Black Friday typically means massive LEGO discounts on Amazon with fans waiting to finally pick up those sets they have been eyeing all year at reasonable prices. This year feels a bit like a disappointment as the number of discounted sets fell significantly compared to previous years.
One of the most iconic Star Wars sets managed to make it through with a proper deal, though: the R2-D2 building set dropped to $79 from its usual $99 price tag, and reaches an all-time low that makes this the perfect time to grab it. Star Wars is LEGO’s most popular licensed theme and R2-D2 stands as one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, so getting this particular set on sale feels like winning the Black Friday lottery.
Building Experience That Balances Display and Play
The 1,050-piece construction gives you a satisfying build session that takes several hours without becoming frustratingly complex, hitting that sweet spot where you’re engaged but not pulling your hair out over confusing instructions. You assemble R2-D2’s iconic dome head with 360-degree rotation capability, letting you position him looking in any direction once he’s on display. The detachable third leg recreates the droid’s mobility configuration from the films, adding an authentic detail that fans immediately recognize and appreciate. Attachable tools and a periscope give you multiple display options, so you can swap accessories based on your mood or recreate specific scenes from the movies.
The finished model stands over 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, and makes it substantial enough to command attention on a shelf without dominating an entire room like some of Lego’s massive Ultimate Collector Series sets. Once completed, build quality feels solid, with sturdy connections that let you pick up and reposition the model without pieces falling off every time you touch it. Color accuracy is perfect and matches R2-D2’s blue and white scheme with just the right shades that make the droid instantly recognizable even from across a room.
The included 25th-anniversary Darth Malak minifigure adds collectible value beyond just the main R2-D2 build by giving you a character from the expanded Star Wars universe that doesn’t appear in many sets. The information plaque and display stand, decorated with the LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary logo, turn this from just a toy into a proper display piece that looks intentional on your desk or bookshelf.
It works equally well for kids aged 10 and upwards who want to play out Star Wars scenarios and adult collectors who just want a detailed replica sitting next to their other memorabilia. The articulation points and removable accessories encourage actual play rather than static display, but the model is sturdy enough to survive either use case without falling apart.
At $79 instead of the usual $99, you’re saving $20 on one of the few discounted Star Wars LEGO sets available this Black Friday which makes this deal worth jumping on before stock runs out or the price creeps back up.
