We’ll also do our best to compare this set with the earlier 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon from 2007. We expect that many of our readers will not be able to afford an $800 set, and we want to give you as much vicarious insight as possible into the end-to-end experience. That obviously makes it the most-expensive LEGO set ever released, and we’ll address the price later in the review.įair warning up front that this review will be as much about the subjective build experience and our Gestalt perspective on the completed model as it will be about details like parts, minifigs, and building techniques. The new UCS Millennium Falcon includes 7,541 pieces with 10 minifigs, and costs USD 799.99. TBB Senior Editor Chris Malloy and I have spent literally every spare moment since last Monday (a week and a half ago) slaving at the brick to bring you our hands-on review of the largest LEGO set ever released. But when the new 75192 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon lands with a resounding “thump!” on our doorstep two days before it’s available to LEGO VIP Program members, that’s a bit of a different story. We just spend a couple evenings building, photographing, and writing up the review - no big deal.
LEGO ULTIMATE MILLENNIUM FALCON SERIES
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector’s Series set can be purchased from the Lego Store online from 1 October, or in stores for VIP members now.When LEGO sends The Brothers Brick an early copy of a LEGO set to review, receiving it a few days before it’s widely available is generally not a problem. “Lucasfilm do want us to match the product as closely as possible but they respect our goal to make fantastic toys for children” Jens explained.Īnd finally, when asked if there was anything they wish they could have squeezed in, a fully functional hyperdrive wasn’t on the cards.
LEGO ULTIMATE MILLENNIUM FALCON MOVIE
It’s not all about 1:1 movie accuracy, however. The film company provide official reference points such as original designs, photos of original models from the movies and artwork, to help the Lego designers create these 3D models and figures as accurately as possible. The pair also discussed their relationship with Lucasfilm, who need to approve the sets, and oversee each Star Wars Lego design until completion. “Children are in the Lego offices weekly”, Michael explained “They’re a big part of the design process, if they don’t like it, we don’t like it”. Lego also holds regular feedback sessions with children, to make sure the set fits with children’s creativity and – crucially – kids will actually want to pick one up in the shops. “Overall we added over 2,000 more pieces to this model than the original”, he continued. “The Millennium Falcon was more than a year in development, it has been built loads of times and it’s a long process, but quality is the main thing for us”, Jens said. The Millennium Falcon’s design process, the building duo said, is a long time in development, with the first sketch model created well over a year ago. The queue was long, with one fan patiently waiting since 5am the previous morning to be the first to get his hands on Lego’s latest.Īt the launch, I sat down with two of the Lego designers behind the monstrous set: Jens Kronvold Frederikson, Director of Lego Star Wars design and Michael Lee Stockwell, Design Manager of Lego Star Wars to hear what they had to say about Lego’s biggest ever set. Lego fanatics had the opportunity to snag the first 150 sets at a special launch event held at the Leicester Square Lego Store on 13 September, provided they were part of Lego’s VIP club. The characters and features can be switched between a classic version and a version from Episode VII and VIII. The set also comes with weapons, including classic ones like Han’s blaster pistol and Chewbacca’s bowcaster, new blasters and a duo of new creatures – the Porgs, from Episode VIII Propel Star Wars drones: The BEST gift this Christmas is here
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