Link: Here is Lego’s $1,000 Death Star, the most expensive Lego set ever

The new Ultimate Collectors Series (UCS) Death Star from Lego boasts a vertical diorama design, allowing iconic Star Wars scenes to be visible simultaneously on a shelf. This design choice significantly enhances display potential compared to previous spherical models.

Lego's shift toward targeting adult collectors with sophisticated and expensive sets has proven lucrative, with recent sets like the $850 Millennium Falcon and $680 Titanic catering to this growing demographic.

The UCS Death Star set is priced steeply at around $1000, reflecting its expansive setup complete with 38 minifigures and multiple iconic locations from the Star Wars universe. Scenes from the movies can be vividly recreated, from the detention block shootout to Luke's climactic confrontation with the Emperor.

Despite its high cost, the set's design optimizes space and includes easter eggs like a stormtrooper in a hot tub, adding whimsical value to the collector's item. It can integrate well with other sets, imagining the full scope of the Death Star.

The set will be available initially to Lego Insiders on October 1st, with a broader release on October 4th. Early buyers may receive a promotional Tie Fighter set, enhancing the initial purchase.

Lego continues to capitalize on nostalgia and the disposable income of adult fans, securing its place in a competitive toy market by offering exclusive, desirable collector's items like the UCS Death Star.

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