LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT review! Gigantic $800 dust collector

Independent, unsponsored, unscripted fan review of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series AT-AT with over 6,700 pieces, positively dwarfing any walker that came before it.
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[@arcturionblade1077]

I don't like dust. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

[@itamarmoalem748]

That opening where he lowered his chair What a legend

[@obi-onekenerdi]

To be fair this one does contain a full interior, granted given the design this one is probably easier to implement that, but the Falcon had 2 small rooms and a very cramped cockpit. Not that that’s a huge thing to everyone but it does speak volumes to the Lego designers prowess when it comes to designing vehicles that look good inside and out.

[@Benjamin0119]

Yeah I thought it was pretty crazy that that giant Falcon didn't have more room inside.

[@askmeaboutsugma]

@@Benjamin0119 I absolutely agree. That’s exactly why I’ll probably buy the AT-AT but not the Falcon, sadly. I’m incredibly disappointed that the Lego designers didn’t give the Falcon a full interior. If I ever want a UCS-style model of the Falcon I’ll design one myself or build one of the custom designs from the community.

[@STEINBERG2329]

@@Benjamin0119 people always point to the piece count but forget all the little 1x1 and misc. pieces used for exterior design, doesn’t really had anything except aesthetics.

[@FoolECK]

Still the best and most thorough LEGO reviews on youtube. Thank you Jang for keeping such a good work over the years. 💛

[@Benjamin0119]

I always prefer to wait for Jang's reviews first. :)

[@leroy1154]

13:05 No, I think there is one more thing that you could ask for; a trans-blue nanofigure of Darth Vader (or even just the hooded and cloaked nanofig) for Gen. Veers to report to.

[@Stiffkittens01]

Did you know that this is actually larger than the actual models they used to film the scene?

[@rancor_tears5956]

The issue with Luke is that it's the wrong version. he's wearing the X-wing pilot jumpsuit, as opposed to the cold temperature thermal on that the rebels wear on Hoth.

[@SWDude2710]

He did wear this outfit during the Battle of Hoth, but granted he did wear white gloves in it and also it had a few modifications to help keep him warm from the cold, mainly the thermal collar around his neck.

[@Casedilla73]

Giant robot camel is the perfect way to describe an AT AT

[@camerongodsey9847]

Expensive to be sure, but this feels made for people like me who don’t buy Lego sets or UCS sets normally. The set itself looks beautiful once it’s built and really stands as a testament to Lego’s engineering capability.

[@Chokun-Gaming]

How could you forget to mention that this walker is powered by 12 canisters of Octan fuel hidden within the the power units in the back?

[@bernielopez7429]

I think the Snowtroopers have printed kamas and backpacks so they can easily sit in the classic LEGO chair pieces that the interior is filled with, that's definitely an acceptable compromise in my book

[@wooramee]

Thanks!

[@Snowfox456]

So this is what a LEGO AT-AT in true scale to minifigs looks like. Impressive.

[@zekct747]

I like the fact that you review sets you've bought so that you'll give us a 100 percent unbiased and honest review, thanks Jang!

[@darthrizzen9349]

Thanks for the honest, in-depth review, and warning about the legs. I appreciate the incredible cross-sections inspired interior space, speeder storage, room inside the cockpit and figure selection. Yet it felt a bit underwhelming when I saw it at my local Lego store. Large, yes, but somehow less impressive than the UCS Falcon that used to be in that spot. I’m not seeing myself shelling out 800€ for this one. And that’s coming from someone who has the ISD Devastator, the SSD Executor, the UCS Falcon and a thing for Imperial walkers.

[@conflictbrooks]

"AT AT" "I prefer the proper pronunciation." "A-T-A-T" "I said the proper pronunciation." "Giant Grey Camel Robot Dog Thing" _"Perfection."_

[@robl39]

I love your reviews, JangBricks. You are not afraid to say if you don’t like something. Some of the other Lego KZbinrs don’t ever seem to say anything negative about sets.

