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A-wing Starfighter

Name: LEGO A-wing Starfighter 75275
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75275
Rating: 4.44 (295 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20201,673 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

295

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The A-wing Starfighter earns its Recommended rating through a universally praised build experience and a beautiful finished display model, though the premium price-per-piece and minimal minifigure offering prevent it from reaching the top tier. Owners rate it 4.44 out of 5 across nearly 300 reviews, confirming it is a satisfying purchase for dedicated Star Wars fans."

The UCS A-wing Starfighter (75275) earns a BrickScore of 71.6 and a Recommended verdict that is well-supported by owner sentiment: 295 buyers average 4.44 out of 5, with 81 percent saying they would recommend it. Expert-level review detail is thin (the sources are predominantly owner write-ups rather than structured critic reviews), but the collective voice is consistent: the build is deeply satisfying and the final model is a sleek showpiece, though the price-per-piece at $0.12 and the sparse minifigure roster temper the enthusiasm.

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LOVED (5)

01Highly satisfying and technically innovative build process, praised repeatedly for clever angle-work, Technic underpinning, and smooth curved exterior
02Exceptionally sleek and polished final model that generates compliments on display
03Sturdy and robust construction compared to other UCS vehicles that rely on fragile rubber bands or similar mechanisms
04Multiple bag-by-bag subassemblies make progress feel rewarding and manageable
05Accurate color palette with striking dark red and light gray contrast

CRITICIZED (5)

01Price-per-piece at $0.12 is high relative to other sets of similar piece count; several buyers flagged the $199.99 retail as a stretch
02Minifigure selection is weak for a set at this price point: only one pilot figure included
03Display stand stability noted as adequate but not exceptional; the set can feel nose-heavy
04Canopy sticker application requires care and patience
05Instructions for the mirrored front side panels require builders to reverse directions, an unintuitive difficulty spike

What reviewers are saying

"I'm going to pick out this set right here this is the ark 17 star fighter really cool newish Star Wars set"

Bricksie

"I love all this just details all over this model really really great attention to detail and I always appreciate that"

Solid Brix Studios

"the incredibly complex build was very enjoyable indeed"

The Brothers Brick

"these are both very goodlooking figures to me uh I think Lego pretty much always does a great job especially these days on on Rebel Pilots"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75218 (2019 Rise of Skywalker A-Wing) — The UCS A-Wing is significantly larger and more detailed than the $20-30 retail A-Wing set, as expected for a $200 Ultimate Collector Series set with 1673 pieces

75172 (2018 UCS Y-Wing) — The A-Wing fits very well next to the UCS Y-Wing, they are similar in scale and $200 price point, though the A-Wing may be slightly larger than the Y-Wing in actual film scale

75095 (2013 UCS X-Wing) — Works well as part of a complete Rebellion fleet when displayed together with the UCS X-Wing and Y-Wing

75248 Resistance A-wing — The UCS A-wing, when complete, has significant heft making it impossible to mistake for merely an over-sized minifig-scale version like the 75248

Star WarsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Bricksie

Expert Video Source

"I'm going to pick out this set right here this is the ark 17 star fighter really cool newish Star Wars set"

Key Pros

✓cool design
✓pairs well with upscaled minifigure set

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Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I love all this just details all over this model really really great attention to detail and I always appreciate that"

Key Pros

✓Excellent attention to detail throughout
✓Beautiful curved lines and sloping angles
✓Large impressive scale appropriate for the price

Key Cons

✕Box is thinner than other UCS boxes (minor observation)
✕Minifigure lacks arm printing unlike other recent UCS figures

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"the incredibly complex build was very enjoyable indeed"

Key Pros

✓First UCS-scale A-wing
✓Complex and enjoyable build
✓Excellent design aesthetics from most angles

Key Cons

✕No landing gear (criticism that smaller minifig-scale versions include working forward landing gear and detachable rear landing gear)
✕Extremely limited minifigure count (only one generic pilot)

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source · avg of 2

"these are both very goodlooking figures to me uh I think Lego pretty much always does a great job especially these days on on Rebel Pilots"

Key Pros

✓Good-looking minifigures (A-Wing Pilot and C-3PO)
✓Quick-start piece adds unexpected depth with inverted slope segments
✓Appropriate build complexity for 4-5 year olds

Key Cons

✕No front landing strut causes set to look like it's leaning forward
✕White paint on A-Wing Pilot legs not bright enough; doesn't match hip piece

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: A-wing Pilot minifigure with new helmet mold and dual facial expressions

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: UCS exclusive, includes exclusive helmet print and new printed cockpit piece

The Brothers Brick: UCS exclusive (Ultimate Collector Series)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

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

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Standout parts (per reviewers)

Windshield sticker (large one-piece sticker for both sides)
Large printed piece covering the entire windshield area
Cockpit chair piece
New printed piece specific to this set with detailed design
A-Wing pilot helmetValue
New print exclusive to this set
New unique canopy for the cockpit
Brand new LEGO piece not previously used in other sets. Unprinted but accompanied by a sticker sheet for details.
2×4 white curved slopes with light gray printing
Printed pieces used to create the curved sections of the fuselage. Part of limited printed element selection in the set.
Quick-start fuselage piece (gray fuselage/wings combo)
Large pre-formed piece shared with LEGO Movie 2 Benny's Spaceship; has inverted slope segments adding depth rather than being a flat pancake

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the A-wing's sleek design, enjoyable build process, and impressive display appeal, but a persistent minority complain about structural fragility, color inconsistencies in dark red/maroon pieces, and weak engine/front panel connections.

COMMON PRAISE