Last updated: 5 May 2026

LEGO Assault on Hoth 75098 vs Vader's TIE Advanced vs A-wing 75150: Which 2016 Retired Star Wars Sealed Pick

The LEGO Star Wars Assault on Hoth 75098 is a 2,144-piece UCS-line Hoth diorama with 14 minifigures, retired December 2017. The Vader's TIE Advanced vs A-wing Starfighter 75150 is a 702-piece Rebels-themed dual-fighter set with 4 minifigures, retired December 2016. Both are 2016-released retired sets, both increasingly hard to source sealed in 2026, and both occupy completely different shelves. We hold sealed verified copies of both at 75098 for £709.99 and 75150 for £367.99, factory-sealed and inspected in our Yorkshire warehouse before despatch.

This guide is for the UK collector deciding between two 2016 retired Star Wars releases. We cover what each set actually delivers, the UCS-label misdirection on the 75098, the Rebels-animated styling that defines the 75150, and which one earns the shelf space in 2026.

LEGO Assault on Hoth 75098 at a glance

The 75098 was a LEGO-exclusive Direct-to-Consumer release that ran for around 20 months on shelves. The brief was a complete Hoth-base diorama in one box: a Snowspeeder, an E-Web blaster emplacement, an ion cannon, a wampa cave with a tauntaun, and the 14-minifigure Rebel roster needed to populate the base.

The minifigure list is the headline value. Han Solo (Hoth jacket, sw0727), Luke Skywalker (Hoth, sw0731), Wedge Antilles (sw0730), Wes Janson (sw0729), Major Bren Derlin (sw0728), Toryn Farr (sw0726), K-3PO (sw0725), R3-A2 (sw0724), and five distinct Hoth Rebel Trooper variants in different beard, frown and tan-cheek prints. Plus one Snowtrooper for the Imperial side. The set is overwhelmingly Rebel.

The included wampa figure is a bigfig and the tauntaun is a moulded creature. Both are used in the wampa-cave section of the base. The base layout is modular, with sections that can be rearranged for different Hoth scenarios.

LEGO Vader's TIE Advanced vs A-wing 75150 at a glance

The 75150 is a Star Wars Rebels-line release that paired Vader's TIE Advanced with an A-wing in Phoenix Squadron colours from Rebels season 2. It had a short retail window of around 7 months, much shorter than the 75098, which is what makes genuinely sealed mint copies harder to find today despite the lower piece count.

The four minifigures: Darth Vader in the Rebels-style angular torso print with white head (sw0744), Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin in dark tan uniform with grey hair (sw0741, the first Tarkin since 2008), Sabine Wren in bright green and dark blue hair (sw0742, an upgrade over her 2015 figure), and a Rebel A-wing Pilot in open helmet with sand-blue jumpsuit (sw0743). Three of the four are unique to this set.

The TIE Advanced is built around an opening cockpit with the standard Vader display approach. The A-wing has a hidden rubber-band missile mechanism that is widely cited as the best build moment in the set. The colour scheme on the A-wing is dark green and sand blue rather than the classic Original Trilogy red, anchoring it to the Rebels animated series.

How does the build experience compare?

These are two completely different scales of project. The 75098 has 18 numbered bags and an instruction manual that runs close to 300 pages. Most adult builders cluster around 8 to 10 hours of build time across 2 or 3 sittings. The build is split between the modular base sections and the Snowspeeder, which is the most-cited build moment in the set.

The 75150 has a single instruction booklet for the TIE Advanced and a separate booklet for the A-wing. Most adult builders finish both ships in around 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The TIE Advanced uses Technic pins to attach the wings, which the community has flagged as a regression versus the older 75101 First Order TIE design.

The 75098 is the long, mixed-bag build. The 75150 is two short ship builds with a strong figure pack. Different shapes of project entirely.

How do they display together?

They do not. The 75098 is a horizontal Hoth-base layout with the Snowspeeder and the wampa cave as the visual anchors. It needs around 60 cm of front-facing display depth and the wampa cave reads correctly only when viewed from above and slightly to the side.

The 75150 is a vertical pair of ships designed to be displayed mid-flight. The Vader TIE Advanced sits on a clear flying stand and the A-wing has its own. The two ships face each other in the box-art configuration, which is the natural display layout.

If you are building a 2016 Star Wars shelf, both fit. If you are picking one for a single shelf slot, the 75098 takes the bigger footprint and dominates, while the 75150 sits more compactly.

Side-by-side comparison

Choose the 75098 if Hoth is the era of Star Wars you collect, the 14-minifigure Rebel roster is what you want (especially K-3PO, Toryn Farr, R3-A2, Bren Derlin, who do not appear in any other LEGO set), or you want the only LEGO-released Hoth diorama at this scale. The criticism around the UCS label is fair but does not change the figure-roster value.

Choose the 75150 if you collect Star Wars Rebels, you want the only post-2008 Tarkin minifigure for an Imperial display shelf, or the upgraded Sabine Wren is the figure you came for. The TIE Advanced and A-wing pair is a focused 4-figure pack rather than a diorama.

