{"id":622230,"date":"2026-06-05T07:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/622230\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:38:15","slug":"huge-lego-star-wars-imperial-light-cruiser-has-over-800000-pieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/622230\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge LEGO Star Wars\u00a0Imperial Light Cruiser Has Over 800,000 Pieces"},"content":{"rendered":"

This massive LEGO Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser includes hundreds of thousands of pieces and is over 24 feet long.<\/p>\n

The Arquitens-class command cruiser, also known as the Imperial light cruiser, is a versatile ship in the Imperial fleet. It was initially used by the Republic Navy and was refitted to serve as a detached patrol vessel and support or communications ship. The best-known version of the ship is Moff Gideon\u2019s Class 546 model seen in The Mandalorian<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LEGO Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser<\/p>\n

The 800,000+ piece build is 24.6ft long and 11.5ft wide\u2014it\u2019s minifig scale. It may be the largest Star Wars LEGO ship out there. The build features a bridge with working lights and crew, space bays, multiple TIE fighters, including Moff Gideon\u2019s special TIE, plenty of firepower, including turbo lasers, and a lot of little details. The light cruiser was built by Aaron Monaghan and Martin Harris for Brickvention<\/a>, Australia\u2019s largest LEGO fan convention.<\/p>\n

Take an extended tour of the outside\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The creators had to build the MOC from the ground up to display at the event. This video breaks down the pieces used and takes a look at the skeleton under the ship\u2019s massive panels of grey decking. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Little Details<\/p>\n

Take a closer look at all the details packed into this build: three lit bays manned by stormtroopers, the outer workings of the ship, and more.<\/p>\n

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LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer \u2013 Smaller Edition<\/p>\n

Sady, the Arquitens-class command cruiser set is retired. But there is another Imperial ship you can build. This Star Destroyer includes a hidden foldout carry handle (so you can fly it around a room) and 2 spring-loaded shooters, with a lift-off top panel and foldout side panels for easy access to the ship\u2019s interior. Inside you\u2019ll find a bridge, command room, break room, armory, control panels and cargo box with thermal detonators.<\/p>\n

It also comes with several minifigs\u2014Darth Vader, Commander Praji, an Imperial Gunner, Imperial Navy Trooper, and a Stormtrooper. Plus, a LEGO\u00a0Star\u00a0Wars\u00a025th anniversary minifigure of Cal Kestis with lightsaber.<\/p>\n

1,555 pieces7 minifigures6 in. (16 cm) high, 18 in. (46 cm) long and 11 in. (29 cm) deep<\/p>\n

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Managing editor and pop culture writer that has been on the BoLS team since 2012. Vertigo Comics, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, LEGO Technic, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she\/they)<\/p>\n

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