This LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 kit really is the droid you’re looking for
As LEGO Star Wars celebrates its 25th anniversary, these 13 must-have LEGO sets – from dioramas to battle packs – will help bring out the nostalgic feels for fans.
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R2-D2’s never-say-die attitude and unswerving loyalty has made the droid a fan favourite on-screen and as a LEGO Star Wars set. Photo: Amazon.sg
In 1999, two pop-culture juggernauts – LEGO and Star Wars – launched their first collab, the X-Wing Fighter (Set 7140) to the delight of fanboys and fangirls everywhere. The partnership has vastly expanded its range in the 25 years since.
It now offers everything from the detailed R2-D2 kit shown above to battle packs and small playsets for a younger audience. For serious collectors, the large-scale Ultimate Collector Series offers unprecedented, uncompromising detail.
CONTENTS
- LEGO Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack: A great wallet-friendly pick for kids
- LEGO Star Wars Dark Trooper Attack: If you like expanded-universe Luke Skywalker and enjoy slaying Dark Troopers
- LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack: Great for hours of imaginative play. Can you say: “Pew! Pew! Pew!”?
- LEGO Star Wars TIE Bomber: Stud shooters and torpedoes you can drop on your LEGO foes? Sign us up!
- LEGO Star Wars Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet: Princess Leia flexes her covert-mission bona fides, what’s not to like?
- EGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter: Red Five, extendable S-foils, spring-loaded shooters – ’nuff said
- LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet: The baddest man in the Star Wars universe and an attention-grabbing addition to any desk
- LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama: If you want to relive Luke’s Death Star-killing exploits without taking too much space, this is the set to get
- LEGO Star Wars: Ahsoka Ghost & Phantom II: Two fearsome ships in one kit – a value-packed addition for your display cabinet
- LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon: This is your chance to own the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. We say, why not?
- LEGO Star Wars R2-D2: Astromech, loyal friend, hero – this detailed LEGO kit nicely rounds out any collection
- LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Razor Crest: Mando’s former starship and instant conversation starter
- LEGO Ultimate Collector Series Imperial Star Destroyer: An uber-detailed centrepiece for any collection
There’s a calming satisfaction that comes from unleashing Jedi-like levels of concentration as you build your LEGO Star Wars model, brick by plastic brick. As LEGO celebrates the 25th anniversary of its tie-up with Star Wars, we’ve put together this helpful list of LEGO sets that commemorate some key vehicles, characters and moments from the Star Wars universe.
1. LEGO Star Wars 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack, set 75345 (S$25.39; Usual Price: S$29.90)
Fans of the Clone Wars animated series will be familiar with the 501st Legion’s role in pivotal battles under the leadership of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. This Battle Pack offers hours of open-ended play for children. The 119-piece battle pack includes four Clone Trooper minifigures and an AV-7 anti-vehicle cannon with a spring-loaded shooter. To really expand opportunities for imaginative play, pair it with this set.
- 119 pieces
- Four Clone Trooper minifigures one AV-7 anti-vehicle cannon
Not all fans appreciated the sight of a digitally de-aged Luke Skywalker slaying Dark Troopers in The Mandalorian. But if you or your kids got a kick out of seeing a “young” Luke back in action, this set offers a chance to relive and role-play the moment. The 166-piece set includes a revolving lift and rotating battle platform for Luke. A sliding “Force” platform simulates our Jedi Master fending off baddies with the Force.
- 166 pieces
- Dimensions: 18cm x 9cm x 10 cm
- Includes one Luke Skywalker and three Dark Trooper minifigures
3. LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack, Set 75372 (S$47.90)
Get ready to listen to your kids (and perhaps, your significant other) excitedly shouting: “Pew! Pew! Pew!” for hours at a stretch. This battle pack features opposing antagonists from the Clone Wars and will provide endless hours of gadget-free imaginative play. The 215-piece set includes four minifigures and five droids. It also has parts to build a speeder bike with two stud shooters, a tri-droid with three flick shooters a STAP speeder and defensive post.
- 215 pieces
- Four minifigures, five droids, speeder bike, tri-droid and defensive post
4. LEGO Star Wars TIE Bomber, set 75347 (S$70.28; Usual Price: S$99.90)
If you’ve always secretly rooted for the bad guys, this twin-hull TIE bomber will help you rain LEGO-sized destruction down on your enemies. This 625-piece set features an opening cockpit and two stud shooters. Its weapons bay houses four torpedoes that can be released onto unsuspecting LEGO foes. The set includes the basics for a diorama – four figures and a weapons cart that holds two torpedoes. Pair with a TIE Fighter and X-Wing Fighter for expanded play possibilities.
- 625 pieces
- Dimensions: 16cm x 20cm x 10 cm
5. LEGO Star Wars Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet, set 75351 (S$76.82; Usual Price: S$119.90)
You’re an instantly recognisable rebel princess who needs to rescue the frozen love of her life from Jabba the Hutt – what do you do? You disguise yourself as bounty hunter Boushh and infiltrate Jabba’s lair. Available from Amazon Japan, this 670-piece set helps commemorate one of the key moments from Return of the Jedi. This detailed replica is part of a series of LEGO Star Wars helmets.
