Celebrate STAR WARS Day with This Giant LEGO R2-D2 Set

The most important holiday in the galaxy far, far away is nearly upon us. Not, we don’t mean Life Day. We’re talking about Star Wars DayOpens in a new tab, “May the 4th Be With You.” For obvious reasons, that date has become a yearly celebration of the franchise. Fans mark the occasion in countless ways, including rewatch Star WarsOpens in a new tab movie and shows, baking series-inspired foodOpens in a new tab, and paying tribute to Jedi and Sith alike. This year you can also hunker down at home for a full day of activity. Because you’re going to need plenty of time to finish LEGO’s massive new R2-D2Opens in a new tab set.

LEGO’s newly announcedOpens in a new tab 2,314-piece R2-D2 construction setOpens in a new tab stands 12.5-inches high, 7.5-inches wide, and 6-inches deep. The company calls it their “most feature-packed LEGO brick version” of the character ever. While kids might love Artoo as much as anyone, this set is aimed at adults.

Packed with authentic details, it also includes a number of moving elements in the best spirit of Artoo’s Swiss Army knife-like body. That includes a retractable mid-leg, rotating head, opening and extendable front hatches, and a periscope that can be pulled up and turned.” But this lovable droid’s coolest feature might be his hidden compartment. It holds—what else—Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber.

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The collection also comes with a buildable display stand. It includes an information plaque about the iconic droid. The set also boasts a mini LEGO droid figure and an exclusive Lucasfilm 50th anniversary LEGO brick to mark the company’s ongoing celebration of the studio’s founding.

That’s a whole lot of droid and a whole lot of LEGO. And it’s coming to stores just in time for Star Wars Day. Starting May 1, you can grab your R2-D2 construction set ($199.99) exclusively from LEGO’s website and stores. That might be an expensive way to celebrate the galaxy far, far away’s most important holiday. But it’s really a long term investment. As detailed as it is, this R2-D2 will never go wandering off into the desert alone.