Reflecting on LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star made waves when it launched this year, but taking time to reflect on the space station slice may shift opinions.

Just in case you've managed to miss it, 2025 saw the release of the most expensive LEGO set of all time, and by far the biggest build in Star Wars to date. The 9,090-piece 75419 Death Star takes both crowns from 75192 Millennium Falcon, immediately making its presence known in the 2025 portfolio.

The community's reactions to the £899.99 / $999.99 / €999.99 space station slice have been understandably mixed since its release, thanks in no small part to that price tag and the fact that it's simply not a sphere like the builds before it. Our own review found that, while quite the spectacle, the UCS Death Star isn't quite the hit it needs to be for such a lofty price point.

There's no denying that £899.99 / $999.99 / €999.99 is a colossal amount of money to spend on anything, nevermind 9,000 plastic pieces. It positions 75419 Death Star as a one-off luxury purchase for the most dedicated of LEGO enthusiasts, who are also in a position to spend nearly $1,000 at once.

While this inevitable position has turned some of the LEGO community away from the massive model, some have been eager to pick up and customise the space station, even with a Christmas makeover. There is an audience for 75419 Death Star, even if it's not a massive one, and 75419 Death Star costs so much that it potentially doesn't need a massive audience; it just needs some people to be interested in the set to make enough of a profit.

For the LEGO Group, there may have been an additional incentive in producing 75419 Death Star – to have a statement piece available on display. On my personal trips to five UK LEGO stores over the past three months, I have seen 75419 Death Star proudly on display in all of them. Sometimes the model is covered by perspex, sometimes it's fully accessible but with the minifigures glued down, but it is always there.

Most notably, it draws a sizable crowd every time. Upon standing around browsing the stores' stock, I would overhear multiple fans talking about the huge set, subtly increasing their excitement for the build, which they could pick up if they chose. Even when learning about the price of the set, they were able to justify the cost thanks to its massive size. They didn't mind that it wasn't a full sphere; it was still circular enough to be recognisable.

It's hearing these opinions in person that has allowed me to reflect on the Death Star. It's certainly not going to be a model for everyone, but it's clear that this alternate take on the space station is a hit with some fans. The majority of the online community seems vocally disappointed with the final build, but there are definitely some fans who are not as vocal online with different opinions and who admire the execution of the new LEGO Death Star.

At the end of the day, the LEGO Group was on track to break the $1,000 mark eventually, and this is certainly one way to do it. Whether you like it or not, 75419 Death Star is here. While $1,000 sets shouldn't become the norm, the Star Wars set demonstrates that the LEGO Group can, and is willing to make such massive models. It at least opens the door for similarly huge releases in other forms moving forward, maybe even to replace 75419 Death Star when it eventually retires (currently scheduled for 2028).

LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star is available now with over 9,000 pieces for £899.99 / $999.99 / €999.99. You can get some ideas for how to display and how not to display the massive model by clicking here.

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