Review: LEGO 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship
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It has been 23 years since the first (and for many years, only) LEGO rendition of Jango Fett’s Slave I was released. As many fans of the Prequel Trilogy have grown up and have more disposable income to spend on LEGO, it makes sense to finally get a UCS rendition this year – which also conveniently is 10 years since the original UCS Slave I came out! (Although that one was based on Boba Fett’s version).
75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship is set to be released on 1 May 2025 (via Insiders Early Access) exclusively from LEGO.com or your local LEGO Store If you order between 1-5 May 2025, you will also qualify for the 40765 Kamino Training Facility GWP, and 5009394 Jango Fett’s Starship Key Chain.
Given how long it’s taken to get a new version of this craft in its prequel-era colours, many fans have been eagerly anticipating this set ever since rumours/hints of its existence started circulating. Let’s jump into the pilot seat and see if it lives up to the hype!
See below for regional pricing and product pages:
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [US] – US$299.99
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [AUS] – AU$499.99
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [UK] – £259.99
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [EU] – €299.99
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [CA] – CAD$379.99
- 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship [SG] – SGD$439.99
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75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship Set Details
75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship
75409
Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship
2 (Jango Fett, Young Boba Fett)
2,970
US$299.99 / AU$499.99 / €299.99 / £259.99 / CAD$379.99
1 May 2025 (Insiders Early Access)
Unboxing
The box has the large 18+ UCS sized box, although in a vertical orientation to fit the Slave I’s design. The model looks good against the all-black backdrop, with a faint blue glow to highlight the ship outline.
The back of the box shows the set perched on its display stand, along with some smaller shots for comparison and interior details.
As is the new norm for many large sets nowadays, the box uses the lift-off lid design that can also be folded up easily for storage when the set is completed – a small but neat design upgrade.
The instruction manuals and sticker sheet come packaged inside this paper folder.
It can be easily opened to reveal the manuals inside. I prefer the cardboard folders that LEGO used to do, but this is alright too – perhaps slightly less protective though.
Thankfully, the instructions arrived undamaged. Two books are included although the model itself is built in chronological order – no co-op building experience out of the box like some smaller City sets.
There’s also a sticker sheet included, which may disappoint some fans given the premium price point of the set. Although it’s not a dealbreaker for me, I do think UCS sets that command a premium price should come with more printed pieces than stickers.
The instructions have a nice sleek design with some facts about the in-universe model and design process, which is standard for 18+ sets.
Paper bags numbered from 1 to 23 are included.
There’s also an unnumbered paper bag included with the cockpit piece inside – perfect to protect it from scratching against other pieces.
Finally, there’s an elusive plastic bag containing some long Technic beams and the printed 8×16 display plaque tile.
Interesting Elements
Some interesting curved slopes are included – including this 1×8 one on the left and a steeper 1×4 one on the right. I’m not entirely sure if these are new but I have not seen them before.
There’s also a new rangefinder piece included – more on this in the minifigure section – and the beautiful canopy piece. Despite having a similar design, the cockpit piece is new – measuring two studs longer than the variant from the original Boba Fett Slave 1.
Building the LEGO UCS Jango Fett Slave 1
Bag 1 starts with a Technic frame, and includes the new Jango Fett minifigure.
Bag 2 adds the other side of the frame.
Bags 3 and 4 continue adding onto the Technic frame, with some of the Slave I’s colours starting to appear.
Bags 5 and 6 add some impressive curvature along corresponding sides of the ship’s bodywork.
Bag 7 continues the curved panels around the top, while bag 8 adds some additional detail along the underside.
Bag 9 adds some more curvature for the section around the lower boarding ramp, while bag 10 adds the crucial Technic structure for the “elephant trunk” section of the Slave I.
Bags 11 and 12 add paneling to the upper Technic section of the Slave I.
Bag 13 starts a new subassembly for the cockpit, which bag 14 completes and adds to the main model.
Bags 15 and 16 start construction on the large green curved sections that flank the starship’s wings.
Bag 17 finishes up the white bodywork that flanks the cockpit glass, while bag 18 adds paneling to one side of the Slave I’s “snout”.
Bag 19 adds paneling to the other side, while bag 20 adds the cockpit glass and lower cannons.
Bags 21 and 22 take turns adding the winglets to their corresponding sides.
