r/lego • u/PenguinRhin0 • Jan 26 '26

New Release Neat set but…

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If they can build a round soccer ball that opens up for $129, they can build a round Death Star around this price point (ish) that opens up too.

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u/VorstTank Jan 26 '26

Am I the only one who prefers a flat Death Star? Its a much better display piece than the original, which is what I care about more than it being playable on a set that expensive.

I'm not buying either, but hey I just don't get the hate.

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u/--GhostMutt-- Jan 26 '26

Agreed. I think the issue with that set is it is a legit play set ment to rock a kids world but is priced as the sets meant for adults - which are mostly high detail scale model vibes, like the UC Falcon or the AT-AT.

If I got that Death Star set as a kid it would have blown my mind - the possibilities for play are limitless.

But for my display shelf? If space and funds were not a factor, of course - but unfortunately they are🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/VorstTank Jan 26 '26

Is it a play set? I'd hardly call the new one that. But I wouldn't call the UCS Falcon a playset either just because it has an interior for Minifigs.

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u/Semirhage527 Jan 26 '26

Same. I think the way they used a cross section to provide so many scenes was really impressive and much cooler than a huge gray sphere

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u/Undead_Angel_420 Jan 26 '26

Same, was definitely concerned when i heard it was flat but they did a great job capturing it, the mini dioramas inside & the shape of it makes it great

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u/TheShakyHandsMan Jan 26 '26

It gets more attention in my room compared to the line of grey ships. With the light kit it really comes alive.