LEGO R2-D2 25th Anniversary Big Build In-action
Feb17

LEGO R2-D2 25th Anniversary Big Build In-action

As part of the LEGO® Star Wars 25th Anniversary celebrations, a 1:1 brick-built R2-D2 has been created. Artoo is built from 27,797 LEGO elements, took over 195 hours to build and is the most detailed LEGO version of Artoo ever created. The droids will be travelling across Europe and the US throughout 2024. See how the expert model makers at the LEGO Group built LEGO Artoo and to learn more about the LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary...

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LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set Now Available
May01

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set Now Available

Everyone’s favourite Droid is now available. The new LEGO® Star Wars R2-D2 set has been released today ahead of Star Wars Day May the 4th celebrations. This plucky little Droid has featured across the Skywalker Saga as well as TV shows, animated series and video games, making Artoo the perfect way to celebrate 50 years of Lucasfilm. The set features over 2314 pieces and includes a display stand along with a special 50th...

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By The Brick LEGO Star Wars R2-D2
Apr30

By The Brick LEGO Star Wars R2-D2

With the May the 4th promotions just around the corner, one of the biggest releases is a brand new version of R2-D2. So here’s a brief snapshot of the set in another By the Brick. LEGO® R2-D2 is inspired by the brave little Droid who has taken part in many adventures across the galaxy. The set features over 2314 pieces and includes a display stand along with a special 50th Anniversary of Lucasfilm brick. The LEGO Star Wars R2-D2...

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LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 – 2012 Vs. 2021
Apr23

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 – 2012 Vs. 2021

Unlike any other LEGO® theme, LEGO Star Wars has a long tradition of revisiting past sets. As they are inspired by the same source material, it’s obvious that different iterations of a similar set will be compared. During my review of the new LEGO® Star Wars R2-D2 set, I couldn’t help compare it to the version released back in 2012. Both sets follow a similar design, but how do they actually compare to each other? Well,...

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75308: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set Review
Apr21

75308: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set Review

Although Anthony Daniels may tell you otherwise, the plucky little astromech droid first seen in the opening moments of Star Wars back in 1977, is the embodiment of the Star Wars saga. This dome-topped droid has featured in every major Star Wars movie, animated adventures, theme park rides and even the first Disney+ Star Wars series. So who better to celebrate 50 years of Lucasfilm than Artoo. Now, this isn’t the first time...

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Introducing 75308: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2
Apr21

Introducing 75308: LEGO Star Wars R2-D2

Each year to celebrate May the 4th or Star Wars Day if you prefer, the LEGO Group releases an epic new LEGO® Star Wars set and this year is no different. R2-D2 is the galaxy’s most loveable droid and now this heroic astromech is a brand new buildable set. Artoo is packed with fun featured inspired by a number of Star Wars adventures, including a periscope, manipulator arm and even a hidden lightsaber. As this year also marks the...

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First Look At New LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set
Mar25

First Look At New LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set

Hidden within one of the videos for the new LEGO® Star Wars sets revealed today, is a teaser for a brand new LEGO Star Wars set. As the video focuses on the new Imperial Probe Droid, just underneath the brick-built dome of the loveable Droid R2-D2. Although we don’t get a full view of the set, it’s clear this is different from the version released back in 2012. You can see the tease for yourself by watching the video on...

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Win A Platinum LEGO R2-D2 Minifigure
Nov16

Win A Platinum LEGO R2-D2 Minifigure

LEGO® are currently offering a chance to win one of two very special Platinum cast R2-D2 minifigures. All you need to do to win one of these extremely rare LEGO droids is to sign up to the official shop.LEGO.com newsletter. All those who sign up to for the newsletter between now and January 12th 2018, will be entered into a prize draw to win one of the Platinum R2-D2 minifigures worth around £2500. The minifigure will be presented in...

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