Early incarnation
"Oh, might I remind you, sir, I was once protocol droid to the chief negotiator for the entire Manakron system." ―C-3PO In an early incarnation, C-3PO served as a protocol dr… See more

"It's all right, sir. I'm only a droid. I am expendable. I can always be rebuilt. You, however, cannot."
"I don't know how things … See more

"You probably don't recognize me because of the red arm."
―C-3PO
C-3PO was a 3PO-series protocol droid, who stood at a height of 1.77 meters and weighed 7… See more

Concept and creation
George Lucas based C-3PO and R2-D2 off Tahei and Matashichi, two characters in one of his major inspirations, the 1958 film The Hidden Fortress.
Portrayal… See more