Overview
- Early access begins October 1 at 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ET for LEGO Insiders, with general availability on October 4 including sales at The Disney Store.
- The set costs $999.99 and includes 9,023 pieces and 38 minifigures, surpassing the UCS Millennium Falcon by piece count and ranking fifth all time.
- Design opts for a cross-section that stages major Death Star scenes rather than a sphere, a choice drawing pushback from some fans.
- Purchases from October 1–7 include the TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771) as a gift with purchase, limited to available stock.
- Insiders perks feature a numbered poster limited to 5,000 copies redeemable for 5,000 points, a designer-signed set sweepstakes running September 4–October 15, and up to $50 in points earned on purchase.