Death Stars, in various shapes, sizes and forms played an integral part of the original Star Wars Trilogy. Along with the 75192 Millenium Falcon, the LEGO Star Wars Death Star play sets experienced remarkable longevity on the store shelves (Falcon – 8 years and counting;10188 – 2008, but still seen on the shelves until 2014, and 75159 was on the shelves from 2016 for another 4 years or so).
Launching in October 2025 is the largest LEGO StarWars set (by both piece and minifigure count) – 71459 Death Star. While the first two Death Star play sets were spherical, this latest version addresses one of the biggest issues confronting LEGO StarWars Ultimate Collector Series sets today: Storage space.
Rather than adopt the spherical form of the previous versions, this model is a 27cm deep cross section with a diameter of almost 80cm.
Depicting scenes from both the original movie, as well as the Death Star 2 in Return of the Jedi, this model covers many of those featured in previous versions, but using more compact story telling. The LEGO system has evolved significantly since 2016, and even more so since 2008, and this new model, moving on from the legacy design takes on a brave new form, encompassing new parts and new techniques.
All of the favorite scenes are here: the chasm swing, the shield generators, the princess’ cell and the conference room.
The Return of the Jedi is represented by the hangar where the Emperor’s shuttle arrives, as well as the throne room for the final confrontation between Luke Skywalker and Emperor Palpatine.
This set also brings us a broader selection of minifigures that ever before. I have to admit, I never expected to see a Swimming Trunk Stormtrooper make it into an official set.
Here’s the press release…
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.
This is the largest Star Wars set to be released, by part count, as well as the most expensive. I have ot admit, early leaked images did not do this model justice, and I am intrigued to see how it looks in real life. The final dimesions are similar to that of the UCS Razor Crest and Republic Gunship, albeit turned on their sides.
The Future of LEGO Star Wars?
Personally, I am excited to see this new take on the Death Star. So much of LEGO Star Wars overall range has become repetitive in the playset space – which is fair, because the parts palette gets upgraded, and there will always be a police station, train, and X-wing fighter on the shelves. Could there be more cross-sections to come in the future?
But what about a radical upheaval? How about some contemporary movie poster designs, in a similar style to the 31209 amazing Spider Man Comic Cover/Art?
Has the time come for Star Wars to be semi-retired? Only bringing out new sets in conjunction with new media, OR for significant anniversaries of Movies or themes (is it really 10 years since the Force Awakens?)
But what do you think? Is it for you? Or just a pipe dream? Let us know in the comments below.
75419 The Ultimate Collector Series Death Star goes on sale on October 1. There are not formal details available yet, but it would appear that this TIE fighter might be a Gift with Purchase around that time. The set is priced at a wallet denting $AUD1499/USD999.99/€999.99/£899.99. It won’t be for everyone, but I think it is a fresh addition to the LEGO Star Wars Family.
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