R2-D2 (Flat Silver Dome)
sw028a · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy / Prequel Trilogy · 1999
Figure ID
sw028a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Head
Dome piece with blue and silver printing representing R2-D2's radar eye and optical sensors, non-standard minifigure head.
Torso
Cylindrical astromech body brick with detailed white, blue, and silver panel and vent printing.
Legs
Specialized astromech leg frame piece in white, holding two attached white plates for feet.
Accessories
None standardly included with this base figure.
Color Scheme
White, blue, and flat silver.
Printing Details
Pad-printed details on the dome head and cylindrical body brick, featuring classic late-90s Star Wars styling with simple blue and black lines.
Variants
Includes versions with light bluish gray domes, chrome silver domes, and later versions with back body printing.
Condition Notes
Prone to yellowing of the white plastic over time when exposed to sunlight, and scratching on the flat silver dome printing.
Estimated Value
$3.00 to $8.00 depending on condition.
Price (New)
Varies by set; originally found in late 90s/early 2000s Star Wars sets starting around $20 to $100.
Compatible Sets
7140 X-wing Fighter, 7190 Millennium Falcon, 7151 Sith Infiltrator, and various other classic 1999-2002 sets.
Character Background
R2-D2 is a trusty astromech droid serving various heroes across the Star Wars saga, most notably Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa.
Design Notes
Uses a specialized 3-piece assembly consisting of a dome head, cylindrical body brick, and leg frame rather than standard minifigure parts.
Similar Minifigures
R5-D4, R2-Q5, and other LEGO astromech droid variants.
Collectibility
High nostalgic value as one of the original 1999 LEGO Star Wars characters, though widely produced.
History
Introduced in the inaugural wave of LEGO Star Wars in 1999, laying the foundation for all subsequent astromech droid figures.
Interesting Facts
R2-D2's design has remained fundamentally unchanged in brick structure since 1999, making it one of the most consistent molds in LEGO history.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside classic 1999 Luke Skywalker and C-3PO minifigures in a Star Wars hangar diorama.
Modification Potential
Parts can be mixed with newer astromech bodies or customized with third-party accessories.
Overall Assessment
An absolute essential piece for any classic LEGO Star Wars collector, representing the dawn of licensed themes.