R2-D2 in your price range?

The R2-D2 toy robot, which stands more than 15 inches tall, can understand some of what you say and respond. It also has a retractable arm and can hold a 12-ounce can. The "Star Wars"-themed gadget was priced at about $98 but is no longer being made by Hasbro. A recent auction on eBay had bids of more than $200.

Credit: Hasbro

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