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When did Lego set 8017 come out?

When did Lego set 8017 come out?

Product information

Product Dimensions 15.04 x 2.78 x 10.31 inches
Release date November 17, 2008
Mfg Recommended age 7 – 12 years
Department Toys
Manufacturer LEGO

Is Darth Vader’s ship a TIE Fighter?

Darth Vader piloted this distinctive experimental TIE fighter above the first Death Star, using its blaster cannons and his uncanny abilities with the Force to blast Rebel starfighters into glittering fragments.

Why is Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter different?

The fighter was equipped with a deflector shield generator, a life support system, and a hyperdrive; unlike TIE/LN fighters and other members of the TIE Line. Its armament was limited to a pair of twin fixed-mount laser cannons, and it was capable of firing cluster missiles.

Did Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter have a hyperdrive?

It was used by the Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader during the reign of the Galactic Empire in many battles throughout the Galactic Civil War. The fighter was equipped with a deflector shield generator, a life support system, and a hyperdrive; unlike TIE/LN fighters and other members of the TIE Line.

Does Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter have hyperdrive?

Does Darth Vader’s TIE fighter have hyperdrive?

When did the Lego Darth Vader TIE Fighter come out?

8017 Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter is a remake of the TIE Advanced x1 used by Darth Vader, and was released in December 2008 /January 2009. A Darth Vader minifigure is included, which was one of the first to have the new, more-detailed torso piece. It was released as part of the 10th Anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

Are there Lego Star Wars Darth Vader minifigures?

A Darth Vader minifigure is included, which was one of the first to have the new, more-detailed torso piece. It was released as part of the 10th Anniversary of LEGO Star Wars. Because of this, LEGO randomly inserted 10,000 4547551 Chrome Darth Vader sets into the boxes of this set in the US and Europe.

What kind of Starfighter is Darth Vader in?

Enter a battle between two iconic starships from the Star Wars galaxy—the TIE Advanced, piloted by Lord Darth Vader, and the rebels’ A-Wing Starfighter.

Is the Lego Star Wars TIE Advanced a stand?

The set itself is great, my only minor complaint is that the TIE Advanced doesn’t have landing gear or a stand, so the weight of the model puts strain on the wings. I usually fold the bottom part of each wing to be vertical, which helps a bit.