Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars Slave I (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 #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 #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 Slave I (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,996WINS | 1,949 |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $239.99 |
| 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. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
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 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.