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Jedi Interceptor

Name: LEGO Jedi Interceptor 75038
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75038
Rating: 4.64 (45 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2014223 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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"With a BrickScore of 78.8 and a 4.64-star owner average across 45 ratings, the Jedi Interceptor stands as one of the most consistently praised small-scale Star Wars starfighters of its era, defined above all by finally getting the minifigures and firing mechanism right."

The 2014 Jedi Interceptor (75038) collected enthusiastic praise across a large pool of owner reviews, with buyers consistently applauding the updated minifigures, the replacement of flick-fire missiles with spring-loaded shooters, and the detailed cockpit design. Owner ratings of 4.64 out of 5 across 45 ratings, with a 98% would-recommend rate, confirm the strong reception. Critics and fans alike noted this as a meaningful iteration over previous Interceptor versions even if the core design is a familiar one.

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LOVED (7)

01Replacement of flick-fire missiles with spring-loaded shooters, called out as a significant improvement across virtually every review
02Newly designed Anakin Skywalker minifigure with updated face printing including a communications headset and dual expressions
03Redesigned R2-D2 with chrome silver head replacing the previous grey, and darker metallic blue detailing
04Spacious opening cockpit with a sliding canopy and lightsaber storage slot inside
05Dedicated R2-D2 socket in the wing, noted as missing from earlier Interceptor versions
06Overall movie accuracy and sharp yellow-and-grey color scheme
07Sturdy and swooshable final build, described as larger than expected for the price

CRITICIZED (7)

01Only two minifigures included; most reviewers wanted a buzz droid, Obi-Wan, or an adversary to stage a dogfight
02Cockpit hinge was called loose or wobbly when open by several builders
03Spring-loaded missiles placed on the underside make the ship awkward to hold during play
04Wing flap angles have no locking position, so they drift back to a resting state
05Underside of the ship uses mismatched 1x4 plates that break the color accuracy
06Stickers on the wing flaps are slightly difficult to apply evenly
07Price felt slightly high given the minimal adversary or scene-building content

What reviewers are saying

"I was very impressed they have actually redesigned this uh Jedi interceptor with a better build design a lot more detail to it uh a lot more pieces to it and uh it's definitely a great uh redesign to it this is definitel…"

Solid Brix Studios

"they've done this design of ship before multiple times I think the first time it was actually built as a Jedi star fighter and the designs on all of them the builds are very remarkably similar you know they haven't chang…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Vulture Droid — The Jedi Interceptor is similar in length to the Vulture Droid and the two look really cool when displayed next to each other, making a great battle scene setup

Older Jedi Interceptor versions — This redesigned version is significantly better than older models with much improved detail, better build design, and more pieces

Previous Jedi Starfighter versions — Incremental improvement on an already-good design with new spring-loaded launchers and updated minifigures; not a complete redesign but worthwhile if you don't own an older version.

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BUY

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Key Pros

✓Significantly improved redesign compared to older versions
✓Great detail and accuracy to the Episode III starfighter
✓Exclusive new Anakin Skywalker minifigure with excellent detail

Key Cons

✕Only includes two minifigures total
✕Wings don't move or articulate

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Key Pros

✓New spring-loaded missile launchers add play value and shooting action
✓Updated minifigures with new face printing and details
✓Foldable wing tips for landing pose and convenient display

Key Cons

✕Spring-loaded launchers can be hard to hold without blocking bolts with fingers
✕Launchers are too easy to trigger and potentially dangerous

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Value drivers

Solid Brix Studios: Exclusive new Anakin Skywalker minifigure is a key value driver for collectors

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: Exclusive Anakin Skywalker minifigure to this set; exclusive cockpit sticker

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Anakin Skywalker (Dark Brown Legs, Headset)

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Astromech Droid, R2-D2 - Flat Silver Head, Red Dots and Small Receptor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed cockpit control panel sticker
Exclusive to this set; detailed control panel, though reviewer would have preferred it made with LEGO pieces
Printed windshield
Front windshield with printed detail
Printed stud detail piece
One side of the interior has a printed piece with stud detail
Spring-loaded missiles
Three spring-loaded missiles included (two fit on set, one extra in case one is lost); shoots 5-10 feet; part of LEGO's shift from flick fire missiles
Spring-loaded missile launchers
New feature for this 2014 version; two launchers that shoot transparent bolts; noted as very easy to trigger and potentially dangerous.
Foldable wing tips
Design feature carried over from previous versions; allows landing pose and convenient storage/display.

What Owners Say · summarized from 40 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the updated minifigures (especially R2-D2's new metallic dome and Anakin's detailed head), strong build quality, movie accuracy, and spring-loaded missiles, though some report durability issues with the canopy and wing stability.

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