[@SmudgeThePro]

Thank you for spending the $800 so we don't have to :)

[@davidzepeda2916]

Funnny, I'd rather have this one than the falcon. It is more interesting to me, the mechanics and shape. Either way, I would not spend $800 on any of them unless I was very wealthy

[@kingbobb8269]

Same

[@georgewayne5197]

Does anyone know the cost of production for printed bricks? It seems absurd to me that an 800$ set for collectors wouldn’t be exclusively printed which looks cleaner and lasts longer. Additionally, and maybe I’m wrong on this but for the price point, 40 snow troopers doesn’t seem that crazy. I would love to see the cost distribution between licensing, designers, and manufacturing to see how the cost is decided and why certain corners get cut

[@BrotherhoodWorkshop]

I think it's awesome that this product exists, even though I wouldn't want it for myself. Tooooooo biiiiiig.

[@SWDude2710]

If someone did a stop motion with this, just imagine how terrifying it would be to watch in a stop motion video if it were used in a recreation of The Battle of Hoth!

[@BrotherhoodWorkshop]

@@SWDude2710 Not nearly as terrifying as it would be to animate......I'm scared already.

[@Kelkschiz]

Love it when a UCS set is actually minifig scale. And then it's an AT-AT... Need I say more.

[@legomattie3295]

Cant wait to own this (11 months to wait, before I allow myself to order). Thank you so much for this educational review. It shows some flaws that i wasnt aware of. But that is why I consider you one of the best, or even the best, Lego reviewer on KZbin.

[@thisisthisis542]

The complaint about Luke was the color of his gloves. He has white gloves in hoth

[@howie_horace]

I still can’t believe Lego made this minifig scaled atat. This is not just a ucs it’s a playset ! I’m loading mine up with snowtroopers and having battles with rebel troopers

[@LordMegatron-qk2gz]

I like how this is probably the most minifig scale AT-AT we will ever see

[@enclaveenjoyer3410]

seems like im in a very small group of people that actually really like this set (despite its flaws) i got it for my birthday, i built it over 4 days (i was basically building it from when i woke up to when i went to bed, so the build-time alone makes up for a lot of potential flaws) and its now on display in my closet since i dont have a proper shelf yet to put it up in. i think it's a very good set, as i dont mind the little colors you see, the lack of tiling, and honestly i really love the loose panels, lets me actually play with it without much worry about breaking it accidentally. if you're thinking of buying this set, can afford it without breaking the bank, and have enough free time to assemble it and make use of it (either in MOC's you might make or just playing with it) then i seriously recommend you get it. the only criticism i do have is the lack of minifigures, i would've loved a few more snow troopers, perhaps even a couple rebel troopers instead of luke (since the luke minifigure isn't exclusive and honestly i dont like very much) but beyond that it is such an amazing set. big edit: i also think its important to note that this set may not be a great one to get as a gift to a small child or anyone (even yourself) you dont trust cant handle this set with care, thats because it is pretty big for a lego set, and when constructing it / playing with it you do need to be a bit careful because some of the pieces are able to break off and it'd just suck to have the at-at you spent a lot of time building fall onto the ground and break into dozens of pieces, so ya, if you dont trust you or whoever ur getting the set for can handle it with care, probably not the best one to get.

[@goodmansteve2481]

I remember when I stopped watching jang, and when I did, he seemed warm out and just tired. This is the first video of his I’ve seen in forever and it has a way better vibe then I remember from when I stopped watching. Big ups man

[@atomicdancer]

Darth Vader: "Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. That underside can come apart very easily, and those adjustable fenders are only attached by a single stud. And don't get me started on the stress and strain on the legs."

[@salvadorcantu7566]

Just bought it for 559€! Really nice 4th May discount right now! Plus my own Insider Points and Gift Cards! For that price, Im completely happy! And the AT-AT is my favorite vehicle ever!!

[@undead.rising]

The problem is, their "small" ones are pretty darn-well detailed and accurate themselves these days. I'm more than happy with my play-scale 2020 set instead. I could make myself want this if I really tried, but for once, I'm grateful with what I've already got. Also, at the price I bought the 2020 version at, I could buy about 11 of them for the AU price of the new UCS version.

