LEGO Star Wars Death Star (10188) Review

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When it comes to Star Wars, one of the most iconic structures in the Star Wars universe is the Death Star. This is a foreboding space station that is capable of destroying an entire planet. It is one of the objects that we think of the most when it comes to Star Wars. It is the object that Luke Skywalker destroyed in the first movie. In the third movie, Return of the Jedi, it was only partially completed again, and it serves as the backdrop for the battle between the Emperor, Darth Vader, and Luke Skywalker.

There are many different Star Wars Death Star toys that you can purchase. You will find almost all of the iconic ships, droids, characters, and so on recreated with Lego. It’s fun to put these sets together and even to collect them. Lego Star Wars has come a long way in recent years, and now the sets are more detailed than ever. One of the most popular Star Wars toys is the Lego Death Star set. Here is our LEGO Star Wars Death Star (10188) Review to see what this set has to offer.

Lego is an extremely popular company for children and even adults at heart. LEGOs are essentially small building blocks. You take these building blocks, put them together, and build something. This could be a ship, car, house, or anything for that matter. In this case, you will be building the iconic Death Star from the Star Wars universe.

The Death Star set features scenes from the Star Wars movie. You get droids and 24 different figures with your set. You also get the iconic trash compactor monster the Diagona. With this set, you will be able to recreate environments. You can create the Tie Fighter Hangar Bay, super laser control room, Emperor’s throne room, Imperial conference chamber, detention block, maintenance room, trash compactor, and other locations found on the Death Star. Children playing with this set will be able to recreate their favorite scenes and use all the figures that come with the set. The entire set measures 16” (41cm) tall and 16 ½” (42cm) wide. You also get an advanced tie fighter with the set which is the iconic fighter flown by Darth Vader. This fighter measures 9 cm or 3 and 1/2 in.

This Lego toy features incredible detail. There are many different characters from the movies in this set. There are plenty of moving parts and different scenes. Anyone using this set is going to have a lot of fun with it because it gives you so much value and plenty of different things to play with. It’s one of the most robust Lego sets on the market and well worth the investment.

Who is this Lego Set Meant for?

Anyone will have fun with this LEGO toy. It’s meant for anyone that loves Star Wars. It’s perfect for children or collectors who want an excellent toy to invest in. The Death Star is a very popular and iconic part of Star Wars, so this Lego toy would make a great investment.

Features

Next in our LEGO  Star Wars Death Star (10188) Review, we will take a look at the various features of this Lego toy. Please keep in mind that this set has many small parts. It’s not recommended for children under three years of age. If you have smaller children that are putting it together, please supervise them at all times to ensure that they’re putting the set together correctly. Keep all parts away from small children and pets.

Figures

There are many different figures that come with this Star Wars toy. Here is a breakdown of the various figures you will receive when you purchase it.

• Diagona trash compactor creature
• Luke Skywalker in stormtrooper gear
• Han Solo in stormtrooper gear
• Interrogation droid
• Assassin droid
• 2 Death Star troopers
• Death Star droid
• Obi-wan Kenobi
• Han Solo
• Luke Skywalker
• Princess Leia
• Chewbacca
• R2-D2
• C3PO
• Grand Moff Tarkin
• Darth Vader
• 2 stormtroopers
• Emperor Palpatine
• 2 Emperors guards
• Mouse droid
• R2-Q5

Scenes

This Lego set gives you the ability to recreate famous scenes from the Star Wars movies. Below is a listing of the various scenes that you can recreate with this Lego set.

• Tractor Beam
• Emperor’s Throne Room
• Droid Maintenance Area
• Death Star Super Laser
• Death Star Chasm
• Trash Compactor
• Tie Advanced Hanger
• Conference Room
• Detention Block

How to Install the Death Star Lego Set

• Read all of the instructions prior to assembly
• Take all of the pieces out of the box
• Arrange the pieces according to the instructions
• Don’t force the pieces together
• Take your time while building the set it as it won’t go together in a short time

Pros

• Great detail
• Iconic scenes
• Lots of figures

Cons

• Expensive
• Not for smaller kids due to all the parts (14+)

Alternative

If you’re looking for an alternative to this set, consider the Lego Star Wars Super Star Destroyer 10221. This is a highly detailed set that recreates the super star destroyer from the movies. There are lots of parts to this set, and it looks amazing. The downside is that it’s only designed for ages 16 and up, so it’s not really the ideal choice for younger children. You can lift the center section off of the ship and there is a control center to recreate different scenes. There are also several figures that ship with this Star Wars set including Darth Vader, and various bounty hunters.

Verdict

This ends our LEGO Star Wars Death Star (10188) review. This Death Star Lego toy is an excellent Lego set because it has plenty of parts. Not only does it have a lot of parts for you to play around with, but there are also plenty of figures that other sets simply don’t ship with. You can recreate many different scenes from the Star Wars movies with this set. It’s not just a static set that has a few parts and not much to do. Anyone who loves the Star Wars movies is going to enjoy this set because it comes with so much. You get great value for your dollar with this Star Wars Lego set. Because it is a comprehensive toy, it’s highly recommended.

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