Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (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 #75309
LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (UCS)
The Clone Wars workhorse, in UCS scale. Side-doors that open, gun turrets that swivel, and the only UCS that lets you crew it with clones.
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 Republic Gunship (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,292WINS | 1,949 |
| MSRP | $349.99 | $239.99WINS |
| 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. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
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 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.