[@eightcoins4401]

Maybe im wrong, but the AT AT always seemed bulkier to me than in the lego playsets. Only the 2003 one looks like the right proportions outside the UCS

[@hunterwilder9665]

If they ever make LEGO Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade sets and include the character of Walter Donovan, they should use the General Veers head for him since they’re both played by Julian Glover

[@michaelreilly7106]

When you were demonstrating how to move the thing without destroying it my brain was flashing back to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that was on a few weeks ago. I just hope the wealthy collectors who bought this thing don’t buy all of the snow trooper battle packs on day one. Some of us have kids who would actually play with the stuff.

[@Psyoid]

They'll probably wait for the first big reduce- then again, on second thought if they justify it to themselves to buy this that might not stop them.

[@monte_2000]

I think I’ll survive with the $160 model that can be found for almost $50 cheaper at times already.

[@OblivionIce]

Thats one thing I noticed as well from other videos. The Falcon just looks so much larger and unique. This set should have been $550 maybe $600 and it would have been perfect, but $800 is so steep when compared to the Star destroyer or the Falcon.

[@gregleuze6657]

The AT-AT is my favorite vehicle since childhood but that is waaaaay too many bones to spend.

[@EBLego]

I'm actually shocked Jang said he wouldn't have bought this if it wasn't for the channel. I remember him saying how much the ATAT meant to him.

[@ofnram2160]

I can see lego taking the AT-AT head build and making it a 50$set with 4 characters

[@RandoMan07]

That end note about the green parts was a truly wonderful inclusion. I have no idea when I could ever possibly get this set as I'm only 15 but I've never heard that problem before. Whenever I do get this set, I'll be sure to remember this so I don't have 4 chunks of pieces stuck together for the rest of time.

[@parminderjaura5642]

I wish lego did more ucs sets beyond the original trilogy. It's like lego has a bias towards large grey shapes.

[@legomattie3295]

One more thing: there is a reason there are no backpacks: the chairs. The troopers cant be seated with a backpack on. Unless there is a storage space to store 40 backpack properly, it wouldnt managable.

[@Yoda2422]

Got it from the lego store on tuesday, built it within 3 Days now and it really is a scary thing, it is huge and honestly from a distance it doesent even look like lego anymore and the insides are beuatifull. great set, really rivals my Millennium Falcon.

[@EMCUEAY]

This review is The One I was awaiting, thank you. The one reason I got this on release was the gwp of Luke's Lightsaber.I would've waited till it was on sale, but theres nothing nicer than having a gwp to make up the exorbitant price. Either way, the set still holds a certain gravitas (as spending £700 should do) and I'm sort of glad I have it.

[@boostspike]

These large sets are great, just impossible to move around.

[@jakfuki]

It seems that they really need to design these bigger sets for stability and ease of transport. I just finished the UCS Millennium Falcon a few days ago, and that thing started losing panels and stuff came loose inside.I couldn’t even figure out where most of the loose stuff was supposed to be attached. It’s discouraging me from getting the UCS Star Destroyer. I don’t need the headache. I’ve abandoned the thought of getting the vertical stand for the Falcon. I know that crap will fall apart if I attempt to mount it. Unfortunately,I can’t build these things on the spot where I’ll have them on display.

[@KayJay01]

I have the UCS Star Destroyer and... yeah, it's a bit of a pain. Luckily everything is external so if a panel comes off then it's obvious where it's supposed to go back on.

[@ChihuahuaPlane]

I kept getting frustrated that he was annoyed with the colors exposed but then I remembered it’s an 800 dollar set

[@RandomJoeseph]

I wish the large vehicle UCS sets came with more customization options included. The Falcon did a good job with the figures and small parts. Maybe some optional universal interior decorations so that you can display either side open without it feeling so empty.

