How is the Interceptor different from a TIE fighter?

It has narrow, pointed wings instead of flat hexagonal ones and is built for greater speed and agility.

Is the set suitable for younger builders?

Yes, with 212 pieces and one minifigure it is a manageable build that works well as a toy.

Why is blue listed as a main colour?

The catalogue lists blue among the main colours of this set. The parts list on this page shows which elements use it.

Star Wars

TIE Interceptor

If the standard TIE fighter is the Empire's workhorse, the Interceptor is its racer. Set 6206 from 2006 builds this sharp-winged fighter from Return of the Jedi in 212 pieces, with one minifigure at the controls.

Set number: 6206
Year: 2006
Pieces: 212
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 61

What can I build with it?

Parts list 61

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Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

TIE Pilot, Plain Legs, Plain Black Head (30408 Helmet) fig-0001964 pieces × 1

Description

Built for speed

The TIE Interceptor keeps the central cockpit ball of its predecessor but swaps the flat hexagonal wings for narrow, dagger-like panels that point forward. The result is a fighter that looks faster and more aggressive, and in Return of the Jedi Interceptors are among the Imperial craft the Rebels face above Endor. This set captures that pointed silhouette in a compact model. Next to a standard TIE, it immediately shows how the Empire refined its fighter design over the course of the original trilogy.

One ship, one pilot

At 212 pieces with a single minifigure, this is a focused set. The ship is the star, and the pilot is there to fly it. That makes it a straightforward build for children and a quick one for adults, finished in well under an evening. The finished model is light enough to swoop around the room and sits neatly on a shelf beside other Imperial craft. Paired with a Rebel fighter, it gives you the core of a space battle.

An unexpected colour list

Blue heads the colour list, ahead of dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and black, which is not what most people picture for an Imperial fighter. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements are blue and how many there are, so you can see its role in the model for yourself. With 61 unique elements, the build has decent variety, though the mirrored wings mean some steps are repeated on each side.

Parts with a second purpose

Slim wing elements, plates and connectors in neutral greys and black are ideal for designing starfighters of your own. If you already own several TIE models, their parts can be combined into variants or completely new craft. The What can I build? feature on this page compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you could finish now or with only a few extra pieces. For a missing piece or two on the Interceptor itself, the parts list points you straight to it.

FAQ

How is the Interceptor different from a TIE fighter?: It has narrow, pointed wings instead of flat hexagonal ones and is built for greater speed and agility.
Is the set suitable for younger builders?: Yes, with 212 pieces and one minifigure it is a manageable build that works well as a toy.
Why is blue listed as a main colour?: The catalogue lists blue among the main colours of this set. The parts list on this page shows which elements use it.

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