LEGO SET 75316 - Alternate build | Mandalorian Starfighter
Exploring New Frontiers: Reimagining the Mandalorian Starfighter (75316-1)
From the moment the Mandalorian Starfighter touched down on our LEGO mats, builders everywhere were captivated by its sleek lines, compact cockpit, and nod to Mandalorian lore. Yet within its 275 elements lies the seed for countless other starfighters, shuttles, and battle-ready vehicles—if only we dare to look beyond its default form. Imagine transforming that slender nose into a heavy cargo hauler, converting its wings into the angular sweep of a B-wing, or crafting a mini-fleet of Death Watch-themed fighters all from the same bricks. The true beauty of a LEGO set lives not only in its intended build but in the sparks it ignites: the promise that each brick can tell multiple stories.
In this blog, we dive into the imaginative world of alternate builds for Set 75316-1. We’ll explore how ingenious builders have repurposed every slope, plate, and cone to create everything from a Stinger Mantis interceptor to a minifigure-scale TX-130 Clone Tank. Whether you’re drawn to the stealthy lines of an Imperial V-wing, the rugged bulk of a Republic Fighter Tank, or the ornate silhouette of a Jenny Haniver straight out of Mortal Engines, these MOCs showcase the full range of what’s possible when creativity takes flight. We’ll also touch on how repurposing this set can sharpen your design skills—teaching you to think in parts, proportions, and thematic details—so that your next original creation soars even higher.
Ready to chart a new course through the LEGO galaxy? Below are standout MOCs—all built exclusively from the pieces of the Mandalorian Starfighter.
Alternate Builds Gallery
Mandalorian Starfighter Cargo Hold for Weapons
By SFH_Bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-86209/SFH_Bricks/75316-mandalorian-starfighter-cargo-hold-for-weapons/
75316 B-Wing – Death Watch Edition
By the_bricked_cave
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-102746/the_bricked_cave/75316-b-wing-death-watch-edition/
Stinger Mantis (Alternate Build from Set 75316)
By dannyfordjohnson
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-101830/dannyfordjohnson/stinger-mantis-alternate-build-from-set-75316/
75316 Snowspeeder – Death Watch Edition
By the_bricked_cave
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-104240/the_bricked_cave/75316-snowspeeder-death-watch-edition/
Mandalorian Starfighter Alt Build “Venator”
By lixmroth
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-112501/lixmroth/mandalorian-starfighter-75316-1-alt-build-venator/
Jenny Haniver (Mortal Engines)
By Welsh Dynasty Builds
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-192770/Welsh%20Dynasty%20Builds/jenny-haniver-mortal-engines/
75316 501st Republic Fighter Tank – Death Watch Edition
By the_bricked_cave
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-117867/the_bricked_cave/75316-501st-republic-fighter-tank-death-watch-edition/
Imperial V-Wing Starfighter
By theghostbuild
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-171940/theghostbuild/imperial-v-wing-starfighter-75316/
Guavian Death Gang Starfighter
By lixmroth
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-107246/lixmroth/mandalorian-starfighter-75316-alt-build-guavian-death-gang-starfighter/
75316 3-in-1 Fighter Collection – Death Watch Edition
By the_bricked_cave
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-106044/the_bricked_cave/75316-3-in-1-fighter-collection-death-watch-edition/
75316 Z95 Headhunter – Death Watch Edition
By the_bricked_cave
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-105160/the_bricked_cave/75316-z95-headhunter-death-watch-edition/
Alternate Bo-Katan E-Wing
By tgbdz
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-157630/tgbdz/75316-alternate-bo-katan-e-wing/
Minifigure-Scale TX-130 Clone Tank V2
By blockbuilder117
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-219830/blockbuilder117/minifigure-scale-tx-130-clone-tank-v2/
Minifig-Scale Fang Fighter
By Master Mouldie
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-164812/Master%20Mouldie/minifig-scale-fang-fighter-75316-alternate-build/
Pzersakt
By Moshiry
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-112008/Moshiry/pzersakt/
Minifigure-Scale TX-130 Clone Tank
By blockbuilder117
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-209619/blockbuilder117/minifigure-scale-tx-130-clone-tank/
Dive into these builds, remix elements to your heart’s content, and remember: every set is just the beginning of a thousand new LEGO stories.
