LEGO Star Wars UCS VENATOR vs. UCS IMPERIAL STAR DESTROYER Comparison! (75252 vs. 75367)

The LEGO Star Wars UCS Venator released in 2023 drew a lot of comparison the the 2019 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer because they're both big grey triangles! Sign-up for Rakuten and get a $30 sign-up bonus - www.rakuten.com/r/MANDRP15 (www.rakuten.com/r/MANDRP15)
- - - - - - - - - -
Check out my store! -
mandrshop.com/
Join Whatnot & get $15 off your first purchase! (Affiliate) - whatnot.com/invite/mandrprodu...
BUY LEGO from LEGO (Affiliate) - click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
BUY LEGO from AMAZON (Affiliate) - amzn.to/3S0DYyD
Business Inquiries - [e-mail]
Fan E-mail - [e-mail]
Best of MandRproductions: • Best of MandRproductions
- - - - - - - - - -
#LEGOStarWars #LEGO #StarWars

[@MandRproductions]

Which set would you own if you could only get one? For me it's definitely the Imperial Star Destroyer.

[@aksis2133]

Fortunately I have both so I don’t have to worry about it anymore 😁

[@jonkamin78]

i would get the venetor because i think both are amazing models just you could earn some money back by selling that rex (if you want)

[@crazydog1750]

ISD, no question. The opening scene from "A New Hope" is way more iconic and has way more nostalgia than anything with the Venator.

[@aksis2133]

@@crazydog1750 For you, yes. A lot of us grew up watching the Clone Wars, personally the Venator carries a lot more nostalgia for me

[@crazydog1750]

@@aksis2133 I grew up on TCW too, but I didn't start watching it until like a year after I first saw "A New Hope." So I guess that one year make a big difference in nostalgia. 🤷🏻‍♂

[@rayhelfman3106]

Bro really said an unnamed officer beats out rex 😭 unforgivable

[@socalson3114]

Literally my thoughts too. Don’t care how “bad” Rex is, it’s still a freaking Rex over “Unnamed Imperial Officer #6”

[@ceasarrr-sb8xp]

no matter what you say the officer is objectively more accurate

[@willwunsche6940]

Yeah respect his opinion, but for me I see it as each figure choice can add a certain amount. Make up some point system say an imperial officer can give up to #/6 points and it was perfect so +6 points. But Rex is still Rex so even though a it's not perfect #/16 points it's +10 points. Very subjective but I would somewhat rather have Rex figure but for their proper set having a nice imperial officer is really nice too difficult to say

[@willwunsche6940]

​@@ceasarrr-sb8xp For me figure choice sort of matters. Say the perfect imperial officer is worth up to +6 points where the perfect order 66 Rex is worth up to +16 points. So even though the one we got wasn't perfect I would rather take the Rex personally. Very subjective though and I still think the imperial officer is still really cool

[@socalson3114]

@@ceasarrr-sb8xp Might be true, but I'd still consider a fairly-accurate Rex over an extremely accurate unnamed officer.

[@cadbanesfavoritehat5655]

You don't realize how huge these sets are until you see them next a person.

[@JorgeHernandez-gm5fk]

I remember the first time I saw a UCS Mil Falcon at a lego store and it floored me how massive it was.

[@ray5357]

​@@JorgeHernandez-gm5fk I didn't realize how big and heavy it really was until I had to move mine...

[@colemantreborlegoenthusiast708]

A few years back we went to my local bricks and Minifigs and they were running a promotion where every hour they'd spin a wheel and whatever it landed on was the % off for the hour. Got the UCS star destroyer for 40% off for just over $300. The employees and other shoppers literally clapped and cheered as we walked out with it. Never will I ever get a better Lego deal than that 😅

[@Dumythic_Teck]

I wish my local bam did this

[@aarnavsrivastava8041]

LMAOOO. Crazy one. Happy for ya, mate!

[@seshieman2579]

and then you woke up

[@Ryan-ex2cu]

I miss the artistic UCS box arts!

[@user-ph2ub2fh6l]

If we could get old outer box art and new inner box art, that would be amazing

[@christopherwilliams5808]

Me too.

