LEGO Star Wars 75308 R2-D2: Everything You Need to Know

LEGO officially unveils the LEGO Star Wars set today 75308 R2-D2, a box of 2314 pieces which will allow from May 1, 2021 and against 199.99 € to assemble an exhibition model of the astromech droid R2-D2.

It is especially a question here of bringing out in a more modern version the droid which was available between 2012 and 2014 in the set. 10225 R2-D2 (2127 - 199.99 €) by taking advantage of the evolution of construction techniques and the availability of new elements to update the appearance of the product a little.

Like its predecessor, this 31 cm high by 20 cm wide droid offers some integrated features such as the retractable foot, the rotating dome or the various retractable tools and adds an extractable periscope as well as a storage compartment for the saber of Luke Skywalker, a nod to the scene of the clash on Jabba's barge seen in theEpisode VI (Return of the Jedi).

As announced yesterday, the support that accompanies the droid incorporates a pad-printed commemorative brick that marks the 50th anniversary of the company Lucasfilm. The figurine provided is not exclusive to this box, it is the one we all already have in our drawers.

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