Head-to-head
LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (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 #75382
LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor (UCS)
Four solar wings. One TIE pilot. One of the prettiest Imperial UCS silhouettes LEGO has ever shipped.
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 TIE Interceptor (UCS) | LEGO Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,931 | 1,949WINS |
| MSRP | $229.99WINS | $239.99 |
| 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. | Original-trilogy fans who want a flagship Rebellion ship without the Falcon-tier price tag. |
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 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.