Set Facts
- The set includes a Darth Vader minifigure featuring a detailed torso design introduced in 2008.
- The TIE Advanced x1 features bent wings, flick-firing missiles, and an opening cockpit to seat Darth Vader.
- LEGO randomly inserted 10,000 4547551 Chrome Darth Vader sets into the boxes of this set in the US and Europe.
- This set was released in late December 2008 in the U.S. and the UK, and January 2009 elsewhere.
- The set is contained in 66308 3 in 1 Superpack
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Darth Vader's TIE Fighter Reviews
Brickipedia
“This set is mostly in black or dark stone (colour), and features details from the Star Wars movies. It has bent wings, unlike a regular TIE Fighter, flick-firing missiles and an elongated hull with an opening cockpit to seat Darth Vader. Due to design, the wings can be... More folded flat, though this is not possible with TIE Advanced starfighters in the Star Wars Universe.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Eurobricks
“This set is quite good. It is the only set of the current `09 lineup that will satisfy the thirst of all those OT fans out there. that, combined with it being an anniversery set, will ensure good sales. other than a few design flaws and a slightly high price point, This is a... More solid set and I recommend you pick it up.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 23 mos)
Annual growth
+6.88% (this set +6.90%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Darth Vader's TIE Fighter currently ranks #13 out of the top most owned sets in Star Wars Episode IV.
About Star Wars Episode IV
LEGO Star Wars Episode IV, A New Hope is a subtheme of Star Wars which contained sets based on the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope film.
Episode IV was introduced in 1999 and currently consists of 53 sets. As of today,
NY Comic-Con 2012 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder is the most valuable Episode IV set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,029.
Summary
Star Wars Episode IV Darth Vader's TIE Fighter set 8017 was released on December 28, 2008, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $249, while used sets sell around $52.
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Blast the Rebels with Darth Vader’s TIE fighter™!
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. 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!
Lift the nose of the ship to seat Darth Vader at the controls!
Includes Darth Vader minifigure!
Measures 6" (15cm) long by 7" (17cm) wide!
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