First Leaked Look at LEGO UCS Death Star – The $1,000 Galactic Giant That’s Shaking Up Star Wars Collecting

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The LEGO UCS Death Star. A $1,000 Milestone for LEGO Investors.

The galaxy just got a little heavier for LEGO investors. Leaked images have revealed the upcoming LEGO Star Wars UCS Death Star (75419) — and it’s not just another Imperial battle station. This October 1st release will smash through LEGO’s long-standing price ceiling, coming in at $999.99. That makes it the first set ever to hit the four-digit price tag, a landmark moment that could have long-term implications for high-end LEGO investing.

With 9,019–9,023 pieces, this enormous build will debut as the fourth-largest LEGO set by piece count, rubbing shoulders with the likes of the LEGO Art World Map, Eiffel Tower, and Titanic, while overtaking icons such as the Hogwarts Castle. For Star Wars investors, this is a UCS set that’s poised to make history before it even hits shelves.

 

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A New Take on a Galactic Icon

Unlike previous full-sphere Death Star models, this version opts for a half-sphere cross-section design. The exterior retains that menacing grey hull and the unmistakable green superlaser dish, while the interior opens up into a scene-packed diorama.

Inside, fans will find a dozen-plus iconic locations from across A New Hope and Return of the Jedi, including:

• Emperor Palpatine’s throne room

• Leia’s prison block rescue

• The trash compactor (with working walls)

• Superlaser control room

• Docking bay with a Lambda-class Imperial Shuttle

• TIE Fighter hangar

• The swing-across moment for Luke and Leia

At nearly 70cm tall, 79cm wide, and 27cm deep, this is a display-first build designed to sit neatly against a wall or shelf — although “neatly” is relative when we’re talking about the Empire’s ultimate weapon.

 

 

Minifigure Record Breaker

Here’s where collectors’ ears really perk up: the UCS Death Star will include 38 minifigures, the most ever in a LEGO set. The line-up blends all-star characters with deep cuts for diehard fans:

• Multiple versions of Luke, Han, and Leia

• Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine

• Rogue One’s Orson Krennic & Galen Erso

• Grand Moff Tarkin, Admiral Motti, General Tagge, Wulff Yularen

• The wonderfully absurd Hot Tub Stormtrooper

• Imperial Dignitaries with new hat moulds

• 5D6-RA-7 insectoid protocol droid

• A mix of Imperial crew, gunners, and stormtroopers

Thirteen minifigs remain under wraps — a potential wildcard for secondary market value if exclusives or quirky variants are confirmed.

 

 

Investment Potential – Why This Set Matters

From an investor’s perspective, 75419 is a near-textbook high-value release:

• Historic price milestone – first LEGO set at $1,000

• UCS Star Wars pedigree – historically among the brand’s strongest performers (UCS Millennium Falcon, UCS AT-AT, etc.)

• Record-breaking minifigure count – extra resale appeal

• Cross-generational demand – fans from both the Original Trilogy and Rogue One eras

• Display and play fusion – likely to appeal to both builders and collectors

Past UCS sets often appreciate strongly post-retirement, particularly those with unique designs or high display value. While $1,000 is a hefty entry point, scarcity and historical significance may drive strong long-term gains for sealed sets. The inclusion of so many exclusive or rare minifigures could further bolster investment appeal.

 

The Bottom Line

The UCS Death Star leak is more than just another Star Wars set reveal — it’s a statement piece that signals LEGO’s willingness to push the upper limits of set pricing and collector ambition. Whether it’s destined to become the crown jewel of your portfolio or a “maybe when it’s on sale” wishlist item, one thing’s certain: October is going to be an expensive month for LEGO Star Wars fans.