8017

Set 8017, Darth Vader's TIE Fighter, depicts Darth Vader’s personal fighter within the Star Wars theme. Released in 2009, it contains 257 pieces and focuses on an Imperial spacecraft paired with a specifically identified Darth Vader minifigure.

Darth Vader's TIE Fighter is part of the Star Wars theme and represents a vehicle closely associated with Darth Vader. The model focuses on the recognizable outline of the Imperial fighter, with a central cockpit and dark side panels. Within the Star Wars range, it belongs with vehicle based Imperial subjects rather than location builds or scene based sets.

The build uses 257 pieces and presents the fighter as a compact model. The set includes 1 minifigure: Darth Vader, Light Bluish Gray Skin, Scarred Right Cheek, Eyebrows. That figure provides the main character connection, while the spacecraft gives the set its specific subject and play context.

This set suits Star Wars collectors who want a Darth Vader related vehicle in their lineup, as well as builders who prefer a displayable ship over a larger environment. For play, it works as a self contained Imperial fighter with its pilot. Among other Star Wars sets, it fits naturally beside spacecraft and character focused releases from the same theme.