[@paulkevinkoehler9490]

I agree. I think another reason Lego has gone with the (boring, imo) black/backlit 18+ box art is simply because they are probably cheaper to produce.

[@willwunsche6940]

Personally strongly prefer the red bridge on the venator but wish they included both

[@Plauged28]

Agree 100% it makes the bridge more noticeable.

[@fritz404]

Definitely prefer the ISD. It's just so iconic

[@crazydog1750]

Same.

[@Yenchy]

Long have I waited for this comparison

[@sith_brickz]

Me personally, I love the Venator, so when I went to choose between the both, it was a no brainer for me

[@sauron2012lifad]

My big problem with UCS Imperial SD is fact it has blank one colour. In my opinion adding darker gray details on Trench section would improve its look and catch eye much more. Old version did better job at that.

[@crazydog1750]

I so wish that they made these to be scale with each other. That’s just me, I guess. But I like scaling.

[@aarala]

Same for me, that's why I'm glad I built one of the many mocs that's been available for years now.

[@CheeseRunner]

That would've made the Venator a lot smaller and cheaper. However it also would've made it less detailed.

[@JorgeHernandez-gm5fk]

I want 1:160 to become a more widespread scale. It would allow for characters to be represented as 3x stacked studs and be proportionate. Also it would allow someone to go all out and build a 33ft long by 9ft tall Imperial Star Destroyer in their garage.

[@dr.boring7022]

​@@JorgeHernandez-gm5fk I honestly don't know why anyone would buy something that large to put in their garage. But tbh it does sound cool

[@sea_emperour346]

Gripes i got with this guy 1. A unnamed officer beats a captain rex???! 2. the bridge colors don't make it bad 3. no shit the engines on the isd wouldn't sag, they're shorter in everyday

[@iambane7845]

The red bridge is a turn off, movie vendors are grey even the internal box art shows the ones from the movie not the show.

[@flyde6521]

@@iambane7845 red venator bridges represent it being a command ship apparently

[@daspeed198]

@@iambane7845 would have been better if they included both but they both look good to me

[@omarbaba9892]

Bro most people would’ve preferred the bridge to have been grey than red And even if the engines sag it’s still an issue with it

[@daspeed198]

@@omarbaba9892 just physics. Beam deflection from gravity is an exponential so it gets far worse the longer it is

[@jbawesome5640]

I was waiting for this comparison, great vid keep the fire 🔥 content up!

[@MaupinBricks]

It was fun meeting you at the convention-that blonde guy

[@bricksbyficks6448]

UCS Star Destroyer is way better imo

[@BenMueller-ct4by]

I paid 800 just this November brand new box. It is definitely way better than the vet.

[@aksis2133]

Different appeal, tbh. Have both and I think Ryan describes it in the best way possible. The Venator is sleeker, more stable, and frankly has the more interesting colors and design, but there’s just something about the ISD’s presence that is undeniable. With the ISD you really can just feel the scale and size of it that not even something like the UCS Falcon can match.

[@gag-dodgers]

👇Venetor gang

[@Mr.Gar13]

Bro, I bought a UCS Star Destroyer last night. Very happy that you made this video 😂

[@MandRproductions]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@doubledoubleyesplease]

Wow where'd you find one at this time?

[@freddybongwater]

May I ask where you found one? And for what price? I’m still very bummed I missed out on the Star Destroyer when it was around, now it’s retired and goes for at least $1,100 new in box from what I can tell

[@EstevanSandoval-st7gm]

Finally your comparison is here😮

[@oldfreddyfrenchfry1]

Thanks for the extra footage - Venator for me. ISD is menacing and impressive for sure, but I appreciate the color and more dynamic shape of the venator. If I can only have one large ship, I want more than a grey blob. I also got the venator b/c it’s easier to display, and has stand options to sit angled 45 degrees.

[@jediswitajewski8271]

Been waiting for this video!!

[@Annihilist556]

Anyone else sick of MandR complaining about Rex?

[@grahamduensing121]

Mhm. Completely. I just fully skip it.

[@Valken985]

Honestly, I'm kinda done watching his videos... :/ Maybe it's just my opinion, I guess.

