Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Jabba's Sail Barge 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 #75020
LEGO Star Wars Jabba's Sail Barge
Jabba's Sail Barge. The Khetanna. The Battle of the Sarlacc Pit, in LEGO. Long retired and one of the most iconic Star Wars LEGO sets ever shipped.
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 Jabba's Sail Barge | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 850 | 1,949WINS |
| MSRP | $119.99WINS | $239.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.14 | $0.12WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Original Trilogy fans, Jabba completionists, and serious Star Wars collectors hunting retired flagship sets. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Star Wars Jabba's Sail Barge
Pros
- The Khetanna deck barge from Return of the Jedi — iconic desert-skiff design
- Includes Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia (Slave outfit), Luke Skywalker (Jedi), Boba Fett, R2-D2, Salacious B. Crumb, and Saelt-Marae
- Removable deck panels for full interior access
- Long retired (2014) — one of the most appreciated Star Wars sets in the secondary market
- Iconic Sarlacc Pit scene staging when paired with other Tatooine sets
Cons
- Aftermarket has crossed $400 — significantly higher than MSRP
- Older mold for some minifigures (no Slave Leia chains)
- Some intricate exterior detailing requires patience during the build
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.