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Title: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2008, 09:23 AM
I didn't see a topic thread for this already, so I apologize if there is one.  I was just looking at pics of the upcoming LEGO Death Star (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18771&hl=) at the eurobricks forums, and wow, that is pretty spiffy.  I'm not a Lego collector personally (can't afford to keep up), but this really does look nice.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Diddly on June 18, 2008, 01:12 PM
I no longer collect LEGO due to space and monetary issues but this does look worthy of a purchase. If it's within a reasonable price range, I'm in.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: spiderpumpkin on June 18, 2008, 04:52 PM
Awesome.  I can't wait to buy this.  Wonder when it's coming out?
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: jjks on June 18, 2008, 08:29 PM
Supposed to be able to preorder on 7/1 and it ship around 9/1. $400 seems to be the pricepoint, which is way too rich for my blood, but that is one sweet looking set.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: ruiner on June 19, 2008, 09:16 AM
Wow, if there's one set to have - this would be it.

Thanks for the pics Brian.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Diddly on June 19, 2008, 10:46 PM
Up for preorder (http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=10188&LangId=2057&ShipTo=US) now, actually.

The set itself is awesome, but what's with the wrong colored hands on some of the minifigs? Come on LEGO, if I'm paying $400 for something, I want accurate colors.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 20, 2008, 09:26 AM
Wow! This thing looks ultra cool. I'd love to get one just to put it together.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: ruiner on June 23, 2008, 02:00 PM
Does the pricing seem out of whack?

The set measures 16" x 16" - just seems like it's 2X what it should be in regards to the price.

Then again, the only sets we have are the $10 ones so who am I to judge?
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Keonobi on June 23, 2008, 02:34 PM
Any word on the piece count?  $400 price tag points at about 4000, is that right?
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Jayson on June 23, 2008, 02:39 PM
Any word on the piece count?  $400 price tag points at about 4000, is that right?

3803 pieces
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: jedi_master_sal on June 24, 2008, 04:31 PM
Damn...I actually want this set, but that's WAY to much money.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: DSJ™ on June 25, 2008, 07:49 PM
Lego Death Star Video Requires Lots of Mental Pew-Pew (http://gizmodo.com/5018542/lego-death-star-video-requires-lots-of-mental-pew+pew)
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Oboewan on June 26, 2008, 04:38 PM
$400 for Dianoga mini-fig?  Schweeet!
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: spiderpumpkin on September 9, 2008, 02:26 AM
These are available now on LEGO.com.  Sounds like people that pre-ordered are getting charged already.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Oboewan on September 25, 2008, 05:49 PM
Acutally stopped in at the LEGO store a week or two ago and ordered one... just showed up at my door last night.   Now I just gotta see if it'll fit into my Detolf case so I can display under the DS II  :P
Based on the dimensions, it's gonna be a tight fit and I may need to make some... special modifications...
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Oboewan on December 18, 2008, 05:50 PM
Ugh... I'm almost done with the bottom section but noticed that they booklet has a repeat of steps 62-72 instead of 73-83!
Doh!
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: EdSolo on December 19, 2008, 07:09 AM
Ugh... I'm almost done with the bottom section but noticed that they booklet has a repeat of steps 62-72 instead of 73-83!
Doh!

That sucks...oddly enough I had the same problem with the UCS Death Star set where they repeated several pages.  Just call Lego and they'll send you a new instruction booklet.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: EpicGon on December 28, 2008, 02:41 PM
Interesting, Hasbro must keep in mind Lego DS for a larger playset, like an update of vintage death star.
Nice distribution, both scenes from anh and rotj.
Title: Re: LEGO Death Star
Post by: Oboewan on December 29, 2008, 01:03 PM
Interesting, Hasbro must keep in mind Lego DS for a larger playset, like an update of vintage death star.
Nice distribution, both scenes from anh and rotj.

Yeah... I can't wait to finish this one.  LEGO sent me a link where I could DL the pdf of the rules... just got through the missing pages last night.   I just wish it would fit in my Detolf case.... there's a minute chance but the listed dimensions aren't encouraging for it.