Does set 7181 come with minifigures?

No, there are no minifigures. As an Ultimate Collector Series model, it focuses entirely on the ship.

How many pieces does the UCS TIE Interceptor have?

The set has 703 pieces, 140 of which are unique. It was released in 2000.

Where does the TIE Interceptor appear in the films?

It is best known from Return of the Jedi. The Empire deploys it during the Battle of Endor.

Ultimate Collector Series

TIE Interceptor

Set 7181 is an early entry in the Ultimate Collector Series, released in 2000. Its 703 pieces build the Empire's sharp-winged TIE Interceptor as a display model.

Set number: 7181
Year: 2000
Pieces: 703
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 140

What can I build with it?

Parts list 140

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

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

Description

Built for display

The Ultimate Collector Series was aimed at adult fans who wanted larger, more detailed models to put on show rather than toys to play with. The TIE Interceptor follows that idea closely. There are no minifigures in the box; everything is devoted to the ship itself. That makes 7181 a very different proposition from a typical play set of similar size, where much of the piece count would go towards a cockpit for figures, accessories and play features.

An unmistakable shape

The TIE Interceptor is the Empire's faster, deadlier successor to the standard TIE fighter, recognisable by its angular, dagger-like wings. It flies against the Rebel Alliance during the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi. Its silhouette is one of the most distinctive in the saga, and that is exactly what a display model needs: even from across a room there is no mistaking what it is, and it pairs naturally with other Imperial ships in a collection.

Colours from another era

Black leads the colour list, followed by dark grey, blue and light grey. The greys here are the original shades used before the move to bluish grey, so the set belongs clearly to its time. Collectors looking to complete a used example should bear this in mind, as modern replacements will not match exactly. Blue is an unexpected addition for an Imperial craft, but it adds some variety to the inventory and makes a few of the parts more useful for other projects.

The parts at a glance

With 703 pieces and 140 unique parts, this is a mid-sized build. The full inventory is listed further down the page, making it easy to see which elements you need if something is missing. Should you decide to repurpose the pieces instead, What can I build? matches them against other models so you can see which ones your collection could manage. For an old display model, that can be a sensible second life.

FAQ

Does set 7181 come with minifigures?: No, there are no minifigures. As an Ultimate Collector Series model, it focuses entirely on the ship.
How many pieces does the UCS TIE Interceptor have?: The set has 703 pieces, 140 of which are unique. It was released in 2000.
Where does the TIE Interceptor appear in the films?: It is best known from Return of the Jedi. The Empire deploys it during the Battle of Endor.