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Lego's $1,000 UCS Death Star Launches With 9,023 Pieces

Early hands-on reports describe a demanding, multi-day build for adult collectors.

Overview

  • The set goes on general sale today after Insiders early access, marking Lego’s most expensive release to date.
  • The 9,023-piece model is the largest Star Wars set and uses a vertical cutaway design that sits flat against a wall.
  • Reported features include a working elevator, a hangar bay with the Imperial shuttle, classic scenes such as the trash compactor, and the first Galen Erso minifigure.
  • Build experiences describe roughly 40 hours of assembly across 89 numbered bags and multiple manuals.
  • Availability may be limited with potential back orders, and it is currently listed for $999.99 at Lego and the Disney Store.