How many pieces does UCS R2-D2 have?

The set has 2,127 pieces made up of 276 unique parts.

Why is the parts list so varied?

Rounded shapes like the dome and body need many different elements and techniques. That pushes the number of unique parts up.

Which colours will I find in the set?

Mostly white and light bluish grey, with dark blue and blue for the droid's panels.

Ultimate Collector Series

R2-D2

Released in 2012, set 10225 turns the saga's favourite astromech droid into a large Ultimate Collector Series model. It uses 2,127 pieces to build R2-D2 as a free-standing figure rather than a vehicle.

Set number: 10225
Year: 2012
Pieces: 2,127
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 276

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 276

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (24)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Light Bluish Gray Dome fig-0026874 pieces × 1

Description

Curves from square bricks

R2-D2 is essentially a cylinder with a dome on top, which is one of the hardest shapes to achieve with bricks. That challenge explains why the inventory is so varied: 276 unique parts across 2,127 pieces is a high ratio compared with many larger ship models. You will find yourself working through a range of different techniques to round off edges and create the domed head. For builders who enjoy learning new methods, that variety is the set's biggest attraction.

The droid everyone knows

R2-D2 appears throughout the Skywalker saga, repairing ships, carrying the Death Star plans and getting his friends out of trouble with a well-timed gadget. He communicates only in beeps and whistles, yet he is one of the most loved characters in the films. A large model of him has a different kind of presence on a shelf than a starship. It reads as a character, and visitors tend to recognise it immediately.

Palette and a small extra

White and light bluish grey form the body, while dark blue and blue pick out the familiar panels and markings. The catalogue lists 1 minifigure with the set, shown in the minifigure section on this page. It makes a charming scale comparison next to the big model. Small items like this are easily lost over the years, so check that it is present when buying second-hand, alongside the parts list below.

Where the parts can go next

White and blue elements in quantity are useful for other droids, robots and light-coloured sci-fi builds. The techniques you pick up while rounding off R2-D2's dome and body also carry over well to your own designs, from fuel tanks to towers and domes. If you want to see what else this inventory could produce, the What can I build? feature on this page compares it with other sets and suggests builds within reach of a similar collection of parts. The parts list below completes the picture with exact quantities per colour.

FAQ

How many pieces does UCS R2-D2 have?: The set has 2,127 pieces made up of 276 unique parts.
Why is the parts list so varied?: Rounded shapes like the dome and body need many different elements and techniques. That pushes the number of unique parts up.
Which colours will I find in the set?: Mostly white and light bluish grey, with dark blue and blue for the droid's panels.