Does R2-D2 have any moving features?

Yes, the head rotates, the third leg extends, and several panels open to reveal small tools.

How many pieces and minifigures does the set have?

The set has 2,314 pieces, 355 unique parts, and includes 1 minifigure.

Is R2-D2 more of a collector's model or a play set?

It's primarily designed as a display model for collectors, though its moving features keep it engaging after the build too.

Star Wars

R2-D2

R2-D2 recreates the well-known astromech droid from Star Wars as a detailed display model, complete with a rotating head, an extendable third leg and several hidden tools. With 2,314 pieces and just 1 minifigure, the focus is clearly on the droid itself rather than play scenes. This page covers the key facts plus the full parts list with colours.

Set number: 75308
Year: 2021
Pieces: 2,314
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 355

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 355

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 (34)

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

Minifigures 1

Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Flat Silver Dome, Dark Blue Print with Dark Pink Dots fig-0035034 pieces × 1

Description

A moving droid, not a static model

Unlike many display models, R2-D2 comes with several moving features: the head rotates, the third leg extends, and individual panels open to reveal small tools. At 2,314 pieces, the build is substantial enough to span several sessions, while staying more manageable than the largest Star Wars sets. The finished model stays interesting to handle even after the build is done, thanks to those moving elements. That mix of a proper build and a toy-like result also makes R2-D2 popular as a desk display.

White, grey, dark blue and black

The colour scheme follows the film reference closely: white and Light Bluish Grey make up most of the body, dark blue provides the character's distinctive markings, and black handles technical detailing. In total the set uses 355 unique parts, many of them rounded, specialised shapes that build up the droid's cylindrical silhouette. Anyone after matching colours or shapes for other Star Wars builds will find the full parts list further down this page.

Just 1 minifigure as a bonus

The set includes only 1 minifigure, since R2-D2 itself is the focus rather than a vehicle built for figure scenes. For collectors mainly interested in the droid model, that barely matters; the included figure works more as a small addition to the display. Anyone with a larger Star Wars collection can easily work the figure into existing scenes rather than displaying it on its own. The droid itself remains the centrepiece throughout, accounting for the vast majority of the parts and build time.

For collectors and Star Wars fans

R2-D2 suits fans after an accurate but manageable display model, without going all the way to one of the largest UCS sets. The moving features keep the finished model interesting beyond the build itself, rather than serving purely as a static display piece. The parts list on this page gives a good overview of colours and shapes before you start building, so you know what to expect from each section.

FAQ

Does R2-D2 have any moving features?: Yes, the head rotates, the third leg extends, and several panels open to reveal small tools.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set have?: The set has 2,314 pieces, 355 unique parts, and includes 1 minifigure.
Is R2-D2 more of a collector's model or a play set?: It's primarily designed as a display model for collectors, though its moving features keep it engaging after the build too.

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