LEGO is releasing a new "Ultimate Collector's Series" R2-D2 that is simply mind blowing. Fans of the Star Wars franchise and of R2-D2 in particular are going to absolutely love this new LEGO set. Fans will be able to get there hands on this set this coming May. However, it will run them around $250. This is definitely a steep price for a LEGO toy. Though I must say that it is definitely very detailed. With 2,100 LEGO pieces, it has several of R2's gadgets that are contained within hidden compartments (as in the movies) and there are several other panels on his body that open up as well. His head fully rotates 180 degrees and it has R2's third retractable leg that comes out and locks in place. It stands at just under one foot tall and also has a small R2-D2 collector's figure included.
Check out the LEGO Design video to listen to the two designers of this R2-D2 talk about what went into making it and why it is so cool!
*Gives Lego my wallet*
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