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# Make Your Own Paper R2-D2 Mailbox For Free

By Juan Rodriguez Villa | Published 2007-03-31 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collectibles-make-your-own-paper-r2-d2-mailbox-for-free
References: [starwars](http://www.starwars.com/kids/activity/crafts/f20070329/img/R2_D2PaperDoll.pdf)

Last month we introduced you to the **[USPS Jedi Master R2-D2 mailboxes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-jedi-master-postal-mailboxes-postal-service-to-celebrate-star-wars)** before they were released to the public. Since then, the mailboxes have spread out across the US and become a big hit on the net.

But if you don't have one near your house, you are lucky. You can now make this cool papercraft 3-D model of the R2-D2 mailbox for your action figures. Just print out this handy PDF on sturdy paperstock and follow the directions to make your very own mini R2-D2 mailbox.

This link is a free download from Star Wars official webpage, offered for free to every fan of R2-D2 that is notin the US or is far from the R2-D2 mailboxes.

Just click on the source link below to download the PDF

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **3-D Printing:** The trend of 3-D printing allows consumers to create their own replica products, such as the R2-D2 mailbox.
- **Papercraft:** The trend of papercraft enables fans to create intricate and detailed models, like the R2-D2 mailbox, using paper and glue.
- **Fan-made Replicas:** The trend of fan-made replicas offers enthusiasts the opportunity to create their own versions of popular items, like the R2-D2 mailbox.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry could benefit from offering customizable 3-D printed models for popular franchises, such as Star Wars.
- **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the papercraft trend by providing templates and materials for creating intricate paper models.
- **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the fan-made replicas trend by encouraging fans to create and trade their own unique versions of popular items.

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