LEGO Star Wars Tie Defender (8087)

Reviews of LEGO Star Wars Tie Defender (8087)

1.) Almost perfect TIE Defender
Reviewed by: R. Heideman Illinois USA
Rating:
For a Lego Star Wars set, this didn't have very many pieces, but it was simple. Due to the nature of the model, it was a little repetitive, but again pretty easy to make. I made a small alteration in mine to prevent the cockpit from rotating, as I found it an unnecessary feature of the model. All in all, a very good model of my favorite starfighter. Now if only Lego would come out with the Chiss clawcraft, I'd be set.

2.) Good, But Not Great T.I.E. Defender
Reviewed by: Spike Streamwood
Rating:
When I saw that the T.I.E. Defender was going to be made into a LEGO, I was ecstatic. I loved flying as this vehicle in the original TIE Fighter game years back. I got this as a gift, and I started to build it soon after. It took me around 30 minutes to build. The only thing that was a little tedious was the wings, but that was to be expected. My only real complaint was that the model was designed with a rotating cockpit, which isn't something in the design of the "real" vehicle. Outside of that one design flaw, I say bravo to Lego on making this vehicle that never made a movie appearance!

Features of LEGO Star Wars Tie Defender (8087)

Pieces: 304

The secret weapon of the Empire is here!
Built in response to the Rebellion's highly-skilled starfighter forces, the top-secret TIE defender is the ultimate expression of Imperial power and technology! Never before made as a LEGO set, this unique 3-winged TIE fighter blasts into battle with 6 flick-launching missiles and an opening cockpit that rotates when the model turns.

• Includes TIE defender, stormtrooper and new TIE fighter pilot
• TIE fighter pilot equipped with new helmet
• Blast the 6 flick-firing missiles -- 2 on each wing
• Turn the TIE defender to rotate the opening cockpit
• Measures over 8" (20cm) tall; over 9" (22cm) wide

1.) Includes 1 stormtrooper and 1 new TIE fighter pilot minifigure;
2.) TIE Defender includes opening and rotating cockpit;
3.) Includes 6 flick firing missiles, 1 on each wing also included;
4.) New vehicle added to the TIE family;
5.) 304 pieces;

Package Height x Length x Width: 14.7 in. x 14.7 in. x 13.8 in.
Package Weight: 1.55 lbs.

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