While LEGO blocks may be old news in the tech world, they’re still making a big splash for collectors and geeks alike. Recently revealed for pre-order on the LEGO web site is this beauty. Crafted as only the Danish can, this is the third full size rendition of the geek holy grail, the Millennium Falcon. If you look closely you can even see tiny blocky versions of Han, Chewie, Obi Wan and even brother and sister make out team Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, all of which come packed in.

Other recent LEGO marvels have included the Star Destroyer and Death Star II, but both pale in size and block count to the new king of the LEGO sets. Clocking in at a not so modest five thousand, one hundred and ninety five pieces this behemoth will surely make you the talk of the cubicle. Not only does the set boast a four digit block status but a half a thousand dollar price tag, indicating that these clicks aren’t for kids. In fact I’m sure a child who opened the box for this enormous set would immediately be covered in a flood of tiny plastic pieces, having to swim around in them like Scrooge McDuck to survive.

The plastic beast, once fully constructed is almost three feet long and two feet wide, taking up more surface area than your work PC and standing a commanding 8 inches tall. Other advertised features include extending landing gear and boarding ramp, removable cockpit and the dreaded quad laser. Of course the real icing on the blocky, plastic cake is going to be running around your home or office chasing the cat going “Pew pew pew!” and yelling “That’s not Mr. Mittens, that’s a space station!”

Now before you rush out to the local Toy’s ‘R’ Us and start pushing over three year olds in the LEGO aisle, be advised. The Falcon won’t land in this side of the galaxy until October of this year and is presumably too busy doing the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. Fear not though as LEGO.com is currently taking pre-orders and the first wave of Millennium Falcons sold come with a certificate of authenticity, in case a giant LEGO spaceship isn’t enough for you. Lastly, for all you doubting tech junkies out there shaking your heads in dismay, log out of your level 44 Tauren Druid for a few hours and dig out your old LEGO sets. You’ll be glad you did.

1. Bean says:
   March 2nd, 2007 at 11:24 pm

   That thing is amazing, I’m sad its not coming out sooner but meh i can wait i am totally preordering this. Good Job Man

2. turbo dan says:
   March 6th, 2007 at 9:44 pm

   Legos rule my life