- 670 pieces
- Dimensions: 11cm x 14cm x 17cm
6. LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter, set 75301 (S$90.99)
No Star Wars roundup would be complete without Luke’s Death Star-slaying X-Wing fighter. This 474-piece set features extendable S-foils, spring-loaded shooters and retractable landing gear. The model includes an opening cockpit and astromech bay that seats the included Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 figures. If you’re looking to recreate deep-space dogfights, consider its Imperial nemesis, the LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter.
- 474 pieces
- Dimensions: 31cm x 28cm x 8cm
7. LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet, set 75304 (S$99.90; Usual Price S$129.90)
This 834-piece LEGO Star Wars set depicts the helmet of everyone’s favourite Sith Lord. While it has a relatively small footprint this compact piece has an outsized presence because well, Darth Vader. It also features details of Vader’s intricate life-support system.
- 834 pieces
- Dimensions: 20cm x 15cm x 14cm
8. LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama, set 75329 (S$114.25; Usual Price: S$119.90)
Recreate Luke Skywalker’s Death Star-killing run with this 665-piece diorama set. Build the intricate Death Star trench as Red Five is chased by Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced fighter and two TIE fighters.
- 665 pieces
- Dimensions: 22cm x 15cm x 10 cm
9. LEGO Star Wars: Ahsoka Ghost & Phantom II, set 75357; (S$209.83; Usual Price: S$259.90)
You get two starships for the price of one – The Ghost and its detachable Phantom II shuttle. Both featured prominently in Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: Ahsoka. The 1,394-piece set features an opening cabin, detailed cockpit and detachable turret. The Phantom II shuttle docks with the Ghost and has an opening cockpit. The set has five characters, including General Hera Syndulla and faithful droid Chopper.
- 1,394 pieces
- Dimensions: 34cm x 26cm x 12cm
10. LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon, set 75257 (S$288.90)
If there was a pivotal intergalactic battle in Episodes IV through IX, odds are the Millennium Falcon was in the thick of the action. This 1,353-piece set features a removable canopy and a cockpit with space for two minifigures. Top panels open to show off a fully detailed interior with Han Solo’s smuggling compartments. Spring-loaded shooters add to the fun and the ventral gun turret can be opened to accommodate a minifigure.
If you want to go really big, the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon, set 75192 (S$1,345.77) makes a compelling addition to your collection. At press time, it’s available with a 7-per-cent discount at checkout.
- 1,353 pieces
- Dimensions: 44cm x 32cm x 14cm
11. LEGO Star Wars R2-D2, set 75308 (S$274.87; Usual Price: S$369.90)
R2’s plucky spirit, never-say-die attitude and unswerving loyalty has made the astromech droid a fan favourite. This 2,314-piece set includes several working features – a rotating head, extendable front hatches and lightsabre hidden in a secret compartment. The 31cm-tall model has a compact yet commanding presence on any shelf. Its display stand includes an information plaque and LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 LEGO droid figure.
- 2,314 pieces
- Dimensions: 19cm x 15cm x 31cm
12. LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Razor Crest, set 75331 (S$699.90; Usual Price: S$899.90)
Spoiler alert: If you shed a tear when the Razor Crest was destroyed in The Mandalorian, this set will help cure your starship blues. The 6,187-piece set builds into a sizeable replica of Din Djarin’s former ride. It includes removable panels that show off engine detail and an opening rear hatch. Interior details include every self-respecting bounty hunter’s tools of the trade – a blaster cabinet and carbon-freezing chamber. The set contains an information plaque and a stand for the five included characters: The Mandalorian, The Mythrol, Kuiil, Grogu and a Blurrg. If you prefer a smaller option, this 1,023-piece set (S$278.28) is also available.
- 6,187 pieces
- Dimensions: 72cm x 50cm x 24cm
13. LEGO Ultimate Collector Series Imperial Star Destroyer, set 75252 (S$1,099.90)
One of the most imposing ships in the Star Wars universe, this Ultimate Collector Series kit will take pride of place – and most of the space – on your shelf. This 4,784-piece set makes for an epic LEGO Star Wars model. It is packed with intricate details like a bridge tower, swivelling guns, tilting radar dish and faithfully reproduced engine exhausts. It also includes a scale representation of the Tantive IV rebel starship seen at the start of Episode IV.
- 4,784 pieces
- Dimensions: 110cm x 66cm x 37cm (without stand)
From the original trilogy to the expanded universe, LEGO Star Wars sets offer plenty for fans – the young and young-at-heart. Whether you’re after unlimited options for imaginative play or just want a nostalgic lookback at the movies from your youth, these sets deliver in spades.
The LEGO Star Wars 501st battle pack and other battle packs are affordable, easy to assemble and encourage imaginative, gadget-free play. Fans of the original series will appreciate the X-Wing Fighter, TIE Bomber and R2-D2. Sets like the Ghost and Razor Crest will keep fans of the expanded Lego Star Wars universe happy. If you’re after fine detail and quality, the Ultimate Collector Series focuses on unsurpassed reproductions of iconic ships, like the Star Destroyer, Millennium Falcon and Razor Crest.
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