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LEGO Star Wars Death Star 75159
Average customer rating
4.2
(96 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 96 reviews
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Star
10
81%of customers recommend this product.
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78 out of
96)
Customer Reviews for LEGO Star Wars Death Star 75159
Customer Rating
5
Awesome set!
on September 4, 2017
Posted by: bstehl71
I've put together a few 1,000+ piece sets, but this is my biggest. Since I don't have the 2008 Death Star, this was a must for me, and my advice is this: Buy the set. Just do it. It's an amazing build and the levels of the Death Star are right out of the movies! The instruction booklet is even cool!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Decent Challenge
on June 5, 2017
Posted by: RicheRich
I bought this set on a whim (let's face it, I really just wanted it). Took a good 8-10 hours to build it out. Was a decent challenge. Enjoyed stopping after every bag to look at what had been done and playing with all the scenes. Brought back some good memories of the Star Wars movies while doing it.
The fact there are working doors, elevators, and weapons are all bonuses.
Was looking for a challenging build and was glad I got it. If only I could get the 4ft Star Destroyer to add to the collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
The best addition to someone's Lego collection!
on April 22, 2017
Posted by: pattymalac235
Humongous and amazing Lego set; contains everything you need to reenact every scene from the Death Star. One of the best sets ever!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Set
on February 14, 2021
Posted by: Brycen
This set is the best one I have. Technically, it's my mom's but I convinced her to let me keep it. The design is just out of this world. (Literally) It didn't take too long, only because I begged to build it in every waking minute of the day I didn't have school. The builder did a phenomenal job. It is designed so intricately. For example Vader can fit in the Tie but not a pilot because the shape of the cockpit is literally molded around Vader's helmet. There are so many features and details. You can reenact half of A New Hope with it. Overall 10/10 would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
An INCREDIBLE toy for any Star Wars Lego Fan!
on July 15, 2017
Posted by: Djdixon
If you are a Star Wars fan who has been wanting to get the Death Star for some time, now is the time to do it! This toy is absolutely amazing and totally worth any Star Wars fan's money.
Minifigures: As much as I loved the set, the minifigures are what really appealed to me about this set. The level of detail that Lego put into it is fantastic. Between the new hair pieces for Han Solo and Grand Moff Tarkin, and the flexible capes for The Emperor, Darth Vader, and the royal guards, Lego did a great job with updating the minifigures. Also including a brand new droid, (the death star droid) which is an RA-7 unit was a great addition to the set, and is great replacement from the protocol droid from the original Death Star set. Finally, my favorite update that Lego did, was give Darth Vader a two piece helmet. It looks great, feels great, and is so much fun to react Vader's last words to his son when playing with the set.
The Set (building): In terms of building, it is not too difficult, but is challenging due to the very similar colors that are used which can be hard to decipher in the instructions to an untrained eye. Younger builders also may need help with the two string functions that have to be tied as it can be a bit tricky to thread the needle through. Really the main challenge is just sticking with it as it took me about 16 hr. to build so I would recommend this set for ages around 15+ in terms of building.
The Set (playability): Apart from the Minifigures, what I also really like about this set is how durable it is. With the exception of Death Star green laser beams nothing has fallen apart, and that is coming from a clumsy kid who bumps into everything. It is so durable in fact, that I think that any Lego fan regardless of age would have fun with it. Even younger fans who are just starting in their building experience will have so much fun with this set. There is also so much you can do with this set as well. Every single scene in the Death Star has been recreated so can reenact scenes from the Fourth as well as the Sixth Star Wars films. My personal favorite is the Emperor's throne room as it is my favorite Star Wars Scene in the entire franchise. Lego knocked this scene out of the ball park between the collapsing platform, to the updated window, and the bridge between the throne and the exit. Also, one more thing I have to mention, there are a ton of extra rooms and gimmicks that Lego put in this set including, an elevator, a storage floor (the bottom floor), a droid repair room, and more! Lego also has utilized the spring missiles with the Death Star's Turbo lasers which hold in nicely and do not fire at annoying times.
