Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is the best UCS set

The best Lego Star Wars set is not the Death Star

The Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is the best Ultimate Collector’s Series set you can buy. It costs $649.99, which is $350 less than the $999.99 UCS Death Star.

That price difference is enough to buy another entire UCS set. More importantly, the Venator offers a more impressive and complete display model for the money.

It’s the biggest UCS set by scale

The completed Venator measures 43 inches (over one meter) long. This makes it the largest UCS set currently available in terms of physical size.

For comparison, other major UCS sets are significantly smaller:

• UCS Millennium Falcon: 33 inches wide
• UCS Death Star: 32 inches wide
• Jabba’s Sail Barge: 31 inches wide

The Venator has a full ten inches on its closest competitors. You will need a very large shelf to display it.

Design and build details

The set is composed of over 5,300 pieces. While that’s less than the Death Star’s 9,000, it still represents a major build. An expert reviewer spent 13 hours assembling it.

Its design is a standout feature. The ship’s angled sides, striking red stripes, and detailed thrusters make it more visually unique than the common grey or black Star Wars ships.

This is only the second Venator model Lego has ever produced, and the first in over 15 years. It includes two minifigures and features a small scale ship inside one of its hangar bays.

Value proposition and verdict

At $649.99, the Venator is not a casual purchase. However, within the context of Lego’s premium UCS line, it represents strong value.

The set delivers an enormous, display-ready capital ship. The UCS Death Star, by contrast, is a detailed interior slice of a station. For collectors who want a commanding centerpiece, the Venator is the clear choice.

This set is not for beginners. It’s designed for adult collectors with the budget and space for it. If you fit that description and have been considering it, now is the time to buy. Released in 2023, it likely won’t remain in production for much longer.

For its imposing size, unique design, and relative value within the UCS portfolio, the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is our top pick.