Lego reveals most expensive set ever

The Lego Ultimate Collection Series Star Wars Death Star. (Lego)

Lego introduced its most expensive set this week, announcing the release of the Lego Ultimate Collection Series Star Wars Death Star. Priced at US$1,000, or C$1,299.99, the 9,000-plus piece set is Lego’s first-ever item to cost four figures.

The new Death Star set is an intricate piece that’s more than two feet tall and two feet wide. The set, which is not spherical like its earlier Death Star model, but instead is a vertical diorama set, has more than 15 rooms that depict many iconic scenes from the original Star Wars film, “A New Hope,” and “Return of the Jedi,” according to the company’s website.

The set also contains 38 mini figures, including Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, as well as Galen Erso from “Rogue One” and the Hot Tub Stormtrooper from the Lego Star Wars video games, the company said on its website.

Lego’s previous set that was its most expensive was the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, a 7,541-piece set which broke all records, costing US$800 eight years ago.

This set isn’t the first Death Star to be released by the company, although it is the largest model Lego has ever created. In the last 25 years, Lego has released several models of Star Wars sets in different sizes.

Lego’s World Map is the record holder for having the highest number of pieces, boasting 11,695 .

According to Fortune, roughly 15 per cent of Lego’s sets are marketed for adults.

“Lego bricks have won over adults, growing its $10 billion toy market foothold,” Fortune wrote.

The Lego UCS Star Wars Death Star will officially hit the market Oct. 4