Even Darth Vader would be most impressed by the piece counts of the biggest ever LEGO Star Wars sets…
It could be argued that it’s because of LEGO Star Wars that fans now have such big sets across other themes. When it was introduced in 1999 and helped save the LEGO Group from bankruptcy, no-one could have predicted its success and legacy, yet now LEGO Star Wars is an evergreen staple. Super Star Destroyers and the Death Star set a precedent for scale and size, with 75192 Millennium Falcon holding the title of biggest LEGO set for a few parsecs.
As more Star Wars stories are told, there’s always new material for the designers to work from, helping to keep the range fresher than a still-living Tauntaun. Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, is borrowing the Falcon to fly through the current seven biggest Star Wars sets…
8. 10188 Death Star – 3,803 pieces
That’s no moon, it’s a LEGO space station! It may not be the largest Star Wars set, but 10188 actually holds its own record. It was available on shelves for nearly eight years, unusual for any LEGO set, let alone a licensed one. It combines playability with tons of minifigures, including some nice exclusives. Luke can swing across the reactor shaft, there’s a Dianoga to escape in the trash compactor, and Threepio will be happy to see an oil bath. 10188 is a clear homage to a classic Kenner Star Wars playset, combining play into a model that is still the Death Star at heart.
7. 75159 Death Star – 4,106 pieces
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
Who can forget the opening of A New Hope, when the Tantive IV is swallowed up in the shadow of a Star Destroyer? This version of the Devastator (Imperial ship names aim to intimidate) is way more than just a big grey triangle. It captures the multiple levels of the Destroyer, and the huge ion-engines at the rear, all finished with tons of greebling. In fact the only thing this set is missing is an interior (something Blocks magazine addressed in our Mod Squad section), which is surprising considering 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer has two Imperial officers ready for Vader to Force choke.
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5. 10179 Millennium Falcon – 5,197 pieces
For a long time 10179 Millennium Falcon was the holy grail for so many LEGO Star Wars fans, commanding an eye watering price on secondary markets. When it released in 2007 it was the largest ever LEGO set and an ultimate display of what the brick can achieve. Every detail of Han’s beloved freighter is captured in greys and dark reds, even all the dents and scuffs. Impressively all the minifigures can squeeze in the cockpit, just like the films, and inside you’ll find the holochess board for R2-D2 to compete with Chewbacca.
4. 75367 Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser – 5, 374 pieces
Introduced at the end of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and a familiar sight throughout Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the Venator class cruisers were the precursor to the Imperial Star Destroyer. 75367 Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser is even bigger than its grey triangle of a cousin though. With its signature arrow-head shape and red striping across the ship, this is a set that fans have been desperately hoping would appear for years. And what better time to be released than the 20th anniversary of the Clone Wars? It’s only fitting that it’s also the debut of Admiral Yularen (Republic era) as a minifigure sporting his signature moustache.
3. 75331 The Razor Crest – 6,187 pieces
The only set on this list not inspired by the Original Trilogy, 75331 The Razor Crest comes from The Mandalorian. With Din Djarin stalking the galaxy for his next bounty, the Razor Crest is meant to act as home and transport all in one. Within the cockpit is the little ball for Grogu and room to store his cot in the back. Meanwhile the bottom deck is filled with Din’s bounties, all frozen in carbonite stickers. If all that isn’t enough, 75331 is currently also the only way to get Kuiil, the grouchy Ugnaught who mentors Din in the first season.
2. 75313 AT-AT – 6,785 pieces
Is it an Imperial Walker or a guard dog? 75313 AT-AT can probably double as both, with the AT-AT standing at half-a-metre tall. It’s fully articulated for maximum firepower, with a rotatable head and the legs jointed to match its on-screen counterpart. While previous smaller iterations didn’t have much of an interior, 75313 can fit a whole squad of snowtroopers, so its a minifigure army builder’s dream. While it may not come with a squad, it still has two exclusive pilots and the requisite General Veers.
1. 75192 Millennium Falcon – 7,541 pieces
LEGO Star Wars fans could probably guess what would come at the top of this list. With over 2,000 pieces more than its predecessor, 75192 Millennium Falcon is the best possible rendition of the Falcon, featuring every area seen in the films (even if it’s missing the smuggling compartments). It’s somehow sleek yet worn at the same time, capturing the charm of the hunk of junk. Tubing, tiles, and Technic all add to the greebling, with the option to change the radar dish for either the original or sequel trilogy. The only thing to figure out with this set is where to display it!