[@alenor210]

I’ve never seen this guy’s vids before, is this something he does a lot? Why? I was so confused hearing him complain about Rex when he looks just as good as any other minifigure.

[@ChonkyToad]

I’m sick of him complaining about the tiniest details💀

[@lilt0e28]

@@alenor210 I think it’s because of the new helmet design

[@kraZylegos]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@TheBrickTwins2024]

Wow great video great comparison!!

[@ani_amidala]

I NEEDDDD BOTH

[@lentz25]

Hey Ryan, can you advise what that desk is? I am looking for something similar. Thanks!

[@MandRproductions]

Trinity Workbench! Would recommend!

[@randomandology]

This is a sneaky neat little video you did not mention in your vlog ..... lol Nice work

[@jonkamin78]

ASk MANDR - have you every heard of lego star wars figures being signed by famous actors across the torso and back. do you think that there is a market for this because I don't see any. thanks

[@Bowl849]

These comparison videos are awesome

[@legomattie3295]

I purchased the Star Destroyer last week. Have both now. I like the building process of the Star Destroyer, but comparing side to side the Venator wins on almost every dimension. The fact it is much stronger and a lot smoother does the job. Downside of the Venator are the stickers. Not because there are stickers, but they lack quality. Best minifigs of the 4 in the 2 sets is the imperial crew member. Maybe not the most obvious choice, but the printings on it are just wow.

[@RazorSharpMC]

Finally saved up enough to get myself one of the Venators I’m so excited to build it!

[@ark2331]

10:19 I just love the B-roll footage, you look like you're having so much fun!

[@curthollon2043]

could you consider this like a one off for the red stripe and bridges, like thrawn isd?

[@FabuBrik]

Sure Captain Rex fig is not great but you lost me at the SD having better figs 😅 We do need both of these in midi-scale though...

[@MandRproductions]

The Venator has a better character selection. The ISD has higher quality/well-done figs.

[@Spritecranberry38]

He’s talking about quality. Your talking about your favorite figures/characters

[@FabuBrik]

@@Spritecranberry38 yep I know. He’s entitled to his opinion. I’ll take named figs over some nobody with arm printing though. Rex is definitely not a quality fig but even still.

[@user-bn3ve1bw9v]

Ryan giving backshots to the star destroyer and venator is something to check off 2024 bingo card

[@starlego96]

Love your reviews

[@princejaiswal6487]

Bro please tell me the length breadth and depth of UCS Venator box, I'm planning to take this box in flight as check bag Please Help Bro

[@IndianaJake]

can you link those glass shelves plz?

[@Stormtrooperfan219]

Hi, Im interested in buying Lego Star wars set, but since i dont have a lot of space, im only able to buy 1 or 2. If I could only get 1 or 2 lego star wars set, what should i Get? Thank you

[@LilW1nky]

There is a venator mod online where you can make the red bay doors retractable and there is a ship hangar inside. With that upgrade, the venator would be superior to SD. But I agree it’s a tough competition because the SD is a more iconic and interesting design. The bridge looks better. The underside with the shield generator and hangars look very good, while the venator doesn’t really have anything on its underside.

[@Jurassiccanonking]

In my opinion these are probably the two coolest Lego sets of all time.

[@LtSparklez85]

Random imperial over Rex and yularen 💀

[@Firstar141]

Yep

[@correctopinion4708]

bro is on lego resell crack

[@DuragVincent]

Yes! This is exactly what I wanted to see. W Review

[@aksis2133]

I have both now, just got the ISD a few weeks ago… and holy SHIT having both in your collection is just an unreal feeling

[@welcometothejungl3]

Never clicked so fast in my life.

[@Jaxhashacks]

Same

[@THEONETRUEOVERLORD]

As someone who has the Star destroyer I can say it’s not even close.

[@user-em2bh2wy5s]

Gotta love the voice crack at 8:52. 😂 All fun and joke love your content and keep up the good work!

[@theharlequinofhate]

So Ryan.. How do you transport the sets across places?

[@XmerlijnX]

Through The World Between Worlds

[@theharlequinofhate]

@@XmerlijnX lol

[@Reik_Kregar]

I personally like the venator more, mostly because of the colour scheme and because I enjoyed the clone wars more as a kid. Btw, the captain Rex is more like a bonus to me than a notible part of the set. So for me, I'm just glad to get a phase 2 captain rex.

