

C-3PO is a protocol droid designed to serve humans, and boasts that he is fluent "in over six million forms of communication". C-3PO is generally seen with his long-time counterpart, R2-D2, a small, quirky astromech droid. Threepio's main function as a protocol droid is to assist with etiquette, customs, and translation so that meetings of different cultures run smoothly. In his time, C-3PO loyally served over forty masters. He hated adventure and space travel, as they often resulted in him coming out on the wrong end of a fight, losing parts, and having them reattached, sometimes incorrectly. Together with his fellow droid R2D2, Threepio played a vital and pivotal role in the galaxy's history, however lowly he thought of himself.

(...from Wikipedia)

A Chronological List Of C-3PO's Owners: 

...if they're on here twice, it means they lost him, then got him back.

Anakin Skywalker (creator)
Shmi Skywalker
Cliegg Lars (through marriage)
Padmé Amidala
Captain Raymus Antilles
Jost Ellon
Lott Kemp
Vik & Nikki Idd
Ambassador Zell of Majoor
Zevel Hortine
Thall Joben
Doodnik
Jann Tosh
Mungo Baobab
Governor Wena of Kalarba
Unknown junk dealer
Pitareeze family
Captain Huba (theft)
Nak Pitareeze and family
Harthan
Zorneth
Stigrit Krax
Larka Nimondro
King Gokus
Van P. Quist
Prince Jagoda
Royal House of Alderaan
Captain Raymus Antilles
Owen and Beru Lars
Luke Skywalker
Jabba Desilijic Tiure
Luke Skywalker
Leia Organa Solo

C-3PO In Movies 

Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)

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Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope (1977 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)

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Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)

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Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)

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Want To Learn More About C-3PO? 

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C-3PO : Tales of the Golden Droid (Star Wars Masterpiece Edition)

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Some C-3PO Quotes: 

  • What?! Go on adventures? Explore the galaxy? You must be short-circuiting again! We are droids, after all! Nothing exciting ever happens to us!
    ~~ C-3PO to R2-D2
  • I feel so helpless.
    ~~ C-3PO (after talking with Senator Amidala) Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
  • Die Jedi Dogs! Oh! What did I say?
    ~~ C-3PO, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
  • Oh, my. Space travel sounds rather perilous. I can assure you they will never get me onto one of those dreadful starships!
    ~~ C-3PO, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
  • We seem to be made to suffer. It's our lot in life.
    ~~ C-3PO to R2, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
  • I'm sorry, but being blown up is not my primary function!
    ~~ C-3PO
  • I do not overrate my importance! I daresay I am the most humble droid I know.
    ~~ C-3PO to TDL-3.5
  • In fact, on occasion, I have been called upon to perform unexpected functions in circumstances which would have appalled my designers.
    ~~ C-3PO to Luke Skywalker, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

C-3PO In Movies - The First Trilogy 

Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

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Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)

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The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: 

If you're looking for information on a Star Wars character, this is the reference book you need to have.

Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary - The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga

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C-3PO & The Mailbox 

C-3PO and the R2 Mailbox

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Your Turn: Am I Right About C-3PO? 

Yes, he's adorable, but he just can't be left on his own at all. What do you think of C-3PO? Leave me your thoughts or opinions, or just leave a note to say hello.

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ReplyPosted March 30, 2008

jeffwend wrote...

Wow, I never knew that C3PO had so many masters

ReplyPosted March 17, 2008

RebelPilot wrote...

Fantastic! I love this lens. I'll be linking to it in my latest lens issue.

ReplyPosted February 08, 2008

bdkz wrote...

This is too cute...I lvoe it!

ReplyPosted November 11, 2007

 

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