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LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT vs LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

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 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 6,785WINS 5,374
MSRP $849.99 $649.99WINS
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. Clone Wars fans, prequel-era collectors, and serious UCS builders with serious shelf space.

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 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

Pros

  • Largest Republic-era ship LEGO has ever made — 110cm long
  • Clone Wars red-trim paint scheme is rendered in actual brick colour, not stickers
  • Hangar bay opens to reveal small Y-Wing and ARC-170 micro-builds
  • Four minifigures including Anakin Skywalker, Captain Rex, and 501st clones
  • Engineering payoff section after section — never a dull bag

Cons

  • 110cm length means most shelves can't hold this — measure before ordering
  • Display stand is non-optional and adds 15cm to the footprint
  • Some minor sticker work on the bridge tower windows

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Star Wars Imperial AT-AT

$849.99

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LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

$649.99

Full review →

Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.