[@woooseagulls8015]

Has his Venator printed upgrade set been released?

[@martinh327]

Right now in our retail store, the UCS Venator costs around 570 dollars, is that a good price?

[@LemonAid_osc]

*100 missed calls from Solid Brix studios*

[@kylescott6608]

I have both right next to each other on my dresser. They look so amazing.

[@lillyanneserrelio2187]

Didn't realize how BIG the boxes these sets came in. WOW

[@commissardale]

I don't actually know what your gripe is with the current storm trooper helmets. I get the helmet prints on the ATTE set because it looks like it was a slapchop job, but other than that I don't see what you're saying. Have you made a video over it before?

[@pixlhound]

Couldn't get the ISD when it was on shelves but I did get the Venator. Looking at that stand alone, I'm glad I have the more stable Venator but now I'm hoping they bring out a new ISD in years to come with a revised stand. I think that would be the best of both worlds for me

[@pizzaleg3655]

The Star Destroyer is my favorite Lego set, but damn I love that Venator!

[@Thestripedlego1233]

Make a comparison for the new and old barc speeders! Or if you haven’t, the new and old with infiltrator!

[@broncojuan]

Fully agree about the ISD being more imposing. When I built the Venator I placed it between the ISD and UCS executor, and it kind of bummed me out. It inspired me to rearrange my entire room.

[@WhiffTheRubbishEngine1869]

What a good idea!

[@zeratul____1228]

The ISD is nice but man do I love the use of colours in the Venator.

[@BenMueller-ct4by]

I have both getting that star destroyer took forever. If I can only have one people I would buy the star destroyer for sure it’s just better.

[@lucasbosier6808]

Ryan didn’t you say in a previous askmandr that you preferred the black boxes compared to the art? I remember you saying something about the ucs slave I although being beautiful should’ve been black art. I could be wrong.

[@Lego-Lodge]

Ask mandr: What is your ideal lego playset with all of its minifigs ect for 170$?

[@kulmabricks]

Lego should make more sets like this. I need a UCS Preator Mk 2 and a UCS Chimera

[@Cherry_Gamer51]

Something that you didn't mention is that the designers of the venator made the gap look like the ventral hangar bay opening

[@Frenchguy261]

Who needs dumbbells when you can weightlift $700 LEGO sets!

[@one_inch_wonder]

For the TIE Interceptor, do you bottom wings have any issue woth the technic pieces bending? All 4 technic piece on my lower wings have bent from literally just sitting on the shelf.

[@JustLyrizcen]

It would be nice to have an Imperial Venator. Might try that when I buy another Venator.

[@the_brotherhood]

I just realized with all the new sets we finally have the figures to recreate the 5's death scene

[@legokid2022]

I honestly love the venator it's way better value for what you get

[@TheOGcupcakesniffer]

I really want the Star destroyer but dang it’s hard to find, a new one for a reasonable amount of money

[@AltereanReviews]

When is this upgrade kit for the Venator releasing?

[@MandRproductions]

Soon 😂🤷‍♀️

[@MandRproductions]

I just don’t know April 1 hopefully

[@Chronocast]

I own the ISD, but it is in my "pile of shame" unopened. All your video did was convince me further I just needed to get both. Two of my favorite ships from Star Wars. I love the red color on the Venator bridge as I think it provides a better contrast from the all-grey ISD. So on its own it might feel off, if displaying them together I think the extra red is a nice extra touch.

[@AmorphousPrimordia]

I think that the red bridge is way better, it adds a great pop of colour to what would otherwise be a boring grey section

[@MandRproductions]

I mean the entire ISD is grey so i get it but clearly I don’t care about that specifically 😂

[@DrMindmasher]

I wish they used some more tones of grey on the Star destroyer. It’s imposing, sure but with it being just a monsterous blob of grey, it’s about as eye catching as a boulder. Like you’ll notice it cuz it’s big but there’s nothing about it that really pops

[@TheOfficialNerdyChannel]

This is possibly the most manly video on KZbin.

