R2-KT EXCLUSIVE FIGURE

Hasbro recently announced they are making an exclusive figure of R2-KT, the pink astromech droid with the heart of gold!

R2-KT was created in 2005 to honor Katie Johnson, a very special little girl who tragically passed away from brain cancer on August 9, 2005, at the age of seven. Her father, Albin Johnson, is the founder of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming fan club that performs charity work around the world. Katie had a special wish: to visit Walt Disney World. Through the generosity of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Katie's wish was granted.

Then one more special dream came true. Katie's sister, Allie, was inspired one day while watching Attack of the Clones, in which R2-D2 watches over the sleeping Padmé. Allie thought how great it would be if Artoo could watch over Katie while she underwent treatment, and for the droid to be named "KT" after her sister. The R2 Builders Club made Allie's idea a reality by creating a unique R2 unit especially for Katie.

R2-KT's new mission is to entertain children, raise awareness of pediatric cancer, and raise money for such charities as Make-A-Wish and Children's Cancer Fund. Hasbro and Lucasfilm together are donating $100,000 in Katie's memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundations of South Carolina and San Diego, in addition to the exclusive figure.

The R2-KT figure will be available later this month at the San Diego Comic-Con and at HasbroToyShop.com and StarWarsShop.com, priced at $10.

Click HERE for more information, pics and stories. You can also buy patches and T-Shirts of R2-KT.