LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Droid Building Set 75308

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is so fun to build, and the price is worth the experience I recommend it if you want a challenging yet fun Lego to build.

The instructions at times can be difficult to make out, Especially with the blue color on the instructions other than that, it was A fun The finished R2 D2 looks good and sturdy

This was a gift for my 11yr old! She loved it!

Although a fairly complicated build, the instructions were easy to follow. I wasn't sure for a while that all of the interior construction was correct, but when I finished, everything worked. I guess I did it right. It was a little bigger than I'd expected, but it's very sturdy.

Absolutely loved building this, not easy, but enjoyable non the less.

An amazing Lego set with an incredible amount of detail and fun building techniques and well as a decent price for this set. Definitely 1 of my favorite Lego sets.

The set was fine to build but I was missing 3 pieces. I had to have one of the pieces shipped to me by LEGO. The other 2 missing pieces, I was able to replace with other LEGO’s I had so I didn’t have to wait for the additional pieces to come from LEGO. It’s a bummer that it costs so much and so many pieces were missing. This is the first set that I have had missing pieces.

Great representation, better than the newest smaller build more in-depth for your money

Good build time and part of collection, I wait C-3PO

As an avid LEGO enthusiast and Star Wars fan, delving into the intricate world of the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set #75308 was an absolute delight. This build is not for the faint of heart; it demands patience, attention to detail, and a love for the process. From the moment I cracked open the box, I knew I was in for a challenge. The build itself is pretty advanced, with specific pieces meticulously designed for the internal components. Each step felt like a journey, with the satisfaction of seeing R2-D2 come to life brick by brick. I must stress the importance of taking your time with this build. One small mistake could result in a frustrating callback, potentially undoing hours of work. It took me around 12 hours of total build time to complete, but every minute was thoroughly enjoyable. Comparisons to the 2024 R2-D2 set are inevitable, but in my opinion, this 2021 rendition stands far superior. While the 2024 set may appeal to those seeking a smaller model or a less daunting challenge, the #75308 set offers a grander, more fulfilling experience. One point of contention I noticed among other reviewers is the supposed detachment of the head. However, with a simple application of pressure and a gentle back-and-forth motion, the head securely clicks into place atop the supporting piece, allowing for rotation without sacrificing stability. In conclusion, the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set #75308 is a masterpiece of design and engineering. It's a rewarding build that will test your skills and leave you in awe of the final product. Whether you're a seasoned LEGO veteran or a newcomer to the hobby, this set is sure to impress.

I got BD-1 a while back and I was excited to grab R2 for the collection. The build was pretty fun and he has a lot of little cool features. I wish the dome was a little smoother, but all that is pretty minor. He's a cool droid and sits great on my shelf.

Don’t sleep on this lego set. It’s going to retired and this was a fun build.

To echo the words of the great Dr Frankenstein, putting this incalculably iconic and important little droid back together from its constituent parts was a joy, a godlike experience! To see the little bot come to life in my hands, and to take on the mannerisms of his original was something else. Just need the SFX and lighting now to complete the experience...

Bought this for one of my grandsons. He requested it as a Christmas gift for 2024. Most birthdays etc are Lego gifts.

I built it in 2 days only because I had school and work. It was the best I’ve built so far. The only thing is for the price I wish it would have came with lights or sound effects.

Not overly complex build, end result has a lot of nice surprises. The 2 or 3 leg look is a very clever design. Mini fig R2 on the panel is a nice touch. Definitely worth the price for the fun of the build and the end display.

It's a great addition to some of the star wars lego that I have

My 10yr old son saved up to purchase this R2D2. He has had his eye on it for over a year. We had a cold snap here in Canada and this arrived the day before our school buses shut down. It took him 2 full days to complete. But he was so excited and happy he finally had his R2D2

I’m not even a big stat wars fan, but I can relate to R2. Great set. I’m writing a review because of how many neg reviews it has. This was one of my first sets to build, found it a little challenging but not overwhelming at all. Had a great time building it, the leg doesn’t work like its an electric function, sometimes its just a little stuck but nothing out of the ordinary. Its lego at the end and it looks awesome and a great display piece.

Let's get the good out of the way first. As a completed model, this little R2 unit is terrific. It's a compelling size - bigger than you think from pictures, but not so huge as to be overwhelming. I think it just looks great. But this is a surprisingly challenging build. I found a lot of the internal Technics work to be (as Technics often is) fiddly, tedious, and occasionally uncooperative. His little front leg/wheel still doesn't smoothly work the way it's supposed to. And he's a bit...jiggly. The whole model is fairly robust overall, but anytime I pick it up to move it, it wobbles and sways more than I'd love. I don't regret getting this set, and I'm glad to have it as a display, but unlike some other sets where I would happily repeat the building process, I'm glad to never have to construct R2 again.