The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star is the largest LEGO set to date, featuring 9,023 pieces. Design Manager César Soares and Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen choose their favourite aspects, including the iconic Imperial shuttle within the set. The set incorporates hidden easter eggs from across the franchise.
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LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Stabilising the station
The LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star set, featuring 9,023 pieces and standing 70cm tall, presented design challenges when it came to stability. Design Manager César Soares explains how he carefully crafted the base of the model so that it would be supported and a certain aspect that had to be removed so it would be sturdy.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Scaling a superweapon
LEGO Star Wars Creative Lead Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Design Manager César Soares explain how they scaled the enormous new set, 75419 Death Star. They discuss the $1,000 price tag and whether they intended for the set to be so large from the beginning.
Manning the garrison in LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75419 Death Star set features a record 38 minifigures, including notable characters like Galen Erso and the Hot Tub Stormtrooper. Design Manager Madison O’Neil explains how the set includes minifigures from both Death Stars, emphasising his attention to character details and fun references.
LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star: Fully armed and operational
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set 75419 Death Star incorporates various iconic rooms while maintaining a logical layout. Design Manager César Soares discusses its development, including elevator functionality and room placement, while emphasizing the importance of visual design.
That’s no moon – it’s LEGO Star Wars 75419 Death Star
75419 Death Star, the largest LEGO Star Wars set ever, will be released on October 1, 2025, for $999.99. Featuring 9,023 pieces, it allows fans to recreate iconic scenes from the franchise across six detailed floors, includes 38 minifigures, and offers a blend of display and play features. Preorders are available now.
Crafting clear crystals for LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection
LEGO Ideas Creative Lead Jordan Scott explains how he crafted clear crystals using bricks for 21362 Mineral Collection, a new set. The experienced designer faced challenges when it came to colour layering and piece selection.
LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection official design revealed
LEGO Ideas 21362 Mineral Collection, originally inspired by Dario Del Frate’s visits to Milan's Natural History Museum, launches on October 1, 2025, for £54.99/$59.99/€59.99. With 880 pieces, it features displays of six crystals, including pyrite and amethyst, on customizable shelves.
Choosing a crew for LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
The LEGO Black Pearl is sailing once again in Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, so Blocks dives into the creation of this infamous vessel with Design Master Mike Psiaki as he explains how he crewed and armed the…
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Figuring out the figurehead for LEGO 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship reimagines the Black Pearl with attention to detail, including a unique figurehead and captain's cabin inspired by the film series. Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses how he balanced aesthetics and utility, using a predominantly dark colour scheme, while ensuring the model’s parts are distinguishable in the build instructions.