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LEGO 8087 TIE Defender is a Star Wars set valued at $204 for new and sealed sets, up 307% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in December 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 5.29% since. Used copies are valued between $76 and $97 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $198 and $242. Signals for it are pulling both ways, with a value that has slipped lately against thinning listings.

TIE Defender Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set TIE Defender since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8087 TIE Defender is a Star Wars Legends set released in 2010, containing 304 pieces and 2 minifigures. The model depicts the distinctive three-winged TIE/D Defender with an opening cockpit that rotates when the craft is turned and six flick-fire missiles, two on each wing. Minifigures include a TIE Pilot with a redesigned helmet and a Stormtrooper with a blaster pistol. It is based on the Expanded Universe starfighter, an advanced TIE variant equipped with shields and a hyperdrive.

At around $204 for a sealed copy, TIE Defender has averaged 5.3% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $290 within five years. The average used price is $81 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $223 to $280. The set was available for 12 months, from December 2009 to December 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) #8087 Star Wars "TIE Defender" NISB
BrickEconomy Choice
$180.00
(US) Star Wars: Tie Defender (8087) FACTORY SEALED NEVER OPENED RETIRED SET $199.99
-1.8%
(US) Star Wars: Tie Defender (8087) NIB Factory Sealed $220.00
+8.0%
(US) TIE Defender from BrickLink seller earlsbrickbarn $175.00
-14.1%
(US) TIE Defender from BrickLink seller TravisW $190.00
-6.7%
(US) TIE Defender from BrickLink seller CtC $198.00
-2.8%
(US) STAR WARS 8087 TIE DEFENDER STORMTROOPER FIGHTER PILOT IMPERIAL NEW $228.00
+12.0%
(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars: Tie Defender (8087) $230.00
+12.9%
(KR) Star Wars - Tie Defender - 8087 - New Sealed $230.00
+12.9%
(DE) (R2/15) Lego Star Wars 8087 TIE Defender NEW/MIB $232.88
+14.4%
(US) Star Wars: Tie Defender (8087) $240.00
+17.9%
(US) Star Wars 8087 TIE Defender - Authentic Factory Sealed Brand NEW $248.98
+22.3%
(US) 8087 Star Wars: Tie Defender (New Sealed In Box) $249.00
+22.3%
(US) Star Wars Tie Defender 8087 ARC-170 Starfighter New Sealed $250.00
+22.8%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8087 TIE Defender.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8087 TIE Defender.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping and member demand is cooling, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Star Wars
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Star Wars
Listings down 13% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+6% typical for Legends
+4% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:42% bearish·46% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

TIE Defender Minifigs

TIE Defender contains 2 minifigures.
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Stormtrooper
Stormtrooper with a black head featuring a dotted mouth pattern - sw0188
8 sets
Value $9.61
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TIE Defender Pilot
TIE Defender Pilot - sw0268
2 sets
Value $6.93

Compared with other Legends sets

TIE Defender places near the bottom of the Legends sets, and the numbers show why. Buyers can choose from more copies of it than of any set ranked higher and its launch price was more than twice that of most sets above it.

#10 of 13
By growth since retail, +307%
+150%+1,323%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.67 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.67
Typical
$0.69
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#8 of 13
Used value as a share of new, 40%
29%65%
In the bottom half of the group.
#4 of 13 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 3 times the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17672 Rogue Shadow+1,323%
275089 Geonosis Troopers+876%
37667 Imperial Dropship+662%
108087 TIE Defender+307%

Sets in Star Wars / Legends

10131 TIE Fighter Collection

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2004
Pieces / Minifigs 682 / 4
Availability Retired
10131 LEGO Star Wars Legends TIE Fighter Collection
Retail $69.99
Value $468.64
Growth  +569.6%
Annual growth 7.3%

7664 TIE Crawler

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2007
Pieces / Minifigs 548 / 2
Availability Retired
7664 LEGO Star Wars Legends TIE Crawler
Retail $49.99
Value $266.54
Growth  +433.2%
Annual growth 8.7%

7672 Rogue Shadow

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 482 / 3
Availability Retired
7672 LEGO Star Wars Legends Rogue Shadow
Retail $49.99
Value $711.33
Growth  +1322.9%
Annual growth 19.4%

75087 Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 370 / 3
Availability Retired
75087 LEGO Star Wars Legends Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter
Retail $39.99
Value $263.88
Growth  +559.9%
Annual growth 13.9%

75182 Republic Fighter Tank

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 305 / 4
Availability Retired
75182 LEGO Star Wars Legends Republic Fighter Tank
Retail $24.99
Value $94.99
Growth  +280.1%
Annual growth 8.5%

