The LEGO Ultimate Death Star set being assembled. LEGO
LEGO has raised the bar — and the price tag — with its latest Star Wars release. The toy giant revealed its priciest creation to date on September 4: the Death Star – Ultimate Collector Series set, retailing for a staggering $999.99.
The announcement follows months of speculation among fans, who had been anticipating a large-scale build. The set is not only LEGO’s costliest but also the largest Star Wars model ever released.
A Monumental Build
The new Death Star set consists of 9,023 pieces and features 38 mini figures, making it a challenge even for veteran builders. When assembled, the model stands 20.6 inches tall, 18.9 inches wide, and 15.1 inches deep.
Unlike earlier versions, this set presents a circular cross-section of the battle station. Fans can explore detailed rooms that recreate iconic moments from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi. Among them are the trash compactor, Princess Leia’s cell, and the tractor beam control room. Emperor Palpatine’s throne room also takes center stage.
Adding to the appeal, the set includes a spacious hangar bay designed to house the included Imperial Shuttle. Darth Vader’s meditation chamber, inspired by The Empire Strikes Back, has also been recreated in miniature detail. A giant Superlaser dish crowns the design, while a special display stand highlights Galen Erso and Director Krennic, characters from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Packed with Characters
The set comes loaded with familiar figures. Builders will find Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia, and multiple versions of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. A legion of Stormtroopers rounds out the roster. LEGO has even added a quirky nod to its own video game franchise with the inclusion of a Stormtrooper in a hot tub.
The LEGO Ultimate Death Star collector’s edition box. LEGO
Early Access and Bonus Gift
The Death Star – Ultimate Collector Series set officially hits LEGO Stores on October 4. However, LEGO Insiders will gain early access through the company’s website starting October 1. To sweeten the launch, fans who purchase during the first week will receive a complimentary mini TIE Fighter set, complete with a hangar rack designed to slot into the larger model. Supplies of the bonus are limited.
A Legacy of Death Star Builds
This is not LEGO’s first attempt at recreating the infamous battle station. In 2008 and 2016, the company released spherical versions of the Death Star, each packed with interior scenes from the original trilogy. Earlier, in 2005, LEGO offered a model of the Death Star II from Return of the Jedi.
The new design, however, goes further in scale, detail, and ambition, making it a standout addition to LEGO’s Star Wars catalog.
The new LEGO Death Star set.
A Growing Market for Collector Sets
LEGO has steadily expanded its lineup of premium Star Wars models in recent years. The 2017 Millennium Falcon, part of the Ultimate Collector Series, remains on sale at $849.99 and features 7,541 pieces. More recently, the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser launched in 2023 at $649.99.
While the Death Star now claims the top spot in terms of price, it is not the largest LEGO set ever produced. That record belongs to the LEGO Art World Map, which contained 11,695 pieces during its availability from 2021 to 2023. The largest set currently on shelves is the Eiffel Tower, boasting 10,001 pieces.
For dedicated fans and collectors, LEGO’s newest creation offers a galaxy of detail — but only for those ready to part with nearly $1,000.
