Darth Vader's TIE Fighter
star-wars • 251 pcs
- Set number
- 8017-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 251
- Original RRP
- $29.99
- Released
- 2009
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Minifigures
- 1
- Barcode
- 5702014533257
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Where it came from
Released in 2009, LEGO set 8017 Darth Vader's TIE Fighter was designed to offer a updated, more accurate iteration of the Sith Lord’s iconic starfighter from the climax of A New Hope. This release aimed to refine the structural integrity and aesthetic proportions compared to its predecessors, featuring a distinct bent-wing design and an integrated flick-fire missile system which was a hallmark of play-focused sets from that era.
The set was developed as part of the ongoing LEGO Star Wars line, which balances playability with the expectations of adult collectors. Its design emphasized the menacing black and grey color palette of the vessel while including a highly detailed Darth Vader minifigure with a unique helmet design. Upon release, it was well-received by fans for its compact scale and success in capturing the aggressive silhouette of the craft as it appears during the Battle of Yavin.
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