LEGO has unveiled their most expensive build kit ever. Some sites call it the first $1,000 LEGO kit, but it's officially only $999.99 in the US. However, there's no doubt that some will shell out that money to build the LEGO Death Star™ 75419. It has 9,023 pieces, and comes with 38 Star Wars minifigs. It has the most important settings from the original trilogy, like the landing port, the trash compactor (that compacts), Leia's interrogation chamber, the conference room, the Emperor's throne room, and the laser port. It even comes with an imperial shuttle vehicle.
The set will be available October 4 for Christmas shopping. But wait before you hand over a grand. Be aware that this is no sphere, but a slice through the middle of the Death Star that more resembles a doll house than a space station. The Brothers Brick goes through the build process in their review, and finds both the process and the finished product underwhelming. Your mileage may vary, but it will cost you to find out. -via Boing Boing