LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter (8017)

by LEGO

Product Features

• Celebrate 10 years of LEGO Star Wars with this all-new set
• Lift the nose of the ship to seat Darth Vader at the controls
• Includes Darth Vader minifigure
• It measures 6" long by 7" wide
• The pack contains 251 pieces
• Features incredible movie-accurate details, flick-firing missiles, and the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 2.8 x 10.3 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001GMZR18
• Item model number: 8017
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,896 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Straight from the original Star Wars movie, the TIE Advanced x1 is Darth Vader’s personal starfighter. Even faster than a standard TIE fighter, Vader’s TIE is customized with bent wings, a deflector shield and a hyperdrive.

Product Description

Blast the Rebels with Darth Vader's TIE fighterTM! Straight from the original Star Wars movie, the TIE Advanced x1 is Darth Vader'sTM personal starfighter! Even faster than a standard TIE fighter, Vader's TIE is customized with bent wings, a deflector shield and a hyperdrive. Celebrate 10 years of LEGO Star Wars with this all-new set, featuring incredible movie-accurate details, flick-firing missiles, and the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Darth Vader ship Lego toy, December 6, 2009

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Tenna Merchent (Noblesville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter (8017) (Toy)

Length:: 0:57 Mins

This is a brief video showing you the assembled Darth Vader Tie Fighter. My son's love it, it was easy to put together, but it does come apart easily. I hope you find the video helpful.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool new TIE fighter, July 5, 2009

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Kristen (Illinois) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter (8017) (Toy)

Kid's review: This lego set is full of pros and cons.
Pros: easy and fun to build, cool minifigure, awesome lightsaber storage, non flickfire missiles, and adjustable wings!
Cons: very flimsy wings, unsturdy connections.
On the left and right in the middle of the set, there is a 2x2 flat light gray piece on each end. In the extra pieces that come with the set, there are two 1x2 light gray pieces that can be placed next to the 2x2s for extra sturdiness. This set is better for being displayed on a bookshelf than for playing. Hope this review was helpful.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learning experience, November 19, 2009

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mama bear (D.C.) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Fighter (8017) (Toy)

My 8 year old thoroughly enjoyed the process of putting this together. It was a great learning experience on how to follow detailed instructions and the cause and effect of not doing so. The down side is that the little pieces don't stay together well and it can be very frustrating to pretend play with it. If you are looking for something to challenge someone who is creative and likes to build and create something new all the time, it's a great toy. If you are looking for something for a Star Wars fan who likes to imagine and act out their own battles and scenes, stick with a non-Lego toy.