Finally, bag 23 includes the display stand and the seismic charge, completing the model.
On the whole, the build process was engaging thanks to the unique design of the Slave I – it was brilliant to see how the tricky curvature of the ship’s bodywork comes together while maintaining structural integrity thanks to the Technic frame.
LEGO UCS Jango Fett Slave 1 minifigures
An exclusive new Jango Fett minifigure is included, and honestly it has been way overdue since Jango’s last minifigure appearance was in 2017. The new helmet and arm prints look fantastic, but the real star of the show is the brand new rangefinder element which kind of came out of nowhere. While the old mold worked fine, this new one has more accurate shaping and two spares are included for your to update your Boba Fett/Captain Rex figures.
LEGO were able to create a new mould for the rangefinder as the previous one was in a family of elements (came in a little bag with other Clone accessories), but as this is a singular new element, it was easier to custom-design this with accuracy in mind.
However, the hose nozzle pieces for his pistols and the gunmetal grey jetpack (which does not match the silver helmet) are disappointing choices.
Jango finally gets a double-sided head print which looks excellent, along with an accompanying hairpiece.
The other minifigure in the set is young Boba Fett, who also sports the new Clone Trooper skin tone and has nice printed blue robes. His hairpiece originates from Ninjago’s Cole, which I think is a good enough reuse.
Both minifigures do come with alternate faces, and make for a strong minifigure selection that is relevant to the set. However, it would have been nice to maybe get an updated version of Zam Wesell – a character we haven’t seen in LEGO since 2002!
Completed Model
The finished model looks fantastic on display, measuring an impressive 44cm (17.5″) tall and 39cm (15.5″) wide so commands a lot of display presence.
The front view shows how well the curvature has been captured, especially the oval shape of the lower dark blue bodywork. The yellow and green accents also stand out within the colour scheme.
The side view looks pretty good too, capturing the tricky shaping of the ship. Minimal gaps are present between areas where different panels intersect, which is excellent.
Even the underside of the model is display-worthy, demonstrating the level of care put into the model. Crucial elements like the trans-yellow engine glows are included, along with some finer greebling mechanical details scattered throughout.
Let’s start with some exterior details, beginning with these dual laser cannons on the tip of the Slave I.
These are fully brick-built and look great, and can be rotated up and down via a friction Technic pin connection.
The rest of this “spine” section is done well, using curved slopes at different angles to achieve a smooth rounded shape.
There is this pretty bad colour matching with the dark green curved slope that stood out to me during the build process – thankfully the Slave I’s design is already quite weathered and patchy, but LEGO needs to step up their quality checks when it comes to colour matching!
Some small cannons are included further up the bodywork next to some stickered Aurebesh lettering – unfortunately the fold-out cannons from the 2015 UCS Slave I are not present on this version!
Speaking of the 2015 model, the winglets on this set are fairly similar to those on the predecessor, although they have a bit more detail this time.
They are connected via a Technic axle in a hole so freely rotate based on the model’s orientation, although their weight adds a little bit of friction in the rotating process. The additional mechanical detail towards the end of the wing strut looks fabulous too, with some dark orange pieces representing rusted metal near the dark green dome slopes.
The curvature of the ship’s lower body is probably one of the biggest improvements on this model compared to the 2015 variant – so much design work has been put in to create a cohesive, smooth design with minimal gaps or steps throughout the model.
This section also looks good around the back, with some landing lights and the large rectenna dish.
The back is loaded with details including the aforementioned engines, flanked with some Technic mudguard elements that represent good parts usage. A pair of 4×4 plates underneath the horizontal engine strip actually represents the bomb bay doors for the seismic charge!
Disappointingly, the doors do not slide open – you have to take them off and reattach them in the “open” position. However, it looks good in either pose when on display.
The seismic charge uses five stickers for its design, but looks fantastic and accurate. It’s attached via a stud to the inside of the Slave I, and can be easily taken out once the doors are opened.
There’s also this opening panel below the seismic charge storage that is connected to the loading ramp section. I’m not particularly sure what this is supposed to represent since it doesn’t connect to the actual cockpit, but it is a feature nonetheless.
Further down, the appearance of Technic beams signifies the area where the stand meets the model.
Gaps in the underside of the Slave I slot into these L-shaped Technic beams which form a hook-like connection that ensures stability, even without a direct studded or pinned connection. I was concerned at first when mounting it, but the model sits very stably on the stand and is unlikely to fall, even if you wobble it.
