Engage the Enemy!
Relive the Death Star II Battle

Build this iconic Star Wars scene with 235 pieces. A perfect display piece for any fan of the original trilogy.

🏛 Star Wars
Set #40407

Death Star II Battle

The Death Star II Battle is a delightful micro-scale recreation of an iconic Star Wars moment.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Star Wars fans of all ages and skill levels looking for a quick and enjoyable building experience. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 235 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the set's clever design and accurate representation of the Death Star II for its small size, making it a desirable display piece. Some wish it included a minifigure or two to enhance the play experience, but overall it's considered a well-executed promotional set.

📝 Our Take

The Death Star II Battle is a delightful micro-scale recreation of an iconic Star Wars moment. Released as a promotional set, it captures the excitement of the attack on the unfinished Death Star with surprising detail for its size.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans looking for a quick and satisfying build. It's a great desk display piece or a small addition to a larger Star Wars collection, offering a fun building experience without a huge time commitment.

Skip this if you're looking for minifigures or large-scale models. Consider sets like the Millennium Falcon or an X-Wing for more substantial builds and play features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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235
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of small pieces to create detailed surface textures
  • Engaging building techniques for the scale
  • Sturdy construction ensures a stable display model
  • Recreates a memorable scene from Return of the Jedi

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
Investment Grade
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The Death Star II Battle set, being a promotional item, carries a unique investment potential. Its limited availability during its release window makes it attractive to collectors. As a Star Wars set, it benefits from the franchise's enduring popularity. While not a large set, its collectibility and potential for value appreciation are noteworthy. Retirement risk is low, as it is already retired. However, its smaller size and lack of minifigures may limit its potential compared to larger, more comprehensive sets.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to larger Star Wars sets, the Death Star II Battle offers a more affordable and manageable entry point for collectors. While it lacks the minifigures and complex building techniques of sets like the Millennium Falcon or X-Wing, its compact size and detailed design make it a great display piece for smaller spaces. Consider the 75329-1 Death Star Trench Run Diorama for a similar scale.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 69 unique parts • 221 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Sports Roller Skate Sports Roller Skate
Part #: 11253 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 3 with Bottom Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 3 w...
Part #: 22886 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 22× Dark Red
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Black
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 22× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30236 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b Light Bluish Gray
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Right Wedge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 65426 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 27° Left Wedge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 65429 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with 'LEGO STAR WARS 2020' print Tile 2 x 4 with '...
Part #: 87079pr9989 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 87544 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram) Bar 5L with Handl...
Part #: 87618 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 11× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of Light Bluish Gray pieces, useful for spaceship MOCs, along with a number of grille tiles and textured bricks for adding detail. The quantity of Dark Red pieces is also useful for adding contrasting details to builds.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (22x) $2.20
Light Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle (22x) $2.20
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides (9x) $1.80
Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (6x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.40

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the micro-scale Death Star II into a larger diorama.
🚀 Create a micro-scale Rebel fleet to accompany the Death Star.
🏙 Use the parts to create a micro-scale sci-fi city landscape.

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MandRproductions expresses disappointment with the 40407 Death Star II Battle set, criticizing the A-wing and TIE Interceptor micro-builds as inferior compared to older versions. Ryan advises against buying extra sets just to obtain it, citing the Death Star surface as uninteresting and un-iconic.

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MandRproductions expresses disappointment with the 40407 Death Star II Battle set, criticizing the A-wing and TIE Interceptor micro-builds as inferior compared to older versions. Ryan advises against buying extra sets just to obtain it, citing the Death Star surface as uninteresting and un-iconic.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

69
Unique Parts
221
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1