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LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT 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 Imperial AT-AT LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 6,785WINS 1,996
MSRP $849.99 $199.99WINS
Price per piece $0.13 $0.10WINS
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Empire fans with both display space and budget — this is a centerpiece set, not a side piece. Imperial bounty-hunter fans, UCS hunters chasing retired grails, and serious Star Wars collectors.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT

Pros

  • Tallest UCS Star Wars set ever — over 24 inches
  • Openable cabin reveals AT-AT pilot stations and a speeder rack
  • Includes 9 minifigs with snowtroopers and Imperial officers
  • Posable legs hold real weight without sagging

Cons

  • Same $849.99 sticker as the Falcon — serious commitment
  • Front-heavy; needs to be set down carefully on display
  • Minifig roster is 'cool' more than 'rare'

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 Imperial AT-AT

$849.99

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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.