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LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (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 TIE Interceptor (UCS) LEGO Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 1,931 5,374WINS
MSRP $229.99WINS $649.99
Price per piece $0.12 $0.12
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Imperial collectors, TIE-line completionists, and UCS builders who want a smaller-footprint flagship. Clone Wars fans, prequel-era collectors, and serious UCS builders with serious shelf space.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

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)

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

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LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)

$229.99

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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.