Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) 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 #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 #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 Mos Eisley Cantina (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,187WINS | 1,949 |
| MSRP | $349.99 | $239.99WINS |
| 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. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
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 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.