Complaints: While this set is pretty close to perfect, it does have a couple flaws. First of all the hangar that holds Darth Vaders Tie Fighter (which Darth Vader himself can fit in) does not work very well. The Mechanism that holds the tie fighter kept leaning forward too much which was really annoying. I just removed it and like it better having an open hangar for my stormtroopers. Second, I wish Lego gave us a few more Death Star troopers and gunners as there is not enough for each of the guns, turrets, and viewing platform. Luckily I had one extra one which was all we really needed. Third, I wish that Lego had used Rogue One characters such as Director Krennic to give it the set a more updated feel. The key chain of Director Krennic is available to purchase on Lego and after purchasing him, I can honestly say that he looks great with the set and would totally recommend doing it. Finally, I wish Lego had found a way to make the beams more durable as it can be annoying to keep knocking these off. Each of these are minor issues and can be rectified and should not be the cause of a person not purchasing this set.
Final Thoughts: Overall this set is a masterpiece. Not only are the Minifigures great, but the set itself is really fun to build, as each room/level reveals a scene from the movies. From an experienced Lego collector who has been collecting Lego Star Wars sets for 11 years, I can honestly say that this is my favorite Lego/Lego Star Wars set of all time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Great Play at a Steep Price
on September 15, 2016
Posted by: TeeKay101
This set is a minor upgrade of the previous Death Star, with one of the biggest updates being in the form of updated minifigures. The set itself has incredible play value!
Display value is okay, but since the original set's release many years ago, lots of new parts and building techniques have been implemented, and things like the stair-stepping could have been minimized. Being able to remove modules would have helped with play a bit, too.
The major issue with this set is the price point. With fewer parts than the recently released Disney Castle, this set costs $200 CAD more. I'm aware that themes, other sets, and piece counts are not directly comparable, but this price point is still significantly higher than it seems like it should be.
Over the previous iteration of this set, factoring inflation and the new updates, this price point still doesn't seem to stick.
This set comes with a lot of minifigures, most of which are not exclusive to this set (or won't remain so). The parts aren't all that unique... lots of common grey and black. Nothing wrong with that, but again takes away from the justification of the price-point.
It's a wonderful set. It's just seems overpriced.
Side note: personally, I'd prefer if the UCS label was used for models that have more display value than visible play value. It seems like there's been a shift to brand all of the higher priced sets as UCS this year, and I wish there could be a shift back. Just one ultimate collector's opinion!
If you have the money, by all means, buy this set!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Perfect display and play piece
on January 1, 2018
Posted by: TheMenace
This set is amazing! It draws you in from every angle.
It comes with a great selection of minifigs, and you can't help but add even more. Its fun to recreate scenes from A New Hope, and think of your own stories.
There is loads of room in the hanger bay to include other ships, containers and figures.
It is a robust and very well put together piece. It is easy to turn around but I would recommend placing it on a 'lazy Susan' (spinning plate) to make it even easier.
It comes with a great selection of minifigs, and you can't help but add even more. Its fun to recreate scenes from A New Hope, and think of your own stories.
There is loads of room in the hanger bay to include other ships, containers and figures.
It is a robust and very well put together piece. It is easy to turn around but I would recommend placing it on a 'lazy Susan' (spinning plate) to make it even easier.
Quite a pricey set but you certainly get your monies worth in terms of qty of pieces, minifig selection, and sheer enjoyment it brings to continuously tinker with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
A Great Surprise Gift
on February 1, 2017
Posted by: 2010outback
Received this as a great Christmas present from my parents (my mother gets a kick from shopping at toy stores for her adult son)! This kit is spectacular. I missed out on the last iteration and will not compare them as that serves little purpose. The build is challenging but the fun is kept the whole way. The instructions were very easy to follow and I especiallly liked the ease of distinguishing between light gray, dark gray, and black parts. Mini figs look very very nice and really complement the set. An extra imperial gunner or officer would be nice but I have plenty of extras. This set is big- really big. It is also very sturdy as my 3 year old son loves playing with it. I did take off the green laser parts from the main laser though! All in all this is a real deal considering what you get. A great play toy that really doesn't take up all that much space. Great mini figs and a fun build. If you missed out on the last version save up and get one or find a benevolent family member :).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO