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Ultimate $999 Lego Death Star Set Launching October 2025

9/8/2025

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Summary

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Lego will launch the UCS Star Wars Death Star on October 4, 2025, for $999.99.
This set, with 9,023 pieces and 38 minifigures, is the first to exceed $1,000.
It features a cross-section of iconic scenes from the original trilogy, including characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
A custom upgrade adds a space battle scene, generating mixed fan reactions about its design and price.
Lego Insiders can access the set early on October 1, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 1977 premiere of "Star Wars" transformed the film industry, generating over $775 million and establishing a vast franchise. The collaboration between Lucasfilm and Lego, which began in 1999, has produced numerous sets, including the upcoming UCS Death Star priced at $999.99, reflecting the franchise's lasting appeal and the growing market for premium collectibles in the toy industry.

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Story summary

Lego will launch the UCS Star Wars Death Star on October 4, 2025, for $999.99.
This set, with 9,023 pieces and 38 minifigures, is the first to exceed $1,000.
It features a cross-section of iconic scenes from the original trilogy, including characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
A custom upgrade adds a space battle scene, generating mixed fan reactions about its design and price.
Lego Insiders can access the set early on October 1, 2025.

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