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Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter

Name: LEGO Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter 75087
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75087
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2015370 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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Consensus

BUY

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Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 77.6 and 4.5-out-of-5 owner satisfaction reflect a set that delivered well above expectations: the Azure Angel is a visually striking, well-engineered piece of fan service anchored by one of the best Ventress minifigures LEGO produced."

Reviewers were enthusiastic about Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter, praising its fan-service origins in the 2003 Clone Wars animated series and the clever building techniques used to capture the Azure Angel's distinctive shape. The improved Asajj Ventress minifigure drew particular attention as the standout figure of the set. Owner ratings align closely with this positive reception, with 12 LEGO.com buyers averaging 4.5 out of 5.

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LOVED (7)

01Fan-service subject matter drawn directly from the 2003 Clone Wars cartoon, a rarely represented era in LEGO Star Wars
02Distinctive blue-and-white color scheme that stands out from typical gray Star Wars sets
03Clever building techniques used to achieve the unique shape and angled wings of the Azure Angel
04Improved Asajj Ventress minifigure with new facial printing that replaced the criticized original fishlike face
05Surprisingly large finished model given its price point
06Strong swooshability and playability despite the set's size
07Functional play features including spring-loaded cannons, droid ejection mechanism, and detachable cockpit/escape pod

CRITICIZED (7)

01Spring-loaded shooters can fire unintentionally during normal handling
02Astromech droid inserts sideways into the fuselage, which feels awkward
03Color stripe angles on the hull are not perfectly accurate to the animated series
04Back landing skid proportions are slightly off
05Some stickers must be applied at difficult angles
06Front beak section can come loose during play, noted as a concern for younger builders
07Anakin minifigure lacks his iconic golden mechanical right hand despite the story context

What reviewers are saying

"I feel like Lego has done a pretty good job of capturing the functional elements of it even if the white and blue color Stripes aren't quite at the right angles"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"this is like a set I think they should have made literally years ago"

Solid Brix Studios

Ecosystem

Plo Koon Jedi Starfighter (2008 set) — Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter is larger and has significantly more pieces than the earlier Plo Koon set. However, the reviewer finds it odd that both ships share a similar blue color scheme and notes the 2008 set cost $25 for a simpler design, while this $40 set has more features but still feels overpriced for the minifigure selection.

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By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"I feel like Lego has done a pretty good job of capturing the functional elements of it even if the white and blue color Stripes aren't quite at the right angles"

Key Pros

✓Beautiful ship design with good proportions and angles
✓Very recognizable as the intended Clone Wars starfighter
✓Excellent minifigures, especially the improved non-Clone Wars Ventress

Key Cons

✕Spring-loaded shooters can be annoying (though ammunition can be omitted)
✕Astromech droid insertion is sideways, which is awkward (though functional)

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"this is like a set I think they should have made literally years ago"

Key Pros

✓Exclusive Asajj Ventress minifigure in Clone Wars design
✓Unique ship design different from other Jedi Starfighters
✓Good play features including droid ejector and spring-loaded missiles

Key Cons

✕Only one new minifigure (Asajj Ventress); Anakin is a repeat and droid is generic
✕Price point of $40 is steep; reviewer suggests $30–35 would have been better

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Non-Clone Wars version of Ventress with corrected printing

Solid Brix Studios: Asajj Ventress (Clone Wars 2D series version) — exclusive to this set and described as the coolest version ever released.

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Star Wars set with exclusive minifigure variants

Solid Brix Studios: Hard to find in stores; reviewer indicates it may be a Walmart or Target exclusive or primarily available at LEGO stores.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Anakin Skywalker (Padawan, Combed Hair)

$41

Asajj Ventress

$41

Astromech Droid, Q7-Series / R4-P22

$11

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Spring-loaded shooters on cannons
Functional play feature allowing cannon fire; reviewer notes these are included and can be left unarmed for cleaner appearance
Hyperdrive motor motivators (pod details)
Distinctive visual elements that differentiate this custom starfighter from standard Jedi starfighters
Asajj Ventress torso printValue
Brand new torso print unique to this minifigure
Asajj Ventress head print (double-sided)Value
New face print and back printing on the head
Custom lightsaber hilts (Ventress)
Same custom lightsaber hilts as the 2008 Republic Gunship version (two of them included)

What Owners Say · summarized from 12 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise this set as a thoughtful deep-cut for Clone Wars fans, with strong visual design and satisfying build, though a few note the engine intakes feel oversized.

COMMON PRAISE