LEGO Star Wars Diorama Is Legit, 3,800 Pieces, $400, Now On My Birthday List
The $400 Death Star diorama from LEGO weighs in at a whopping 3,800 pieces and is making me hotter than a volcano. A volcano on fire. The thing depicts 14 scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy and comes with 21 mini-figs, including 7 exclusive to the set. Wow, what could be awesomer? I mean besides a LEGO Death Star big enough to live in. Because that's what I freaking want. Like my dad always says, "Dream big or don't bother sleeping. Oh, and son -- keep your buttcheeks clenched tight -- aliens."
Hit the jump for a picture of all the mini-figs and the entire product description.
#10188 Death Starâ„¢
Ages 12+. 3,803 pieces.
$399.99
Recreate the action and adventure of the Star Wars™ movies with the ultimate Death Star™ playset! This detailed battle station features an incredible array of minifigure-scale scenes and accessories from Episodes IV and VI. Its different decks include the Death Star control room, moving turbolaser turrets, hangar bay with TIE Advanced starfighter, tractor beam controls, Emperor's throne room, detention block, Imperial conference room, droid maintenance facility, and the powerful Death Star superlaser, plus much more! Swing across the chasm with Luke and Leia, face danger in the crushing trash compactor, and duel with Darth Vader for the fate of the galaxy. With over 3,800 pieces, the Death Star measures 16" tall and 16½" wide when completed. Includes 25 Star Wars minifigures and droids!
Death Star is a LEGO Exclusive available for pre-order on www.LEGOshop.com starting July 1, 2008 and can be found in LEGO Brand Retail Stores starting September 1, 2008!
Includes the following 7 new and exclusive Star Wars minifigures and droids only found in this set!
Luke Skywalkerâ„¢ (Stormtrooper outfit)
Han Soloâ„¢ (Stormtrooper outfit)
Death Star Trooper (x2)
Phlutdroidâ„¢
Interrogation Droid
Death Star Droid
Other minifigures and droids include:
Obi-Wan Kenobiâ„¢
R2-Q5â„¢
Emperor Palpatineâ„¢
Darth Vaderâ„¢
Grand Moff Tarkenâ„¢
Emperor's Royal Guardâ„¢ (x2)
Stormtrooperâ„¢ (x2)
R2-D2â„¢
C-3POâ„¢
Princess Leiaâ„¢
Chewbaccaâ„¢
Luke Skywalkerâ„¢ (Jedi Knight)
Mouse Droid
Dianoga (Trash Monster)
Luke Skywalkerâ„¢
Han Soloâ„¢
Product Features:
Death Star Control Room
Death Star Turbolasers
Hangar Bay Control Room
Superlaser Control Room
Death Star Superlaser & Weapons Bay
Manned Turbolaser
Emperor's Throne Room
Hangar Bay
Detention Block
Tractor Beam Control
Trash Compactor Scene
Swing over the Gap
Meeting room
Droid maintenance
3,800-Piece Death Star Diorama Is Coolest Star Wars Lego Ever [gizmodo]
Thanks Shawn and Colin, now let's get started on that LEGO Death Star big enough to live in. Whee!
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