NZ-EUG Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Would like your thoughts on UCS 10143 Death Star II vs 10188 Death Star (play-set) First off I'm a collector/builder and don't really plan on investing or selling my Star Wars IV-VI sets. I have nine UCS sets already. Plus a selection of play-sets from starting from 2010 to current range. I like both these sets. "Buy both you I hear you say"? lol But I don't really want to double up. Should I just buy play-set version for the mini-figs & pure fun of having Death Star ? Or should I take the plunge & invest in the UCS Death Star II? What are you thoughts? Help me make an informed decision! Edited October 30, 2014 by NZ-EUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun21 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I flipped a 10143 this year and its amazing. Very repetitive and basically all grey but the final result is amazing. Very large model and extremely detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego rules Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had a few used ones of both and the playset is not worth displaying to me. The DS II on the other hand is just an awesome display piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Haha, before reading a single word past the title, I was thinking buy both. To me it depends on whether you're a minifig collector as well. If you love those little plastic figures, go for the 10188. So many cool scenes you can make with the figures. If you're not partial to the minifigs, I suggest you check out a fellow BP'ers thread about 10143. It's a very cool set and is generally considered a better display set. http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/11670-bricklinking-the-10143-death-star-ii/?hl=10143 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosphinx Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Haha, before reading a single word past the title, I was thinking buy both. To me it depends on whether you're a minifig collector as well. If you love those little plastic figures, go for the 10188. So many cool scenes you can make with the figures. If you're not partial to the minifigs, I suggest you check out a fellow BP'ers thread about 10143. It's a very cool set and is generally considered a better display set. http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/11670-bricklinking-the-10143-death-star-ii/?hl=10143 Read also the conclusion of hendrikdejager about the DSII and see if it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Hi guys, so I've just missed out on an online auction (www.trademe.co.nz) 10143 Death Star II sold for $900.00 NZD in 100% complete but used condition. Any one keen to sell me there second hand set ? with tracked delivery to New Zealand? Edited November 2, 2014 by NZ-EUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettj666 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi guys, so I've just missed out on an online auction (www.trademe.co.nz) 10143 Death Star II sold for $900.00 NZD in 100% complete but used condition. Any one keen to sell me there second hand set ? with tracked delivery to New Zealand? I sold an old 10030 to someone in Australia and with tracking, the shipping cost $198.. (from Canada mind you, but still) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettj666 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I have had a few used ones of both and the playset is not worth displaying to me. The DS II on the other hand is just an awesome display piece. As someone who owns both, it's funny I feel the exact opposite. I love 10188, i think it's an amazing piece (I don't even care about the mini-figs that much) and I find the DS II a boring and tedious build and while it looks ok, I was almost tempted to sell my only copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hmmm... A collectable work of art vs. an over-produced and over-hyped dolls-house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Well said Tabby Boy, anyone keen to sell me there 10143? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosphinx Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hmmm... A collectable work of art vs. an over-produced and over-hyped dolls-house. A large fat gray wanna-be-moon vs. an over-hyped-dolls-house would suit it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus001 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) A large fat gray wanna-be-moon vs. an over-hyped-dolls-house would suit it better. "That's no moon" Edited November 5, 2014 by Locutus001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks all for the feed back, I 've recently bought the UCS 10143 Death Star II 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnd2k3 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks all for the feed back, I 've recently bought the UCS 10143 Death Star II Enjoy the build! It is a bit tedious, but the final product is an impressive display. Looks great overshadowing my Falcon and Slave I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus001 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Just a little reminder why the Death Star (playset) is great and if it ever retires still a nice investment: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=22789 (there is a review there which is pretty nicely done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Chalk and cheese. The 10143 is fantastic and I regret selling the only one I had as I was moving home at the time. On the other hand, the 10188 is a dreadful dolls-house of a montrosity that I'll not touch even with Emazer's barge pole. I don't hate it quite as much as Ewoks but, it's close! ;-) The only way I'll bite on the utterly disgusting 10188 is if it's 1/3 off or more so I can sell the minifigs and use the parts. But, two hopes of that - Bob Hope and no hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Glad I took the plunge when I did, DS II is creeping up in value, getting to become another super rare set, behing the UCS Super Star Destroyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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