Star Wars: Droids several references to the animated series in the prequels, such as the Boonta Eve Classic in "The Phantom Menace", the planet Bogden in "", and General Grievous's wheel bike design in "". Additionally, possible sources of inspiration for sequel trilogy main characters Rey and Kylo Ren have been noticed. Star Wars: Droids Star Wars: Droids – The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO is a 1985 animated television series spun-off from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. It focuses on the exploits of R2-D2 and between the events depicted in "" and "Episode IV – A New Hope". Over the course of
Star Wars: Droids a television special following the series, serves as a prequel to the final arc. The series' opening theme, "Trouble Again", was performed by Stewart Copeland of the Police and written by Copeland and Derek Holt. The series was later shown in reruns on Sci-Fi Channel's Cartoon Quest. "Droids" is set four years after "", and fifteen years before the events of "A New Hope". The series follows the adventures of droids R2-D2 and C-3PO as they face off against gangsters, criminals, pirates, Boba Fett, IG-88, the Galactic Empire and other threats. During their adventures, the droids always find themselves with