[@RandomJoeseph]

@@scarletpumpernickel8260 You are correct that this is Hoth specific and that the Falcon is marketed universal across the movies. Endor wasn’t even a thought in my mind. ☺️ I’m also not talking about a completely different marketing scheme though. Given that context, I simply mean that if I display the set “open” from either side, I only see the backs of seats for a large portion. Having additional “mini/sub assemblies” to optionally replace those would have been a nice touch. For your idea, I would have wanted extra parts to make the feet/boots of that AT-AT muddy too! Or even some moss elements. Maybe they will make a future AT-ST more universal.🤞 Personally speaking, sky as the limit, I would have given up all the snow troopers for some giant orange side pieces. I really enjoyed Rouge One.

[@RandomJoeseph]

@@scarletpumpernickel8260 was not aware of the size differences between them. Why can’t we be part of the focus groups?! 🤣

[@JAM609]

Super shocked Jang got this.

[@dom_hart]

You gotta make a channel called JANG upgrades where you upgrade lego sets to make them up to your standard

[@batsamd]

Great review! I’ve seen several and not one talked about the stress on the legs when trying to pose the walker.

[@howie_horace]

To fill up the atat is another $250

[@arenfish]

This must be nicknamed "The Ultimate Dust Collector"

[@veup5894]

you're the only lego reviewer I trust Jang! keep up the good work!

[@slushycat]

really should have come with a darth vader hologram statuette since the cockpit has the hologram machine on veers table thing.

[@whimsicalfr13]

Bruh the start is so funny

[@motorizedmisfit-artist8535]

I don’t know if I’ll get this or not. When I went to my LEGO store an employee I know quite well actually advised me not to get it due to the problems it has with the leg articulations.

[@STEINBERG2329]

I don’t think a Lego employee would tell you NOT to buy this set lol.

[@xeron_7433]

I applaud the designers for at least *attempting* to allow such an enormous model to have articulated limbs, sadly it just doesn't seem to be really feasible within Lego's own building standards. Great review as always, Jang!

[@shonenbag6478]

The issue with these imperial sets is that they're always grey slabs with very little colour. They just aren't very interesting to look at.

[@villelepoaho4105]

If you think $800 is bad, just remember that this is 800€ here in Finland (and probably all other Euro countries as well). To put that into perspective, it's roughly $903 USD. So it's even more ridiculously expensive.

[@robin2thek]

When people in the US talk about price it’s always ex VAT cause different states have different taxes. In Europe we always talk ink VAT. Just fyi

[@jasonmaiden5026]

I just completed mine & I love it! The size is so imposing and gives a sense of how intimidating the real thing would have been, especially when a minifig is standing next to one of those feet! I love that it matches the cutaway drawing so closely! As large as it is it doesn't take up a lot of real estate in comparison to the falcon or star destroyer. I'm going to have a mini hoth battle on top of my dresser. While I won't be playing with it, I will be able to change up the display on occasion. For me it's a holy grail set. It does have a few niggling issues but I expected that to some degree.

[@willbroshears5015]

Jang, I’m curious. I remember you said you didn’t want to buy the $800 UCS Falcon. However, what made you decide to buy the equally expensive AT-AT?

[@tammos.9832]

He also said space played an important role, the Falcon has a much larger footprint as long as you don't mount it vertically.

[@AmrXcellent]

He already said it in the video. He bought it for the content (so he can create this video and get the views/ad revenue). This is his daily job!

[@MrKlawUK]

@@AmrXcellent maybe he’ll go back to the Falcon? could perhaps even borrow one from someone maybe? I’d like to know his thoughts on that and the Titanic - other large more display focused sets

[@TheLittleJotunn]

I do understand why people wouldn't think this is worth the price, and objectively speaking - it isn't. However. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted a set like this, an AT-AT that was to scale with figures and could fit the canon amount inside. The AT-AT is one of my favourite Sci-Fi vehicles of all time, so I have a massive bias in support of it. Now, I probably won't ever be able to afford it myself as I can barely scrape by with food, but I will do everything I can do in order to get my hands on this thing as soon as possible. Because no matter what I'll have to endure, I need this set. Sick leave can get outta here, I'm gonna have to make and sell so much art to earn up for this, cuz to me it's definitely worth it. Not a huge fan of the Falcon but I do agree, objectively, with it offering more. But it doesn't compare to the AT-AT. First time I watched Star Wars was at my dad's place and it was airing on TV. We turned it on and the AT-AT attack scene was playing, so it's technically my very first impression of Star Wars, which may be why the vehicle means so much to me.

