Lego's newest R2-D2 building model is discounted to only $82 (was $100) at Amazon and Walmart. The 1,050-piece building kit ...

Credit: lili sams/mashable Like Sphero’s impressive Ultimate Lightning McQueen robot toy before it, R2-D2 benefits from Sphero’s Robot Animator system, which lets them build complex animations ...

Seven Star Wars LEGO sets that continue to be fan favorites, featuring ships, droids, and legendary characters.

I found myself really watching the droids—C-3PO and R2-D2—who are as important to the movie as the traditional actors (the robots were actors, too: Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker, respectively).

The build itself was more complex than I anticipated ... The model's intricate details perfectly capture R2-D2's unique personality, and it's a standout addition to any collection.