Forget the Millennium Falcon – I'm buying the Lego Imperial Star Destroyer instead

Come to the dark side with this much cooler Lego set

Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
(Image credit: Amazon)

With Black Friday now in the rear view mirror and Cyber Monday fast approaching, there's a wide array of deals to be had right now. It's the weekend for shopping bargains, with massive price cuts on everything from big TVs to luxury watches.

One thing I'm always keeping an eye out for is a great Lego deal. I love building Lego sets to unwind, but it's no secret that they're costly things. One of the favourites of the T3 team is the Lego Millennium Falcon – but I'm going to the dark side with this Imperial Star Destroyer set instead.

Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer: was £149.99 now £126.99 at Amazon

It may be smaller than the Millennium Falcon, but it's just as powerful. It will also be just as fun to build!

That's a much more palatable buy than the Millennium Falcon. While that may be the flagship Star Wars Lego product, it's not exactly friendly on your wallet. The best deal we found this time out took is down to a princely £524.99 before it inevitably sold out.

Personally, I'll be moving to the dark side and picking up the far cheaper Star Destroyer set instead. We've been told for years that the dark side has cookies, but clearly they have the better deals, too.

You'll snag no less than seven minifigures in there, too, including a Darth Vader and a collectable Cal Kestis model. Inside, the level of detail in the bridge and the break room is astounding, with authentic accessories hiding inside too.

There are even spring loaded shooters on the top panel, to simulate the weaponry on there. It's a really detailed piece, which is a perfect gift for superfans and Star Wars aficionados.

While the discount may not be too extreme, it's still a great deal, and it's a comparative bargain. Plus, it's arguably cooler than the Millennium Falcon, and will look great on the shelf once it's done.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

He’s often found travelling around the world to test new launches, complete with high-end backpacks and suitcases in tow. And when he’s not adding to his air miles, Sam can be found in front of a video camera, bringing his distinctive brand of storytelling to T3’s social media channels.

Sam also loves all things analogue including listening to music on vinyl or cassette, and photography on vintage film cameras.