LEGO Star Wars Death Star 75159 Death Star 4016 Parts

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As expected, 75339 Death Star Trash Compactor presents this famous scene with incredible accuracy and looks fantastic on display, despite its muted colours. In fact, the varying colours between these dioramas are attractive and this model surpasses the others in minifigures and functionality. The motion of the walls and positioning of the items inside are clever. Despite appearing completely chaotic, the different items are actually constructed and fixed to the walls or floor, unlike this location in 10188 Death Star and 75159 Death Star, where items were loosely scattered inside. The illusion of twisted metal and total randomness seems very successful though. The trans-red eye of the mysterious dianoga appears less effective, in my opinion. The model is constructed from the bottom up, and the first batch of bags contains the pieces you need to assemble the basement section that doubles as support for the rest of the structure and Vader’s Advanced TIE Fighter. The top and bottom halves are actually the same build with the bottom section attached upside-down, but at this scale it’s not noticeable and this whole section looks pretty good.

Despite being a build-to-display model, the Millennium Falcon 75192 still offers a lot of play value. The massive replica of the Corellian freighter is 33 inches long and 22 inches wide. Removing the hull plates gives you access to the ship’s main hold and turns this display model into a playground.The “incomplete” or under construction section of the Death Star II uses lots of small parts and greebling for greater visual interest. I like the combination of layered plates and the liberal use of 1×1 plates with bars to add detail. The throne comes with amazing features including a throne room that features swing-out side sections, a Force jump function, opening entrance doors, collapsing chairs and bridge, a reactor shaft, and a detachable throne section with a rotating throne and hidden Lightsaber pop-up function. The Superlaser Firing Dish, Emperor’s throne room, and Cell 2187 subassemblies are some of the highlights of the later stages of the construction process. Most LEGO fans need around 12 hours to build this set, but you can shorten the length of the construction process by including another builder. A Look at the Completed Model The set has been discontinued for over 8 years, since the set has not sold nearly as well as its even more expensive cousin, 10188 Death Star. LEGO published just four Star Wars sets with Death Star models in the last two decades, and all of these sets are retired. In this LEGO Death Star review, I’ll walk you through the features of the last Star Wars model inspired by the infamous battle station.

The designers did a good job approximating the rounded shape of the model at this scale, and I doubt it could’ve been done better without using unnecessarily complex or unstable techniques. The Death Star II’s superlaser is replicated using two trans-light green 4L bars and a green plant element – pretty ingenious part usage! It would’ve looked a bit better if the plant element was translucent too, though, but recolours aren’t usually found in such GWPs. The LEGO Death Star sets are part of the Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series sets and allow fans to recreate the action and adventure of the Star Wars movies and feature an incredible array of Minifigure scale scenes, moving parts, and characters. The Emperor’s Throne room has energy columns, decorative barrels, and a rotating throne. The adjustable Superlaser Firing Dish is controlled with a knob in the Control Room above it. The branding and set information are located in the upper left corner of the front cover, while the images of all Minifigures included in the set are on top of the box. Pictures demonstrating the set’s features and the frontal view of the Death Star model can be found on the box’s underside.There is another Death Star on this list and it’s a revision of 10188. 75159 Death Star did have quite the upgrade, especially for the minifigure printing. It takes advantage of the new pieces and custom moulds that had appeared in the eight years between the two iterations. The protocol droid was even completely replaced by some Imperial officers instead (great if you need an excuse to own the two). Inside saw improvements through more sophisticated parts usage, and the Death Star Gunners finally got screen-accurate printed consoles. 6. 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer – 4,784 pieces LEGO hasn’t released a suitable substitute for the Death Star 75159 set after retiring it in 2020. Recent models like Death Star Trench Run Diorama 75329 or Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama 75339 recreate a small section of the orbital battle station. Moreover, all other LEGO building kits that featured a full Death Star model had lower piece counts than the 75159 set. Models like the Death Star Final Duel 75291 feature only a portion of the space station’s interior.

Two years after its exit, The Death Star 75159 is still one of the biggest Ultimate Collector’s Series Star Wars sets.Newer versions of the set have newer head printings (with pupils and redesigns) for Obi-Wan and Han. What is the total mass of the parts here? How much does the set weigh - how does the total volume of material compare to sets at similar price points?" The enclosed parts of the Death Star uses clips and 1×4 wedge plates to create simple but effective panels that approximate a rounded shape. Small gaps are present but the inside of the Death Star is pretty dark so they aren’t as noticeable. The Ultimate Collector’s Series usually features build-to-display sets that don’t offer much play value. The most recent Death Star model is an exception because it provides builders with a giant playground where they can reenact scenes from Star Wars movies.

The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author. Minifigures Of course, the Death Star II remains the focus and I am satisfied with the rounded shape, given the scale. 2x4 wedge plates fit together around the outside, connected to the segmented central structure using clips. The onscreen battle station is obviously closer to spherical, but I think the incomplete sections create the impression of curvature. Moreover, these sets aren’t a part of the Ultimate Collector’s Series, and they have fewer than 1,000 pieces. Opting for one of the active or retired USC Star Wars models is, in my opinion, the best substitute for the most recent LEGO Death Star set. Here are a few building kits that can be a suitable replacement for this set. Assault on Hoth 75098 It's not as great as you might think. In fact, compared to what Lego is able to produce now, it would resemble an amateur's model. Give it a year or two and there will be new re-make, much better, more detailed and for better price than 10143."Printed quotations from each scene also ensure continuity across the range, appearing beside the LEGO Star Wars branding. The trash compactor scene is unusual as relatively few classic lines are spoken inside the compactor, but Han Solo's humorous assessment of their situation conveys his persona. Even so, I would have chosen Leia's more memorable "into the garbage chute, flyboy", which obviously describes the scene. The alterations on C-3PO are more conspicuous, including decoration on the arms and feet, along with new metallic gold printing on the torso. These shiny highlights are superb and the cables have become more intricate too. The designs on both feet are also welcome, but I am frustrated by the gap on C-3PO's silver leg, which could easily have been rectified with dual-moulding. The Death Star model doesn’t have an exterior shell, so you’ll have easy access to the orbital battle station’s interior. Each of its rooms is inspired by a different scene from the original Star Wars trilogy. The completed model features the following sections: The most important revisions to the Death Star design made by Lemelisk were made to take into account and eradicate the technical flaws of the original battlestation which had enabled it to be destroyed during the Battle of Yavin. The first major change made in this redesign was the elimination of the two-meter-wide thermal exhaust port that was used to ignite a chain reaction in the main reactor of the first Death Star, destroying it. This was greatly improved, from a defensive standpoint, in the new revision. Instead of venting gases out of a single port, millions of millimeter-wide exhaust ports were scattered over the surface of the station, each of which propelled a small amount of the excess heat and gases into the vacuum. The new system also took advantage of new highly-advanced protections and safe-guards that would seal the small exhaust ports in the event of any unexpected excess of heat or energy.