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As of January 1st, Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star will no longer be an exclusive offer on the Lego Store. Huge model consisting of 9023 parts is available pre-order on Amazon for $1000. If you Main memberyou can start building the Death Star as early as January 2nd. Even if you're not a Prime member, Amazon is estimating free shipping on January 5th. This is notable because the Death Star is currently located on pre-order for 60 days at the Lego store..
As of December 22, Amazon is the only major retailer accepting pre-orders for UCS Death Star. Given its size and high price, we wouldn't be surprised if some retailers don't sell it, and we expect stock to be limited. Amazon also accepts pre-orders for two smaller LEGO Star Wars sets which are sure to be popular.
The UCS Death Star was first revealed in the Lego store on October 1st. At 9,023 pieces, it is the largest Star Wars model in Lego's more than 25-year history with the brand and fifth largest Lego set overall. The Death Star also broke the record for the most expensive Lego set ever. At $1,000, that's $150 more than the popular 7,541-piece Millennium Falcon UCSwhich held the title of largest LEGO Star Wars set for eight years.
$1000 | Release on Amazon January 1st.
The UCS Death Star is based on the original design from Episode IV: A New Hope. Like all Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars setsThis set is all about the details. It's a stunningly complex model with many separate rooms that longtime fans will instantly recognize. Some of the interactive and adjustable elements include a working elevator, a trash compactor, a Super Laser, and a brick-built Imperial Shuttle with adjustable wings.
And Lego guarantees you can recreate the Death Star scenes from Episode IV, including 36 minifigures and two Lego droid figures. It probably goes without saying, but no Lego set has ever included 38 figures.
There's plenty of room inside the Death Star for all of these figures (and many more). When fully assembled, the Death Star UCS measures 27.5 inches tall, 31 inches wide, and 10.5 inches deep.
You can take a closer look at the new UCS Death Star below. We've also included details on the previous two UCS Death Star models, as well as the current Ultimate Collector Series line.
And if you want to start 2026 with a Lego Star Wars build that doesn't cost anywhere near $1,000, Amazon is also taking pre-orders for that model. 643-piece Venator-class Strike CruiserLego's newest mid-size spaceship model for $80. If you'd rather build your favorite droid, a new 569-piece astromech droid BB-8 available for pre-order for $90. You can pre-order from the Lego store. 525-piece AT-AT mid-size walker for 65 dollars. Total eight brand new Lego Star Wars sets launch January 1st.
