We all have fond memories from our younger years putting together fun LEGO sets like cars, planes, houses, and more. But if you were especially lucky (or especially wealthy), you might have had the opportunity to construct truly massive LEGO sets like the Taj Majal, Shield Helicarrier, or even the fabled Death Star Itself. Below are the 11 biggest pre-made sets the LEGO company has ever released, sorted by number of pieces. exclusives or are out-of-print, so don't expect to nab them for their MSRP. For the ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe fan, the Shield Helicarrier comes with five Avengers minifigures, a big bunch of manofigures, and functioning turbines powered by AAA batteries with a special add-on. Along with a few thousand other tiny details. The Ultimate Collector Series version of the Imperial Star Destroyer is full of interior detail that doesn't actually show up when the entire beast is assembled. But the most impressive thing about this set is its sheer size - it's over three feet long!
Long out of production, it now routinely sells for over $2,000. Did we say the Imperial Star Destroyer was big? If you want to build this Super Star Destroyer, you're going to need an even bigger table - this massive model is more than four feet long when fully assembled. Its custom minifigs are a nice touch. The Grand Carousel is an epic set for its detail, not for its sheer size. Its complex, colorful, and is (of course) fully motorized. If you're a big Star Wars fan, these probably are the droid you're looking for. In addition to several fun droid minifigs (Gonk Droid!), this 2014 version of the Sandcrawler model comes with functioning treads, and of course a ridiculous amount of internal detail. It's also got nearly twice as many pieces as the original 2005 UCS edition. After its fully assembled, this Eiffel Tower stands over four feet tall! It's a challenging build, making it perfect for LEGO pros. Newbies might want to pick a set that isn't almost all grey pieces. The Death Star II, like every model on this list, is absolutely massive, of course.
But it includes a lot of neat smaller details, too. I'm especially found of the physical lasers. LEGO's 2008 Death Star is a different kind of LEGO set. Plenty of these massive models have interior detail, but it's usually hidden away. This Death Star takes a diorama approach, allowing you to see lots of movie scenes all in one model. This set is rumored to end its long run and go out of production soon. Some hardcore LEGO fans dislike the Tower Bridge build since you basically have to build the same tower twice, but it's still a hugely impressive and aesthetically pleasing model. What is there left to say about the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon? It's just plain awesome, all-around. Fantastic build experience, epic scope, nice minifigs, and great detail. If you didn't snag one when it came out in 2007, expect to shell out as much as $6,000 to buy it in-box now. LEGO's Taj Mahal set clocks in at almost 6,000 pieces, making it the biggest individual LEGO set ever made. The finished model is over 20 inches wide and over 16 inches tall, making it an imposing model to say the least.
Have you ever been fortunate enough to construct one of these sets yourself? Have fond memories of another huge LEGO set not listed? Discuss with your fellow brickheads in the comments below. Justin Davis is the second or third best-looking Editor at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter at @ErrorJustin and on IGN.Only 3 weeks until Christmas, and you still haven’t bought gifts? Well, here’s a great sale that could help you catch up on some gift giving, or maybe just sneak a little something for yourself under the tree. Amazon has moved a number of Star Wars The Force Awakens sets to deep discount territory. The highlight is the awesome The Force Awakens version of the Millennium Falcon, which sees a $54 price cut, bringing this 1329-piece set to just $95.99. Check out all the sales below. LEGO Star Wars 75105 Millennium Falcon, $95.99 (36% off) LEGO Star Wars 75139 Battle on Takodana, $35.19 (41% off) LEGO Star Wars 75099 Rey’s Speeder, $12.79 (36% off) LEGO Star Wars 75131 Resistance Trooper Battle Pack, $8.31 (36% off)
LEGO Star Wars 75132 First Order Battle Pack, $8.31 (36% off) LEGO Star Wars 75116 Finn, $13.19 (47% off) LEGO Star Wars 75117 Kylo Ren, $15.19 (39% off) The Carbon Freezing Chamber from The Empire Strikes Back is also on sale for only $16; and is a great way to pick up some hard-to-find minifigures, such as a very detailed Boba Fett (nearly identical to the one in the UCS Slave I except for the arm printing) and is the only way to get a minifigure Ugnaught. LEGO Star Wars 75137 Carbon-Freezing Chamber, $16.79 (33% off) Check out the rest of the LEGO Star Wars sales on Amazon.Tell all your friends! Ebay is currently running a massive toy sale which features 20% off Lego, including the more adult-oriented Technic line, from a number of retailers. Here are some of the best Lego sets that we've spotted. The Ebay toy sale starts today and ends on January 22. There are over 600 Lego products on sale right now on the Ebay site. You'll need to use the discount code: CTOYS20.
Here are some of the best deals that we’ve found: Lego City Fire Station:$100 (RRP $125) - Great set to treat your kids with. I still remember my City set from when I was a youngin. Lego Technic Porsche: $356 (RRP $445) - For Lego enthusiasts who have a weakness for fancy cars. My partner has this set at home and is thoroughly enjoying putting it together. Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon: $198.40 (RRP $248) - I have this set at home. It's by far the best Lego set I've ever assembled. Lego Star Wars Snowspeeder: $12.80 (RRP $15.99) - If you don't want to fork out that much money for the Millennium Falcon set, you might want to opt for the budget option, the Snowspeeder. Lego Juniors Mia's Vet Clinic: $32 (RRP $39.99) - If your kid loves animals, this set would be perfect for them. Lego Minecraft The Desert Outpost: $91.90 (RRP $114.80) - Combine your love of Lego and Minecraft with this set. You can find more Lego sets and other toys on sale over at Ebay.