Where does the TIE Bomber appear?

It appears in The Empire Strikes Back, dropping bombs into the asteroid field to flush out the Millennium Falcon.

Why are there so few unique parts?

The ship is largely symmetrical, so many elements are used twice. That is why 229 pieces need only 57 different parts.

Is there a pilot figure?

Yes, the set includes one minifigure.

Star Wars

TIE Bomber

The TIE Bomber is the Empire's heavy hitter, the ship that shells the asteroid field while hunting the Millennium Falcon in The Empire Strikes Back. Set 4479 from 2003 captures it in 229 pieces with one minifigure.

Set number: 4479
Year: 2003
Pieces: 229
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 57

What can I build with it?

Parts list 57

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Spare parts (4)

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Minifigures 1

TIE Pilot, Plain Legs, Plain Brown Head fig-0005534 pieces × 1

Description

The odd one out in the TIE family

Every TIE shares the same basic idea of a pod slung between two wings, but the bomber breaks the pattern with a second hull. The pilot sits in one pod and the ordnance rides in the other, while the bent wings frame both. That asymmetric, slightly awkward shape is exactly what makes it memorable. If your Imperial fleet already has fighters and interceptors, this model adds something that looks clearly different on the shelf and gives the squadron a proper strike craft.

Repetition that helps

The 229 pieces come from just 57 unique elements, so many parts appear several times. On a symmetrical ship that is no surprise, since each wing is essentially built twice. The upside is a clear, easy-to-follow build that suits younger fans moving on to their first larger Star Wars models. The single minifigure acts as crew, while the ship itself takes centre stage. Once finished, it is light enough to swoop around the room and neat enough to display afterwards.

Early-2000s colours

Light grey, blue, black and dark grey make up the main palette. The greys are the older shades that LEGO® replaced with bluish tones shortly afterwards, so they stand out next to modern parts. If you are completing a second-hand copy, check the exact shade before ordering replacements. Blue is an unexpected entry for an Imperial ship, and the parts list on this page shows exactly which elements use it, together with quantities for every colour.

From bomber to something new

Repeated plates, wing elements and connectors in neutral tones make this set a handy source for your own spacecraft, whether you want a new starfighter, a small station or a vehicle for a faction of your own design. To see which official sets your parts could already cover, try What can I build? on this page. It compares your collection with the catalogue and also lists models that are only a few pieces away, which is ideal for deciding what to buy next.

FAQ

Where does the TIE Bomber appear?: It appears in The Empire Strikes Back, dropping bombs into the asteroid field to flush out the Millennium Falcon.
Why are there so few unique parts?: The ship is largely symmetrical, so many elements are used twice. That is why 229 pieces need only 57 different parts.
Is there a pilot figure?: Yes, the set includes one minifigure.

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