Star Wars: The Ultimate Collector Series (UCS)
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) represents the zenith of brick-built artistry for many adult fans. These sets […]
The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) represents the zenith of brick-built artistry for many adult fans. These sets […]
Fifteen years ago, I built one of the greatest LEGO sets of its generation, the LEGO Star Wars 10188: Death Star, in a two-bedroom apartment in Smithfield, with the low hum of city traffic outside and the quiet glow of December lights inside.
When LEGO announced the reimagining of Jabba’s Sail Barge (Set 75397) in 2025, it felt like a long-overdue return to one of Star Wars’ most iconic scenes. Combining nostalgic appeal with modern design sensibilities, this set quickly became one of the most talked-about releases in the LEGO Star Wars summer wave. Naturally, I had to build it the old-fashioned way, at the kitchen table, with scattered bags, a curious Rose peeking at the minifigs, and Luke asking whether he could stage a Sarlacc Pit battle before I’d even finished the hull.
Back in 2000, the original UCS TIE Interceptor helped define what “Ultimate Collector Series” would mean. Now, 24 years later, LEGO has returned to the sharp lines and menacing silhouette of this Imperial classic with a beautifully modernised re-release – and it doesn’t disappoint.
Few characters in the Star Wars universe command as much wisdom, mystique, and meme-appeal as Master Yoda. When LEGO released set 75255: Yoda, a buildable figure featuring over 1,700 pieces, fans old and new were curious: could this plastic Jedi Master live up to his legendary reputation?