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LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest vs LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)

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 The Razor Crest LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 6,187WINS 1,931
MSRP $599.99 $229.99WINS
Price per piece $0.10WINS $0.12
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Mandalorian fans, anyone who loves chunky industrial Star Wars design over the prequel-era polish. Imperial collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest

Pros

  • The most film-accurate ship in the entire UCS lineup
  • Carbonite chamber, hammock, weapons rack — full interior detail
  • Includes Din Djarin, Grogu, IG-11, Greef Karga, Mythrol
  • $600 is a sweet spot between mid-tier and full UCS

Cons

  • Mandalorian fandom is pickier than most — Cara Dune omission stings
  • The retirement clock is real on this one (set is rumored to be ending)

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)

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest

$599.99

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LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)

$229.99

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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.