Lego Unveils $1,000 Death Star That’s Stirring Up Debate
It’s been almost ten years since Lego last took a swing at recreating the Star Wars Death Star, but now it’s back—and it’s bigger, pricier, and definitely sparking some mixed feelings among fans. Earlier today, Lego officially revealed its latest Ultimate Collector Series Death Star, and this one isn’t a full sphere like we’ve seen in the past. Instead, it’s built as a massive disc-shaped cross-section. At 30 inches wide and about 10 inches deep, the set clocks in at a staggering 9,023 pieces—more than twice the size of the 2016 version. And yes, it also comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $1,000.
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Now, what makes this new design stand out is the way it packs in details from both Death Stars we’ve seen on-screen. Inside this giant slice of the battle station, fans will find a series of scenes they’ll instantly recognize: the trash compactor, Leia’s detention cell, the tractor beam generator, the Imperial command chamber, and even the control room for the station’s laser. The Emperor’s throne room has been recreated too, complete with Luke and Vader locked in battle. A meditation chamber for Vader, inspired by The Empire Strikes Back , also makes an appearance, and a full hangar bay has been included with a buildable Imperial shuttle. To tie it all together, Lego designed a system of elevators and sliding doors so the whole model feels interconnected.
But maybe the biggest draw for collectors is the minifigure lineup. This set includes 38 figures—almost double what was included last time. Of course, all the major characters are here: Vader, the Emperor, Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and C-3PO. But Lego went deeper into the archives this time, adding characters like Admiral Motti, General Tagge, Sim Aloo, and even a “Hot Tub Stormtrooper” inspired by a gag from the Lego video games. On top of that, a nod to Rogue One is built in with minifigs of Galen Erso and Orson Krennic.
Still, the reactions haven’t been universally positive. The most obvious sticking point is the price. At $1,000, this is now Lego’s most expensive set ever, surpassing both the UCS Millennium Falcon and the AT-AT Walker. Fans are also debating the design choice. A flatter disc shape might be easier to display than a full sphere, but many feel that for this price, a more complete model should have been delivered. It’s a trade-off: you get more pieces, more figures, and tons of details, but you don’t get the fully enclosed Death Star that some people expected.
So, is this new Death Star a must-have centerpiece or just an overpriced slice of nostalgia? That’s for fans to decide when it officially releases on October 1, with preorders already open. For now, one thing’s certain—Lego has once again found a way to make wallets across the galaxy tremble.
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