How many pieces does the First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter (75101) have?

The set contains 533 pieces and four minifigures.

Why is this TIE fighter black instead of grey?

The black paint scheme marks First Order special forces in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, unlike the grey TIE fighters flown by the old Empire.

What colours define the model?

Black dominates the hull and wings, with grey around the cockpit and red used for accents.

Star Wars

First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter

The First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter is the black-painted variant of the classic TIE fighter from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The set uses 533 pieces and four minifigures to build a model with the series' signature wings and cockpit. Below is the complete parts list with every colour and shape used.

Set number: 75101
Year: 2015
Pieces: 533
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 116

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 116

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 (5)

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

Minifigures 4

First Order Officer / Lieutenant / Captain, Medium Nougat Skin fig-0041144 pieces × 1
First Order Crew Member / Fleet Engineer / Gunner, Light Nougat Skin fig-0041154 pieces × 1
TIE Pilot, First Order, Two White Lines on Helmet fig-0041174 pieces × 2

Description

A blacked-out fighter for the First Order

Unlike the classic grey TIE fighters flown by the old Empire, this model appears in matte black, the colour associated with First Order special forces, as seen in the opening attack on a village on Jakku in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The familiar hexagonal wing shape stays intact, but the dark paint scheme gives the vehicle a noticeably more menacing look than earlier TIE variants. For fans of the film, it's a direct link to one of the most memorable scenes from the 2015 release.

533 pieces, four minifigures

At 533 pieces, the set sits in the mid-range for Star Wars vehicles from this period and can be finished in a manageable build session. The four minifigures cover both the crew and ground troops or opponents, so play scenes around the vehicle can start right after the build. The cockpit typically seats one figure, while the rest are suited to action on the ground. Anyone wanting to recreate the film scene has enough figures here for a small skirmish.

Black, grey and red colour coding

Black dominates the hull and wings, complemented by light and dark bluish grey around the cockpit and engines. Red brings targeted highlights, for instance on warning markings or detail panels, adding contrast to the otherwise dark scheme. That combination sets the model clearly apart from classic TIE fighters and makes the pieces useful for other dark-toned starship or mechanical builds, especially for anyone assembling a collection of First Order vehicles.

116 unique part types

116 distinct part types show a solid range of shapes packed into a fairly compact model, from the signature wing elements to small cockpit details. The parts list on this page breaks down every shape by colour and quantity, useful if you're after black or red pieces for your own starship projects, or just want to check quickly what's included before buying. That's especially handy if you're building up a matching fleet of dark-toned First Order vehicles.

FAQ

How many pieces does the First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter (75101) have?: The set contains 533 pieces and four minifigures.
Why is this TIE fighter black instead of grey?: The black paint scheme marks First Order special forces in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, unlike the grey TIE fighters flown by the old Empire.
What colours define the model?: Black dominates the hull and wings, with grey around the cockpit and red used for accents.