Slated for release in October, the 75419 Ultimate Collector Series Death Star II is poised to claim the title as the most expensive LEGO set ever, with an anticipated retail price of a colossal $999.99 in the US.

Rumour has it this incarnation of the Death Star will consist of around 8,000 pieces, but as with the other aspects of the upcoming set, this is simply guesswork. What is certain is that the product will boast an exceptional level of detail and scale, making it a must-have for serious LEGO enthusiasts and Star Wars obsessives alike.

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