A muted, greyish shade of blue. In set 3219 it appears alongside black and trans-clear.

How does 3219 differ from the 2014 TIE fighter?

Both have 12 pieces and seven unique elements, but 3219 uses sand blue where the 2014 model uses dark bluish grey.

Is there a minifigure?

No, the set contains only 12 pieces.

Star Wars

MINI TIE Fighter

Set 3219 dates from 2002, only a few years after the first Star Wars sets appeared in 1999. It renders a TIE fighter in 12 pieces and uses sand blue, a colour that sets it apart from later mini TIE fighters such as the 2014 TIEFIGHTER model.

Set number: 3219
Year: 2002
Pieces: 12
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 7

What can I build with it?

Parts list 7

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Spare parts (1)

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Tile 1 × 1 with Groove 3070b Sand Blue × 1

Description

An early micro model

In 2002 the prequel era was in full swing, with Attack of the Clones arriving in cinemas that year. This little set looks back instead to the original trilogy and its most familiar Imperial ship. With 12 pieces and no minifigure, it is a pure micro model, meant to capture the shape of the TIE fighter rather than to recreate every detail. For collectors interested in the early years of Star Wars sets, it is a small but genuine piece of that history.

Sand blue in the mix

Black and trans-clear are expected for a TIE fighter, but the third main colour here is sand blue, a muted, greyish blue that appears much less often than standard greys. It gives the model a slightly softer tone than the 2014 TIEFIGHTER version, which uses dark bluish grey instead. Interestingly, both share exactly the same numbers: 12 pieces from seven unique elements. Colour, then, is the quickest way to tell the two apart if they end up side by side.

Variety in a tiny build

Seven unique elements across 12 pieces means very little repetition. The build is over in minutes, but almost every step brings a new shape, which keeps it engaging even for experienced builders. The finished ship is small enough to sit on a desk or tuck into a gap on a shelf, and it works well as a background craft in a larger scene. Without a pilot, the ship itself carries the whole display.

Buying a 2002 set today

Sets from 2002 are generally found second-hand now, so it is worth checking a copy carefully before you pay for it. The parts list on this page shows all 12 pieces with colour and quantity. Pay particular attention to the sand blue parts, since that colour is less common and harder to replace. When you are done, What can I build? compares your collection with other sets and highlights which you could build right away.

FAQ

What is sand blue?: A muted, greyish shade of blue. In set 3219 it appears alongside black and trans-clear.
How does 3219 differ from the 2014 TIE fighter?: Both have 12 pieces and seven unique elements, but 3219 uses sand blue where the 2014 model uses dark bluish grey.
Is there a minifigure?: No, the set contains only 12 pieces.

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