LEGO Reveals the Ultimate Death Star — 9,000+ Pieces, $1,000

LEGO has unveiled the Ultimate Death Star set: a massive cross‑section model that recreates many interior locations from the Star Wars films. The set features over 9,000 pieces and ships with 38 minifigures, including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine — plus a tongue‑in‑cheek stormtrooper-in-a-hot-tub minifigure nodding to the LEGO Star Wars video games.

Key details

• Piece count: 9,000+ pieces
• Minifigures: 38
• Price: $1,000 (LEGO’s most expensive set to date)
• Design: Cross‑section interior (not a full sphere), allowing recreation of scenes like the trash compactor, Palpatine’s throne room, Leia’s cell, tractor beam control and a shuttle hangar.

How it compares

While it’s LEGO’s priciest set ever, it’s not their largest by piece count — the LEGO Eiffel Tower set has over 10,000 pieces but costs less.

Where to buy

Check retailers and the official LEGO store for preorders. You can also search on Amazon: LEGO Ultimate Death Star on Amazon.

Would you buy it?

It’s a major commitment — both shelf space and wallet. Tell us in the comments: would you splurge on the Ultimate Death Star or skip it?

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