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{{Factions|empire}}
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:''The TIE Fighter is a type of starfighter from the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] continuity.''


The '''TIE Fighter''' is a starfighter, almost always associated with [[Darth Vader]]. There are three known types, the [[Mini-Con]] TIE Fighter, the '''TIE Bomber''', and the '''TIE Advanced Fighter''' that is Darth Vader's personal vehicle. At least three TIE Fighters defend the [[Death Star]].
The '''TIE Fighter''' is a starfighter, almost always associated with [[Darth Vader]]. There are three known types, the [[Mini-Con]] TIE Fighter, the '''TIE Bomber''', and the '''TIE Advanced Fighter''' that is Darth Vader's personal vehicle. At least three TIE Fighters defend the [[Death Star]].
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===''Star Wars Transformers''===
===''Star Wars Transformers''===
[[Image:SWTFtoy-VaderTIE.JPG|right|300px|thumb|We'll have to destroy them mech to mech. Get the crews to their fighters.]]
[[Image:SWTFtoy-VaderTIE.JPG|right|300px|thumb|We'll have to destroy them mech to mech. Get the crews to their fighters.]]
*'''Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter''' (2006)
*'''Darth Vader / TIE Advanced''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
{{toydesigner|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro),<ref name ="TripleParrish">[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}


:Darth Vader's mecha transforms into a [[wikia:starwars:TIE Advanced x1|TIE Advanced Starfighter]], featuring twin spring-loaded missile launchers. These missiles become "lightsaber" melee weapons for the robot mode. One of the vehicle mode's solar panel arrays forms a "cape" for the robot mode, the other a large deflector shield. Like all ''Star Wars Transformers'' toys, it comes with a tiny mini-figure of its pilot.
:Darth Vader's mecha transforms into a [[wikia:starwars:TIE Advanced x1|TIE Advanced Starfighter]], featuring twin spring-loaded missile launchers. These missiles become "lightsaber" melee weapons for the robot mode. One of the vehicle mode's solar panel arrays forms a "cape" for the robot mode, the other a large deflector shield. Like all ''Star Wars Transformers'' toys, it comes with a tiny mini-figure of its pilot.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/SWTF/DarthVader/darthvader.htm More information on Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/SWTF/DarthVader/darthvader.htm More information on Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter at TFU.info]''


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[[Image:SWTIE Fighter.jpg|right|112px|thumb|We'll just pretend their mech modes are cooler, okay?]]
[[Image:SWTIE Fighter.jpg|right|112px|thumb|We'll just pretend their mech modes are cooler, okay?]]
*'''Darth Vader/Death Star''' (2007)
*'''Darth Vader / Death Star''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, missile, lightsaber, cape, 3 TIE Fighters, 3 Stormtrooper figures, Darth Vader figure
**''Accessories:'' Removable solar arrays
{{toydesigner|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name ="TripleParrish"/>


: Three TIE Fighters, which have "Mech Modes" where heads pop out of the cockpits, are included in this package. Oddly, the instructions and description on the box refer to them as [[Mini-Con]]s. In both modes of the larger Darth Vader/Death Star toy, panels on the back open to reveal storage compartments for the TIE Fighters.
: Three TIE Fighters, which have "Mech Modes" where heads pop out of the cockpits, are included in this package. Oddly, the instructions and description on the box refer to them as [[Mini-Con]]s. In both modes of the larger Darth Vader/Death Star toy, panels on the back open to reveal storage compartments for the TIE Fighters.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/SWTF/DarthVader/darthvader.htm More information on Darth Vader/Death Star at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/SWTF/DarthVader/darthvader.htm More information on Darth Vader/Death Star at TFU.info]''


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[[Image:SWTF-toy GalacticShowdownVader.JPG|right|175px|thumb|I clapped when I saw DARTH VADER!]]
[[Image:SWTF-toy GalacticShowdownVader.JPG|right|175px|thumb|I clapped when I saw DARTH VADER!]]
*'''Galactic Showdown''' (2007)
*'''Galactic Showdown''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
{{toydesigner|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro)}}<ref name ="TripleParrish"/>