The stand itself looks alright – the blue Technic pins are a slight eyesore but at least they match the snazzy printed 8×16 display plaque tile with some facts about the model. Interestingly, this stand does not have a space to display the two included minifigures: I get that you’re supposed to put them in the cockpit, but a way to display them outside the model would have been nice too given how detailed the figures are.
The model can also be removed from its stand and placed on a flat surface in its in-universe “landing mode”, which also looks good.
Note that the cockpit interior isn’t actually gyroscopic like on some smaller versions of the Slave I – it doesn’t rotate along with the wings, but I think this is actually accurate to the prequel-era version of the ship. I assume the rotating internal cockpit was added later in-universe.
With the ship in landing mode, we can take a look at the loading ramp section. This area is designed excellently, combining several sub-assembly panels at tricky angles with minimal gaps.
The function to access the cargo hold is really nifty: pressing down on the light grey ramp hinges swings the Technic door outwards in one seamless motion. It’s really satisfying to tinker around with.
The doorway is also around the right height for a minifigure to walk in and out – although seeing inside is difficult as there isn’t much lighting or any interior detail to look for.
Closing it is equally easy – just push down on the Technic panel from the top and the ramp automatically raises itself back to the closed position.
It’s worth noting this loading ramp section directly links to the opening panel on the back of the ship, which forms the empty cargo hold – you’ll have to provide your own precious cargo for Jango to transport!
Finally, moving onto the most substantive interior section of the model – the cockpit.
The cockpit canopy can be detached as a sub-assembly to provide access to the interior.
Some additional pieces are added to the clear cockpit piece to build out the entire detachable section. The dark grey elements enhance the shape of the interior walls, while a pair of white stickers are attached to the canopy piece to create a more accurate outline.
With the canopy removed, we can get a better look into the cockpit interior, which has a two-tiered design.
There’s a neat little Easter Egg here, with Aurebesh text of Oovo 4, a nod to the LucasArts Star Wars: Bounty Hunter from 2002, which the set designers have fond memories of playing. Oovo 4 is the Asteroid Prison that plays host to a prison break mission and also houses all the Firespray Starships, which Jango steals.
The upper section slides out for easier access; this area contains the actual pilot seats.
Both included minifigures can be included in this section, which has some accurate brick-built seats and a few stickered and brick-built control details. Jango’s helmet can be balanced on the headrest of the final seat, although I would have liked an actual designated place to store it when he is piloting the ship.
This cockpit area is one of the most prominent interior shots of the ship in-universe, and I think this brick-built design does it justice.
With the upper deck removed, you can get a better look at the remaining parts of the interior, including two passenger seats below with some additional mechanical details behind.
A storage section is hidden behind this brick-built 4×4 panel.
Behind this panel is a clever storage solution for Jango’s pistols and jetpack when he is flying the Slave I!
With these removed, there is a 1×1 trans-light blue round brick that the instructions suggest is a “bacta tank” to heal Jango’s injuries: I’m a little confused if this is meant to be scaled-down, or just represent a small vial of bacta solution? Regardless, I am a fan of the efficient space usage to store the minifigure accessories.
Final Thoughts
The LEGO Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Collection is held to a high standard every year by fans, and 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship is a quality addition to the collection, bringing back a ship that has not been seen in LEGO form for years.
Jango Fett’s Slave 1 is fantastically rendered in brick form, significantly improving on its 10-year-old predecessor with superior shaping and detail. The two minifigures included are good too, and the model has excellent display value thanks to its large size and striking colour scheme.
Perhaps the interior could have been used a little more efficiently, but what is included is accurate and the functions like the loading ramp work nicely. The price is probably a bit high, but it certainly feels more substantive than your typical UCS set like the recent X-wing or TIE Interceptor (both of which were justifiably cheaper), but the new elements like new windscreen, rangefinder, and curved slopes
All in all, 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship represents a well-designed LEGO Star Warsmodel of a long-awaited ship that should satisfy Prequel Trilogy fans, or those wanting to get a modern UCS Slave 1-type ship, without the associated pricetag on the secondary market.
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Thanks for reading! 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship will be available 1 May 2025 (via LEGO Insiders Early Access) from LEGO.com or your local LEGO Store.
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