Design: 9/10 - Besides the areas with the bows leading to the tubes, for which there must be a somewhat more elegant solution even at this scale, the overall design looks great.

I attended the Academy, and I have nothing negative to say about the Imperial training program, but nothing can prepare you for true space combat. You need to know your life is on the line, that your next move could destroy your enemy or put you directly in his firing vector." ―Flight Leader Trel Skutu. [8] At the end of bag 1 we're left with lots and lots of studs ready for SNOTing, and a teensy bit of the top of the helmet. With Captain Rex for size comparison, you can see the model isn't going to be very big. Rex will continue with us for reference throughout as it takes shape. Although the standard TIE pilot uniform is not actually required for piloting the TIE/sa bomber due to it being equipped with life-support systems, the pilots nonetheless wear the standard flight suits in case of an emergency. The uniforms for TIE bomber pilots was slightly different compared to the standard flight suits, namely possessing a clear viewport for the eyes in their helmets. [20]And with the Imperial emblems attached and a bit on top, we're done! Here are the leftovers, not much to speak of:

Lemme describe an Imp pilot for ya, Artoo—lotsa guts wrapped up in a little skill with no brain." ― Cade Skywalker, to R2-D2 [src] Bag 6 contains the parts to finish off the tubes, the top of the head, the plaque, and the insignia. The final phase of testing often occurred onboard a larger battleship, such as a Star Destroyer. This was to expose cadets to realistic and relevant surroundings. During the Galactic Civil War, TIE cadets often underwent literal trials by fire, plunged into combat situations where to excel was to survive. [20] Of all the cadets who underwent the Imperial pilot training program, ninety percent never graduated. [16] [1] As a consequence, those who did tended to be both proud and arrogant. [20]and completes the Mohawk detail. This fantastic prop was presented to its owner during the filming of Lieutenant Kasan Moor, another example of a female TIE pilot, was the leader of the 128th TIE Interceptor Squadron but joined the Rebel Alliance after the destruction of her homeworld, Alderaan. In addition, there was at least one TIE pilot who also belonged to the Stormtrooper Corps. [21] Behind the scenes [ ] TIE pilots could be equipped with an E-11 medium blaster rifle [19] or a blaster pistol. [27] Behind the scenes [ ] The LEGO Group has been recreating iconic starships, vehicles, locations and characters from the Star Wars universe since 1999. LEGO Star Wars is its most successful theme, with a huge array of sets for play and display to delight fans of all ages.

Don't let the fleet commanders fool you: battles are fought — and won — among starfighters, not capital ships. Flying a fighter requires a sharp eye, firm knowledge of spatial mechanics, and a keen tactical sense." ―Flight Leader Trel Skutu. [8] Dark Troopers are perhaps the most fearsome-looking of all Imperial battle droids - and it's safe to say that Lego has perfectly captured that ferocity in its design of the Lego Star Wars Dark Trooper helmet. It's a little smaller than most other helmets, thanks to the shape of the Dark Trooper's armor. Due to their discipline, TIE pilots when undergoing missions often fly in formations of up to five TIE fighters. However, if the unit leader ended up shot down first, the remaining TIE pilots tended to scatter. [14] [15] [16] [17] The proportions aren't perfect, of course, but unless you hold up a picture of a movie still or real-life prop next to it, it looks right. Buying this cool building toy for a big Star Wars™ fan who is a LEGO® beginner? Don’t worry. It comes with easy-to-follow instructions so they can open the box and take on this complex build with confidence.Some TIE pilots who proved exceptionally skilled were promoted to cruisemissile troopers, which piloted the cruisemissile assault crafts that acted as spearheads for Imperial Navy operations against Rebel outposts. Unlike the TIE pilots and their relatively autonomous role with their fighters, however, cruisemissile troopers were directly affixed from the waist down to their craft. [18] Duties [ ] Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Death Star Gunner - Galactic Empire - Base Series 1) (Indirect mention only) Regardless of where your allegiance lies, whether it be with the Imperial Empire or the Rebel Alliance, there's a Lego Star Wars helmet for everyone. There's now a huge range of models available and they're usually aimed at adult or older builders and typically come in at a lower price point, which makes them ideal for display.