An R2-D2 droid that was used in several Star Wars films has sold for millions at an auction in California.
The auction house Profiles in History said the 43-inch (110cm) tall unit that was compiled from parts used throughout filming of the original trilogy sold for $2.76m on Wednesday.
The Calabasas, California-based Profiles in History had estimated the droid could fetch up to $2m before Wednesday’s sale.
There was no information about who purchased the droid, which was the most expensive item offered in a movie memorabilia auction that included numerous props from the Star Wars franchise.