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LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

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 Republic Gunship (UCS) LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 3,292 5,374WINS
MSRP $349.99WINS $649.99
Price per piece $0.11WINS $0.12
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Clone Wars fans, Imperial-vs-Republic faction completionists, and UCS builders who want a ship with play features. Clone Wars fans, prequel-era collectors, and serious UCS builders with serious shelf space.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (UCS)

Pros

  • Side doors slide open to reveal full troop bay with seating for 4 clones
  • Ball-turret gunner positions on the wings — the iconic 'pew pew' detail
  • Mace Windu, two clones, and a battle droid included
  • Retired since 2023 — secondary market up 60%+
  • One of the few UCS ships with genuine play features alongside display

Cons

  • Aftermarket has crossed $550 sealed
  • Heavier than expected — wall-mount is risky
  • Some sticker work on the cockpit windows

LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

Pros

  • Largest Republic-era ship LEGO has ever made — 110cm long
  • Clone Wars red-trim paint scheme is rendered in actual brick colour, not stickers
  • Hangar bay opens to reveal small Y-Wing and ARC-170 micro-builds
  • Four minifigures including Anakin Skywalker, Captain Rex, and 501st clones
  • Engineering payoff section after section — never a dull bag

Cons

  • 110cm length means most shelves can't hold this — measure before ordering
  • Display stand is non-optional and adds 15cm to the footprint
  • Some minor sticker work on the bridge tower windows

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (UCS)

$349.99

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LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

$649.99

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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.