If the budget allows both, they do not duplicate. The 75098 is a Hoth shelf and the 75150 is a Rebels-era Imperial-versus-Phoenix-Squadron shelf. No figure overlap, no scenario overlap.

What does it cost to buy these sets sealed in the UK?

Both sets are now only available on the secondary market, from specialist retailers and marketplace sellers. BuyMyBricks holds sealed verified copies of the 75098 at £709.99 and the 75150 at £367.99, both with tracked UK delivery and 30-day returns. Check the product pages for current availability.

On eBay UK and BrickLink, pricing varies and condition claims require verification. For the 75098, verify the original D2C box seal stickers in photos before buying. For the 75150, confirm all four minifigures are in their original sealed bag. BuyMyBricks inspects every copy before listing, removing that uncertainty from the purchase.

Why does sealed matter for these two sets?

For the 75098, the 14-minifigure roster is what makes the set valuable, and used 75098 listings frequently arrive missing one or more figures. The K-3PO (sw0725), Toryn Farr (sw0726), Major Bren Derlin (sw0728) and R3-A2 (sw0724) are exclusive to this set; replacement on BrickLink for these specific figures runs £15 to £40 each. The five distinct Hoth Rebel Trooper variants are also not interchangeable with similar-looking Hoth troopers from other sets. A sealed copy guarantees the full roster is present.

For the 75150, the Tarkin figure (sw0741) is what carries the set's value. Standalone replacement of that specific Tarkin variant on BrickLink runs £40 to £70, which means used sets without him are routinely listed at significant discounts. The Sabine Wren (sw0742) and the A-wing pilot (sw0743) are similar story-pieces. Used 75150 listings without the original four figures present should be discounted heavily.

This is what BuyMyBricks does. We hold sealed verified copies, inspected for original factory seals and intact tape on every flap before listing. 75098 sealed at £709.99. 75150 sealed at £367.99.

Where to buy these sealed in the UK

• BuyMyBricks. Both sets sealed and verified, despatched from our Yorkshire warehouse with tracked UK shipping in 1 to 2 working days, 30-day returns. UK-registered specialist, not a marketplace seller.
• eBay UK. Both sets appear regularly. Verify seller feedback (90 plus, 99 percent positive). For the 75098, demand a clear photo of the seal stickers on the original D2C box (it is a tall flat box, distinctive). For the 75150, demand confirmation that all four minifigures are still in their original sealed bag.
• BrickLink. European sellers carry both sets at modest premiums plus UK postage. Factor 5 to 15 working days for international post and customs handling.
• Amazon UK. Third-party listings only on both sets, typically at the high end of UK pricing.

For a UK buyer in 2026, BuyMyBricks is the obvious place to start. We are a UK-registered specialist, not a marketplace seller. Every sealed copy is inspected for original factory seal stickers, no re-taping, no edge creasing, and a set-number match against the box.

What other builders make of the 75098 and the 75150

The Verdict

More retired LEGO Star Wars at BuyMyBricks

Assault on Hoth 75098 — £709.99

Vader's TIE vs A-wing 75150 — £367.99

Hyperdrive 75191 — £349.99

Poe's X-wing 75102 — £129.99

A-wing 75275 — £304.99

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Browse the full retired LEGO Star Wars collection at BuyMyBricks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many minifigures are in LEGO 75098 Assault on Hoth?

14 minifigures plus a wampa bigfig and a tauntaun. 11 of the 14 figures are unique to this set, including K-3PO, Toryn Farr, Major Bren Derlin, R3-A2, Wedge Antilles and Wes Janson.

Is LEGO 75098 a true UCS set?

The 75098 carries the UCS banner but the build is a large modular Hoth diorama, not a sculpture-grade UCS display piece in the lineage of UCS Snowspeeder or UCS Slave I. Set the expectation correctly and the 14-figure roster value reads through.

Why is the LEGO 75150 A-wing dark green not red?

The 75150 A-wing colour scheme is based on Phoenix Squadron from Star Wars Rebels season 2, not the Original Trilogy. The dark green and sand blue is screen-accurate to the Rebels animated series.

What is the significance of the Tarkin minifigure in LEGO 75150?

The Tarkin (sw0741) is the first LEGO Tarkin minifigure since 2008, with a new dark tan torso and grey hair. Standalone replacement on BrickLink runs £40 to £70, making a sealed copy with the full figure set the only reliable way to secure him complete.

How long does the LEGO 75098 take to build?

Around 8 to 10 hours for an adult builder, typically split across two or three sittings. The 18 numbered bags and ~300-page manual are the longest section.

What does LEGO 75098 cost sealed in the UK in 2026?

BuyMyBricks holds sealed verified stock of the 75098 at £709.99 with tracked UK delivery. Check the 75098 product page for current availability.

Should I buy these sealed or used?

Sealed. For the 75098, the 14-figure roster (especially K-3PO, Toryn Farr, Bren Derlin, R3-A2) is the value, and used listings frequently arrive missing figures. For the 75150, Tarkin alone justifies sealed-only purchase. 75098 and 75150 sealed at BuyMyBricks.

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