LEGO has gone full dark side with its most ambitious Star Wars build to date: the Ultimate Collector Series Death Star. At launch, this is the largest LEGO Star Wars set ever created, featuring an astonishing 9,023 pieces that form a model towering over 27.5 inches tall and spanning 31 inches wide. Despite its monumental scale, the design rests on a compact foundation, making it displayable even without vast shelf space.

True to its galactic inspiration, the LEGO set is overflowing with cinematic detail. Builders can recreate the infamous trash compactor scene, Obi-Wan disabling the tractor beam, or Luke and Leia’s daring swing across the retractable bridge. Palpatine’s throne room, the Superlaser, and the hangar bay—complete with Imperial Shuttle—bring iconic moments from A New Hope to life. Even Darth Vader and Obi-Wan’s fateful lightsaber duel is faithfully staged.

What sets this Death Star apart is its staggering roster of 38 included figures. With multiple versions of Luke, Han, and Leia, as well as Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and droids, every central character is represented with accessories to match. This is not just a build—it’s a fully immersive Star Wars diorama for adult fans and serious collectors.

Priced at $1,000 and available starting October 4th, the UCS Death Star is more than a set; it’s a statement piece. Designed for hours of challenging, mindful construction, it comes alive through the LEGO Builder app’s 3D digital tools. For fans ready to embrace the dark side, this might be the ultimate galaxy-spanning centerpiece.

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