[@LONDONBRIDGEBRICKS]

Magnificent review Jang - unlike the AT - AT it was well balanced with no gaps and you didn’t repeat yourself four times. This set is one I’ll get with a boat load of VIP points 🥰 👍

[@legocube2524]

I want to make a lego city in the far future when I move to a new home or when I become an adult

[@frostedbutts4340]

You'll get there man. I finally have the lego layout I dreamed of as a kid.

[@boborex3443]

Thanks God i m not a star wars or harry potter fan and i can save money for other sets. I'm here just to see new building technics and work overall made by Lego. I'm totally with people disappointed for price and other stuff. 800€ was a fair price only for Millennium Falcon.

[@PhoenixClank]

Do I see black 2L axles in the ankles?! Did Lego just prove that they are both willing AND perfectly able to produce Technic pieces in non-gaudy colors in order to not ruin the looks of a model? Then why, oh why, did they stop halfway there and still built the interior of the legs and the underbelly AND EVEN _VISIBLE_ PARTS OF THE ARMOR PLATES in all colors of the rainbow and then some?! I was really impressed, though, when you opened it up and it had an actual interior, filled with seats and some other details. I did not expect that at all. Crazy that it doesn't need all that space for structural support.

[@veryblocky]

2L pieces have been produced in black for some time now, it’s just that red is more common.

[@michaelreilly7106]

Basically this is Lego porcelain on 4 wobbly legs. I guess the armor isn’t too strong for blasters after all.

[@waynesbutler]

Really enjoyed your straight up honest review . I built this monstrosity last week and it is big , real accurate and people who have seen it cant believe its a lego set . I do see what you mean about extreme posing with this leg design but my concerns are more about the head of the walker , lets come back next year at this time and see if the head hasnt sagged more then it originally is today ..

[@dfuzeNL]

Hey man! Crazy to see you here again. I remember the good old days of 1/6 scale collecting and watching your videos :) I'm building this monster as well as we speak and I also have a concern with the head over the long term. It's so heavy! I can imagine it sagging even more. Luckily Lego parts can be replaced easily for the most part but the neck is really something I'm worried about.

[@Zveebo]

Those Star Wars UCS sets sure are a heck of a lot of gray.

[@muisverriet]

Well, most military vehicles aren't exactly painted in bright colours.

[@Xiteri]

Some DOTS sets later and it can be very colorful

[@relaxingbuilds1098]

Day off work and this comes up, perfect timing

[@legomattie3295]

Always nice to read back your reviews after I built it myself. I had some doubts on my own findings, but now I know it isn't just me facing the problems with some weak connections.

[@peterskorec8246]

That beginning…. 😂 😂 😂 amazing! Love it

[@eyb0ssss]

and i thought the playset at at was big

[@devingentry5897]

An inaccuracy that i saw pointed out for Luke Skywalker was that in the movie his gloves are white and they always make his hands black as a minifig.

[@BossBast1]

This review is gold. JANG looks like a small child compared to the build that is higher than him. Looks so funny 😂

[@tobyntoby]

And of course we have those blue pins sticking out at the most visible places as usual. They're what makes UCS sets UCS sets, amirite?

[@jlaplaable]

I have bought it, looking forward to building it, i have the millennium falcon and the star destroyer In my collection thank you for a great video greeting from Johnny

[@masterjedihudak1590]

I just read every comment in this review. Jang your amazing, thank you for your honest and thorough review! This set does have flaws that were not apparent before this review and discussion in this level of detail. I'm finding Lego level of detail a bit less then desirable. With the talk about the drivers, Luke Skywalker inclusion in this set, and leg stability. Accuracy in a set like this is very important to me. The faces on soldiers is a welcome change up. I think when I get the chance to build my first UCS I will change out the driver heads, install 3 axle bushings, and colorswap a lot of the odd colors out. Keep up the great work Jang!

