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LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT vs LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (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 TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 6,785WINS 1,931
MSRP $849.99 $229.99WINS
Price per piece $0.13 $0.12WINS
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 collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship.

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 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)

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT

$849.99

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LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)

$229.99

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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.