Let's build this live! - LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series - 75419 Death Star - Part 10

This is no moon! This is a ....... a very big laser DISH!!! I'm sure this one will stick around for a while! And with last week's progress, the set is now officially too tall to fit under my closeup camera! But it is packed with so much details and so many little Easter eggs! I love it! So lets compare the ability to destroy a planet to the power of the Force, find the one way out, and let's build this!

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Collection : LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series
Model : # 75419 - Death Star
Piece count : 9023 pieces
Released : October 2025
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The Death Star is one of the most iconic and fearsome creations in the Star Wars universe—a massive space station and superweapon capable of destroying entire planets with a single blast. Conceived by the Galactic Empire as a symbol of absolute power and control, the Death Star represents the terrifying reach of authoritarian rule and the devastating consequences of unchecked technological advancement.

There are two primary iterations of the Death Star in the Star Wars saga. The first appears in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, and the second in Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Both are spherical in shape, resembling moons, and are equipped with a superlaser powered by massive kyber crystals. This weapon can annihilate planets in seconds, as demonstrated with the destruction of Alderaan, Princess Leia’s homeworld.

The original Death Star was approximately 160 kilometers in diameter, housing over a million personnel, including stormtroopers, officers, and support staff. It featured hangar bays, detention blocks, command centers, and living quarters, functioning as both a military base and a mobile terror weapon. Its construction was a secretive and monumental effort, involving countless resources and laborers, including enslaved beings and coerced scientists. Among them was Galen Erso, whose hidden sabotage within the reactor core would later prove critical to the Rebellion’s success.

The Death Star’s vulnerability was its thermal exhaust port, a small opening that allowed Rebel pilot Luke Skywalker to deliver a precise proton torpedo strike, triggering a chain reaction that destroyed the station. This event marked a turning point in the Galactic Civil War and showcased the power of hope and resistance against overwhelming odds.

The second Death Star, larger and more powerful, was under construction near the forest moon of Endor. Though incomplete, it was operational and posed a significant threat. The Emperor used it as bait to lure the Rebel Alliance into a trap, intending to crush the Rebellion in one decisive blow. However, the Rebels, aided by the Ewoks and a daring strike team led by Han Solo and Leia Organa, managed to disable the station’s shields. In a climactic space battle, Lando Calrissian and Wedge Antilles led the assault that ultimately destroyed the second Death Star.

Beyond its role in the films, the Death Star has become a cultural symbol of tyranny, technological hubris, and the struggle between good and evil. Its design has inspired countless toys, models, and LEGO sets, and it remains a centerpiece in Star Wars lore. The Death Star’s legacy endures not only as a weapon of mass destruction but as a reminder that even the most formidable forces can be overcome by courage, unity, and sacrifice.