[@jeffflank2193]

Thanks Jang. Just started to build this. Thanks for explaining the green spacer problem.⭐️⭐️⭐️🤠

[@argosgreen2823]

Thank you, Jang, for your reviews! You have no idea how helpful they can be!

[@MTGJosh]

Brilliant review with a fantastic calming delivery.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Excellent. Your review has come much sooner then I expected.

[@willspratt9044]

wow what a treat! Jang rarely reviews these absolutely massive sets Can’t wait to watch this a bit later

[@Hank_Mardookie]

Owning the $160 one and seeing this one here… the $160 one is FAAAARRR more worth it. Save yourself $600+ and get the $160 one. The rope retracts and the speeder is just as good.

[@kleinemonnik]

I bought it this weekend, and am still building it. It's my first UCS-set. I really like the build, the fact that it is minifig-scale (for me a reason why I don't get most UCS-sets) and the fact that I can easily make space for it (I don't have space for the Falcon). I also got the 2020 one, and with them together, I can create the illusion of depth on a narrow shelf. And yes, I pre-ordered 11 battle packs from a local store that gives 20% discount on the pre-orders of the upcoming snowtrooper battle pack to fill the AT-AT up.

[@darkjedi9188]

"I'd like you to meet my new dog"

[@throughthemotions]

"Giant gray robot camel dog thing"

[@saltytbone]

The AT-AT is my favorite Star Wars vehicle and is the most-likely subject to get me into UCS, but all I can think about is what other Lego sets you can buy for $800. I realize UCS is for "The AFOL Who Has Everything," but I wish the AT-AT was closer to Titanic price (what a crazy time to be alive).

[@danielq_4]

Well it depends on what kind of LEGO person you are. I personally am building my “near minifig scale” collection so I’d rather have this than the playset AT-AT.

[@Dwoollam]

Like you, I have an affinity with the AT AT and chicken walker. I want this set but it’s not worth the asking price. I got the smaller at at last year and modded it. I would suggest that the better use of cash. This one is big, but is it clever? To buy one.

[@dannygallagher9290]

This probably could have used a carry handle on the top

[@CommanderOfChicken]

"We should be fine as long as they don't have giant robot camels!"

[@mindshuffler3332]

Ah, Jim....robot camels.

[@YoungestGo1st]

The title of this video alone deserves a million likes 🤣

[@timthegatekeeper9677]

Now how big (and expensive) would a properly scaled death star be?

[@brickmultiverse]

*That is the set that everybody wants and almost no one has.* *What an irony.* *Great review btw!* 👍

[@leroy1154]

26:28 Awww... look at the mamma AT-AT and her little baby AT-AT.

[@leeprice2849]

If it had 2 Scout Troopers to go with the Speeder bikes and at least enough Snow Troopers to fill half the seats so 16 more it would be worth the price. It's still an amazing set would rather have this than the Falcon because of the full interior and much easier to display.

[@Chronicler177]

The opening where you had to lower the chair got me

[@cabrown0525]

Like the UCS Star Destroyer and UCS Millennium Falcon (both of which I have built and still have) this is a display model. The Falcon is perhaps the "flimsiest" LEGO set that I have ever built, but I still love it. This AT-AT reminds me of that - for show, not for go. Expensive, yes. Awesome, definitely. Glad I have it in my collection. Great review as always JANG. Thorough, complete and honest.

[@MartenFerret]

Merry Christmas, JANG!

[@semperfi5788]

Thank u Jangbfor such an awesome detailed view at the model 👍

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

Twenty years ago I got the AT-AT legos set for Christmas, and it was the best Lego set I’ve ever gotten. Defos support their new AT-AT sets to come.