Amazon is offering a significant discount on a rare and collectible Star Wars set, outpacing LEGO by reducing the price of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon Set from £734.99 to £588.98, marking a savings of £146.01 or 20%. This deal undercuts LEGO’s own pricing for the set. Similarly, Smyths Toys has also lowered the price of the set to £588.99, emphasizing its rarity.
The LEGO Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon is described as the largest Millennium Falcon set ever produced by LEGO, measuring 83cm x 60cm and containing over 7,500 components, including minifigure characters from the original and sequel Star Wars movies. It is part of LEGO’s Ultimate Collector Series (UCS), which features exclusive and hard-to-find Star Wars sets designed specifically for adult collectors.
Among other discounted sets in the series are the LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor UCS Vehicle Building Set priced at £169.98 and the LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker Building Set at £155.37. However, the UCS Millennium Falcon Set is considered one of the most sought-after LEGO Star Wars sets, featuring detailed interior access through removable hull panels and iconic Star Wars scenes.
The Millennium Falcon set includes various features such as a main hold with seating area, Dejarik holographic game, combat remote training helmet, engineering station with a turning minifigure seat, and a decorative passageway build. Its exterior features comprise a lowering boarding ramp, concealed blaster cannon, a four-minifigure cockpit with a detachable canopy, interchangeable sensor dishes, upper and lower quad laser cannons, and seven landing legs.
Additionally, the set includes a gunnery station with a minifigure gunner’s seat and a detachable hull panel with a fully rotating quad laser cannon. It also boasts a 4.6-star rating from Amazon customers based on over 570 reviews, with praise for its detail, appearance, and the challenging yet rewarding building experience.
Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the set, with remarks such as “The best LEGO set of all time” and “This thing is huge and worth every penny.” However, one buyer advised that the kit requires a spacious area for assembly, like a decent-sized dining table.
Overall, reviewers have lauded the set, with one stating, “This has to be the best set I’ve ever made” and emphasizing its value despite the investment of time and effort required for construction.