7915 Imperial V-wing Starfighter

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 139 / 2
Availability Retired
7915 LEGO Star Wars Legends Imperial V-wing Starfighter
Retail $19.99
Value $93.20
Growth  +366.2%
Annual growth 7.8%

75262 Imperial Dropship – 20th Anniversary Edition

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 125 / 5
Availability Retired
75262 LEGO Star Wars Legends Imperial Dropship – 20th Anniversary Edition
Retail $19.99
Value $49.99
Growth  +150.1%
Annual growth 14.2%

75088 Senate Commando Troopers

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 106 / 4
Availability Retired
75088 LEGO Star Wars Legends Senate Commando Troopers
Retail $12.99
Value $87.15
Growth  +570.9%
Annual growth 9.7%

75089 Geonosis Troopers

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 105 / 4
Availability Retired
75089 LEGO Star Wars Legends Geonosis Troopers
Retail $12.99
Value $126.77
Growth  +875.9%
Annual growth 17.3%

75079 Shadow Troopers

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 95 / 4
Availability Retired
75079 LEGO Star Wars Legends Shadow Troopers
Retail $12.99
Value $50.00
Growth  +284.9%
Annual growth 10.2%

7668 Rebel Scout Speeder

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 82 / 4
Availability Retired
7668 LEGO Star Wars Legends Rebel Scout Speeder
Retail $9.99
Value $59.38
Growth  +494.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

7667 Imperial Dropship

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Legends
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 4
Availability Retired
7667 LEGO Star Wars Legends Imperial Dropship
Retail $9.99
Value $76.15
Growth  +662.3%
Annual growth 7.6%

TIE Defender Questions

How much is LEGO 8087 TIE Defender worth today?

Sealed in its box, TIE Defender is valued at $204, with most sales landing between $198 and $242. That is down 15% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $81.

Is LEGO 8087 TIE Defender still available?

No. TIE Defender retired in December 2010, having been in production for 12 months, 6 months shorter than the typical Legends set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 8087 TIE Defender worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. TIE Defender has gained 307% on its original retail price of $49.99, about 5.3% a year. That is behind the Legends average of 8.1% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

Will LEGO 8087 TIE Defender go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Our one-year forecast has TIE Defender at around $221 a year from now, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 8087 TIE Defender?

The set contains 304 pieces, or $0.16 per piece at retail, with 2 minifigures: Stormtrooper and TIE Defender Pilot. Their combined value is about $17. Stormtrooper is the most valuable at $9.61.

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TIE Defender Reviews

60 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Eurobricks
“Lego have come along way since the first TIE set they produced all those years ago. I like the new pilot though the set could have included a special minifig like Grand Admiral Zaarin though I understand that few people would know who he was. For once the prince seems fair... More for a Star Wars set in the UK which is odd or I'm just getting use to the price, I'm certainly planning on getting a few more in the future.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This LEGO TIE Defender set is a great addition for Star Wars fans, especially those who remember the classic TIE Fighter PC game. While the build can feel repetitive due to the symmetrical design, the finished model is impressive, larger than expected, and true to the original ship. The minifigures, especially the pilot and bonus stormtrooper, are well-designed, though the lack of cockpit controls and slightly stiff flick-fire missiles are minor drawbacks.”
 

About Star Wars Legends

The LEGO Star Wars Legends theme consists of sets based on the "Star Wars Legends" narrative, formerly known as the "Star Wars Expanded Universe." This line features content not considered part of the official Star Wars canon, encompassing a wide range of stories, characters, and vehicles from sources outside the main films, such as books, comics, and video games.

Legends consists of 13 sets that ran from 2004 to 2019. As of today, 7672 Rogue Shadow is the most valuable Legends set with an estimated new/sealed value of $711.
Summary
Star Wars Legends TIE Defender set 8087 was released on December 30, 2009, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $204, while used sets sell around $81.
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The secret weapon of the Empire is here!
Built in response to the Rebellion’s highly-skilled starfighter forces, the top-secret TIE defender is the ultimate expression of Imperial power and technology! Never before made as a LEGO set, this unique 3-winged TIE fighter blasts into battle with 6 flick-launching missiles and an opening cockpit that rotates when the model turns.

Includes TIE defender, stormtrooper and new TIE fighter pilot
TIE fighter pilot equipped with new helmet
Blast the 6 flick-firing missiles -- 2 on each wing
Turn the TIE defender to rotate the opening cockpit
Measures over 8" (20cm) tall; over 9" (22cm) wide
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