Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Light Bluish Gray Head
R2-D2 has 18 LEGO variants spanning 1999–2026. SW0217, released in 2008, is the 3rd of those variants.
At £1.62, SW0217 is among the most accessible R2-D2 variants by used price. The most valued — SW1496 - Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dirt Stains on Front and Back, without Dirt Stains on Top Panels — trades at £13.00, a 8.0× premium over this variant.
SW0217 ranks in the bottom 50% of all minifigures tracked on Brickpit by used value, and in the bottom 50% within the Star Wars theme (998 figures).
SW0217 is one of the most widely distributed R2-D2 variants, having appeared across 10 sets. High distribution generally limits long-term price appreciation — collectors prioritising value growth within the R2-D2 range may find lower-distribution variants more compelling.
Price History
Set Appearances
SW0217 appeared across 10 sets released between 2008 and 2013, with original retail prices ranging from £19.99 to £274.99. All 10 sets are now retired, limiting secondary market supply to existing stock only.
10188 - Death Star
Star Wars • 2008 • 21 Minifigures in set
24 Minifigures in this set, total used value £161.90
All R2-D2 Variants
There are 17 other minifigure variants of R2-D2.
Astromech Droid, R2-D2
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dark Bluish Gray Serving Tray
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dark Tan Serving Tray, Light Bluish Gray Head
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Clone Wars
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Snowman
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Flat Silver Head
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Flat Silver Head, Red Dots and Small Receptor
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Flat Silver Head, Lavender Dots and Small Receptor
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Reindeer
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dirt Stains on Front
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Flat Silver Head, Dark Pink Dots and Large Receptor
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Flat Silver Head, Dark Pink Dots, Large Receptor, Back Printing
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Holiday Sweater
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dirt Stains on Front and Back, with Dirt Stains on Top Panels
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dark Tan Serving Tray, Flat Silver Head
Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Dirt Stains on Front and Back, without Dirt Stains on Top Panels
