Lego Reveals Its Most Expensive Set Ever – UCS Death Star , Fans React with Disappointment: “a Slice of the Death Star??”

Lego has just revealed its newest Ultimate Collector Series set, a Death Star model that costs a whopping $1,000, making it the most expensive Lego set ever. The set has 9,023 pieces and measures 27.5 inches tall, 31 inches wide, and 10.5 inches deep.

The set captures the feel of the iconic Star Wars space station, but instead of being a full globe, it’s more like a flattened version of the Death Star.

Inside, fans will find several dioramas representing scenes from the original Death Star and Death Star II, including the trash compactor, the hangar bay, and Emperor Palpatine’s throne room. The exterior doesn’t have as much detail, though the set does include a brick-built Superlaser.

The Death Star also comes with 38 minifigures. Fans can get three versions of Luke Skywalker, two of Han Solo, six Stormtroopers, plus Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader. There are even rare characters like Galen Erso and an Imperial Dignitary.

Some fans have raised eyebrows about the set’s design.

One wrote, “are u telling me they make people pay 1 grand to get… a slice of the Death Star? ro… they almost got me until I saw it was flat… $1000 for a pancake star? No.” Another joked, “That’s no moon, it’s an Imperial Frisbee.” Not everyone is upset, though. Some enjoy the interior details and how much space there is for displaying all the minifigures, including room for both the included Imperial Shuttle and a separate TIE Fighter, which comes as a gift with purchase.

While this Death Star set is the priciest Lego model to date, it’s not the biggest in terms of pieces. Sets like the Lego Art World Map and Eiffel Tower have over 10,000 pieces and cost less than $700, while the Titanic and Colosseum sets also surpass it in size.

Despite the complaints about its flat design, there’s no denying that the UCS Death Star is massive.

Photos show it dominating a table, giving fans a real sense of its scale. Whether it’s worth the $1,000 price tag is up to collectors and Star Wars enthusiasts, but it’s certainly a statement piece for any Lego fan.

It seems the reaction online has been mixed. Some are excited about the minifigures and the detailed rooms, while others are disappointed by the flat design and high price.

I think it’s a cool set for die-hard Star Wars fans, but the $1,000 cost and flattened look might put off casual buyers. What do you think? Are you buying this Lego Death Star or skipping it? Share your thoughts in the comments.