[Stormtrooper figure. Photo Credit to Unsplash]

In August 2025, rumors circulated that Lego was preparing to release its largest Star Wars set to date, and those reports were later confirmed.

The new product is a reproduction of the iconic "Death Star," the symbol of the Galaxy Empire and a fixture in Star Wars lore that has left a lasting impression on fans.

Known for its ability to destroy entire planets with a single laser blast, the Death Star has become one of the most recognized emblems of the Star Wars universe. 

Lego has been attracting both children and adults around the world by launching sets based on various popular licenses. 

According to an online leak, the new product is themed with Star Wars, a series with millions of followers around the world. 

The leak indicated that this new set is an upgrade to the latest version of the "Death Star 10188," originally released in 2008.

The latest version expands dramatically, featuring 9,023 pieces compared to the earlier set’s 3,803, and it includes 38 mini-figures. 

Characters range from Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, and Imperial officers.

 This Death Star set is described as a mega project that combines Lego's craftsmanship with the imaginative universe of Star Wars.

It was initially expected to generate strong excitement among the fan base.

However, reactions shifted after clearer images of the product emerged. But after the more clear image was revealed, the fan’s expectation turned to disappointment. 

Many fans had anticipated a fully enclosed sphere that would closely resemble the battle station’s appearance in the films.

Instead, the revealed model encloses only half of the structure, leaving the other side open as a display diorama.

In smaller preview images, the design appeared even flatter, resembling a wall more than a true half-sphere.

Another point of contention is the price.

The set’s estimated retail cost is expected to reach around $1,000, a price tag that has stirred heated discussion within the community.

Many long-time Lego and Star Wars fans have questioned whether such a steep cost could be justified, even for a set of this scale.

Supporters argue that the size and detail merit the expense, but others stress that passion alone cannot overcome the burden of such a purchase.

Despite the disappointment over its exterior design, the set provides extensive play and display features.

The open section includes detailed props and settings that allow fans to recreate famous scenes, such as the corridor linking the Emperor’s Throne Room with the detention block. In the backside, which is open, there are many places and detailed props that let the Star-Wars fans display and reenact iconic scenes from the movie series such as a corridor linking the emperor's Throne Room with the prison. 

It also includes a function for attaching a TIE Fighter to the side of the set. 

Even with these features, fans are disappointed with the wall-like Death Star’s design and making sarcastic memes about flat Death Star. 

This reaction reflects a trend of growing frustration among Lego fans, many of whom have also criticized the company’s sharp price increases in recent years.