Originally Posted by Peelee
I don't even mind when they're showcased, I just dislike how they are shoehorned in for no reason other than Lucas wanted it. Of course, that complaint is more for the entire prequels, but still.
So much this. I don't dislike them, but the prequels needed new and different droids.

I always enjoyed Bollux and Blue Max from the original Han Solo trilogy. They were interesting, creative, served a purpose in the story, and fit the Star Wars style while being unique in their own right. It's a shame they were never incorporated into anything afterwards.