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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.

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)

Made up your mind?

Pick a retailer.

LEGO Star Wars A-Wing Starfighter (UCS)

$199.99

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LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter

$239.99

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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.