: This Walmart-exclusive two-pack, released around the holiday season of 2007, featured slight redecos of the Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter figure and the original [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter]]. Darth Vader was molded in a more teal-colored plastic, as compared the original blue-gray, but the paint applications were the same. Similarly, Obi-Wan featured blue paint applications (and a repainted astromech droid) instead of the magenta from the original release.
: This Walmart-exclusive two-pack, released around the holiday season of 2007, featured slight redecos of the Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter figure and the original [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter]]. Darth Vader was molded in a more teal-colored plastic, as compared the original blue-gray, but the paint applications were the same. Similarly, Obi-Wan featured blue paint applications (and a repainted astromech droid) instead of the magenta from the original release.
 
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===''Crossovers''===
===''Crossovers''===
[[Image:Crossovers-toy TIEBomber.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Careful, you idiot! I said ACROSS her nose, not UP it!]]
[[Image:Crossovers-toy TIEBomber.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Careful, you idiot! I said ACROSS her nose, not UP it!]]
*'''TIE Pilot TIE Bomber''' (Star Wars, 2008)
*'''TIE Pilot to TIE Bomber''' (Star Wars, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile


:This toy transforms from a double-pod [[wikia:starwars:TIE/sa bomber|TIE Bomber]] to a TIE Pilot with ''giant'' "wing" [[kibble]] on his arms. As it is part of the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' series rather than ''Star Wars Transformers'', it does not include a pilot mini-figure. The missile launcher slung under the bomb pod detaches to form a handheld gun in robot mode.
:This toy transforms from a double-pod [[wikia:starwars:TIE/sa bomber|TIE Bomber]] to a TIE Pilot with ''giant'' "wing" [[kibble]] on his arms. As it is part of the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' series rather than ''Star Wars Transformers'', it does not include a pilot mini-figure. The missile launcher slung under the bomb pod detaches to form a handheld gun in robot mode.


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*'''Darth Vader to TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter''' (2009/2010)
*'''Darth Vader to TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter''' (2009/2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape
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:This toy was first made available under the ''Crossovers'' banner in 2009 in white and blue packaging, and later in the summer of 2010 in black and blue packaging.
:This toy was first made available under the ''Crossovers'' banner in 2009 in white and blue packaging, and later in the summer of 2010 in black and blue packaging.


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*'''Darth Vader / TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape
 
:A re-release (redeco?) of the first Darth Vader mecha figure, minus the small Darth Vader figurine.
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===''Star Wars Transformers'' (2018)===
===''Star Wars/Transformers''===
[[File:StarWarsPoweredbyTransformers DarthVader.jpg|300px|thumb|Be careful not to ''choke'' on your design aspirations, Takara.]]
[[File:StarWarsPoweredbyTransformers DarthVader.jpg|300px|thumb|Be careful not to ''choke'' on your design aspirations, Takara.]]
*'''TIE Advanced x1''' ([[March 31]], 2018)
*'''TIE Advanced x1''' ([[March 31]], 2018)
**''Accessories:'' Lightsaber, Darth Vader minifigure, 5 Stormtrooper minifigures
**''Accessories:'' Lightsaber, Darth Vader minifigure, 5 Stormtrooper minifigures


:''[[Star Wars Transformers (2018)|Star Wars Transformers]]'' TIE Advanced x1 is a new, currently Japanese-exclusive mold that converts from a [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] vehicle into a more stylized mech based on Darth Vader, and like early ''Star Wars Transformers'' toys, comes with a minifigure pilot that can be seated in the cockpit. It also includes five [[Stormtrooper (SW)|Stormtrooper]] minifigures as an initial release bonus.
:''[[Star Wars/Transformers (2018 toyline)|Star Wars/Transformers]]'' TIE Advanced x1 is a new, currently Japanese-exclusive mold that converts from a [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] vehicle into a more stylized mech based on Darth Vader, and like early ''Star Wars Transformers'' toys, comes with a minifigure pilot that can be seated in the cockpit. It also includes five [[Stormtrooper (SW)|Stormtrooper]] minifigures as an initial release bonus.
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==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 20 February 2026

The TIE Fighter is a starfighter, almost always associated with Darth Vader. There are three known types, the Mini-Con TIE Fighter, the TIE Bomber, and the TIE Advanced Fighter that is Darth Vader's personal vehicle. At least three TIE Fighters defend the Death Star.

