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LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)

Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.

By the numbers

The spec sheet.

Metric LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 1,673 1,996WINS
MSRP $199.99 $199.99
Price per piece $0.12 $0.10WINS
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Star Wars completionists, Rebel-faction collectors, and UCS hunters chasing retired display pieces. Imperial bounty-hunter fans, UCS hunters chasing retired grails, and serious Star Wars collectors.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS)

Pros

  • Iconic red-and-white Rebel paint scheme rendered in clean LEGO geometry
  • Cockpit opens to seat the pilot minifigure
  • Display stand with information plaque (UCS standard)
  • Retired since 2022 — secondary market up 50%+ over MSRP
  • One of the fastest UCS builds — done in a weekend

Cons

  • No Princess Leia or Wedge Antilles — just one generic Rebel pilot
  • Aftermarket pricing has crossed $300 sealed
  • Display stand angle locks the ship into one viewing orientation

LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)

Pros

  • UCS-scale Boba Fett's Firespray-class starship — iconic silhouette
  • Rotating cockpit and rotating engine vents (transitions between hover and flight modes)
  • Includes Boba Fett, Han in carbonite, and a UCS display stand
  • Long retired (2018) — secondary market well over 200% of MSRP
  • One of the most architecturally ambitious UCS Star Wars sets

Cons

  • Aftermarket has crossed $700 sealed — true grail pricing
  • Some panel seams visible at the base of the wings
  • Cockpit transition mechanism is delicate after years

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS)

$199.99

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LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)

$199.99

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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.