Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #75275
LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS)
The fastest Rebel fighter in the fleet, in UCS scale. Now retired and rising on the secondary market — and still one of the prettiest UCS ships ever made.
Set #75382
LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Four solar wings. One TIE pilot. One of the prettiest Imperial UCS silhouettes LEGO has ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,673 | 1,931WINS |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $229.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Star Wars completionists, Rebel-faction collectors, and UCS hunters chasing retired display pieces. | Imperial collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship. |
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 TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Pros
- Four-wing dagger silhouette is the most distinctive Imperial design
- Engineering on the wing-pylon junctions is some of the cleanest in any UCS
- Includes a 181st Squadron TIE pilot — the elite Interceptor unit
- Cockpit opens, pilot fits inside
- Smaller footprint than the [Venator](/reviews/venator) or [Devastator](/reviews/devastator) — fits a normal shelf
Cons
- No display alternates (just one stand angle)
- Wing solar panels read as flat compared to film concept art
- Minifigure-only Imperial roster (no named Imperial pilot)
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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.