For those of you Star Wars LEGO fanatics that have spent hours on end trying to build your own LEGO R2-D2s, you should be happy to hear that LEGO is releasing an official 2,100-piece set that will be a part of their collector series. The R2 unit will stand a little under a foot tall and will cost around $250 bucks.

Here are the details and a video showing it off:

Come with us as we take an exclusive look at the never before seen 10225 R2-D2™, the latest exclusive LEGO® Star Wars™ set! We'll talk with Mike and Kurt, the talented LEGO® designers who brought this awesome model to life in LEGO® bricks. The R2-D2 set will be available directly through LEGO® beginning in May 2012 via shop.LEGO.com and at LEGO® Stores. Visit shop.LEGO.com for more details on this amazing model!



Presenting the Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2™ — the best-loved droid in the Star Wars galaxy!



Presenting the iconic R2-D2 as you've never seen him before! Everyone's favorite droid from the Star Wars galaxy is now part of the Ultimate Collector Series and features fantastic detailing, such as retractable third leg, front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and a circular saw, rotating head and 2 fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms. With the included fact plaque and R2-D2 minifigure, this diminutive model is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars™ collection!



• Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2™!



• Features retractable third leg!



• Front panels open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and circular saw!



• Features realistic rotating head!



• R2-D2 features 2 fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms!



• Includes fact plaque and R2-D2 minifigure!



• Measures over 12″ (31 cm) high and 7″ (18 cm) wide!