Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
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 #75355
LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Wing-locking S-foils, weathered hull paint, and the cleanest UCS landing-gear engineering LEGO has ever built.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,673 | 1,949WINS |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $239.99 |
| 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. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
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 T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Pros
- S-foils lock open and closed with a real mechanism
- Includes Luke (X-Wing pilot) and R2-D2
- Stand displays it in attack position — nose down, wings open
- Sub-$250 entry point into UCS Star Wars
Cons
- Smaller than the 2013 UCS X-Wing — some collectors prefer the original scale
- No interior cockpit detail (Luke fits, but it's a tight squeeze)
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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.