The Best Star Wars Metal Model Kits (2026)

Metal Earth sells a large range of Star Wars metal model kits: ships, walkers, droids and character figures in both bare silver steel and color-printed Premium Series editions. This roundup compares the kits most people search for, using the piece counts, difficulty ratings and sizes published on each Amazon listing. We have not assembled these kits, so treat build notes as estimates and check the current listing before buying.

How we chose

• Recognizability: the ships and characters fans ask for most.
• Spread of difficulty: from a two-sheet R2-D2 to challenging Premium Series ships.
• Published specs: every figure below comes from the listing, not from our own builds.

Star Wars kits compared

Kit	Series	Pieces	Listed difficulty	Size (approx.)
Millennium Falcon (Color)	Premium	137	Moderate	5.6 × 4.2 × 2.6 in
Razor Crest	Premium	186	Challenging	5.5 × 3.6 × 3.1 in
N-1 Starfighter	Premium	143	Challenging	8.0 × 4.9 × 1.7 in
Imperial AT-AT	Premium	132	Moderate	3.7 × 2.0 × 4.0 in
Darth Vader	Premium	67	Challenging	7.1 in tall
R2-D2	Standard	not listed (2 sheets)	Moderate	2.75 in tall
X-Wing Fighter	Standard	not listed (2 sheets)	Advanced	4.0 × 3.4 × 2.1 in

Two patterns stand out. Piece count does not predict difficulty: Darth Vader has half the parts of the Falcon but a harder rating, and the two-sheet X-Wing is rated advanced. And the Premium Series kits here list more pieces than the standard silver ones.

How to choose

• Your first Star Wars kit: R2-D2 is small and rated moderate. If you have built a kit before, the Millennium Falcon is the stronger display piece at the same rating.
• Fans of The Mandalorian: the Razor Crest and N-1 Starfighter are both Premium Series and both rated challenging. The Razor Crest has more parts; the N-1 is longer.
• Want a figure, not a ship: Darth Vader is the tallest kit here by listed height, and its challenging rating suggests more careful shaping than the part count implies.
• Prefer bare steel: the X-Wing keeps the classic silver Metal Earth look.

New to the hobby? Read how to build metal model kits and our difficulty guide first.

Premium Series vs standard kits

In this roundup, the Premium Series kits list more pieces than the standard ones, several are listed in color, and most finish larger. The standard kits here are two-sheet builds. Printed surfaces show pliers marks more easily than bare steel, so smooth-jaw pliers or taped jaws are worth using. Our tools roundup covers the basics.

What we could not verify

Several listings have inconsistent fields. The Razor Crest lists two different sizes and a different sheet count in separate fields; we used the bullet-point values. The R2-D2 and X-Wing listings do not publish piece counts. None of these listings state a build time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Star Wars metal model kit?

For most fans, the Premium Series Millennium Falcon (Color). It is listed in color, lists 137 pieces and is rated moderate, which makes it more approachable than the challenging Razor Crest or N-1 Starfighter while still being a substantial display piece.

Which Star Wars metal kit is easiest?

Among the kits here, R2-D2 and the Premium Series AT-AT and Millennium Falcon carry the lowest listed rating (moderate). R2-D2 is the smallest and has the fewest sheets.

Who makes Metal Earth Star Wars kits?

The listings name Fascinations as the manufacturer, selling under the Metal Earth brand with Star Wars in the product name. Check the packaging photos on the listing if the license mark matters for a gift or collection.

What age are Star Wars metal model kits for?

Every listing in this roundup states ages 14 and up. The parts are small and the sheet edges can be sharp, so younger builders need supervision. See our guide to metal model kits for kids.

Do I need glue or tools?

No glue or solder is needed. Parts are clipped from the sheets and joined with tabs. The listings recommend tweezers; many builders also use flush cutters and needle-nose pliers.