That's no moon... it's the Lego Star Wars Death Star — Ultimate Collector Series, which has been officially announced and is the "largest Lego Star Wars set to date," according to a press release from Lego. Coming to an astonishing 9,023 pieces, this set promises to be quite the undertaking for even the most dedicated of builders. It comes with an equally hefty price tag of $999.99, but you just know this is going to sell out fast.
Fans don't have to wait too long to get their hands on this massive set. The set is expected to be released on Oct. 4, but if you're a Lego Insider, you can get early access from Oct. 1. Time to become a Lego Insider? We think so.
Unfortunately, this gargantuan Death Star is not up for preorder at the moment, so excited fans will have to mark their calendars for release day instead. As a bonus, Lego has stated that those who buy the Death Star set between Oct. 1-7 will also get the Lego Star Wars TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack for free with their purchase, while supplies last.
This truly is the ultimate Star Wars set, and is packed full of details for serious fans. For starters, the Lego Death Star set comes with 38 Star Wars minifigures. Yes, you read that correctly. Included are two variations of Luke Skywalker (Jedi and Stormtrooper), two variations of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2. There's also Stormtroopers, the Royal Guard, and more to build out the rest of the crew on the station. It's a packed house, allowing you to recreate iconic scenes from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi.
This set features a variety of unforgettable locations that were the stage for some of the original trilogy's most unforgettable scenes. These include the trash compactor, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, Princess Leia’s prison cell, the tractor beam control unit, the Imperial shuttle hangar, and many more of your favorites.
It has a nice, open design as well, so you can admire each section of the station and the scenes on display once it's fully pieced together. It measures over 20.6 inches (52.3 cm) high, 18.9 inches (48.0 cm) wide, and 15.1 inches (38.3 cm) deep according to Lego, so you'll want to clear plenty of space if you're planning on displaying this beast. And why wouldn't you? It's glorious.
This set will be available from Oct. 4 or from Oct. 1 if you're a Lego Insider. Ready to drop $999.99 on Lego? You might need to start saving now.
Looking for more Lego sets before the Death Star is available? Check out our breakdown of our favorite Lego sets or check out Walmart's Bricktember event for excellent deals on just about everything.
