How many minifigures come with this set?

Set 75421 includes two minifigures.

What ship does the set depict?

It recreates Darth Vader's TIE fighter from the original Star Wars trilogy, with its ball cockpit and hexagonal wings.

Is this a large Star Wars set?

At 473 pieces and 164 unique parts it counts as a mid-size build rather than one of the largest Star Wars models.

Star Wars

Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter

Darth Vader's TIE Fighter recreates one of the most recognisable starfighters from the original Star Wars trilogy as part of the LEGO® Star Wars range. The set uses 473 pieces across 164 unique parts to build the ball cockpit and hexagonal wing panels, and it includes two minifigures.

Set number: 75421
Year: 2026
Pieces: 473
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 164

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 164

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 (19)

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

Minifigures 2

Rebel Trooper / Rebel Fleet Trooper, Light Nougat Head (Angry / Neutral) fig-0142095 pieces × 1
Darth Vader (SMART Play) fig-0174595 pieces × 1

Description

Build and shaping

Curved light bluish grey elements form the round cockpit pod, while black and dark bluish grey pieces build up the hexagonal wing panels that give the TIE fighter its silhouette. Red accents pick out cockpit details against the mostly grey colour scheme. Small connector pieces between hull and wings create the distinctive floating profile that sets the TIE fighter apart from other Star Wars starships. The clean, geometric lines of the wings make the finished model instantly recognisable even from a distance.

Variety in the build

With 164 unique parts across 473 pieces, the build mixes repeated flat panel pieces for the wings with more specific shapes for the cockpit and engine section, keeping the process varied throughout. The switch between the smooth wing surfaces and the curved cockpit sections means the building steps feel noticeably different from stage to stage rather than repeating constantly. Anyone who has built other grey Star Wars starships will recognise some of the connecting techniques used here.

Minifigures and play

The two included minifigures mean the finished starfighter works for scene-building alongside other original-trilogy sets, not just as a static display piece. Its size is compact next to larger Star Wars capital ships, so it fits easily on a shelf next to other vehicles from the range or as part of a wider diorama. For collectors who prioritise a satisfying build over sheer scale, this sits at a comfortable mid-range piece count that still comes together in a reasonable amount of time.

Using the parts list

Every one of the 473 pieces is listed on this page with its colour, so you can check exactly how light bluish grey, black, dark bluish grey and red are distributed across the model. That is useful for matching grey panel pieces against other TIE fighter variants or grey-heavy Star Wars sets, or for sourcing a replacement part if one goes missing during the build, without having to reorder the whole set.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: Set 75421 includes two minifigures.
What ship does the set depict?: It recreates Darth Vader's TIE fighter from the original Star Wars trilogy, with its ball cockpit and hexagonal wings.
Is this a large Star Wars set?: At 473 pieces and 164 unique parts it counts as a mid-size build rather than one of the largest Star Wars models.