The biggest and most expensive LEGO set ever has just been released, and pre-orders are starting to be unpacked in fanboy homes around the US.
The Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon costs $499, has 5,000 pieces and comes with a heavy ring-binded instruction manual. The Imperial Star Destroyer from a few years back held the record, with 2,000 less pieces and a $200 cheaper price tag. (Actually, I’ve been corrected, the “Death Star II” was the previous record holder with 3417 pieces.)
I have pieced together the Darth Maul bust and Yoda, but this newest set is obviously nothing in comparison to both of the aforementioned kits combined. I wonder how long it takes to put this sucker together. If only I had A. Time, B. Disposable Income. If anyone from LEGO is reading, we’d love to “REVIEW” this latest release (e-mail us).
credit: Gizmodo
September 26th, 2007 at 1:44 am
No price tag?
September 26th, 2007 at 1:47 am
Actually the “Death Star II” was the previous record holder with 3417 pieces. http://shop.lego.com/ByCategory/Product.aspx?p=10143&cn=128&d=263
September 26th, 2007 at 3:30 am
It’s a 549 Euro kick in the nuts for me in Ireland :(
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10179&cn=240
September 26th, 2007 at 6:17 am
It’s $1099 on Amazon
September 26th, 2007 at 10:25 am
It’s $499 on the Lego website: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10179
September 26th, 2007 at 10:28 am
499.99 is the price, I believe. It’s up on Lego’s online store, and the up close views are pretty scary..I couldn’t even imagine putting something like that together.
October 1st, 2007 at 9:46 am
I am super jealous of everybody who’s able to get one of these. My wife put her foot down, so I started a web-site to help me raise the funds. If you’ve got 65 cents, go check out http://www.BuyMeALego.com — I’ll trade you a link to your blog/site, or a banner ad in return for a donation.
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 am
Aw Ben, get yourself a newspaper round.