LEGO Launches Its Biggest Star Wars Set Yet: A $1,000 Slice of the Death Star

LEGO has once again pushed the limits of scale—and price. On September 4, 2025, the company officially revealed its most extravagant creation yet: the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Death Star set, clocking in at a staggering $999.99. This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a bold statement from LEGO’s Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL) era.

Clocking over 9,023 pieces, the set towers more than 20.6 inches tall, making it the largest Star Wars build to date. But unlike earlier Death Star models, this one is sliced open, offering a diorama-style view inside the iconic space station. This compact foundation—just 32 inches wide and 11 inches deep—makes it display-friendly without sacrificing detail.

What sets this apart is the interior: six levels packed with memorable scenes from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi. Builders will discover the trash compactor, Princess Leia’s cell, the tractor beam control area, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, Darth Vader’s meditation chamber, a hangar bay with an Imperial Shuttle, and the massive Superlaser dish.

And if you thought the piece count was impressive, the minifigure count is even more jaw-dropping: 38 figures, including Luke Skywalker (in Jedi and Stormtrooper disguises), Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, and special inclusions like Director Krennic and Galen Erso from Rogue One. Easter egg fans will appreciate the quirky “Hot Tub Stormtrooper," a nod to LEGO’s video game universe.

Mark your calendars—LEGO Insiders get early access starting October 1, with a bonus TIE Fighter gift set included (while supplies last). Official availability begins at LEGO Stores and online on October 4.

This seismic release symbolizes how LEGO is leaning into nostalgia and collector appeal. Previously, sets like the Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon ($849.99) and the Venator-Class Cruiser ($649.99) delivered big scale. But this Death Star—now the priciest and largest Star Wars set ever—sets a new benchmark.

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