Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS) vs LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #75060
LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Boba Fett's iconic ship in UCS form. Long retired, fiercely sought-after, and one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the entire UCS lineup.
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 Slave I (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,996WINS | 1,931 |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $229.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.10WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Imperial bounty-hunter fans, UCS hunters chasing retired grails, and serious Star Wars collectors. | Imperial collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Star Wars Slave I (UCS)
Pros
- UCS-scale Boba Fett's Firespray-class starship — iconic silhouette
- Rotating cockpit and rotating engine vents (transitions between hover and flight modes)
- Includes Boba Fett, Han in carbonite, and a UCS display stand
- Long retired (2018) — secondary market well over 200% of MSRP
- One of the most architecturally ambitious UCS Star Wars sets
Cons
- Aftermarket has crossed $700 sealed — true grail pricing
- Some panel seams visible at the base of the wings
- Cockpit transition mechanism is delicate after years
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.