Toys

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Star Wars Transformers

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We'll have to destroy them mech to mech. Get the crews to their fighters.
  • Darth Vader / TIE Advanced (2006)
    • Accessories: 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
Darth Vader's mecha transforms into a TIE Advanced Starfighter, featuring twin spring-loaded missile launchers. These missiles become "lightsaber" melee weapons for the robot mode. One of the vehicle mode's solar panel arrays forms a "cape" for the robot mode, the other a large deflector shield. Like all Star Wars Transformers toys, it comes with a tiny mini-figure of its pilot.


We'll just pretend their mech modes are cooler, okay?
  • Darth Vader / Death Star (2007)
    • Accessories: Removable solar arrays
Three TIE Fighters, which have "Mech Modes" where heads pop out of the cockpits, are included in this package. Oddly, the instructions and description on the box refer to them as Mini-Cons. In both modes of the larger Darth Vader/Death Star toy, panels on the back open to reveal storage compartments for the TIE Fighters.
The compartments on either side of the back are barely large enough to accommodate more than one TIE Fighter at a time without disassembling the solar arrays.


I clapped when I saw DARTH VADER!
  • Galactic Showdown (2-pack, 2007)
    • Accessories: 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape, Darth Vader figure
This Walmart-exclusive two-pack, released around the holiday season of 2007, featured slight redecos of the Darth Vader TIE Advanced Fighter figure and the original Obi-Wan Jedi Starfighter. Darth Vader was molded in a more teal-colored plastic, as compared the original blue-gray, but the paint applications were the same. Similarly, Obi-Wan featured blue paint applications (and a repainted astromech droid) instead of the magenta from the original release.

Crossovers

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Careful, you idiot! I said ACROSS her nose, not UP it!
  • TIE Pilot to TIE Bomber (Star Wars, 2008)
    • Accessories: Missile launcher, missile
This toy transforms from a double-pod TIE Bomber to a TIE Pilot with giant "wing" kibble on his arms. As it is part of the Crossovers series rather than Star Wars Transformers, it does not include a pilot mini-figure. The missile launcher slung under the bomb pod detaches to form a handheld gun in robot mode.


  • Darth Vader to TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter (2009/2010)
    • Accessories: 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape
A repackaging of the Darth Vader TIE toy. The toy is identical to the previous release, though like the TIE Bomber, it does not include a mini-figure this time.
This toy was first made available under the Crossovers banner in 2009 in white and blue packaging, and later in the summer of 2010 in black and blue packaging.


  • Darth Vader / TIE Advanced X1 Starfighter (2012)
    • Accessories: 2 lightsabers/missiles, 2 solar panels/shield & cape
A re-release (redeco?) of the first Darth Vader mecha figure, minus the small Darth Vader figurine.

Star Wars/Transformers

[edit]
Be careful not to choke on your design aspirations, Takara.
  • TIE Advanced x1 (March 31, 2018)
    • Accessories: Lightsaber, Darth Vader minifigure, 5 Stormtrooper minifigures
Star Wars/Transformers TIE Advanced x1 is a new, currently Japanese-exclusive mold that converts from a movie-accurate vehicle into a more stylized mech based on Darth Vader, and like early Star Wars Transformers toys, comes with a minifigure pilot that can be seated in the cockpit. It also includes five Stormtrooper minifigures as an initial release bonus.

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 December 9, 2024 Interview with Hasbro designer Brian Parrish on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.
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