£115 off for Star Wars Day, I think this Lego Star Wars UCS set is the most mind-blowing Lego starship you'll ever own

I love big ships and I cannot lie, which is why I bought this massive meter-long Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser last time it was on sale. Now, this UK-only deal is back as an early Star Wars Day promotion, saving you an amazing £115 on the best Lego Star Wars UCS set.

Get this Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser on sale right now at Argos for £445.

This is easily one of the best Star Wars sets; massive and seriously detailed, you'll need to reserve a table to display it, but it's so worth the effort.

At 5,000+ pieces, it'll take you more than an afternoon to build but you'll feel a growing sense of accomplishment as it all comes together. And with this deal, you don't need to feel guilty about spending £500+ on a single set.

Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing or falling further down the Lego rabbit hole, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at GameSpew (where he’s the weekend editor).

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It'll take you more than an afternoon to build but this set is fun to put together and fantastic to look at. (Image credit: The LEGO Group)

(Image credit: Future/Ian Stokes)

(Image credit: Future/Ian Stokes)

(Image credit: Future/Ian Stokes)

(Image credit: Future/Ian Stokes)

Sorry, Darth Vader, as much as I love the Super Star Destroyer Executor, the Clone Wars-era Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is my favorite Star Wars ship. And at 5,374 pieces and over a meter in length, this is an amazing craft to see recreated in Lego form.

Reviewing the Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser, Ian Stokes' had a blast building it, thanks to the wealth of varied techniques. only real complaint was the lack of an opening hangar bay. I snagged this last time there was a deal on this set and I'd have to agree.

It includes a pair of minifigures, Clone Wars characters Captain Rex and Admiral Yularen, along, with a plaque featuring facts and tech specs. The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.

Simply put, if you love Star Wars, you have the space and the money (significantly less thanks to this UK-only deal) you really can't go wrong.

Key features: 5,374 pieces, 12.5 x 43 x 21 inches / 32 x 109 x 54 cm in size, £560 RRP, for builders aged 18 or over

Product launched: October 2023

Price history: This dropped to £400 last Black Friday but this is still a massive discount and it's relatively rare to see UCS sets reduced this much.

Price comparison: Argos: £400 | Lego: £560

Reviews consensus: In this Lego Star Wars UCS Venator review, Ian Stokes called it "A fantastic kit for advanced Lego builders." Yes, you'll have to put effort into building it but it's amazing to behold, packed with detail and will delight Clone Wars fans. Those who've purchased it are equally positive.

Space: ★★★★

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✅ Buy it if: You're a Clone Wars fan who wants a massive, super-detailed starship for display and has the space to show it off.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're short on space or want a play-friendly set that you can put together in a few hours. Instead, consider the mid-sized Lego Star Wars Venator set.

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