woodypop

I chose the Death Star over the Executor for several reasons. The display footprint for the Death Star is smaller than that of the SSD. I simply don't have the space to display the SSD properly. I like the Death Star for its sheer variety. It's got a lot of features, moving parts, and attention to detail. Comes with a great set of figures, too. It functions equally well as both a playset AND a display piece. It's a great conversation piecefor hardcore Star Wars fans and even casual ones. For me, the SSD is primarily a showpiece and has very little play value. As great a ship as it is in the movies, I actually prefer the design of the LEGO SD over the LEGO SSD. Considering they are both the same price (US $400), I think the Death Star is a better value than the SSD. /my two cents.

Bought this set three days ago at the LEGO Store and started putting it together yesterday. Besides numbered bags, I also noticed that my Han Solo faces have white pupils.

Been lurking for a little while, but this is my first post. Bought the 10188 Death Star yesterday from the LEGO Store. Looking forward to building it this weekend (while watching the US Open). Been wanting this set for a while, and finally bit the bullet. Used the 10% off coupon from the Fall catalog and redeemed some VIP points, so saved about $55. With the VIP points I earned from the 10188 purchase, I was able to get the 8092 Landspeeder for $5. I'm pretty happy right now.