UCS R2-D2 Official Announcement

After the design video for the UCS R2-D2 was released, this model has had a lot of speculation on price, piece count and release date.

Well speculate no more, because the official press release is now out.

This model comes in at a wopping 2,127 pieces with a pretty hefty price tag of $179.99 US and 229.99 CAN.

(Press release below)

LEGO UCS R2-D2 10225 Designer Video

The Ultimate Collector Series R2-D2 design video is now out! After watching an earlier design video by  TLC, fans noticed a model of the UCS R2-D2 in the intro. Now the rumors have become fact and the UCS R2-D2 is official!

EDIT: 2,127 Pieces, 179.99 USD and 229.99 CAN. Release date is the end of May.

Thanks to Brickset for the heads up.