Unveiled today at Brick Fiesta in Houston, Texas, LEGO has just announced the latest addition to the Ultimate Collectors Series, LEGO Star Wars 10227 B-wing Starfighter. At $250 and nearly 1,500 pieces, it’s a substantial addition to the UCS line.

See all the photos in the photoset on Flickr.

Here’s the official announcement:

10227 B-wing Starfighter&tm;

Ages 16+. 1,486 pieces.
US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99£ DK 1699 DKK

Take on the Empire in the Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter!

Now you can experience the ultimate B-wing Starfighter from the Star Wars galaxy like never before. This fantastic model features everything you would expect from our premium collector range, including rotating, self-levelling cockpit and realistic wing configurations for landing and flight. And when you’re finished battling in the skies above Endor or helping to restore freedom in the galaxy, place this highly detailed B-wing Starfighter on its own dedicated display stand and fact plaque. Measures 26” (66 cm) wide and 15” (38 cm) high in flight configuration, and 17” (43 cm) high on display stand.

• A highly detailed Ultimate Collector Series B-wing Starfighter model
• Features rotating, self-levelling cockpit
• Features realistic wing configurations for landing and flight
• Includes display stand and fact plaque
• Model can be detached from display stand
• Measures 26” (66cm) wide and 15” (38cm) high in flight configuration, and 17” (43cm) high when mounted on display stand

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning

October 2012 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone

Finally, here‘s the designer video.