TIE Defender
star-wars • 44 pcs
- Set number
- 912506-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 44
- Released
- 2025
- Theme
- Star Wars
Where to find one
Search for TIE Defender on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The LEGO Star Wars TIE Defender, released as set number 912506-1, originated as a promotional foil-pack model distributed through the LEGO Star Wars magazine. This set was designed to capture the unique tri-wing configuration of the TIE Defender, an Imperial starfighter that first appeared in the classic 1994 video game Star Wars: TIE Fighter. The model was created to provide fans with an accessible, micro-scale representation of a ship that is often sidelined in larger system-scale sets, reflecting the magazine's focus on offering niche or legacy designs to a younger audience.
The design process for these polybag sets prioritizes recognizable silhouettes within a limited piece count. By utilizing a small selection of grey plates and clips, the designers aimed to replicate the iconic tripod-wing layout of the Defender while maintaining structural integrity suitable for play. Within the collector community, these magazine-exclusive sets are valued for their efficiency in design and for representing ships that rarely appear in standard retail waves, serving as a functional, compact tribute to deep-cut Star Wars lore.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real sets collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About TIE Defender
TIE Defender is a set in the LEGO Sets catalog on collecto.rs. Star-wars • 44 pcs. Catalog data is sourced from Brickset. No public sets collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track TIE Defender on collecto.rs?
TIE Defender doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of TIE Defender?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your set, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other lego sets collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the TIE Defender catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for TIE Defender is sourced from Brickset. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs sets tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your sets is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every set you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
