Forget the new Lego Death Star, the best Lego Star Wars set is £155 less right now

OK, listen, I know it's an exciting time for Lego Star Wars sets. One of the biggest and most expensive kits ever just dropped in the form of the new Death Star, and it's dominating headlines for exactly that reason. However, I don't think it's the ultimate model from a galaxy far, far away despite all that... and you can currently get my all-time favorite kit for more than £100 less.

The Lego UCS Millennium Falcon is currently £579.99 at Amazon rather than the usual £734.99, and even though that's still a good chunk of change, this 21% saving is better value than it seems. Over the past 180 days, the average cost has been around £606. Considering how this is often put forward as one of the best Lego Star Wars sets (if not one of the best Lego sets overall), such a big price cut is big news as a result.

Lego UCS Millennium Falcon | £734.99 £579.99 at Amazon
Save £155 - It's rare for this model to dip so much in cost, so even though we're not looking at a record low here, that's still incredibly good going in terms of bang for buck. Will it drop further in price when this month's Prime Day Lego deals arrive? Possibly - but I wouldn't count on it. In my experience, the Falcon is a tricksy beast that tends to get its biggest price drops at totally random times of year, so it's difficult to predict. As such, I'd hope you're relatively safe with this offer. I could of course be wrong though, so take that into advisement.

Buy it if:
✅ You want one of the most impressive SW kits
✅ You have plenty of display space

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't have much display space

Price check:
💲 John Lewis | £579.99

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Even though all eyes are on the new Lego Death Star right now (and understandably so, seeing as it's the biggest and most prominent of the new Lego sets in October), I still think the UCS Falcon is a better proposition overall. They're very similar in terms of attention to detail, because both are sprawling models with multiple scenes to enjoy. But the Falcon is a 'complete' model in the sense that it's the full ship. By contrast, the Death Star is just a vertical slice of the battle station.

As noted in our full Lego UCS Millennium Falcon review, it's also downright jaw-dropping to behold. Indeed, "when Lego gets to a certain scale, your eyes take a few moments to adjust and realize it’s actually a Lego model, and the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon definitely has that effect." The interior also features some angles you don't ever seen on-screen, so there's something new to discover too regardless of how many times you've watched the movies.

Sure, it's a definite shame that Lando - one of the owners of the Falcon - isn't included as a minifigure. Yet I do appreciate this kit featuring two different eras of the ship, drawing from Empire Strikes Back (complete with those gross bat monsters) and Force Awakens. It even has an interchangeable radar dish to represent each time-period.

There's also something special about the ship as it is, too. This has been beloved by fans the world over since the 1970s, so being able to bring such a highly detailed version home brings on all the nostalgia.

Leery of the price? That's totally fair. You can currently get a much cheaper and smaller display version for £51.99 at Amazon instead of £74.99. As I mention in my Lego Millennium Falcon (75375) review, it's still a great option despite being dinkier. Indeed, it's probably better for most people; it looks incredible, doesn't skimp on detail, and won't take up nearly as much room on display.

More Lego discounts

• Save up to £150 off at Amazon
• Get up to £50 off at Very
• Up to £102 off at Smyths Toys

For more savings, don't miss the latest Lego deals. As for other collectibles from a galaxy far, far away, be sure to check out the best Star Wars toys.