Does Death Star II 10143 come with minifigures?

No, it is a display model and includes no minifigures.

Which film is it from?

It represents the unfinished second Death Star from Return of the Jedi.

How varied is the parts list?

Fairly narrow, with 138 unique parts. Many identical elements are used in large numbers to build up the sphere.

Ultimate Collector Series

Death Star II

The half-finished battle station from Return of the Jedi became a 3,461-piece display model in 2005. Set 10143 focuses entirely on shape and silhouette, with no minifigures and no interior.

Set number: 10143
Year: 2005
Pieces: 3,461
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 138

What can I build with it?

Parts list 138

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Description

The weapon over Endor

After the first Death Star was destroyed at Yavin, the Empire began a larger replacement. In Return of the Jedi it hangs above the forest moon of Endor, one side armoured and the other still an exposed skeleton. That lopsided look is what makes it instantly recognisable, and it is exactly what this model sets out to capture. The finished sphere works well as a centrepiece that can be viewed from all sides rather than handled and played with.

A build built on repetition

Only 138 unique parts appear across 3,461 pieces, so the same elements come up again and again. Building a sphere means assembling similar segments several times over, and the process has a steady, almost rhythmic quality. It rewards preparation: sort the most common parts into large piles before you start and keep the instructions for each segment close at hand. The parts list below shows which elements dominate, which also makes checking a second-hand copy much quicker.

Greys, black and a little tan

Light and dark bluish grey carry the surface, black fills the open framework and gives it depth, and tan appears among the main colours as well. In large display models, colours like tan are often used for internal bracing that disappears once the outer layer is in place. Those hidden parts are the ones that tend to go missing when a set has been taken apart, so they deserve a careful look when you check an inventory.

Beyond the display shelf

A sphere is not everyone's idea of a permanent display, and it takes up space in every direction. If you would rather use the pieces, the stock of grey plates, curved elements and structural parts is flexible enough for starships and stations of your own. The What can I build? feature on this page compares the inventory with other sets, which gives a quick sense of what else these parts could become. It is a useful check before deciding whether to keep the station built or return it to the parts bins.

FAQ

Does Death Star II 10143 come with minifigures?: No, it is a display model and includes no minifigures.
Which film is it from?: It represents the unfinished second Death Star from Return of the Jedi.
How varied is the parts list?: Fairly narrow, with 138 unique parts. Many identical elements are used in large numbers to build up the sphere.

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