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Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star (9,023 pieces)
Following a steady drip of rumors and leaks, Lego has officially unveiled the next Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars set: the Death Star. Rather fittingly,+ the new Lego model of the Galactic Empire's space station possesses the power to destroy your wallet and obliterate your free time. At 9,023 pieces, UCS Death Star 75419 is the biggest Star Wars model and fifth largest Lego set overall. And at $1,000, the Death Star vaporizes the record for most expensive Lego set. The Death Star officially releases October 4, but members of Lego's free Insiders rewards program get three-day early access starting October 1 as well as an exclusive free set as a launch bonus.
The UCS Death Star is based on its original design from Episode IV: A New Hope. Like all modern UCS builds, it's all about the details with this set. It's a staggeringly elaborate model with many distinct rooms that fans will instantly recognize. Some of the interactive and adjustable elements include a working elevator, the trash compactor, the Superlaser, and a brick-built Imperial Shuttle with adjustable wings.
And Lego ensured you can recreate the Death Star scenes from Episode IV by including 36 minifigures and two Lego droid figures. It probably goes without saying, but no Lego set has ever come with 38 figures.
There's plenty of room inside the Death Star for all of those figures (and more). Once fully assembled, the UCS Death Star is 27.5 inches tall, 31 inches wide, and 10.5 inches deep.
Freebie: TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771)
Lego Insiders can get a free gift with their purchase at launch: the TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack. The TIE Fighter can be displayed on the Death Star's hangar wall. Along with the starfighter and rack, the 236-piece kit includes a service cart and three minifigures: two Stormtroopers and one TIE Pilot.
The new Death Star is the first in the Lego Star Wars lineup since 2008.
This is Lego's third iteration of the Death Star, but it's hard to make a fair comparison to previous models because the level of detail and complexity in the UCS line--and Lego in general--has increased considerably over the years. But for reference: UCS Death Star 10143 released in 2005 as a 3,449-piece model, and UCS Death Star 10188 launched in 2008 with 3,803 pieces. So it's been about 15 years since a UCS Death Star has been sold by official retailers.
Death Star compared to other UCS Star Wars models.
The Death Star is one of nine Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars sets actively being produced today. It's the third to release in 2025. Jango Fett's Firespray-Class Starship launched in May for $300. The most recent UCS set is the complete opposite of the Death Star when it comes to piece count and price.
Released on August 1, the 1,513-piece AT-ST Walker model retails for only $200. Yes, you could buy five UCS AT-ST Walkers for the price of one Death Star. But in all seriousness, if you want the AT-ST, you should check out Walmart's exclusive bundle deal. For $210, you get the AT-ST Walker and the 834-piece Darth Vader Helmet, which retails for $80 on its own.
Prior to the Death Star, the UCS Millennium Falcon and AT-AT Walker sets were the priciest at $850. The AT-AT Walker is retired, but Han Solo's iconic freighter ship is still available today. With the Death Star in the mix, the Millennium Falcon is the second-largest UCS build with 7,541 pieces. The gap between first and second is 1,482 pieces--nearly a full AT-ST Walker model.
We've listed the nine active UCS Star Wars models from least to most expensive.
Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series
- AT-ST Walker (1,513 pieces) -- $200
- TIE Interceptor Starfighter (1,931 pieces) -- $230
- X-Wing Starfighter (1,949 pieces) -- $240
- Jango Fett's Firespray-Class Starship (2,970 pieces) -- $300
- Jabba's Sail Barge (3,942 pieces) -- $500
- The Mandalorian's Razor Crest Starship (6,187 pieces) -- $580.53 (
$600)
- Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser (5,374 pieces) -- $650
- Millennium Falcon (7,541 pieces) -- $850
- Death Star (9,023 pieces) -- $1,000
Make sure to clear some shelf space before you start building.
The half-built Death Star is larger than the vast majority of Lego sets.
The completed Death Star looks even larger next to a human.
USC Death Star comes with 38 Lego minifigures.
Here's the list of minifigures included with UCS Death Star:
- Luke Skywalker (Tatooine)
- Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper)
- Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight)
- Han Solo
- Han Solo (Stormtrooper)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Princess Leia
- Chewbacca
- C-3PO
- R2-D2
- Darth Vader
- Emperor Palpatine
- Grand Moff Tarkin
- Galen Erso
- Orson Krennic
- Admiral Yularen
- Admiral Motti
- General Tagge
- Imperial Dignitary
- 5D6-RA-7 Protocol Droid
- R3-T6 Astromech Droid
- 6 Stormtroopers
- Hot Tub Stormtrooper
- 2 Royal Guards
- 2 Death Star Troopers
- Imperial Naval Officer
- Shuttle Pilot
- 2 Gunners
- 2 Crew Members
All 38 characters displayed alongside the Death Star reference placard.
The Superlaser is attached to the side of the build.
Even though this is technically a partial Death Star, the 10-inch depth means it's one of the most spacious
The Imperial Shuttle has adjustable wings.
Darth Vader meeting with Moff Tarkin and Imperial leadership in the Conference Room.
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's lightsaber duel in Emperor Palpatine's Throne Room
Darth Vader greets Emperor Palpatine in the hangar bay.
C-3PO and R2-D2 in the hangar bay.
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca board the Death Star
Darth Vader approaching Princess Leia's holding cell.
Darth Vader and Obi-Wan's lightsaber duel.
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca escape the trash compactor.
Hangar control room with C-3PO and Obi-Wan in his Stormtrooper disguise.
TIE Fighter launch bonus in the Death Star's hangar.
Lego Star Wars Bundle Deals at Walmart
The AT-ST Walker is the only UCS Star Wars set in Walmart's Bricktember sales event, but there are three additional 2-in-1 offers featuring other notable sets.
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