[@No.body_2]

I like both

[@sincereeastman6972]

I would really love to have a UCS Star Destroyer, but missed out

[@mentosdoesrandomstuff2552]

I can’t believe the capital ship venator (or whatever it is) is such a big deal. The differences are so minor it’s basically the same

[@doggoboi7026]

the "exclusive" minifigs on the venator are ok at best

[@2600_Josh]

I’m planning on buying the venator Im just waiting till the right time

[@kylekeenan2452]

i own the star destroyer and bought the ventator, waiting to build, and yea you really just need to see them in person to understand

[@ButterWolf117]

I own both and love both. Some days I think the Star Destroyer is better, other days it’s the Venator. Overall though, they are both fantastic and I love having both of them

[@Jurassiccanonking]

This video just feels like a flex.

[@jacomuscoughlanus488]

have both UCS Kits used The Imperial Star Destroyer UCS Kit to build a Final Order Xyston Class Star Destroyer from Episode 9

[@Captainrexoutrankseverything]

That “unnamed imperial officer” i believe is supposed to be admiral piett

[@Cpt_Dreihead]

Im selling my ucs imperial stardetroyer. I got a buyer and I get to keep the minifigs as a trophy. Im missing the sticker few pieces and the box. Anyway im selling it for 850 dollars. Is that good money for it in this condition?

[@aksis2133]

It’s a bit steep, considering it’s not 100% complete+no figs+no box, but not outrageous and it’s the other person’s choice at the end of the day to spend the money on that price tag. As long as the instructions are in really, really good condition I’d say it’s a passable price tag, but only if that 850 includes shipping and everything else.

[@Cpt_Dreihead]

they are@@aksis2133

[@DesignedAssassin]

10:33, MandR: "I mean, just *slightly* shaking the table, completely shakes the model" Also MandR: *Violently shaking the table*

[@noelj6579]

Both great sets but MAN, I wish I'd stuck my hand in my pocket to get the Star Destroyer while it was on shelves!

[@Moonraker_6]

The ISD is just so iconic.

[@brickoperator]

So glad i got the venator and not the ISD

[@Cesar_T0rr3s_333]

I saw the 2023 set yesterday at a LEGO store

[@mattwalden4020]

I haven’t gotten the Venator yet, but I do have the UCS Star Destroyer. Just saying that the UCS Star Destroyer does have engine sag on the outer engines. The central engine doesn’t seem to have that issue. Regarding the gaps the Venator appears does a better job minimising them, the Star Destroyer has gaps on the sides and stern where you can see into the structure which I added parts to cover up (on the rear or stern the panel gaps are to do with the plates sagging). Also adding, If Lego gave us the option to have an ISD 1 or 2 or a flagship Venator or normal Venator it would add display flexibility as we can change this up and maintain the display ability. And lastly minifigures, in episode 4 and rogue one the Star Destroyer is only prominent because of Darth Vader, without Darth Vader it’s just another ISD, Lego could have mostly remedied this with a Darth Vader Mini Figure or by calling the imperial officer Grand Moff Tarkington or Admiral Piett. Where as Venator has named characters.

[@AnakinSkywalker9ABY]

Nice

[@jakespivey3342]

10:43 venator backshots

[@adamcarman5330]

Venator by a mile for me. Nostalgia of the ship, the fact that I buy for models not figures, and the fact that I like the resolute model changes how I view a lot of these categories. Obviously it’s subjective, so opinions are free to be had, both sets rock on display

[@lbricks7631]

Its a mark of a good model that it both looks good on display, yet also has the swooshability for you to enjoy it. The Venator wins this one for me.

[@WhySolSirius]

I have both, but if I had to pick just one, it'd be the Venator. That ship is just beautiful to me, I love the design.

[@nbricks7]

Man I want the UCS Star Destroyer so bad😔

[@Semiq2001]

AskMandR: How well does the new Tantive IV scales with UCS Star Destroyer, is it 1:1 scale? Could you compare these sets?

[@orbmos2453]

bro there's literally a scaled up tantive 4 that comes with the ucs ISD

[@DiggerPat]

The Tantive IV included with the Star Destroyer is a bit too short, but you should be looking at 126 meters compared to 1.6km. The new midi one is way too big to be scale.