10188 Death Star: It smells (again) of fir ...

It has almost become a chestnut tree in the small world of LEGO: Every year, we talk about the imminent end of the marketing of the set 10188 Death Star which has become over time the exclusive LEGO set with the longest lifespan with for the moment 7 years of presence in the LEGO catalog.

This time, it is the mention "Sold Out"posted on the LEGO Shop US which sets fire to the powder. In short, it's over, basta, there will never be again, curtain. All over the web, we are worried, we hurry to 'buy, we say to ourselves that we must quickly stock up to resell later ...

But beware, it's not quite finished: The French LEGO Shop still displays a nice mention "Available"which confirms that the European stock is not yet exhausted.

I think that all those who really wanted to afford this playset anyway had plenty of time to do so and especially at a more interesting price than the one offered. by LEGO currently (432.99 €). If you go back in the archives of the blog, you will see that this set has regularly been offered for less than € 300 by many brands.

In short, this may be the end of this box of 3803 pieces and 24 minifigs. Maybe someday we'll see a more expensive Death Star remake with fewer parts and fewer minifigs. Maybe not.

Those who want to respect a minute of silence can do so, the others can move on.