Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #75290
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS)
The Cantina. Han shot first. Twenty-one minifigures. The most narratively dense Star Wars LEGO set ever shipped — and now retired.
Set #75060
LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Boba Fett's iconic ship in UCS form. Long retired, fiercely sought-after, and one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the entire UCS lineup.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,187WINS | 1,996 |
| MSRP | $349.99 | $199.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.11 | $0.10WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Star Wars completionists, Original Trilogy collectors, and serious UCS hunters chasing retired grails. | Imperial bounty-hunter fans, UCS hunters chasing retired grails, and serious Star Wars collectors. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS)
Pros
- 21 minifigures — the largest Star Wars LEGO figure roster ever in a single set
- Iconic Tatooine architecture with sandstone-coloured exterior
- Removable roof for full interior staging
- Includes Han Solo, Greedo, Luke, Obi-Wan, Chewbacca, and the entire cantina band
- Retired since 2023 — secondary market up 80%+
Cons
- Aftermarket has crossed $625 sealed
- Roof-removal mechanism is delicate after years
- Some interior detail is sticker-based
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
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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.