The Ultimate Collector's Series, or UCS, is a LEGO subtheme of Star Wars introduced in 2000 and was meant to be more detailed and aimed at older builders. These Ultimate Collector's Series sets tend to be larger, and more expensive than typical sets.
2003 LEGO Sets
In 2003, LEGO faced one of its most challenging financial years, but it also introduced several innovations that would shape the company’s future recovery. The most notable change was the introduction of realistic minifigure skin tones for licensed themes, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Ferrari, and Basketball. While classic yellow remained the standard for non-licensed minifigures, this shift helped distinguish characters based on real-world figures and franchises, marking a major evolution in LEGO design.