Event Report: Droids @ Mshed 2026

 Another great event..........

The event is a free open to all, showcasing the droids that have been hand built / 3D printed etc. as seen in film and TV shows, along with stalls, lucky-dip, and attended by fellow groups who just want to share in the experience.

These include the Dalek crew, MK Garrison and others.

This year was even attended by

Samantha Alleyne [first female stormtrooper] from:

the new Star Wars films trilogy

the anthology films Rogue One & Solo a Star Wars Story

& also the TV series Andor (filmed here in the UK).

Other attendees include......

Nathan Pegler & Brian Wheeler

These guys had a great time and were also popular with the public.

The stalls outside were also very popular and these along with the MK Garrison, in full costume, helped catch the passing public who didn't know about the event.

Here are some photos from the day:

Here are just some of the amazing droids.

Visitors to the event were asked about their thoughts of the day and what they liked most about it.

The response was 100% positive.

(Thanks to everyone)

This years chosen charity was the.......

Great Weston Air Ambulance

Check out the amazing work they do here.

Total amount raised.....👏👏👏👏👏👏

Mike is looking for a new venue..... so fingers crossed for 2027!

#starwars #astromech #R2D2 #droids #andor #rogueone #k2so #southwestairambulance #charity

May the 4th LEGO weekend 2026

 

THE weekend all Star Wars fans wait for lol, May the 4th.....

The weekend, saw the Droids attend the Mall Cribbs Causeway's LEGO store to celebrate, Saturday 2nd. Other groups were there on the Sunday 3rd, with the 4th being a Bank Holiday, here in the UK.

Mike and Shaun were the droid operators, with James as 'spotter', keeping the droids and public in order lol.

The waiting que was entertained by the droids.

#maythe4th #legostarwars #lego #droidbuildersuk 

Event: Mshed 2026 special guest - Samantha Alleyne

Mike has secured, during her very busy schedule....

If you want to know more about who Samantha is, click on the links below.

Facebook page

&

Linktree for everything and more 😊😊😊😊

Droids @ Mshed Museum Bristol: July 2026 - YouTube shorts

Uploaded YouTube short to advertise the event:

AND HERE'S THE PROMO FLYER PRODUCED BY MIKE B.

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#MSHED #BRISTOL #DROIDS #FREEEVENT #MSHED2026 #MUSEUM

Droids @Mshed Bristol 2025 - Thankyou

Event round-up:

Thankyou to the five people who responded to this link. Like a certain shop says '.....every little helps!'

This link will be being shared on the event page for the wider public who attended to respond. Thanks again everyone who came along to Sundays event.

Here is Mike's round-up and final total raised:

YouTube to James' R5-D4 channel

Only a few more days till....... Droids @ The Mshed 2025

 Some of you may notice a few visual changes, due to circumstances, Johnny 5 won't be attending, but all your favourite droids WILL still be there.

#SWDB25 #DROIDBUILDERSUK #MSHED #BRISTOL

See you all Sunday!!

Droids @Mshed Bristol 2025 - official website updated

 We asked before but it didn’t happen [due to technical issues], but this year, with mere weeks to go…..

....they’ve managed to get the event added to their website’s official events calendar!!

Click on the image above to take you to website,

or

copy and paste this link:

https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/droids-m-shed/

Meet the South West Droid Builders: Paul

Find out about the South West Droid Builders:

Droid Builders UK is a 'club' set up to cover and include ALL droid Builders, not just those who build Astromech's , R2-D2's. This way everyone can attend events and not feel left out.

A few years back when the website was launched, members were asked to answer questions about themselves as an introduction.

Picture taken at Celebration Europe 2023, Paul, his R2 & Ewan 

Here is the link to Paul.

Meet the South West Droid Builders: Nik

Find out about the South West Droid Builders:

Droid Builders UK is a 'club' set up to cover and include ALL droid Builders, not just those who build Astromech's , R2-D2's. This way everyone can attend events and not feel left out.

A few years back when the website was launched, members were asked to answer questions about themselves as an introduction.

Here is the link to Nik.

Nik is a designer, so check out his work here 

www.groovypearldesigns.com