On Andor Season 2, the Emperor managed to keep his “Energy Project” a secret until it was all but ready to unleash its power on Alderaan. In this galaxy, rumors of a $1000 LEGO Death Star have been floating in the fandom all year. The price seemed both impossible and inevitable. Today LEGO confirms the rumors with the reveal of LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star. The set is breaking several records aside from price. The most minifigures (38!). Biggest set by weight (16.3kg, 36 lbs). Most Hot Tub Stormtroopers (1). Rather than a full sphere, the design opts for an open diorama approach that allows for intricate interior scenes. Like the first Death Star playset, the newest battle station draws on both A New Hope and Return of the Jedi, while also including easter eggs from the LEGO Star Wars video games. The minifigure lineup includes Rogue One architects Galen Erso and Orson Krennic, but sadly perpetuates Geonosian erasure with no Archduke Poggle the Lesser. We’ve been toiling away like workers on Narkina 5 to assemble our own copy, and we’ll be back soon with our full review.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star | 9023 Pieces | Available October 1 | US $999.99 | CAN $1299.99 | UK £899.99
Channel the dark side of the Force for a monumental creative challenge with this LEGO® Star Wars™ building kit (75419). This Ultimate Collector Series version of the Death Star from the classic Star Wars saga is the biggest LEGO Star Wars set of all (at launch) and is very displayable on a small surface due to its compact foundation. It is packed with details and Easter eggs to delight every fan. There’s the crushing trash compactor where the Rebel heroes were trapped; Princess Leia’s holding cell; the hangar control room that Luke Skywalker and Han Solo infiltrated disguised as Stormtroopers; the tractor beam control unit that Obi-Wan Kenobi deactivated; Emperor Palpatine’s throne room; the hangar bay with the Imperial Shuttle; the Death Star’s Superlaser; and much more. A spectacular LEGO Star Wars gift for creative adults, this collectible building set includes 38 (yes, 38!) LEGO minifigures/figures with iconic accessories to recreate memorable scenes. Set contains 9,023-pieces.
Appearing for the first time in minifigure form are Galen Erso and the purple-clad Imperial Dignitary.
A midi-scale shuttle continues in the tradition of the first LEGO death star and the Master Builder set of Betrayal at Cloud City.
38 minifgures. No Poggle the Lesser.
Meanwhile here in Canada its the third Star Wars set to break $1000. Its $1300 here!!!!
It’s just a circular diorama display of scenes from the Death Star. For $999, this should feel more to scale. Lego and Star Wars have jumped the shark…
why would anyone buy this?