LEGO Reviews Star Wars75003

A-wing Starfighter

Name: LEGO A-wing Starfighter 75003
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75003
Rating: 4.73 (57 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2012177 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent minifigure collection with Admiral Akbar
02Outstanding spacecraft design capturing the A-wing shape accurately
03Good balance of playability and display aesthetics

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (8)

01Price-per-piece ratio is steep at $25 for 177 pieces
02Limited print detail on back of Han Solo torso
03Back print on A-wing pilot torso not extensive

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"I've personally always been a big fan of the A-wing design in general, and this one in particular does a great job of capturing it, of capturing its shape and its design and its small compact size, and it's just overall …"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This is, to me, the best set of this year's first wave."

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Ecosystem

6207 A-Wing (previous variant) — This model captures the look of an A-Wing much better with improved detail, especially at the rear; comes with superior minifigure selection

7314 A-Wing (previous variant) — Better design and minifig lineup; pilot has canonical character backstory (Arvel Crynyd vs generic predecessor)

7754 Home One (previous variant with A-Wing) — Includes Admiral Ackbar (previously only in 7754 or Comic-Con exclusive); this set offers more accessible path to owning the minifigure

8087 TIE Defender 75 — Reviewer built this after 8087; notes A-Wing build is less complex but not boring

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Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure collection with Admiral Akbar
✓Outstanding spacecraft design capturing the A-wing shape accurately
✓Good balance of playability and display aesthetics

Key Cons

✕Price-per-piece ratio is steep at $25 for 177 pieces
✕Limited print detail on back of Han Solo torso

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EuroBricks

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"This is, to me, the best set of this year's first wave."

Key Pros

✓Outstanding minifigure selection with Admiral Ackbar (previously rare), new Arvel Crynyd, and redesigned Han Solo
✓Sleek and detailed ship design, significantly improved over three previous A-Wing variants
✓Well-detailed cockpit with stickered panel

Key Cons

✕Very high price-per-piece ratio (14.1-18 cents depending on currency/location) compared to previous A-Wing sets
✕16 stickers required, including 6 on round parts, making application tedious

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Admiral Ackbar - White Spacesuit

Rebel Pilot A-wing (Open Helmet, Dark Green Jumpsuit, Frown / Scared) (Arvel Crynyd)

Han Solo - Black Vest with Pockets over Tan Shirt with Dark Tan Creases, Reddish Brown Legs with Belts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

A-wing Pilot prints
Believed to be new prints with complex multicolor harness and vest graphics, and detailed helmet with varied color applications
Flick missiles (4x)
Designed to look like appropriate detail first rather than emphasizing the play function; one pylon has two flick missile pieces for added weight and distance
Canopy tile detail
Creative use of tile and slopes to angle the canopy appearance with combination of studded and non-studded areas
Long dark red arches
New parts to the reviewer; used in the A-Wing's upper fuselage design
Round steering-wheel-like pieces
Piece debuted in 1990s Technic sets; repurposed here for engine exhaust detailing
Stickered cockpit panel
Features same bridge image depicted on previous A-Wings; represents Executor bridge interior