Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (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 #75382
LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Four solar wings. One TIE pilot. One of the prettiest Imperial UCS silhouettes LEGO has ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,187WINS | 1,931 |
| MSRP | $349.99 | $229.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.11WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Star Wars completionists, Original Trilogy collectors, and serious UCS hunters chasing retired grails. | Imperial collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship. |
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 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)
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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.