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LEGO unveils 2,314-piece Star Wars R2-D2 buildable set

April 22, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, LEGO has unveiled the 2,314 piece Star Wars R2-D2 construction set which goes on sale exclusively from LEGO both in store and online from May 1st, priced at $199/£179.99; take a look here…

Relive classic Star Wars™ moments as you build this exceptionally detailed R2-D2 LEGO® droid figure. The brilliant new-for-May-2021 design is packed with authentic details, including a retractable mid-leg, rotating head, opening and extendable front hatches, a periscope that can be pulled up and turned, and Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber hidden in a compartment in the head.

  • Build and display this fantastically detailed, new-for-May-2021, LEGO® brick model of an iconic character from the Star Wars™ saga: R2-D2 (75308).
  • Authentic features include a retractable mid-leg, rotating head, opening and extendable front hatches and adjustable periscope, plus a lightsaber hidden in a compartment in the head.
  • Includes a buildable display stand with an information plaque, LEGO® Star Wars™ R2-D2 LEGO droid figure and a special Lucasfilm 50th anniversary LEGO brick.
  • This premium-quality set is part of a series of collectible LEGO® Star Wars™ build-to-display models.
  • Offering a challenging and rewarding build, this 2,315-piece set makes an awesome birthday present, holiday gift or surprise treat for any Star Wars™ connoisseur and LEGO® Star Wars lover.
  • Measuring over 12.5 in. (31 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide and 6 in. (15 cm) deep, this collectible, brick-built R2-D2 model makes an impressive centrepiece in a home or workplace.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, LEGO, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: LEGO, LEGO Star Wars, Star Wars

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

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