75159 - UCS: Death Star (2016)

[gregpj]

This one is for you LEGO, inspired by @BrickLegacy and brought to you by Brickpickers everywhere.

[BrickLegacy]

From LEGO:

“The LEGO Star Wars Death Star was a huge hit with fans when it launched in 2008 and we are excited to announce that we have made some awesome updates and improvements to this huge model! Our designers added over 200 bricks and elements as well as 3 new minifigures. This 2016 version offers a great building experience to both those fans who have the original set, and those who may be new to the LEGO Star Wars universe. This is not an indication of any future re-release or set updates.”"

[Ciglione]

2 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said:

From LEGO:

“The LEGO Star Wars Death Star was a huge hit with fans when it launched in 2008 and we are excited to announce that we have made some awesome updates and improvements to this huge model! Our designers added over 200 bricks and elements as well as 3 new minifigures. This 2016 version offers a great building experience to both those fans who have the original set, and those who may be new to the LEGO Star Wars universe. This is not an indication of any future re-release or set updates.”"

Source?

[BrickLegacy]

Source?

Toys n Brick, Brothers Brick, Brickfan

[mayor]

I would not buy that if if my life depended on it. Disney out for one thing........MONEY!    Not worth it.

[Ciglione]

thebrickfan.com is not accesable. Too many angry people checking it out I guess.

[Bold-Arrow]

I find that last statement to be very interesting if the source ( not BL ) is accurate ....

And who would want to build the same big set twice , I don't see the joy in the that .  

[ISO8T0]

All major fan sites have it referenced. Can't find the source though.
http://brickfanatics.co.uk/lego-star-wars-75159-death-star-officially-announced/

[CM4Sci]

Yeah the statement about the re-release was sent out with the images

[jomandybri]

Anyone else notice the double UCS badge placement on the side of the box art image?

[dcdfan]

Anyone else notice the double UCS badge placement on the side of the box art image?

Tie fighter has it too. Trust me, I've seen too many of the side of that box now.

[Ciglione]

7 minutes ago, Bold-Arrow said:

I find that last statement to be very interesting if the source ( not BL ) is accurate ....

And who would want to build the same big set twice , I don't see the joy in the that .  

Cheer up and join the force my friend.

 

[Bold-Arrow]

1 minute ago, Ciglione said:

Cheer up and join the force my friend.

 

Up is key word here ... Ok I'm gonna be moded now . 

[jomandybri]

15 minutes ago, dcdfan said:

Tie fighter has it too. Trust me, I've seen too many of the side of that box now.

Really? As in the release box artwork does? I just checked my TIEs and none of mine have it on them twice. Mind you I am in Aus.

[jstodda]

The UCS badge is plated 14k gold. Hence the extra cost.... Lol

[Alpinemaps]

The Brick Fan coverage

The press release:

Quote

75159 Death Star™
Ages 14+. 4,016 pieces.
US $499.99 – CA $599.99 – DE 499.99€ – UK £399.99 – DK 4499.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Win the battle for the Empire with the awesome Death Star!

Reenact amazing scenes from the Star Wars saga with the Empire’s ultimate planet-zapping weapon—the Death Star! With over 4,000 pieces, this fantastic model has a galaxy of intricate and authentic environments, including a superlaser control room, Imperial conference chamber, hangar bay with moving launch rack and Lord Vader’s TIE Advanced with space for Vader inside, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, Droid maintenance room, detention block, trash compactor, tractor beam, cargo area, turbo laser with spring-loaded shooters and seats for the 2 Death Star Gunners, and 2 movable turbo laser towers. This fantastic set also includes 23 iconic minifigures and 2 Droids to ensure hours of Star Wars battle fun.

• Includes 23 minifigures: Grand Moff Tarkin, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Imperial Navy Officer, Imperial Officer, 2 Stormtroopers, 2 Death Star Troopers, 2 Emperor’s Royal Guards, 2 Death Star Gunners, Death Star Droid, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, C-3PO, Han Solo, Han Solo (disguise), Luke Skywalker (Tatooine), Luke Skywalker (disguise) and Luke Skywalker (final duel), plus R2-D2, an Imperial Astromech and a Dianoga trash compactor monster.

• Features a superlaser control room, Imperial conference chamber, hangar bay with moving launch rack and detachable TIE Advanced with space for Lord Vader inside, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, Droid maintenance room, detention block, trash compactor, tractor beam, cargo area, turbo laser with spring-loaded shooters and seats for the 2 Death Star gunners, and 2 movable turbo laser towers.

• Weapons include 3 Lightsabers, 4 blasters, 3 blaster pistols, 4 blaster rifles, 2 force pikes, 2 Force Lightning elements and a bowcaster.

• Load up and fire the turbo laser’s spring-loaded shooters to keep the rebels at bay.

• Maneuver Lord Vader’s TIE Advanced into position and prepare for launch.

• Battle the Royal Guard in the throne room and then take on Palpatine himself!

• Help Leia escape from the detention block and swing to safety with Luke across the chasm!

• Will Obi-Wan shut down the tractor beam and help the rebels defeat the Empire?

• Can you spot the Dianoga trash compactor monster?

• Recreate other unforgettable scenes from the classic Star Wars films.

• The perfect addition to any LEGO® Star Wars collection.

• This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 14 and over.

• Measures over 16” (41cm) high, and 16” (42cm) wide.

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning
September 30, 2016 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone.

So, the line about future remakes isn't in the press release.  @CM4Sci, can you site somewhere where that statement was included?  I mean, other than it came with the pictures?  What do you mean?

[dcdfan]

Really? As in the release box artwork does? I just checked my TIEs and none of mine have it on them twice. Mind you I am in Aus.

Yup. On one side with the image (like the one on the front), there are 2 gold UCS badges side by side. It's either the left or right side, not top or bottom.

[Loghamel]

2 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

The Brick Fan coverage

The press release:

So, the line about future remakes isn't in the press release.  @CM4Sci, can you site somewhere where that statement was included?  I mean, other than it came with the pictures?  What do you mean?

From BrickFan:

One thing to note in the press release notes was that the UCS Death Star (75159) is not an indication of any future re-release or set updates.

[gregpj]

This one is for you LEGO, inspired by @BrickLegacy and brought to you by Brickpickers everywhere.

[gregpj]

And this is just for fun....

[gregpj]

Last one for a bit, I promise.

[jstodda]

[California92563]

4 hours ago, jstodda said:

 

They made Han look like a ******. 

[exciter1]

3 minutes ago, California92563 said:

They made Han look like a ******. 

Niko Solo

[California92563]

2 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Niko Solo

Lol no jabs towards Niko were intended.  

[exciter1]