First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter

Description

The stolen fighter

The Special Forces TIE fighter is the ship Finn and Poe Dameron take when they break out of First Order captivity in The Force Awakens. Unlike the standard TIE, it carries a pilot and a gunner, which is exactly what the pair need for their escape. The flight ends in a crash on Jakku, setting Finn on the path to meeting Rey. For such a small craft it plays a big part in the story, which makes it a good pick for a quick micro build.

Built from repetition

The catalogue counts only 16 different elements across the 41 pieces, a low figure that points to a lot of repetition. That fits a TIE design: two identical wings flanking a central cockpit, so many steps are simply repeated on the opposite side. For new builders this makes the instructions easy to follow. For experienced fans it is a short, satisfying build that shows how much of the TIE silhouette can be captured with a small selection of parts.

Black, grey and red

Black leads the colour list, followed by light bluish grey, red and dark bluish grey. Black and grey are the classic TIE palette, carried over from the Empire to the First Order. Red is the only bright colour here and helps separate this special forces version from ordinary TIE builds. When the model is taken apart, most pieces will slot straight into general stock, while the few red parts are worth keeping together if you ever plan to rebuild it.

Where this page helps

Below you will find the complete parts list with every element, colour and quantity. That is useful if you own a loose copy and want to check it, or if you would like to rebuild the fighter from your own pieces. The What can I build? tool compares your saved collection with this and other sets, so you can see which ones are already complete. Low part variety means this set often turns out to be buildable from a general collection.

FAQ

Which film does this TIE fighter come from?

It appears in The Force Awakens, where Finn and Poe use one to escape the First Order.

Why are there so few different elements?

The TIE design is symmetrical, so many parts are used twice. The catalogue lists 16 distinct elements.

Are any minifigures included?

No, the set contains no minifigures.