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LEGO Unveils $999 Death Star Set: 9,023 Pieces!

9/10/2025

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LEGO has released the Star Wars Death Star set, priced at $999.99, making it the most expensive LEGO set to date.
The set features 9,023 pieces and 38 minifigures, showcasing scenes from "A New Hope" and "Return of the Jedi."
It will be available to LEGO Insiders on October 1 and to the public on October 4.
Exclusive minifigures from the set are reselling on eBay, starting at £100.
The Death Star's flat back design raises concerns about its display appeal compared to other large sets.

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LEGO has released the Star Wars Death Star set, priced at $999.99, making it the most expensive LEGO set to date.
The set features 9,023 pieces and 38 minifigures, showcasing scenes from "A New Hope" and "Return of the Jedi."
It will be available to LEGO Insiders on October 1 and to the public on October 4.
Exclusive minifigures from the set are reselling on eBay, starting at £100.
The Death Star's flat back design raises concerns about its display appeal compared to other large sets.