KT8 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/R2-Kt-8-French-Pink-Force
KT-8’s Specs:
Birth Date: August 10, 2019
Drive System: custom made by Christophe Impines
Body: 3D printed
Build: R-series 3-leg, mobile
Lighting: LED automatic system
Sound: auto/manual R2 sounds
Missions: Give smile and stars on the eyes of every one, charity actions, keep Katie’s memories alive all around the world
From Christophe Impines, creator of KT:
“My name is Christophe (Impi) from the 501st Legion French Garrison. TK/SL/ID 3741 and I’ve been in the Legion since November of 2008. The first thing I learned when I arrived inside the Legion was Katie’s history. As my dad died from Cancer when I was 4, I was touched immediately and began to collect everything about R2-KT (except things I can’t buy because they were too expensive for me (the Hot Wheels car and the small statue…)).
Last year, I discovered the 3D printer and I said to myself “OK, let’s go, it’s time to work on my KT for France !”. I asked Albin if it was possible, and after that it was the beginning of this adventure!
A year later, the result is here: R2-KT-8 !!!!!
I am very proud to be a part of the AmbassaDroid program and the R2-KT family!”
2024 May the Fourth
2024 – La Duranne Carnival
“KT-8 was at La Duranne for the Carnival. A wonderful sunny time, an awesome meeting with Aaron and his parents!! We raised 360€ for them, and it’s just a beginning!!!!!!”
2022 December : Paris Manga at Villepinte
December 3rd and 4th, KT-8 and KT-19 were reunited for the Paris Manga at Villepinte! During this cold weekend, many people came to visit and take a photo with both KT’s. They had the honor to meet a Florida Garrison member who was on holiday here and she was so happy to see 2 KT’s!! And a few French KTs’ supporters visited them too. This reunion was the opportunity to sell goodies from both KT units, and all benefits will be given to the Association Les Petits Princes at the beginning of the year 2023, for the amount of 500 €!!
2022: Generation Multivers
R2-KT 8 at Generation Multivers where she raised 325€ for the Badaboom organization (Battling Against Dementia Foundation)!
2022: Lena la petite guerrière
Today I visited Lena’s family Opportunity for me to present a cheque of €250 from the Pompiers 13 Union, and €150 from R2-Kt-8 French Pink ForceFeel free to help this Léna la petite guerrière
Visit the website : http://www.lenalapetiteguerriere.fr/
2022 Paul Ricard Race Track
Today at Paul Ricard race track for the association Des Ailes plein les yeux for kids with special illnesses and mentally handicapped
November, 2021: Pink Force Day
On November 27 over two hundred members of the 501st, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, Droid Builders, and Galactic Academy joined together in San Sebastian to celebrate the first ever Pink Force Day! Organized by Andoni Serrano, this was an unprecedented combined effort to raise awareness of blood donation needs and unite the members of the Pink Force from Spain, Italy, and France. In spite of inclement weather, the public turned out in droves to enjoy the magic of Star Wars and a parade by the brave costumers through the center of town. It was also the first every meeting of two KT units: KT4 of Spain and KT8 of France! I was honored to join the festivities along with none other than Samantha Alleyne, cast member in multiple Star Wars movies as well as the first female Stormtrooper in the Star Wars saga. Amazing! An enormous success that heralded the power of hope and the ability of the fan community to effect great change. It will live as a permanent highlight in my life as a fan. Well done, Pink Force!
2021 Hero Festival Marseille
R2-KT-8 was at the Hero Festival Marseille! There she met fans and met Samantha Alleyne, the first female Stormtrooper and friend of the R2-KT family. Samantha loved her and there was an instant bond!
Carnival at La Duranne
Sunday March 8th, R2-KT-8 was in La Duranne for the carnival. At the same time, it was the opportunity to give a cheque to an association “Le Point Rose.” A very wonderful meeting with the President of this association, Nathalie, who lost her daughter on 2005 from brain cancer.
From the 501st French Garrison and R2-KT-8, we gave her 501 €.
Her association helps parents who lost their kids after disease, to continue to live, to found joy somewhere, and never forget their little heart.
An amazing meeting to open future actions with KT8!!
R2-KT8 Logo Gear
R2-KT8 Patch
In 2020 R2-KT-8 partnered with “Generation Star Wars” at Cusset, virtual edition due to Covid19…
A set of 3 patches (The Child (The Mandalorian), Ahsoka Tano, and R2-KT-8) were made by “Les Ateliers Marabu” and sale for 4 associations for kids :
– Vichy hospital pediatric service
– Vichy hospital child-psychiatric service
– Romagnat Child Medical center
– French firefighter’s orphans association.
All sets sold had raised 1000 € for each association.
Few sets are always available here : http://www.genstarwars.com/blog2/achetez-nos-patchs-pour-la-bonne-cause/