Star Wars Trashcan: Love It or Leave It? With the introduction of the R2-D2 mailboxes across the U.S., and then with the R2-D2 cameo appearance on Dancing With the Stars, I can officially say that R2-D2 was almost as popular in 2007 as the iPhone! For die-hard Star Wars fans there's this R2-D2 trashcan that is sure to add some geekiness to any corner of your house.