Lego’s Most Expensive Set Ever – UCS Death Star Launches, Fans Are Disappointed: “That’s No Moon, It’s an Imperial Frisbee”

Lego has just released its priciest set ever, the UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) Death Star, and it’s already stirring debate among fans.

Priced at $1,000, the set comes with a staggering 9,023 pieces and measures 27.5 inches tall, 31 inches wide, and 10.5 inches deep. Despite its size, the model is noticeably flat, leading to mixed reactions online.

The Death Star set recreates the interiors of both the original Death Star and the Death Star II.

Fans can explore key scenes like the trash compactor, the hangar bay, and Emperor Palpatine’s throne room. While the exterior is less detailed than some might hope, the set does feature a brick-built Superlaser for an authentic touch.

Collectors also get 38 minifigures, including multiple versions of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, along with Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and rarer characters like Galen Erso and an Imperial Dignitary. The hangar bay is large enough to hold the included Imperial Shuttle, plus a TIE Fighter model that comes as a bonus gift.

Though the UCS Death Star is impressive in size, it isn’t the biggest Lego set ever by piece count. Sets like the Lego Art World Map, Eiffel Tower, Titanic, and Colosseum all have more pieces, yet cost less than the Death Star.

Many fans were quick to comment on the set’s flat design. One fan joked, “Are you telling me they make people pay 1 grand to get… a slice of the Death Star?”

Another added, “That’s no moon, it’s an Imperial Frisbee.” Others acknowledged the flat shape but praised the detailed interiors. “Not a fan of it being flat, tbh, but I love the inner workings of it,” one user wrote.

Despite the debate, there’s no denying the set’s scale. Images of the model displayed on a table show just how massive it is. For collectors and Star Wars enthusiasts, the UCS Death Star offers a chance to recreate iconic moments from the saga, even if it’s not a perfect sphere.

In my opinion, while the flat design might disappoint some, the attention to interior detail and the sheer number of minifigures make this set appealing for die-hard fans. It’s expensive, yes, but it delivers an immersive experience. What do you think? Are you excited for the UCS Death Star, or is it just too flat for your taste? Share your thoughts in the comments.